Beats Studio Buds
Score: 72/100
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones,
Score: 89/100$148.99
Rankings
Apple AirPods 4 bring ANC, Adaptive Audio and Spatial Audio to the standard AirPods line, offering solid sound and seamless integration for Apple users. The case is wireless-charging capable, but battery life with ANC is modest and features are limited for Android.
Beats Studio Buds (2021) offer a balanced sound signature, solid ANC, and good battery life in a lightweight, stemless design. They excel at cross-platform compatibility but miss premium features like wireless charging and in-ear detection.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 20 hours | |
8 hoursbest | 4 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | 5 minutesbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Total Battery Life (with case) (hours) | 24 hours | 20 hours |
Battery Life per Earbud (hours) | 8 hours | 4 hours |
Wireless Charging | false | true |
Build & Design(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers highlight the bass-forward sound and impressive ANC for the size, while noting the lack of wireless charging and in-ear detection as cost-saving compromises.
Users consistently praise the earbuds for rich audio, solid battery life, and effortless pairing, though they note fit security and the slippery case as common complaints.
“Rich, balanced audio with strong bass; love the ANC.”
“The case feels cheap and slips in my hand.”
“Great for switching between my iPhone and Android tablet.”
Professional reviewers praise the ANC, Adaptive Audio and H2 chip performance but note shorter battery life versus Pro models and lack of premium features.
Users applaud the addition of ANC, improved fit and Adaptive Audio, while noting the short ANC battery life and small case size.
