Beats Studio Buds
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JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
weight | 5.1g | 13g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | 99dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
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 | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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.
In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 7.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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 Reflect Aero TWS and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies 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 device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different 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 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 have to charge the device less often.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 for the first time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 TWS 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 are planning 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.
Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.