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Beats

Beats Studio Buds

Name: Beats Studio Buds
Brand: Beats
SKU: B096SRYXMP
Price: 94.95 USD

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

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noise cancelling

4.8/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

4.8

0.010.0

At 4.8, its noise cancelling beats 4% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8 hAbove average

8 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX513%

IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active60%Passive14%Hybrid9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery Life Anc On: 5 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
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 8.2 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Neutral
Impedance: 16 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Range: 50 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, red, white
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g

Features

Certified For: Made for iPhone, Google Fast Pair
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Find My Device: Find My (Apple), Find My Device (Google)
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Siri

Microphone

Count: 5
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Beamforming array

Release

Date: 2021-06
Msrp Usd: 149.99 USD
Year: 2021

Lab data

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Beats Studio BudsSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Beats Studio Buds: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	4.0
25	4.6
32	4.9
40	4.7
50	3.8
63	2.5
80	1.1
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
1250	1.9
1600	4.2
2000	7.1
2500	10.5
3150	8.9
4000	5.6
5000	6.1
6300	3.5
8000	2.4
10000	-4.7
12500	3.9
16000	-7.5
20000	-35.3

Beats Studio Buds

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Beats Studio Buds: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-5.3
26	-0.8
33	2.8
41	2.7
52	2.7
65	2.8
82	2.9
103	2.3
130	1.8
163	1.6
205	2.1
259	1.3
325	1.9
410	-0.9
516	0.1
613	-0.2
772	3.8
972	6.2
1220	8.3
1540	11.9
1940	16.2
2440	22.4
3070	27.1
3870	19.2
4870	16.7
6130	21.9
7720	24.6
9720	32.9
12200	30.4
15400	23.4
19400	7.5

Beats Studio Buds

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Beats Studio Buds: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-9.0
26	-5.2
33	2.6
41	2.5
52	2.3
65	1.6
82	0.7
103	1.4
130	3.5
163	4.9
205	5.4
259	5.2
325	6.6
410	4.0
516	5.0
613	4.6
772	6.9
972	8.1
1220	8.4
1540	12.1
1940	17.4
2440	22.5
3070	26.3
3870	19.5
4870	18.9
6130	23.4
7720	24.9
9720	32.2
12200	31.2
15400	23.1
19400	7.6

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.3/ 10

Worth a look

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

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