Beats Studio Buds Black
Score: 74/100
EarFun OpenJump
Score: 78/100Rankings
The EarFun OpenJump are open-ear earbuds with IPX7 protection and up to 42 hours total battery life, emphasizing situational awareness. Their open design reduces deep bass and the touch interface can be finicky. Perfect for active users who need water resistance and awareness.
Beats Studio Buds are true-wireless earbuds offering ANC, IPX4 resistance and up to 36 hours total playback with a compact case. Limitations include the need for a cable-only charger, occasional fit issues, and a modest 8-hour battery life when ANC is on. They are ideal for commuters and fitness enthusiasts who want balanced sound and cross-platform compatibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 11 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58 gbest | 73.5 g |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes |
13 mm | 14.2 mmbest | |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 11 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 5 minutes | 10 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 58 g | 73.5 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 13 mm | 14.2 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Touch Controls | false | true |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Studio Buds + for its reengineered acoustic platform, two-layer transducers and Fast Fuel quick-charge, delivering richer bass, clearer calls and longer battery life than the original model. They also commend the IPX4 rating, cross-platform pairing and Class 1 Bluetooth range, while noting the absence of wireless charging and a lower waterproof rating compared with top competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the earbuds for their balanced, studio-like sound, reliable Bluetooth connectivity and comfortable, secure fit during workouts. Common frustrations revolve around the need to purchase a separate USB-C charging adapter and occasional fit mismatches when eartip sizes are not ideal.
Professional reviewers praise the OpenJump for its expansive soundstage, reliable battery life, IPX7 durability and low-latency gaming mode, while noting that the open-ear design sacrifices deep bass and that the touch interface can be finicky. The lack of high-resolution codecs on iOS is repeatedly called out as a drawback, but the overall value proposition is considered strong for active listeners who prioritize comfort and situational awareness.
Everyday users love the featherlight fit, long-lasting battery and the ability to stay aware of their environment, especially during workouts. Common frustrations revolve around the muted bass response, a bulky and scratch-prone case, and touch-control sensitivity, with iOS owners also lamenting the absence of AAC or LDAC support.
“budget open earbuds done right”
“featherlight at 7.8g, no fatigue even after hours”
