I compared these beats with AirPod pros. Both are Apple products.
The beats have a smaller range of volume, the lowest volume is pretty loud for the “lowest volume”. Each level for volume going up is minimal compared to the AirPods. (At around 1/3 of the volume they match volume. AirPods get a lot quieter and ALOT louder, I’d say 10% louder) The beats are loud enough for me I leave it at 3/4 of volume.
Noise cancellation is really good, some noise filters through in loud environments but it’s enough when you’re at the gym and busy places. I experienced noise filtering through when I was in a car with music blasting. So I’d rate the noise cancellation pretty high.
Pass through, pass through is good. I’d recommend not having the pass through when there’s lots of noise cause it’s good and personally it can get loud. When there’s a sudden loud noise the earbuds make the same loud noise and it could hurt your ears if you have sensitive hearing.
Cons, when in loud environments if you are on a call the earbuds filter out the noise, and when you speak it filters your voice a bit too which makes it hard for the other person on the other end to hear you. Also the bit about the loud noise with the pass through and sensitive ears is a con for me.
Battery life is really good, lasts me my work day and a bit more, I’m sure like all batteries that would go down after use but hasn’t happened to me yet I’ve had it for 2 months now.
Bluetooth, the Bluetooth is pretty strong. You could probably still have a connection a few rooms away in a house before the connection begins to fail. Unlike AirPods when you remove the bud from an ear whatever is playing will not pause unless YOU pause it. This means it’s constantly connected, when you are within the Bluetooth radius of course. I’ve lost a bud twice but this actually helped me find it, so that’s a plus. And with these beats you cannot connect another pair to your phone like you can with AirPods. So it’s only on pair of beats at a time.
I really like the earbuds and I think they are well worth the price, to me they are a barely lesser version of AirPod pros. I’m considering getting the studio pro’s over the AirPod max after this experience.
Update 4 months later- The battery life is still very strong, I have had some issues with them disconnecting and reconnecting to my phone and I believe it’s because when I got my Apple Watch, it must be Confusing the connection between my phone and the watch. Yes, it can be annoying but to me, it’s still worth it. All really need to do is reconnect with my phone. I don’t think AirPods Will have this problem. But I’m not sure. There was one day where the noise cancellation on my right earbud stopped working, but it’s because I didn’t have enough battery so I had to charge it after that I had no issues.
| Model Name | Beats Studio Buds + |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Included Components | Pocketable charging case, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Eartips with four size options, Beats Studio Buds + Earbuds, Quick Start Guide |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult, Teen |
| Material | Plastic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Travel, Entertainment, Fitness |
| Charging Time | 36 Hours |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cycling, Office Meetings, Calling, Exercising, Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Tablets, Gaming Consoles, Laptops, Desktops |
| Control Type | Volume Control, App Control, Button Control, Siri, Touch Control, Voice Control |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Style | Studio Buds + |
| Control Method | App, Touch, Voice |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Controller Type | Button, Siri, Touch |
| Battery Life | 36 Hours |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Bluetooth Range | 100 Meters |
| Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 27 Hours |
| Carrying Case Battery Charging Time | 27 Hours |
| Carrying Case Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
| Carrying Case Material | Plastic |
| Carrying Case Color | Clear |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded tips |
| Is Autographed | No |
| UPC | 194253563846 190198160553 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 30194253563847 |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Product Dimensions | 2.83 x 2.01 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| ASIN | B0BZK2Z2TC |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | MQLK3LL/A |
| Batteries | 3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | May 17, 2023 |
