Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 43.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have sweat resistance
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. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
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 need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Beats Studio Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
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 earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 4.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 9 hours
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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Beats Studio Buds Plus use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them.
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 via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
