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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and use during exercise, go with the Beats Studiobuds; they are also suitable for frequent travelers due to their portability and noise isolation. The Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones, while more expensive, excel in overall sound quality, soundstage, and comfort, making them ideal for an immersive music listening experience from home. They are open-backed, meaning they will not isolate noise as effectively as the Beats, and are not sweatproof or suitable for exercise. Consider your primary use, whether it's sporty convenience or audiophile quality, when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.2
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Beats Studiobuds is good.
Gaming
5.2
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.0
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.9
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
TV and Video
5.6
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$148
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
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Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Philips Fidelio X2HR to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Studiobuds has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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