Beats Studio Buds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 5.1g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
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 offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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.
Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -136.65g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces 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
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
The sound pressure level, 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 28 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable 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,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours
Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 charging case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Beats Studio Buds 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.
Being 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Beats Studio Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.