Complete wireless Beats Studio Buds with AirPods Pro, comparison with WF-1000XM4

■ I want a sense of resolution of the sound ...

First of all, from the sound quality you care about.When I listened to both Dolby Atmos -compatible sound sources and normal stereo sound sources, the sound is generally dry, not too light and too heavy, and emphasizes clearance.

In this regard, in addition to the Beats -owned SoC, an algorithm that monitors source files is adopted, and the processing analysis of the algorithm is performed up to 48,000 times per second.is.

In fact, in the songs with vocals, the feeling of sounding more in the ears is great, and even an instrumental song without songs, the back chorus and drums resonate nearby.If you listen to ANC and listen, you will feel that it is because the immersion is increased.

If you dare to say selfishness, there is not enough resolution compared to AirPods Pro (35,580 yen) and WF-1000XM4 (33,000 yen), and the sound is slightly narrower.

Now, just in case, I will mention a little precautions regarding spatial audio.

First of all, like a fixed surround speaker or movie theater, even if you change the local direction of the compatible content and the direction of the face, it does not support the "dynamic head tracking" where you can hear the sound source from the direction you want.

This dynamic head tracking is a function that can be experienced only by detecting the direction of the user's face using the Gyroscope and the acceleration sensor data of AirPods Pro and the compatible content such as Apple TV+.It does not support Beats Studio Buds.

At present, it is important to note that Beats Studio Buds cannot be used in Beats Studio Buds, in addition to the playback of Apple Music's lossless content, and "spatial audio demonstration" and "eartip -mounted status test" that can be tried with AirPods Pro.increase.

However, it is nice to be able to obtain this sound quality (and Dolby Atmos compatible) without paying 20,000 yen personally.Although the additional function has been dropped, Beats Studio Buds seems to be sufficient for listening purposes.

■ Noikan that dries out the sound of air conditioning equipment and the voice of people

Next, I stopped music playback and switched between ANC and external sounds.When I turned on the ANC and went to the cafe, I couldn't hear the sound of the air conditioning equipment and the voice of the people, but it seems that the driving sound of cars and railways cannot be erased.Personally, I wanted you to work a little longer.

On the other hand, when I turned off ANC and played the song while turning on the external sound, I thought that AirPods Pro and WF-1000XM4 were closer to the song.If you compare it alone, you will be wondering which two models or Beats Studio Buds to choose.

I used Beats Studio Buds for calls.With the dual beam forming microphone built into the main unit, it picked up the voices of the speaker, so if it was a quiet room, your voice was reached to the calling partner.On the other hand, it is somewhat difficult to hear at stations with many noise.This will depend on the usage environment.

Beats Studio Buds is also a stable call and viewing of the bluetooth connection in class 1, with less interruption of sound and stable calls.In addition, it is nice to be able to use it while wearing only one side.

The next thing I tried was how the comfort is different compared to AirPods Pro and WF-1000XM4.The WF-1000XM4, which uses a polyurethane foam material "noise isolation earpiece", has a lot of contact surface and enhances its tightness.However, since it deforms depending on the body temperature, it seems that the impressions worn are different depending on the person.

What surprised me when I attached Beats Studio Buds was the lightness.The weight on one side is 5g.There is no feeling that the above two models are put in the ear hole.It is surprisingly comfortable to wear it all day, but it will be exaggerated, but it will be lightness and shape that will not make you feel tired of your ears even if you keep it on the music for about half a day.

Also, when I waved my neck violently on the left and right, it did not fall off from the ear hole.If the size does not match, you can change the attached three -sized earpieces.

■ Do you also have two Android / iOS?

Finally, check the usability.In addition to sound quality and ANC, it is still coordinated with both Android / iOS.

Beats Studio Buds is also a product of the Beats brand that became a subsidiary of Apple in 2014, so the great advantage is that you can pair the case just by opening the case lid closer to the iPhone or iPad.It is.

When pairing with an Android 6.0 or higher smartphone, Google Fast Pairs displays a pop -up on the device screen, and tapping it can make it smooth, like iOS.

With Android apps, it is possible to check the remaining battery level and execute the firmware update, but one of the worrisome points is the size that fits your ears from the earpieces attached, such as the WF-1000XM4.There are no items to judge.Personally, I want a function and item that can be reached in the itchy place.

It also supports not only the "search" app on the iPhone or iPad, but also the Android "Search for terminals".According to Apple, Beats Studio Buds is the first to support both.Also, even if you lose it, you can regenerate the sound and search if it is near.

The specifications that do not limit the device (or OS) as described above are likely to be pierced by two users, iPhone and Android.

As for the hardware, the simple operation feeling of Apple is one of the selling, for example, by pressing the "B" button on both sides lightly, switching ANC / external sound import, ending story.You can operate such as playback.

In addition, this button is not a touch sensor, but similar to the mouse click feeling, and the earphones did not come off the ear hole when pressed.The volume adjustment cannot be made by the earphone alone, and it seems that it can only be performed with a connected smartphone.

By the way, it is convenient to remember when switching a total of three modes, such as ANC / external sound capture, is the beep sound that can be heard when pressing the button.

As a way to hear,

If the pitch and the pitch rise, ANC

If the pitch is lowered and the pitch is lowered, the external sound is imported.

If you hear a single note, it's off

That's how.

Cases that can be charged using the attached cable (Type-C to type-C) are rounded and easy to hold (although they do not become independent when placed on desks etc.).It also has a FAST FUEL function that can play up to an hour by charging for 5 minutes.

Let's touch on the drive time.If the ANC or external sound import mode is used in a state, it takes up to 5 hours for the main unit alone.Apple explains that if you use an earphone in combination with a dedicated case that can be stored, you can secure up to 15 hours, and if you turn off ANC, you can extend up to 8 hours / up to 24 hours.

In the full wireless earphone market, a wireless earphone EAR (1) of $ 99 / 12,650 yen has appeared in the ANC and 11.6mm large -diameter driver, and gazets have been poured from the geats.。Beats Studio Buds has been named as a “bargain machine” while competition intensifies.

The reason for the decisive factor in choosing Beats Studio Buds is that, as mentioned at the beginning, it costs about 18,000 yen including tax without discounts, and that it can be used on both iPhone and Android.

WF-1000XM4 is also attracting attention as a selling reason, but why not put Beats Studio Buds a purchase option?

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