Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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, 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 consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 5.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
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
, 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 mean that they produce better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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. How loud something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 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. Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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. Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 to connect 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 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 well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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. Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
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. Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but 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 earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
