Jlab Go Air Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

JLab Go Air IP44

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first number of 4 denotes that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the JLab Go Air, 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

Weight

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

JLab Go Air 10g

JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g are lighter than the JLab Go Air with a difference -4.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Beats Studio Buds, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds 8.2mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 0.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by different 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 8hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 JLab Go Air by 3 hours . Each 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds 16hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, more than that of JLab Go Air by 1 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air'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, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Beats Studio Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds v5.2

JLab Go Air v5

The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Studio Buds 6only

JLab Go Air 2only

The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

While the Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Beats Studio Buds ✗

Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds	JLab Go Air
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP44
	weight	5.1g	10g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100.5dB/mW	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	15hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
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	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✗
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