Beats Studio Buds Plus
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Go Air
See price on AmazonOverall Score 4.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
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 | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | 103dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 43mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
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 refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 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, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that
they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire
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 better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JLab Go Air, at 10g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 3.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JLab Go Air also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat
JLab Go Air'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JLab Go Air also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 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, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 0.2mm
, 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can 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.
JLab Go Air's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high SPL, using high magnetic flux.
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 requires fewer chargings.
JLab Go Air's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case is said to have a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 12 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 0.5 hours
JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Beats Studio Buds Plus use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JLab Go Air 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.
JLab Go Air 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 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.
While the JLab Go Air microphones are 2,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.
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 the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JLab Go Air 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.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2Years,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 Years
.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JLab Go Air too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.