Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live IPX2

Ingress protection 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, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

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.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds Plus, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Beats Studio Buds Plus has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Weight

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, at 11.2g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 5.1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Beats Studio Buds Plus and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

The Beats Studio Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3.8mm , 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

SPL, 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.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 15hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 12 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

It takes 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1.4 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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.

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 are planning 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds Plus	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX2
	weight	6.1g	11.2g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	15hours
	charge time	2hours	0.6hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	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	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	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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