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Beats · Studio Buds

Studio Buds +

Released May 2023

Beats Studio Buds + are Beats' compact noise-cancelling earbuds without ear hooks, suited to iPhone and Android users who want native features on both platforms in a small, light design.

Model history · 2 models, 2021–2023
  1. 2021Studio BudsCompare
  2. 2023Studio Buds +
Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
6 h
With case
24 h
Best codec
AAC
Weight
5 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree these are neatly designed, compact and comfortable, with good battery life and useful features for both iPhone and Android. Most think rivals at the price sound better and cancel noise better; SoundGuys and Tom's Guide missed wireless charging, and SoundGuys found the app limited, with no EQ.

From whathifi.com, soundguys.com, techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Bluetooth codecs
SBC and AAC
Noise cancelling detail
Active Noise Cancelling that adapts to your fit; Transparency mode; three acoustic vents to relieve pressure
Audio features
Custom acoustic platform; spatial audio for Dolby Atmos content

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 6 hours
With the case
Up to 24 hours
Wireless charging
No
Battery life detail
Up to 9 hours per charge and 36 hours with the case with noise cancelling and Transparency off; the case holds three additional charges; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volume
Charging case
USB-C
Fast charging
5 minutes of charging gives up to 1 hour of playback (Fast Fuel)

Design

Weight (each earbud)
5 g
Water and sweat resistance
IPX4
Bluetooth
5.3
Controls
Single multi-function button on each earbud for music, calls and the voice assistant; "Hey Siri" hands-free on Apple devices
Microphones
Upgraded voice-targeting microphones that filter background noise on calls; What Hi-Fi reports three microphones, larger than those on the Beats Studio Buds
Fit and ear tips
Silicone ear tips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L); earbuds 2.05 × 1.85 × 1.5 cm
Case weight
49.0 g
Water resistance detail
IPX4 for the earbuds
Works with
One-touch pairing, hands-free Siri and Find My with Apple devices; Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device with Android; Beats app for Android; Class 1 Bluetooth
Colours
Black / Gold, Ivory, Transparent (Beats UK)
In the box
Earbuds, charging case, silicone ear tips in four sizes, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty card (no power adapter)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 9 hours per charge with noise cancelling off, 36 hours with the case
  • Native one-touch pairing and Find My on iOS, and Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device on Android
  • IPX4 sweat and water resistance, and a USB-C cable in the box

Cons

  • Up to 6 hours per charge (24 hours with the case) with noise cancelling or Transparency on
  • SBC and AAC only

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
AppleAirPods Pro 2
In-earYes6 h30 hAAC5.3 gSept 2023
BoseQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
In-earYes6 h24 haptX Adaptive7.7 gOct 2023
SonyWF-C700N
In-earYes7.5 h15 hAAC4.6 gApr 2023

Previous model: Studio Buds.

Sources

  1. beatsbydre.com/uk/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling
  2. apple.com/uk/shop/product/mqlj3zm/a/beats-studio-buds-true-wireless-noise-cance…
  3. businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005025/en/Introducing-Beats-Studio-Buds-the-…
  4. whathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus
  5. soundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626

Photo: beatsbydre.com

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