Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 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, 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
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
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 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 as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as 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 Sony LinkBuds S and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 device generates 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 implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
SPL, 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. 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 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.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 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 when they have been unused for long periods.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 connecting 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. Since 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 fine with your MacBook. 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 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. The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. While 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 background sounds.
Beats Studio Buds have 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 channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. The 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. Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills 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, 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 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 Sony LinkBuds S too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's 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. The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. The Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
