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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro offers better stability with ear hooks, making them more suited for exercise, and they have a longer battery life per charge. However, they're bulkier and cost more. The Beats Studiobuds are more compact, with better noise isolation and a lower price. The Studiobuds also have active noise canceling, which the Powerbeats Pro lack, but they have a shorter battery life. Consider the Powerbeats Pro if you prioritize secure fit and battery life for long workouts, and the Studiobuds if you want a more discreet earbud with noise cancellation for travel and everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- The Beats Powerbeats Pro has no clear advantages over the Beats Studiobuds.
Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.2
The Beats Studiobuds is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.5
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the Beats Studiobuds costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.0
7.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studiobuds are both good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
9.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studiobuds are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.7
5.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8
8.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Beats Studiobuds both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Beats Studiobuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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