Studio Buds+ vs Ear
Studio Buds+
2023 · $149 today
8071
Ear
2023 · $129 today
8274
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Studio Buds+ is better
- Total with case: 36 hrs vs 22.5 hrs(1.6× more)
- Earbud battery life: 6 hrs vs 5.2 hrs(15% more)
Why Ear is better
- ANC reduction: ~28dB vs ~25dB(12% more)
- Weight per earbud: 4.6g vs 5.0g(9% less)
Verdict
Ear leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Studio Buds+ | Ear |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver size | Dynamic driver | 11mm |
| Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC |
| ANC reduction | ~25dB | ~28dB● |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud battery life | 6 hrs● | 5.2 hrs |
| Total with case | 36 hrs● | 22.5 hrs |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Comfort & Design | ||
| Weight per earbud | 5.0g | 4.6g● |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Ear tip sizes | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity & Features | ||
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | No | Yes |
| App EQ | None | Full EQ |