Beats Studio Buds Plus
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Devialet Gemini 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | Devialet Gemini 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 6.1g | 12g | |
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 | 8.2mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | 120dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 17hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✗ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating is read as, the first value 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 Plus 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 Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g
weigh less than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -5.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Devialet Gemini 2 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Devialet Gemini 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Beats Studio Buds Plus, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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 Plus's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Devialet Gemini 2'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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Devialet Gemini 2's case is said to have a full charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 10 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours
Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Devialet Gemini 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Devialet Gemini 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
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).
The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.
While the Beats Studio Buds Plus microphones are 6,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Devialet Gemini 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.