Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 number 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, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 4.7g
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 a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 JBL Live Free 2 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Beats Studio Buds and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.8mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate 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.
JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 12 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too support 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Free 2 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. JBL Live Free 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. The JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when 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, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Free 2 have a 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 device.
Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
