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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, Beats Studiobuds are stemless earbuds suitable for active lifestyles, offering sweatproof certification and a secure fit. They're also optimized for both Android and Apple, provide better call and music quality, and are more convenient for air travel due to their size. However, they lack active noise cancelling and have a shorter battery life compared to JLab Jbuds Lux ANC, which are over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, making them better for noise isolation. The Jbuds have a longer battery life, which could be crucial for extended use without frequent charging. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are also foldable and have a detachable cable, which adds to their versatility if you occasionally prefer a wired connection. If you watch a lot of TV or play video games, neither model is particularly well-suited due to their recorded poor performance in those areas. Choose the Beats Studiobuds for a more exercise-friendly and portable option with better sound for calls and music, or the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC for longer battery life, active noise cancelling, and the versatility of both wireless and wired use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.2
6.0
The Beats Studiobuds is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.2
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
5.8
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
70.0 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
5.4
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be good for noise reduction, while the Beats Studiobuds is only fair.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Studiobuds and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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