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Updated January 10, 2024·
Based on your preference and the price factor, if you are looking for more affordable earbuds, the Beats Studiobuds would be a better option as they are less expensive than the 7hz Timeless. However, the 7hz Timeless earbuds are known for their exceptional music quality, so if you prioritize sound quality and are willing to pay a premium price, they may be worth the investment. The Studiobuds offer better features for calls and meetings, use during exercise, air travel, and are more portable due to their wireless nature. They also come with active noise cancelling, which the 7hz Timeless lacks. On the other hand, if having a wired connection and a potentially better soundstage is more important to you, the 7hz Timeless with its planar driver might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.2
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Beats Studiobuds is good.
Gaming
6.6
5.2
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
7.0
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
9.0
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$200
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $200 and the Beats Studiobuds costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Beats Studiobuds and 7hz Timeless both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Beats Studiobuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Beats Studiobuds
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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