Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Beoplay EX, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
The Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Beoplay EX with a difference -6.9g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Beoplay EX stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beoplay EX by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beoplay EX's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Beoplay EX by 4 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
The Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Beoplay EX have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beoplay EX will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. The Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Beoplay EX support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
The Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them. Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Beoplay EX have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
