Beats Studio Buds
Score: 77/100
Apple AirPods 3
Score: 79/100Rankings
AirPods 3 provide immersive spatial audio, adaptive EQ, and a lightweight three-driver design with MagSafe wireless charging. They omit active noise cancellation and have a non-compatible case design. Perfect for users who want high-quality sound without ANC.
The Beats Studio Buds combine ANC, Transparency mode and a lightweight design with up to 8 hours of playback. Their IPX4 rating and modest battery life may fall short for intense workouts or long trips. Great for everyday commuters and Apple/Android users wanting easy pairing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hoursbest | 6 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 g | 4.28 gbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.083 hoursbest | — |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 6 hours |
Audio(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation | true | false |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 5 g | 4.28 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Editors praise the balanced sound, effective ANC and cross-platform one-touch pairing, while noting the limited water resistance.
Customers generally express satisfaction with sound performance and battery longevity, appreciating the lightweight design and easy pairing, though some report minor cosmetic issues on open-box units.
Professional reviewers commend the AirPods 3 for their immersive spatial audio, adaptive EQ, and three-speaker design, but criticize the lack of ANC.
Everyday users appreciate the comfortable, lightweight fit, MagSafe case, and three-speaker design, while noting the absence of ANC and case incompatibility as pain points.
“Best earbuds I've owned for the price”
“Lightweight and great ANC”
“Minor cosmetic marks on open-box unit”
