Tune Beam Earbuds
In-ear TWS · ANC · 10h/40h · AAC · BT 5.3
MSRP
Headphone 1 Headphones
Over-ear · ANC · 40h · LDAC · BT 5.3
MSRP
Our verdict
The Headphone 1 Headphones takes the performance lead with a 23% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.
However, the Tune Beam Earbuds tells a compelling value story. At $60 versus the Headphone 1 Headphones's $150 price tag, it costs 150% less while delivering performance that's only 23% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.
Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Tune Beam Earbuds is the smarter purchase. The Headphone 1 Headphones only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.
Performance winner
Headphone 1 Headphones
23% faster overall
Best value for money
Tune Beam Earbuds
7% better value per dollar
Tune Beam Earbuds best for
Power efficiency
7% better value per dollar
Audio
Battery
Comfort
Connectivity
Noise Cancellation
Frequently asked questions
Is the Headphone 1 Headphones worth $90 more than the Tune Beam Earbuds?
It depends on your needs. The Headphone 1 Headphones scores 76 overall vs 62 for the Tune Beam Earbuds. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Tune Beam Earbuds offers better value.
Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Tune Beam Earbuds or Headphone 1 Headphones?
The Headphone 1 Headphones delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The Headphone 1 Headphones provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Tune Beam Earbuds still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.
Can the Tune Beam Earbuds handle 4K gaming?
The Tune Beam Earbuds can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the Headphone 1 Headphones is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.
Which should I buy, the Tune Beam Earbuds or Headphone 1 Headphones?
Choose the Tune Beam Earbuds if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the Headphone 1 Headphones if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.
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