Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 the second value of 4 means 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 6.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1.1mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 9 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds Plus	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	6.1g	12.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
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	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included