Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
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. Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, Bose QuietComfort 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
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds by of 7.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort 2 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Bose QuietComfort 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply 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 device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, 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. 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 have to charge the device less often.
Bose QuietComfort 2's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Bose QuietComfort 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort 2 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 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 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. The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. The Bose QuietComfort 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort 2 also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Bose QuietComfort 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.
Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 2 also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
