IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 WF 1000XM4 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 prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds by of 2g
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 wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4'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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling 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 noise. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
SPL, is the level of pressure 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. Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 WF 1000XM4's battery life is
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have 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 WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 WF 1000XM4 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 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 are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sony WF 1000XM4 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging.
This kind is 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 connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. The Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
