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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Studiobuds are a more budget-friendly option with satisfactory sound quality, comfort, and build quality, making them a solid choice for casual listening and exercise. Their overall performance is decent, but they lack some features available in "Nothing" Brand Ear (2), such as active noise cancelling and a dustproof certification. On the other hand, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds offer superior gaming and TV/video scores due to a low latency mode, and they are also optimized for calls and meetings with a higher mic quality score. They provide a higher noise isolation quality too, enhancing the listening experience in noisy environments. Furthermore, despite being the pricier option, they support wireless charging, boast a longer battery life with the case, and come with an app that offers equalizer settings and controls customization. If your usage revolves around frequent calls and meetings, gaming, or you want better noise isolation and customization, and don't mind spending a bit more, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- The Beats Studiobuds has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.2
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Beats Studiobuds are both good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Studiobuds is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
7.2
7.0
The Beats Studiobuds and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Beats Studiobuds are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Studiobuds has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Studiobuds | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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