80
Jason Cross
MacWorld
“The compact size, comfort, and excellent sound quality make these very appealing for the price.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Compact and Comfortable Design
- Great Sound Quality
- Affordable Price
- Well‑priced
- Effective ANC
- Lightweight construction
Points of Contention
- Missing Apple‑centric Features
- Mediocre Microphone
- No wireless charging
- No wear sensors
- No EQ
- No control customization
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“In the Studio Buds, Beats found a perfect balance between features and price.”
80
Jeff Dunn
Ars Technica
“The Studio Buds sound better by default, are lighter and arguably more comfortable to wear over time, and last about as long.”
80
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“The Beats Studio Buds are easily the best-sounding earbuds Beats has ever made.”
75
Chris Welch
The Verge
The Beats Studio Buds offer excellent comfort and affordability but fall short in active noise cancellation and audio performance compared to premium competitors. They are a solid choice for casual listeners prioritizing style and price over advanced features.
64
Jake Thauvette
RTINGS
The Beats Studio Buds are comfortable and well-built true wireless earbuds that offer a neutral sound profile and consistent audio delivery, though they lack an H1 chip for seamless Apple pairing. Their main weaknesses include disappointing active noise cancellation, a bad passive soundstage, and the absence of sound customization features.
