Beats Studio Buds
Score: 81/100
Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Nothing Ear (a) delivers audiophile-grade sound, solid hybrid ANC and impressive battery life in a lightweight, IP-rated package. It shines with its customizable EQ and multipoint connectivity but falls short of flagship ANC performance and has limited ecosystem features.
The Beats Studio Buds offer a bass-forward sound signature, solid ANC, and up to 8 hours of playback per charge in a lightweight, stemless design that works across Apple and Android devices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 8.5 hoursbest | |
— | 11 mmbest | |
— | 20 Hzbest | |
— | 40,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 g | 4.6 gbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 5.0 g | 4.6 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 8.5 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the Studio Buds as a strong mid-tier contender, noting the dynamic, bass-enhanced sound profile and impressive ANC for the earbud size.
Users consistently praise the earbuds for their rich audio, solid battery life, and effortless pairing across devices. Common complaints focus on fit security, the less natural transparency mode, and the slippery case design.
Professional reviewers praise the sound quality, EQ flexibility and battery life, but note that ANC does not meet its claimed attenuation and that the lack of aptX/LE Audio is a drawback.
Everyday users love the rich sound and long battery, while complaining about inconsistent ANC performance and occasional Bluetooth hiccups.
