IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds'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. In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds, Beats Fit 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
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 6.1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro'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 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds and Beats Fit Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1.3mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Beats Studio Buds'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 makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 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 requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds 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 will work well with your iPhone.
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 Beats Fit 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.
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature. Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Beats Fit Pro too 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Beats Fit Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
