Beats Studio Buds Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank 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 refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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 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

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 5.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, 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 Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Beats Studio Buds and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

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 made 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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

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 while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

The 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 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 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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 in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The 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.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

The 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Beats Studio Buds 6only

Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

When lost 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 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too 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 just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Beats Studio Buds 2only

The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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
MICROPHONE	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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Beats Studio Buds Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included