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Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | Sennheiser CX 500BT |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | ✗ | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 21000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | 94dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 10000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 100Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 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, Sennheiser CX 500BT have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Sennheiser CX 500BT have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
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 major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Sennheiser CX 500BT also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Sennheiser CX 500BT'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sennheiser CX 500BT and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser CX 500BT, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The 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 dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser CX 500BT can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser CX 500BT generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
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.
Sennheiser CX 500BT's sound pressure level measurement is 94dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 requires fewer chanrgings.
Sennheiser CX 500BT'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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Sennheiser CX 500BT's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sennheiser CX 500BT too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sennheiser CX 500BT has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser CX 500BT have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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 can provide 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 MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT 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 Sennheiser CX 500BT support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
Sennheiser CX 500BT microphones are 4,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sennheiser CX 500BT support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sennheiser CX 500BT support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Sennheiser CX 500BT support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a control panel on them.
Sennheiser CX 500BT 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 following instruction manuals.
Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sennheiser CX 500BT too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Sennheiser CX 500BT also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.