A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP 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 of the IP rating represents 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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Beats Studio Buds ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) 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 outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

SPL, 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 6 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

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 for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery capacity is 85mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Beats Studio Buds 6only

The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX2
	weight	✗	12.6g
	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	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	22hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	85mAh
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	✗	134ms
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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