IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say 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 number 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. Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 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,
Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 5.7g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The 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 makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.2mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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. The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 8 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 for the first time. The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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.
Being 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 Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2
. More microphones result in 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 background sounds from the desired sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 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.
Say, 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 feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
