Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 Devialet Gemini 2, 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

Weight

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -6.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat

Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Devialet Gemini 2's 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 Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Devialet Gemini 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Devialet Gemini 2 and Beats Studio Buds operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Beats Studio Buds, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

The Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1.8mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Devialet Gemini 2 make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/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. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

Devialet Gemini 2's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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.

Beats Studio Buds's battery life is more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Devialet Gemini 2's case is said to have a charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

Devialet Gemini 2 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.

Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work well with your iPad. 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 Beats Studio Buds 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

Beats Studio Buds 6only

The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Beats Studio Buds ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Beats Studio Buds 2only

Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Beats Studio Buds too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini 2	Beats Studio Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12g	5.1g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	8.2mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	120dB/mW	100.5dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	17hours	16hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✗	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included