Beats Studio Buds
Beats
67 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Beats Studio Buds | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dual-element diaphragm | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 37 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds True Wireless Noise-Canceling In-Ear Earphones, White | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats app | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Buds
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.