A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

Mpow Flame S IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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 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, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than Mpow Flame S

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Mpow Flame S too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Mpow Flame S, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

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.

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

Mpow Flame S ✗

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.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, 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.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

This is given by the vendor, and 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 recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 long periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

Mpow Flame S v5

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.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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.

Being 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.

The Mpow Flame S support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Mpow Flame S too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Mpow Flame S also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Mpow Flame S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Mpow Flame S also have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Mpow Flame S too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Mpow Flame S too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8.2mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	✗
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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