Beats Studio Buds
Wireless Earbuds

Studio Buds

Beats

Released Jun 2021

The Beats Studio Buds scores 80/100 based on 25 expert reviews. Top pro: comfortable fit. Top con: no wireless charging.

Critic Score

8025 reviews

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Pros

  • Comfortable fit(15)
  • Good sound quality(10)
  • Usb-c charging(10)
  • Good battery life(9)
  • Active noise cancellation(8)

Cons

  • No wireless charging(12)
  • Lackluster call quality(8)
  • No eq(7)
  • No spatial audio(4)

25 Critic Reviews

90
PcmagMay 2023

The Beats Studio Buds + seamlessly integrate with Apple devices, deliver vibrant sound, and offer some of the best noise cancellation you can get for less than $200.

88
InverseJun 2021

At $150 and with a few color options, the Studio Buds are a superb alternative to Apple's $250 AirPods Pro or Sony's $280 WF-1000XM4.

85
ToptenreviewsAug 2021

Beats Studio Buds are an excellent choice if you need a pair of quality noise-canceling earbuds that look and sound fantastic, but don't cost the earth.

85
RunnersworldDec 2023

The Beats Studio Buds + are a quality pair of running headphones with impressive sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit, though they can be a bit fiddly to handle.

84
EngadgetMay 2023

The new version comes with changes to ANC, battery life and more.

83
Cnet

The Beats Studio Buds are excellent earbuds that sound better than AirPods Pro but miss some key Apple features, making them a solid choice for both iOS and Android users at $150.

83
TechradarSep 2021

The Beats Studio Buds are easily the best-sounding earbuds Beats has ever made, with great sound quality, comfort, and active noise cancellation, though they have some limitations in call quality and ...

83
ImoreMay 2023

Improving on (almost) every aspect of the original buds, the Beats Studio Buds Plus bring improved sound, a robust feature set, and ANC to go with the cool new color options.

83
NextpitAug 2021

The Beats Studio Buds are a solid performer offering powerful sound and good ANC at a surprisingly affordable price point, though they lack an equalizer and some advanced features.

83
TrustedreviewsJul 2023

A satisfying update over the original with improved noise-cancellation, sound, and battery life.

82
TheguardianAug 2021

The Beats Studio Buds are a surprising set of earbuds from Apple that support just as many features on Android as they do on an iPhone, including instant pairing and battery-level notifications.

82
SypnotixJul 2024

The Beats Studio Buds offer a perfect fit, long Bluetooth range, and signature bass-heavy sound that makes them shine despite some ergonomic and feature limitations.

82
RollingstoneAug 2021

Beats Studio Buds offer excellent comfort, impressive battery life, and good sound quality at a more affordable price than AirPods Pro, though they lack some Apple ecosystem features and have mediocre...

82
CnnJun 2021

The Beats Studio Buds deliver a lot to like within a superbly comfortable build that strikes a balance in terms of compatibility and features.

82
T3Jul 2021

The Beats Studio Buds are a really strong set of earbuds that offer a lot of performance and features for the price, with only minor drawbacks.

82
PopsciSep 2021

The Beats Studio Buds offer solid sound, comfort, and platform-agnostic features, though their noise-canceling and call quality are merely average.

80
LaptopmagJun 2021

The Beats Studio Buds are a statement product for the brand, offering a fancy new design, improved sound quality, effective ANC, and platform-neutral performance at a competitive price point.

80
AndroidpoliceSep 2021

The Beats Studio Buds are fun, high-quality ANC earbuds that miss the features-to-value sweet spot by just a hair.

78
LoudnwirelessJun 2023

The Beats Studio Buds Plus offers excellent call quality, effective ANC, and comfortable fit, but lacks customization options and some features found in competitors.

75
Rtings

The Beats Studio Buds offer good noise cancelling and comfort but fall short in sound quality and features.

72
Tomsguide

The Beats Studio Buds+ have plenty going for them and the iconic designs integrates enhanced ANC performance, longer battery life, but they are outclassed by rivals at the price.

72
ThevergeJun 2021

The Beats Studio Buds offer a compact, comfortable design and good sound quality, but their mediocre noise cancellation and incomplete feature set hold them back.

72
NytimesMay 2023

The Beats Studio Buds + are good earbuds for Apple fans but have notable limitations for non-Apple users.

68
IphoneincanadaJun 2024

At $179, the Beats Studio Buds offer affordable wireless earbuds with good bass and easy pairing for both iPhone and Android, but suffer from cheap build quality, ear discomfort, and lack of premium f...

62
TechgearlabNov 2025

The Beats Studio Buds + offer some premium features like noise cancellation and top-tier call quality for a mid-range, more affordable price, but their sound signature is somewhat compressed and thin.