IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 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. In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds, Sony LinkBuds S 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
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 4.5g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S'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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Beats Studio Buds and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC 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. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. 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 on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. 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 several times before recharging the case itself.
Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators 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 through a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have 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.
Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work well with your iPhone.
If you are planning 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 Sony LinkBuds S 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. The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony LinkBuds S 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 jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. The Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
