Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 6.1g | 9.8g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | 97dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 the second value 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, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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,
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, at 9.8g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 3.7g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2.8mm
, 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 it's true that, 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 an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 97dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 requires fewer chargings.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has 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 having to recharge the case itself.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours
OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
The 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 the earbuds
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want 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 .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.