Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Beats Studio Buds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.4g | 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 | 11mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with a difference -4.3g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have sweat resistance Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Beats Studio Buds, and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 2.8mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 4 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 0.5 hours Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows 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, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 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.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones. Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.