Beats Studio Buds Plus
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Jabra Elite 5
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | Jabra Elite 5 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 6.1g | 10g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 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,
Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds Plus
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 3.9g
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 wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds Plus have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 5 and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 5 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 5, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
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.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2.2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 5'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 indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 5'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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Jabra Elite 5's battery life is
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
. 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 have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and 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 several times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
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.
Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 5 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 enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 5 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. Since 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 fine with your iPad. 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 Jabra Elite 5 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.
While the Jabra Elite 5 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
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.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
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 fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Jabra Elite 5 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 5 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' 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 Jabra Elite 5 too 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2Years,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 Years
.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 5 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.