IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 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, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 15.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
Both Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down 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, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.8mm
, 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 it's true that, 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 measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Powerbeats Pro can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
The sound pressure level, 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. 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 requires fewer chargings. Powerbeats Pro's battery life is
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 recharging the case itself. Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 8 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.8 hours
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Powerbeats Pro 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same 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. The Powerbeats Pro 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.
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. The Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4
. More microphones result in 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 reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Powerbeats Pro too 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Powerbeats Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
