Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds Plus, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 2.46g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds Plus's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Beats Studio Buds Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2.8mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds Plus's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 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 have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus .

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds Plus	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	6.1g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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