Beats Studio Buds
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 5.1g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 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 rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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, 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,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 5.7g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 independent 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 utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting 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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 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, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.2mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and 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 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, 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 in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The 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. 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 to connect 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 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. While 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 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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. The 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 support this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.