Beats Studio Buds Plus
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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 |
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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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say 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, 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
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 6.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds Plus's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "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 device volume to overcome background noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
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
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds Plus's case is said to have a full 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
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
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.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
Beats Studio Buds Plus support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine with your MacBook. 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.
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).
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 earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises 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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 without missing notifications from another connected device.
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 can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With 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.
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.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.