Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means 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 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. Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 44.9g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
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.
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 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 device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
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.
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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7'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 listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1.5 hours
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use 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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. 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 reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have the mute function.
It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
