Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | 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. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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, 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,
Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 5.9g For a device to be true wireless it should 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds . Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Beats Studio Buds and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 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 makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
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 yes, 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 an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
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 tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble SPL, 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.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, 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 before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Every 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 vendor, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have 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 recharging the case itself. 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. 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. 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.
Being 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The 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.
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 device to filter out background sounds. Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The 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 channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Beats Studio Buds 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 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 device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Beats Studio Buds come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.