Beats Solo Buds vs Soundpeats Sonic Pro: What is the difference? (2025)

Why is Beats Solo Buds better than Soundpeats Sonic Pro?

• Has Dolby Atmos?
• Has a noise-canceling microphone?
• 0.5 hours shorter charge time?
  1.5 hoursvs2 hours

Why is Soundpeats Sonic Pro better than Beats Solo Buds?

• Higher Ingress Protection (IP) rating?
  IPX5vsIPX4
• 9 hours longer battery life?
  15 hoursvs6 hours
• Has aptX?
• Has AAC?
• 1.67x longer battery life of the charging case?
  20 hoursvs12 hours
• Has wireless charging?
• Has aptX Adaptive?

Beats Solo Buds

The fit of the earbuds.

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.

The level of water resistance that the device has.

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Neckband earbuds are connected by a flexible band that rests around the neck. With built-in controls on the neckband and longer battery life, they offer convenience and are less likely to be misplaced compared to traditional earbuds.

These earbuds come with wingtips that can be attached for a more secure fit. Wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components and peripherals.

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.

The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Spatial audio is a technology that creates an immersive, three-dimensional sound experience by simulating audio sources from various directions and distances. It enhances the listener's perception of soundscapes, providing a more realistic and engaging experience for music, movies, or games.

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.

Dirac Virtuo is a spatial audio (virtual surround sound) technology that transforms stereo audio into a more immersive listening experience.

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

The battery capacity of the standard battery charging case that comes with the device.

It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.

A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The device connects via a Bluetooth quick pairing standard (such as Google Fast Pair) that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and allows for a fast, hassle-free pairing process.

The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.

LHDC (Low Latency High Definition Audio Codec) is a Bluetooth codec that offers high-quality audio transmission and aims to provide a wireless audio experience with no quality disparity compared to wired audio devices. It allows for transfer speeds of up to 900 kbps and a sample rate of up to 96 kHz.

Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio includes various audio technologies such as Auracast and the LC3 codec. This replaces the SBC codec to provide better audio quality and power efficiency, as well as lower latency.

aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.

aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).

aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.

You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

It can read out any notifications that you receive while you're using the earbuds/headphones.

The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.

The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.