A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level 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 say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates 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, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 39.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.5 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

This is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.5 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

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 for the first time.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Beats Studio Buds ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 will work well with your iPad. 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	5.1g	44.5g
	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	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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