IP ratings refer to the level 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 refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates 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 Reflect Aero have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Reflect Aero, at 13g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 7.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 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 as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Reflect Aero too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Beats Studio Buds and JBL Reflect Aero operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1.4mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with 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 on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices 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 Reflect Aero's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Reflect Aero's battery life is
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not 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 manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. JBL Reflect Aero takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
The 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. JBL Reflect Aero too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, 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 Reflect Aero too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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.
JBL Reflect Aero has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Reflect Aero 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. Since 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 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. Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. The JBL Reflect Aero microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The JBL Reflect Aero too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. The JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Beats Studio Buds have a 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 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 JBL Reflect Aero also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Reflect Aero also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Beats Studio Buds come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
