Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
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 | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | ✗ |
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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds Plus
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by -3.3g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2.8mm , a common assumption 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 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 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 more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Studio Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work fine with your iPhone. 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 thirty minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.