Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means 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 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. In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds, Sony WF C500 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 5.7g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce 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, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. 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 commonly 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 WF C500's battery life is
more 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and 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 C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 6 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF C500 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1meters
Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF C500 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 C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Sony WF C500 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 also have this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' 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 Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them.
The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF C500 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
