A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first value 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a weight of 12.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

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

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be damaged. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.8mm , many people have a misconception 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

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

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Pro 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

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

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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Beats Studio Buds 6only

The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The 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 the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

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

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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