Beats Studio Buds Plus
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
weight | 6.1g | 9.4g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.4 | |
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 | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Beats Studio Buds Plus 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
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with a difference -3.3g 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are resistant to sweat Beats Studio Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds Plus and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Beats Studio Buds Plus, and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 2.8mm
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce 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 device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it 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 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 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 Plus's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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 manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's case has a charge of 20 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 by 7 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 will work fine with your iPad. 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones. While the Beats Studio Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss 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 earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a control panel on them. The 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 that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds Plus also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds Plus also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.