Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 of liquids 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g weigh less than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -5.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have sweat resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Devialet Gemini 2's speakers deliver sound from separate 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Devialet Gemini 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Devialet Gemini 2 and Beats Studio Buds Plus work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Beats Studio Buds Plus, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Devialet Gemini 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies 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

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

This 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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

Beats Studio Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

The 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

The 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

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec 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 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The 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

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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

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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

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

Multipoint Count

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Devialet Gemini 2 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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 too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

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

The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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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
MICROPHONE	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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Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included