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Beats Studio Buds

Apple decides to play nice with Android (sort of).

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$89.95
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Noise Isolation / ANC
2.8/ 10
2.8
0.010.0

A 2.8 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
9 hAbove average
9 h
3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
36 hAbove average
36 h
7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
9 h
Battery Life With Case
36 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
120 min
Battery Life Anc On
6 h
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX4
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Modes
Off,anc,transparency

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Range
50 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Color Options
Black, gold, ivory, transparent
Ear Tip Sizes Included
XS, S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud
0.2 g

Features

Certified For
Made for iPhone, Google Fast Pair
Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Auto Pause
No
Mono Mode
Yes
Spatial Audio
Fixed
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count
5
Type
Beamforming array

Release

Msrp Usd
169 USD
Year
2023

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.3/ 10
Worth a look
Chase Bernath
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed November 2022
Noise cancelling4.8
Isolation2.8
Battery life5.2
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity5.0
Design7.0
The verdict

For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users.

✓What we like
✓Sound quality
✓Multiple listening modes
✓Small, lightweight, and comfortable
✕What could be better
✕Sub-par noise canceling
✕No H1 or W1 chip; missing features for Apple users
✕No auto play/pause
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Beats Studio BudsSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Beats Studio Buds frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-40-30-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Beats Studio Buds: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
204.0
254.6
324.9
404.7
503.8
632.5
801.1
100-0.4
125-2.0
160-4.2
200-4.6
250-5.5
315-6.3
400-6.6
500-4.2
630-1.7
800-1.2
1000-0.0
12501.9
16004.2
20007.1
250010.5
31508.9
40005.6
50006.1
63003.5
80002.4
10000-4.7
125003.9
16000-7.5
20000-35.3

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