The Beats Studio Buds+ deliver significant improvements in noise cancellation, battery life, and call quality over the original model, making the $20 price increase worthwhile. While lacking wireless charging, multipoint connectivity, and EQ controls, they remain a comfortable and solid choice for users prioritizing ANC and endurance.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Very comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Clear call quality
- Stylish Transparent Design
- Spatial Audio Support
Points of Contention
- No wireless charging
- No EQ controls
- Cannot use case with original Studio Buds
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 criticsThe Beats Studio Buds Plus offer a stylish design, long battery life, and useful iOS features, but their mediocre noise cancellation and underwhelming sound quality limit their appeal at the higher price point.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus deliver improved sound quality, stronger noise cancellation, and better battery life compared to the original model, with a standout translucent design. However, their ANC and transparency mode still lag behind top competitors like the AirPods Pro 2.
“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.”
“For $170, the Beats Studio Buds + are an excellent set of wireless earbuds that bring some of the polish of Apple’s well refined hardware to Android users, too.”
The Beats Studio Buds + are versatile noise-canceling earbuds compatible with multiple platforms including Apple, Android, PC, Xbox, and PS5. They are designed for gaming, music, workouts, and everyday use, though no definitive performance conclusions are drawn.
