Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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Beats Studio Buds
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Category | Features | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.5g | 5.1g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.3mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 6only |
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 | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 more comfortable to transport.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 7.4g
True wireless devices have no cables 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 as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1.1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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, 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 have to charge the device less often.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. Since 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 will work fine 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.