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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Beats Studiobuds and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones will largely depend on your priorities and how you intend to use them. The Beats Studiobuds offer better overall sound quality and are more suitably optimized for both Apple and Android devices, which could enhance your listening experience for music and calls. They also have active noise cancelling, making them good for air travel and situations where you want to block out ambient noise. However, the Beats are more expensive. Conversely, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones offer an open form factor that allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, possibly making them a safer choice for outdoor activities. Their sweatproof and dustproof certifications also make them excellent for exercise. If price and environmental awareness are top considerations, the Youthwhisper may be the better but sonically inferior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has no clear advantages over the Beats Studiobuds.
Key differences
Music
7.2
4.8
The Beats Studiobuds is good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
8.2
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good.
TV and Video
5.6
5.1
The Beats Studiobuds and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for TV and video, though the Beats Studiobuds is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Cost
$80
$36
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The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
8.8
8.0
The Beats Studiobuds and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality, though the Beats Studiobuds has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
4.9
The Beats Studiobuds and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Studiobuds to be good for phone calls, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Studiobuds | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | Unknown | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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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."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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