When comparing Beats Studio Wireless vs Jaybird X2, the Slant community recommends Jaybird X2 for most people. In the question“What are the best headphones?” Jaybird X2 is ranked 30th while Beats Studio Wireless is ranked 254th. The most important reason people chose Jaybird X2 is:
The X2 comes with wing tips that you can attach to the earpieces. The tips enhance the grip of the headphones in the ear, and will help keep them secure even while you are running.
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Pros
Pro Easily use in wired or wireless modes
There is an included cable for Apple devices as well as standard micro USB to allow for the headphones to charge and still be listened to in a wired mode as well as an included bluetooth wireless mode.
Pro Makes for a good fashion accessory
Beats are known for their looks and these are no different, there are six (white, blue, red, titanium, and black matte and black glossy) available color options so that basically any outfit can be matched if one has a penchant to.
Pro Wing tips improve fit
The X2 comes with wing tips that you can attach to the earpieces. The tips enhance the grip of the headphones in the ear, and will help keep them secure even while you are running.
Pro Fun sound signature with lively highs and punchy bass
The highs are crisp, airy and forward so detail presentation is very good. Bass is fast and controlled instead of boomy, so it does not muddy up the overall sound.
This sound signature works well with a wide range of genres and rock, pop, hip-hop and EDM will definitely sound great with these headphones.
Pro Allows taking calls
Integrated into the remote is a microphone, so you do not need to pull out your phone should a call come in. Mic quality is pretty decent, and your voice should be easy to understand on the other line.
Pro Stable wireless connection
Signal quality is pretty stable with minimal distortion or drops, even if you are on the move.
Pro Remote allows basic playback control
The in-line remote will allow you to control music playback, adjust volume as well as answer/end calls.
Pro Many accessories are bundled
You get standard silicone ear tips in different sizes, along with a carrying case, different sized wing tips, premium Comply foam ear tips in different sizes, cable management clips as well as the micro-USB charging cable.
Pro Splash resistant
Exposure to drops or small splashes of rain or sweat won't easily damage these.
Cons
Con Non-replaceable battery
The rechargeable battery for the device is built in with no way to remove it, so once the battery runs out of charge cycles there will be no way to replace the battery making the headphones pretty much useless.
Con Expensive
For what is on offer, at $379.95 these headphones are pretty overpriced.
Con Spotty battery life
Jaybird claims it has 8 hours of playback time, but many users get only around 6 hours. There have been instances where the X2 gives even shorter battery life, with some users only getting around 3 hours of use.
Con Awkward mic/remote settings
Coming from the iPhone's mic/remote can be a bit awkward. The Jaybird uses a long press and hold on the volume up and down to skip songs.