Beats Studio Buds - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Compatible
Score: 81/100
Apple AirPods 4
Score: 78/100$89.95
Rankings
Beats Studio Buds (Red) deliver balanced sound, active noise cancellation, and up to 8 hours of playback per charge, packaged in a lightweight, IPX4-rated design with fast charging.
The AirPods 4 deliver solid sound, excellent integration with Apple devices, and a comfortable fit, but they lack ANC and wireless charging. They are best suited for users deep in the Apple ecosystem who value spatial audio and fast charging.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 gbest | 118 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | true | false |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 5 g | 118 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 5 hours |
Charging Port Type | USB‑C | USB-C |
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Professional reviewers consider the Studio Buds a well-rounded entry into the premium ANC earbud market, highlighting their comfort, balanced sound, and cross-platform pairing while noting the lack of Apple-only features and average ANC performance.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the comfort, sound enjoyment, and ease of pairing, especially for Android owners. Recurring frustrations center on call quality, the missing auto-pause feature, limited transparency mode, and the under-featured Android app.
“The bass is amazing - I never knew standard AirPods could sound this good.”
“Calls are crystal clear, even on windy streets.”
“They stay in my ears during workouts - no more falling out!”
Professional reviewers praise the sound quality that rivals the AirPods Pro, the comfort of the new contour, and the H2 chip's computational audio, while noting the missing ANC and limited appeal for non-Apple users.
Everyday users love the richer bass, clear call quality, secure fit during workouts, and immersive Spatial Audio, but complain about the lack of ANC, no wireless charging, and case durability.
