Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free'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 Bose SoundSport Free, Beats Studio Buds 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 Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -13.1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beats Studio Buds and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 1.8mm
, 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 mean that they produce better quality sound. The Bose SoundSport Free'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 alters the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Bose SoundSport Free's case has a charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 6 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Beats Studio Buds 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds also support this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them.
Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
