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Advantages of the Beats EP
- The Beats EP has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Sundara.
Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.1
9.3
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Beats EP is very good.
Gaming
6.3
7.2
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
4.9
The HifiMan Sundara and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the HifiMan Sundara is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.8
The HifiMan Sundara is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
8.8
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Beats EP is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Beats EP and HifiMan Sundara are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats EP is somewhat better.
Cost
$100
$279
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The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the HifiMan Sundara costs $279.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.2
The HifiMan Sundara and Beats EP both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats EP and the HifiMan Sundara compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | HifiMan Sundara |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $279 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 394.6 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
HifiMan Sundara
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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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.
About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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