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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 2222 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the Beats Studio Buds+ for their exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and sleek design. They appreciate the long battery life and the rich bass. However, some users have experienced connectivity issues, microphone problems, and inadequate volume levels. The transparency mode also received mixed reviews, with some users finding it less effective compared to other earbuds.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unleashing Sonic Brilliance: Beats Studio Buds

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In the realm of audio technology, Beats by Dre has long been synonymous with innovation and excellence. With their latest offering, the Beats Studio Buds, the brand once again raises the bar for what true wireless earbuds can deliver. These earbuds seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with sleek design, offering users an unparalleled listening experience. Design and Comfort Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Beats Studio Buds boast a minimalist design that exudes sophistication. The earbuds' compact size and ergonomic shape ensure a comfortable fit, even during extended listening sessions. Available in three stylish colors – black, white, and red – these earbuds are as fashionable as they are functional. Audio Performance Where the Beats Studio Buds truly shine is in their audio performance. Powered by custom-built drivers, these earbuds deliver rich, dynamic sound with deep, punchy bass and crystal-clear highs. Whether you're immersing yourself in your favorite playlist or enjoying the latest podcast, the Studio Buds deliver a listening experience that is second to none. Noise Cancellation Equipped with active noise cancellation technology, the Beats Studio Buds block out external distractions, allowing you to focus solely on the music. Whether you're commuting on a noisy train or working in a bustling café, these earbuds ensure that nothing comes between you and your audio experience. Battery Life and Connectivity With up to eight hours of listening time on a single charge (24 hours with the charging case), the Beats Studio Buds keep the music playing all day long. Plus, with seamless Bluetooth connectivity, you can easily pair the earbuds with your device and enjoy wireless freedom wherever you go. In summary, the Beats Studio Buds are a triumph of audio engineering, combining exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and advanced features into a compact and stylish package. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a podcast aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, these earbuds are sure to impress. With the Studio Buds, Beats has once again proven why they are at the forefront of the audio industry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Design, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable daily drivers with good ANC and sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using these for a while now. I was looking for a nice pair of daily drivers, something I could take anywhere with me. They didn't need the absolute best ANC, I have a pair of over-ear headphones for that, and they didn't need epic audio quality for critical listening (I have a pair of IEMs for that). I wanted something inexpensive, pocketable, fashionable, but still having features like solid Bluetooth connectivity, some level of ANC, and good audio quality. Bonus points for natively working with Apple Music's Spatial/Atmos audio. I decided to jump on these given their price and aesthetics. First and foremost, the frosted clear design does bring me back to my teenage years in the 90's. The smooth plastic feels nice, the plastic case doesn't creak, the earbuds have some heft, and the magnetic for both the lid and earbuds are strong. The whole case is smaller than the case for my Bose QC Earbuds II. Each earbud has one physical button. You can set them up to cycle between ANC and transparency (or ANC, transparency, and everything off), triggering your phone's assistant (not needed if you have an iPhone), or adjust volume. They also have standard controls of play/pause, skip/previous, and fast forward/rewind. I like having tactile buttons instead of touch controls. With my Bose earbuds, I would always play/pause content and hear a loud thud in my ears. It was so bad the ANC and sound would become imbalanced for 20-40 seconds after playing and pausing music. I do miss having all controls on my earbuds, but I can use my Apple Watch to adjust media volume. Sound quality is surprisingly solid. Apple is continuing to push away from the old Beats sound signature of being muddy, heavy bass. These still have some thump, but it's more balanced with the highs and mids. It's still a curve close to the Harmon target with some recessed mids. But not nearly as bad as Beats used to be. I quite enjoy it for stereo and Atmos/Spatial content. I used to hate Atmos/Spatial audio in Apple Music. I tried it with these and liked the surround mixes better than their stereo counterparts, for the most part. There are still some terribly mixed Atmos tracks, and these earbuds don't help with that. However, most Atmos tracks sound good. There isn't any head tracking with the Studio Buds+. I'm fine with that and would disable it. I hate having to look straight ahead to have a balanced audio experience. Every genre I have listened to, which is fairly narrow, sounds great. Metal (death, nu/alternative, hardcore) and K-pop/pop songs come across clear without distortion. The volume of the Buds+ are a little low. I need to turn my iPhone 14 Pro Max up about 75% of the way. I also have Soundcheck enabled to help with the lower volume of Atmos tracks. Still, not bad. ANC is there, not as strong as the AirPods Pro 2 or Bose QC Earbuds II. It's serviceable and I think on-par with the AirPods Pro and Beats Fit Pro. Gone are the days of needing to spend $200+ to get solid ANC. The Buds+ do better with lower, constant sounds. They have some passive noise isolation. However, they are also vented so your ears won't sweat or have that plugged feeling. This does let some higher pitched outside noise in, but is a more comfortable experience. Battery life is just ok. Apple rates them at 5 hours of listening with ANC/transparency enabled and 8 hours with ANC/transparency off. It's not the best, not the worst. There's plenty of recharges left in the case, you'll get 24 hours of total listening time with the case giving 3 additional charges. The case charges only through USB-C, no Qi charging. It's a bit of a bummer but, given their price, it's fine. Still better than Lightning like on the PowerBeats Pro or microUSB like the Studio 3. These features a Beats chip, which I have a feeling is a modified Apple chip. You will get Hey Siri support along with automatic switching between Apple devices, just like AirPods. You won't get precision location services like the AirPods Pro 2. Simply open the case next to your iPhone and they will automatically pop up. The same thing happens with Android phones from the last 2-3 years. You won't get switching between Android devices or Hey Google support. There is a companion app for Android phones that lets you adjust some settings, still no EQ. The Beats chip is a Class 1 Bluetooth device and provides rock solid connection to other Bluetooth 5.x devices. I don't experience skipping with my iPhone 14 Pro Max or 2022 iPad Pro, same with my work Windows system. My Bose QC Earbuds II would constantly skip. Microphone quality is good, better than Bose but not as good as the AirPods Pro 2. Again, those start at a much higher price (even when on sale). I'm not expecting them to fully match earbuds that are $200 on sale. Overall, I am pleased with these earbuds. They aren't the absolute best at anything, but they are solid across the board. Comfort, build quality, sound quality, and ANC are all solid. I was having issues with my QC Earbuds II and these are replacing them. I would rather have 98% of Bose's ANC without all the Bluetooth skips, weird sound imbalance issues, random disconnects, and all the other various quirks I experienced with them. I highly recommend these if you want earbuds with some smarts, solid sound quality, good ANC, and nice build quality without breaking the bank. Get the frosted plastic if you want a trip back to the 90's.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Design

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great till they’re not

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really liked these when I first bought them back in March, it’s now August and it seems like theres more and more problems with them. My left earphone, maybe about 2 months ago started making this weird airplane sound, you could still hear out of it but the noise would be on top of the sound so i would have to adjust the earphone a certain way so it would stop which would then make it fall out. Now my right earphone is starting to do the same thing except its a little less severe. The audio also isnt that great especially on facetime i run into issues where the other person has a hard time hearing me. Im not sure if the headphones I just bought in the first place were defective since it didnt take that long for the issue to start which is unfortunate as i really enjoyed using them. The color is super cute i have the cream ones and the noise canceling and transparency modes are really great. I think its time for me to buy new headphones as the issues are starting to get to me

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beats Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love my Beat Air Pods! These earbuds deliver an exceptional audio experience that's truly unmatched. The sound quality is crystal clear, with deep bass that makes my music come alive. They fit comfortably in my ears, and the battery life is impressive, lasting all day without needing a recharge. The sleek design and convenient touch controls make them a joy to use. I couldn't be happier with my purchase! Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceeding all expectations!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These earbuds are the best! Especially when equipped with foam tips for the best noise canceling. Use them while cutting grass and don’t even need to were those bulky over the ear muffs by 3M for extra protection. And that’s playing them at 1/2 volume riding a LOUD lawnmower. I traded in a pair of Sony WXM’s, supposedly the best in ear earbuds you can buy, and they did sound good, but for less than half the price these sounded even better. The bass is deep and the mids and highs are crisp! Battery lasts forever seems like (compared to the Sonys which after 1 yr 6 mos use exactly, lasted maybe 2 hrs after a full charge). Not to mention they’re the most comfortable I’ve worn yet. And I’ve had a lot of in ear buds to compare. I would most definitely recommend these to friends and family. So far they’ve succeeded in meeting and exceeding my expectations. Hopefully they’ll last longer than the sonys’ did. If they do, I’ll remain a Beats fan for a very long time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Beats Studio Buds are a must try!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think that for the pricing, you can’t beat it. I wanted to try another Beats product after using the Beats Earbud Pro which were amazing BTW. The studio Beats have great sound quality and the battery is very sufficient. I haven’t had any issues with them “falling out”. Overall great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beats continues to evolve!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beats has delivered an upgrade, a product that is evolving and for the better! The inspiration drawn from transparent tech of the past, as well as the most recent Nothing Ear (1), Ear (2), and Stick earbuds was a good design choice. The sound is indeed better, refined with less bloat and audible instrument separation. They give the Beats Fit Pro a run for the money, though the Fit Pro’s enjoy the Apple H1 with noticeable advantages. The ANC is also stronger and safe to say no pressure has been felt. The lack of wireless charging may be a turn off for some, not to me. The lack of auto-pause / ear detection may be another reason why some may stay away, but not a deal breaker. In short, you get improved battery life, stronger and noticeable ANC, more pleasant and enjoyable sound thanks to some fine tuning, These are going to stay in the collection, and it makes me wonder what Beats/Apple has in store for the Beats Fit Pro (2) if they ever make any. Price! $169 worthy? perhaps, but I’d be happier dishing out $10 less or even the original price of the OG studio buds at $149. Choice is yours, but Beats is listening and making improvements along the way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All positives

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great noise canceling. I can’t hear the overhead gym music or even my husband when it’s on. They also stay in very well. I run in these and can’t hear the ground or the wind. Also very crisp sound. I ran the Ragnar in these (Relay of 200 miles for 2 days) and they’re at 100% charge and the case is at 75%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad I bought these

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been looking for replacements for my old headphones, saw these and bought them at launch. They're comfortable and sound great. My one concern when it comes to headphones is the call quality, alot of headphones sound great nowadays but the call quality isn't. But these are great! I usually go for plain black color but I had to have the transparent one. Got them for work use and I have no complaints. I use an android phone and the connect instantly. Beats app connects instantly as well and I can easily control the settings if needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelli

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Product Is Excellent Quality Sound, Active Noise Cancelling Super Light Weight, Extremely Comfortable, Fast Charging, and Long Battery Life, Easy Connectivity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design, Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beats for the Win!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are looking for a great pair of beats for the gym, look no further. They fit comfortably in-ear (comes with 4 sizes for your fit) and do not move while working out. The transparent look is A-1 and are pretty slick. Battery life is great and pairing is easy! 10/10 recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the gym!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are looking for a great pair of buds for the gym, look no further. The sound quality on these buds is great and with the noise cancellation, although I’m in a loud gym, I feel like I’m there by myself. They fit comfortably in-ear and do not move while performing compound lifts or any exercise. The transparent look was a nice touch as well! Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing color and unbelievable quality of sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been big fan since beats started, and this little buds are perfectly, the quality sound is amazing, it comes whit four different size to fit well, The transparent color is just awesome , I can say this is one of my favorites products from beats and the noice cancellation and transparency mode are just something else , they works amazing comparativewhit othe buds ..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great earphones, but not enough glue.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love these earphones. I use them to hear my music and podcasts at work and while doing stuff around the house. The only thing that bothered me about them that after 4 months the area where put the earphones to charge came off the case as if the glue seal wasn't put on correctly that I had to get super glue to fix them, but other than that everything still works great. One earphone last about 8-9 hours of use and then I switch out to the other.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very cool ear buds! must have !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this ear buds~!!!!!!!!! 1. The battery can last longer than I expected 2. I love the design very coo~l~~~ 3. the sound quality is very nice just one drawback is sometimes when I listen to music it gets cut off when I am in a specific building ~ not sure what is the reason ~

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Literally as good as AirPods pro

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife washed my pants with my airpods in them so I got these because I didn’t want to spend the extra on airpods pro and wow these are basically the same. Sounds great, battery lasts a long time on the charging case and the buds, USB C charging which is great, and noise cancellation is very comparable, although noticed just barely worse noise cancellation on flights. The downside to the beats though are there is no detection for it to know when the buds are in your ear so it doesn’t pause if you pull one out, and the other downside is it doesnt autoconnect to your other apple devices nearby like the airpods did. You would have to click into bluetooth on whichever desired device and manually change them over.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the quality I expected.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been somewhat happy with these earbuds but they could be much better. I use these about 10 hours each week. The battery life has been great for my needs. They pair easily with my iPhone and the sound is good when they’re working right but occasionally I get a really loud static or interference noise from the left ear bud which is quite startling and hurts my eardrum if that makes sense. Also lately if I have my phone in my pocket while I’m walking, the connection cuts in and out. They’re decent but not even a year old and having what feels like some major issues for the price I paid. I would expect that from some cheapies, not these. Also for what it’s worth, even the smallest silicone earpiece is uncomfortable, would be nice if a smaller one was available.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these beats

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First and foremost, I’m glad I got these. They do not fall out of my ear. They actually stay in my ear while I run and also walk the music is really crystal. Clear noise cancellation is good and I’m glad I can talk out of these and people can hear me I had the Apple AirPod pros second generation, and they did not stay in my ear, which I do not like they will fall out when I would run and also fall out when I walk that is not cool because they are very expensive so I’m glad I got these to add to my collection

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They sound great and last all day. I don’t even realize I have them. I have had to reset them a couple of times due to loss of connection but it’s not really a big issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Studio Buds work great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had these for about a week and a half after my jaybird x4 finally died. Decided to go fully “wireless” and so far they’re pretty good. Noise canceling work great and as intended. I prefer the transparency mode at the gym which allows some noise vs complete music isolation while using the noise canceling mode. The additional ear tips are good so you can figure out which size is right for you. Battery plus the carrying case give hours of music before having to charge. Overall the pretty good for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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