Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Google Pixel Buds Pro IPX4

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds Plus, Google Pixel Buds Pro 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro 12.4g

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 6.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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 don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have sweat resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Google Pixel Buds Pro and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Google Pixel Buds Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Google Pixel Buds Pro 75dB/mW

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, 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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 7 hours

Charge Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro 1hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

It takes 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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Google Pixel Buds Pro v5

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Google Pixel Buds Pro 10meters

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

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.

Since its 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 you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Ldac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Google Pixel Buds Pro 6only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Google Pixel Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

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

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 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.

Has A Mute Function

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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

The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Google Pixel Buds Pro	Beats Studio Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.4g	6.1g
	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	11mm	8.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	75dB/mW	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	27hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
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
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

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