Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | BLX Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | ✗ | 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 |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 1only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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, BLX Earbuds 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
BLX Earbuds have a weight of 44.5g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
BLX Earbuds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
BLX Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
The BLX Earbuds also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both BLX Earbuds, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which means that both 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, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
BLX Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
BLX Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, 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.
BLX Earbuds's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
BLX Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
BLX Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours
BLX Earbuds's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
BLX Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
BLX Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
BLX Earbuds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
The BLX Earbuds microphones are 2,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
BLX Earbuds support multipoint of 1 connections, the multipoint 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 Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The BLX Earbuds also have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
BLX Earbuds also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
BLX Earbuds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.