Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 the second value of 4 means 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds by of 7.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made 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
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable 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 produce equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce 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 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 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 listening 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge 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 when they have been unused for long periods. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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. 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 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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. The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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. The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic. When 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. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 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 coming from another device. The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
