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Beats Studio Buds +
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Studio Buds +

Beats' Studio Buds+ lasted 8 h 22 min with ANC in one test and pair in one tap on iPhone and Android.

Wireless Earbuds
8.1/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Studio Buds+ only on a discount if you switch between an iPhone and an Android phone: they pair in one tap on both, launched at $169.99, and lasted 8 h 22 min of playback with ANC on in one test. One lab test found the ANC cuts outside noise by about 20 dB, enough for a bus or train commute. Skip them at full price, because the case has no wireless charging, the app has no EQ, and IPX4 covers only light sweat and rain. They're also a 2023 design, and the Nothing Ear (3a), $79 at Nothing's US store (Oct 8, 2026), adds an EQ and measured 80.9% noise reduction in one test.

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Key specs
Weight
5
Connection
Wireless
Controls
Single multifunction button per side
Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
ANC
Yes
Battery
36 h
Body
IP rating
IPX4
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · ANC36 h
49 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Studio Buds+ only on a discount if you switch between an iPhone and an Android phone: they pair in one tap on both, launched at $169.99, and lasted 8 h 22 min of playback with ANC on in one test. One lab test found the ANC cuts outside noise by about 20 dB, enough for a bus or train commute. Skip them at full price, because the case has no wireless charging, the app has no EQ, and IPX4 covers only light sweat and rain. They're also a 2023 design, and the Nothing Ear (3a), $79 at Nothing's US store (Oct 8, 2026), adds an EQ and measured 80.9% noise reduction in one test.

Best for

People who switch between an iPhone and an Android phone and want ANC buds for under $100 on sale.

Not for

Anyone who wants wireless charging, an EQ or the strongest ANC.

Main strength8 h 22 min per charge with ANC on in one test
Main weaknessNo wireless charging case
Reasons to buy
8 h 22 min per charge with ANC on in one test
One-tap pairing on both iPhone and Android
ANC trims outside noise by about 20 dB
USB-C fast charging
Reasons to avoid
No wireless charging case
No EQ in the app
IPX4 only
Sound rated only average in one review; it's a 2023 design
Measured view8.1/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys6.9/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Studio Buds Plus reviewChristian Thomas · May 2025

Asks whether the refresh justifies the higher price over the Studio Buds.

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What Hi-Fi?3/5
Article · Full reviewBeats Studio Buds + reviewWhat Hi-Fi? · Jul 2023

Reviewer wasn't fully won over by the update.

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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clearChris Welch · May 2023

The transparent design is the standout, backed by solid improvements.

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CNETBeats Studio Buds Plus Review: A Clear WinnerWatch on YouTube ↗
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Product data

Full specifications

49 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Sound

Speaker config
Custom acoustic platform
Driver type
Custom two-layer transducer
Spatial audio
1

Noise Control

Adaptive ANC
1
Ambient / transparency
1

Battery

Battery (ANC on)
6
Total with case
36
Charging port
USB-C
Quick charge
5
Quick-charge playtime
1

Connectivity

Connection
Wireless
Bluetooth class
Class 1
Google Fast Pair
1
Apple one-tap
1
Auto device switch
1

Microphone

Microphone
Upgraded voice-targeting microphones
Call noise reduction
1

Controls & Software

Controls
Single multifunction button per side
Physical buttons
1
Companion app
Beats app
App platforms
Android
Firmware updates
1
Voice assistant
1
Find My
Apple Find My, Google Find My Device
Apple Find My
1
Google Find My Device
1
Compatibility
iOS, Android

Comfort & Build

Weight
5
Water resistance
IPX4
Ear tip sizes
XS, S, M, L

Charging Case

Case height
1 in (25.5 mm)
Case width
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case depth
2.83 in (72 mm)
Case weight
49

Launch

In the box
  • Beats Studio Buds + earbuds
  • silicone ear tips in XS/S/M/L
  • matching charging case
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • warranty card
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