Pro- the case is compact and takes up little space in your pocket.
They’re comfortable enough.
The sound is good.
They have meh noise dampening capabilities.
Con’s- battery power is mid.
Case backup power is mid.
They can slip out of my ear with mild activity.
The volume doesn’t get very loud (especially in a noisy environment.) possibly as a hearing loss precaution.
I use these earbuds about every day. They have mediocre noise cancellation capabilities. They do a decent job of chasing and dampening harsh loud sounds but they lag and lack at noisy environments with constant noise. To be fair the only buds that rule sound cancellation are my Bose earbuds and they are a world apart. These Beats are in 2nd place at the middle of the road. Bose ruins the grading curve.
I have owned several various models of Beats earbuds. I enjoy them and have bought the most of this brand for myself and family.
If you want a good earbud with good sound quality, good comfort, that hits a bit above the middle of the road for a reasonable price then I recommend Beats brand and this product.
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| Price | From: $199.00 | From: $169.95 | From: $149.95 | From: $199.95 |
| Ratings | (36,754) | (2,509) | (87,063) | (77,389) |
| Battery Life | Up to 7-hours of listening time with ANC off (30 hrs with case) | Up to 9-hours of listening time with ANC off (36 hrs with case) | Up to 8-hours of listening time with ANC off (24 hrs with case) | Up to 9-hours of listening time with ANC off (24 hrs with case) |
| Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancelling (Adaptive to Fit and external noise) | Active Noise Cancelling (Adaptive to Fit) | Active Noise Cancelling | No |
| Listening Modes | ANC, Transparency, Adaptive EQ | ANC, Transparency | ANC, Transparency | No |
| Technology Platform | Apple H1 Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Apple H1 Platform |
| Apple Ecosystem | Apple H1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Automatic Switching; Audio Sharing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Personalized spatial audio; Eartip fit test; Find My | One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My | One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My | Apple H1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Automatic Switching; Audio Sharing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My |
| Android Ecosystem | Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device | One-touch pairing; Google Account Sync; Audio Switch; Find My Device | One-touch pairing; Google Account Sync; Audio Switch; Find My Device | Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device |
| Sweat & Water Resistant Earbuds | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) |
| Calling | Beam forming mics + speech-detecting accelorometer | Beam-forming mics with noise-learning tuning | Beam forming mics | Beam forming mics + speech-detecting accelorometer |
| Spatial Audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Port | USB-C (via charging case) | USB-C (via charging case) | USB-C (via charging case) | Lightning (via charging case) |
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Pretty good. Not GREAT, but not bad.
Whenever I see something with a 4-star review, it usually means it’s a solid product but there’s something (or somethings) keeping it out of 5-star range.For me, these are a perfect example of that. They’re small (good), not terribly obtrusive (only some out-of-ear-stick-out, tho your experience may vary), the sound has some solid bass which is helpful for the gym (where I tested these out), the sound overall is clear (download some equalizer apps to play with the sound itself), and they stayed in my ear well. I don’t know much about soundstage or whatever, but the sound itself is clear, bass is nice and strong, and you can hear even the subtle nuances like the shifting of a hand on guitar strings clearly enough without being disturbed. That, to me, is the sign of a good earbud.The transparency mode and noise canceling modes were alright. But that’s just it, they’re alright. Granted, the AirPod Pros have a higher price tag, so they do the ANC and Transparency mode much better. So it’s understandable that these would do the same, but on just the slightest bit of a lower level.I’m also spoiled bc the Airpod Pros have wireless charging. These DO have USB C, but the lack of wireless charging is a small thing, really. There’s something about being able to toss these on a charging pad and leaving them there to charge that’s just so satisfying. Also, was not a fan of how the case just doesn’t have that “premium” feel. The matte finish is nice, tho I would have liked a little more weight in the case lid, but at this point, these are such little (and I mean LITTLE) things that really, it’s not a dealbreaker.My only thing is the amount they stick out. I’m sorry, but they do look a little…funny, the way they sort of stick out just a bit so that the “b” logo is upright. They don’t stick out a LOT, but juuuuust enough that when you look in the mirror, you’ll see a vertical line where the physical button (which I have managed to press on accident a couple of times while adjusting the bud) sticks out. Also, I had a little difficulty getting them to stay in, but that’s beyond pretty much anyone’s control.These get that 4th star because of just how they are a solid enough product worth the purchase. They don’t do any one thing particularly well, but there are just enough teeny things for me that I wouldn’t say these are the best I’ve ever used. (For comparison, the Jabra 75t gets the equivalent of a 4.3 rating…the hear-through is amazing and their app really helps boost functionality).For me, these are SOLID gym earbuds. They play music loudly, clearly enough, and the bass is strong enough for me that I can drown out whatever annoying other music is playing outside. They fit and stay relatively well. For the price tag, you get some good bang for the buck. You could do worse, but at this range, depending on if you want to pitch in a few more, you could also do better.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
Color: WhiteStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
Color: BlackStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
Pros- 1. comfortable fit. I can wear these all day without my ears hurting. 2. Good sound quality. They are not Bose quality sound, but they also aren’t Bose prices. 3. Smooth Apple connectivity - this is the most noticeable difference compared to my other favorite earbuds. These connect easily and smoothly and work with Siri in ways my other earbuds wouldn’t. 4. Noise cancellation- great noise cancellation without completely drowning everything out. I sometimes use these in louder environments because the active noise cancellation works great to dampen loud environmental noises. I highly recommend these if you are someone who, like me, gets sensory overload when there is too much noise. These don’t have a noticeable humming/buzzing noise like I notice with Bose’ anc.
Cons- 1. overly touchy controls on the earbuds. I have accidentally hung up on people several times when trying to adjust an earbud. 2. Definitely worth every penny of the sale price - I’m not sure I would pay the full ticket price for these but if you can catch them on sale, grab them. There are earbuds of comparable sound quality for substantially less cost, but these are definitely higher end sound. I would not consider them audiophile quality if that is what you are looking for, but they deliver a good, solid, quality sound. 3. Charging case- the charging case closes firmly, opens easily, and the slim rounded design means they fit in your pocket without being bulky.
Overall, I love these and I have purchased so many earbuds that I end up never using because they either hurt my ears, fall out too easily, or have terrible sound quality. I can listen to music, videos, movies, and audiobooks and the sound quality works and transitions well for all of these different media types.
Color: Sunset PinkStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Comfortable, great sound, and perfect amount of active noise cancellation
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
I ordered these on sale after my favorite earbuds’ case stopped reliably charging and found they had been discontinued. I have a hard time finding earbuds that stay in and don’t hurt my ears. I have a set of Bose over ear anc headphones, but I like having earbuds because I can stick them in my purse or pocket and always have them handy. I was really skeptical of these because I figured they were more branding and hype than performance- but I was pleasantly surprised. These have a lot more clarity of sound than I had expected in the high and mid ranges. I was afraid they would be very bass heavy at the expense of higher ranges, and was pleased that this wasn’t the case.Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
Pros- 1. comfortable fit. I can wear these all day without my ears hurting. 2. Good sound quality. They are not Bose quality sound, but they also aren’t Bose prices. 3. Smooth Apple connectivity - this is the most noticeable difference compared to my other favorite earbuds. These connect easily and smoothly and work with Siri in ways my other earbuds wouldn’t. 4. Noise cancellation- great noise cancellation without completely drowning everything out. I sometimes use these in louder environments because the active noise cancellation works great to dampen loud environmental noises. I highly recommend these if you are someone who, like me, gets sensory overload when there is too much noise. These don’t have a noticeable humming/buzzing noise like I notice with Bose’ anc.
Cons- 1. overly touchy controls on the earbuds. I have accidentally hung up on people several times when trying to adjust an earbud. 2. Definitely worth every penny of the sale price - I’m not sure I would pay the full ticket price for these but if you can catch them on sale, grab them. There are earbuds of comparable sound quality for substantially less cost, but these are definitely higher end sound. I would not consider them audiophile quality if that is what you are looking for, but they deliver a good, solid, quality sound. 3. Charging case- the charging case closes firmly, opens easily, and the slim rounded design means they fit in your pocket without being bulky.
Overall, I love these and I have purchased so many earbuds that I end up never using because they either hurt my ears, fall out too easily, or have terrible sound quality. I can listen to music, videos, movies, and audiobooks and the sound quality works and transitions well for all of these different media types.
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Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2024Color: WhiteStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Rachael
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2024
Pros:
- battery life: This thing lasts so long (even longer than my brothers AirPods)
- sounds quality: sounds amazing and clear!
- comfort: I find them really comfortable (I’ve literally slept wearing these) and I find these never fall out.
- noise reduction: such a blessing I never knew I needed (especially at the gym)
- cost: super affordable compared to other brands
- look: I love the look of these and how small they are vs some other bulky looking ear buds
- pairing: I love how quick and easy it is to pair with my phone. No need to worry about setting it up every time
- Display: I love how you can see how much battery is left right from your phone
Cons:
- phone calls: this was the biggest con for me since this was half the reason I bought them. I simply cannot take any home calls because no one can hear me
- accessories: this one is more of a personal con but there aren’t a lot of cute cases for it (if that’s some thing you care about)
- buttons: the way they set up volume is a bit weird to me so I normally control volume straight from my phone
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Luis Enrique Nogales López
Cumple muy bien las expectativas
Reviewed in Mexico on June 14, 2023Color: WhiteStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Excellent buy
Reviewed in Singapore on January 8, 2023Color: WhiteStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Key
Beats Studio are great! 👍🏼
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2024Color: BlackStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Key
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2024
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Álvaro c.
Valen la pena
Reviewed in Mexico on March 8, 2023Color: RedStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
