Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Beats Studio Buds
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Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 11g | 5.1g | |
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 | 10mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 16hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | 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 in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 an enclosure, 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 protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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 2 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 5.9g 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 cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1.8mm
, 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 many times before having to recharge the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours It requires 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. Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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.
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.