Bose SoundSport, Wireless Earbuds, (Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones
Score: 69/100
Beats Studio Buds - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Compatible
Score: 81/100$154.11
$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 Bose SoundSport Wireless earbuds are neckband-style, sweat-proof earbuds designed for active users, offering balanced sound, a secure fit and quick charging, but they have modest battery life and lack ANC.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hours | 8 hoursbest | |
9.1 mbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.68 g | 5 gbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 22.68 g | 5 g |
Ear Tip Sizes | 3 sizes of StayHear+ Sport tips (Small, Medium, Large) | Small, Medium, Large |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 8 hours |
Charging Port Type | Micro-USB | USB‑C |
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Macworld's Séamus Bellamy praised the SoundSport Wireless for their balanced, bass-enhanced sound, comfortable fit, situational awareness, and Tile tracking, while noting the bulky design, average 6-hour battery life, and lack of full waterproofing as drawbacks.
Everyday users commend the earbuds for staying in place during vigorous activity, the comfort of the StayHear+ tips, and the ability to hear surrounding traffic. Common complaints revolve around the weight, modest battery life, outdated Micro-USB port, occasional cable noise, and occasional Bluetooth dropouts.
“Balanced sound with extra bass keeps me motivated during runs.”
“The StayHear+ tips never fall out, even on intense workouts.”
“Quick charge is great, but I wish the battery lasted longer.”
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.
