I bought these earbuds along with 4 other pairs, with the intent of comparing them over a couple weeks and returning all but my favorite. Here were the results:
Beats Fit Pro - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JL65GNM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – These buds had some great base, and the wingtip gave them a fit that made them refuse to fall out of my ears. But the best feature? Physical “clicky” buttons on each one of the buds. You press in and hear/feel the click, rather than relying on a touchscreen-like feature. No need to guess if you tapped them once or twice, you will know.
Cons – The wingtip gives a very sturdy fit, but not the most comfortable. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone with smaller ears. The noise canceling was solid, but nothing special. And this may be picky, but I didn’t care for most of the color schemes available. I prefer my earbuds to be hard to notice, and even the black ones have a bright red letter “b” in the middle.
Beats Studio Buds - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096SV8SJG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Very comfortable with the same great physically “clicky” buttons as the Beats Fit Pro. Noise canceling seemed slightly better than average. Great base. Classic look.
Cons – Tested during a workout, a little bit of sweat had these sliding right out of my ear. The case for these earbuds also was the flimsiest of any I had tested, with a very weak hinge that I was scared of breaking off within the 2 weeks of using.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MWZHHKP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – A neat feature that I noticed only in these earbuds was that it had noise amplification as well as noise cancelation. With one swipe in the app, the surrounding sound was actually louder and clearer than it would be without the earbuds in. Great if you are hard of hearing, or just enjoy snooping on conversations out of reach.
Cons – Similar to the Beats Studio Buds, these didn’t stay in during a workout. They were usable, but every 10 minutes I found myself pushing them back into my ear. And this is an opinion, but these are the ugliest earbuds out of the bunch. The shiny black gleam made it look like a large beetle was hanging out in my ear. No visible brand placement either, which makes them appear cheap and generic rather than the quality Samsung they are.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TBM1L3S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Cost effective! I added these to the test group because of the unique shape, and for that they are worth giving a try. If you have small ears and do not like the rubber insert that is standard in most other earbuds, these may be perfect for you.
Cons – Poor fit for large ears. These were tested the least of all of the buds, because the fit was so bad for my ear shape that they wouldn’t stay in if I turned my head too fast.
Bose QuietComfort - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C4KWM9T?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Bose noise canceling is unmatched. If your primary use for earbuds is to cancel out that background white noise, this is the pair for you. The sound quality is great, not too heavy on the base. The case for the earbuds stood out from the rest as the only one that impressed me. Felt very study, and I had no worries tossing it into a gym bag or cup holder. The only case with a button latch to make sure it doesn’t open accidentally.
Cons – This was the most expensive pair of earbuds by a longshot, and there were still some things I felt could be improved. The rubber inserts had more of a “flayed” shape rather than the “rounded” shape that is standard. My guess is that this was by design, because the earbuds were also slightly heavier than others and may need that extra in-ear grip. The flayed shape did make them sturdier, but at the cost of them being uncomfortable in an active situation. They were also the largest earbuds, and stuck out from the side of my head further than I would have liked.
My favorite? The beats fit pro! While I wouldn’t recommend this pair for everyone, it was perfect for my routine. My music taste benefits from the boosted base, and the wingtip shape was perfect for any workouts. The feature that really convinced me was the physical buttons, something that I didn’t realize how desperately I needed.
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| Ratings | (36,915) | (2,591) | (87,432) | (77,509) |
| 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 August 11, 2022
Color: BlackStyle: Studio BudsSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
Color: WhiteStyle: 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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Rachael
My honest review
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
