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Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX7 |
weight | 5.1g | 30g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 16hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 22,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5db/mw | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 75mah | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v4.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 1only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
multipoint count | 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 solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the JBL Endurance Peak, 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,
JBL Endurance Peak has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
The JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak by -24.9g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Endurance Peak are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak'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 and JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
The JBL Endurance Peak driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 1.8mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
JBL Endurance Peak can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
JBL Endurance Peak generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have a full charge of 24 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 8 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 0.5 hours
JBL Endurance Peak's battery capacity is 75mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Endurance Peak have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
Beats Studio Buds 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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 JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Endurance Peak, 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.
JBL Endurance Peak 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.
The JBL Endurance Peak have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Endurance Peak come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.