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Beats Beats Studio Buds+ vs Beats Beats Solo Buds
Beats Beats Studio Buds+ ($108) vs Beats Beats Solo Buds ($51) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Beats Beats Studio Buds+ | Beats Beats Solo Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $108 | $51 |
| Weight | 59g | 33.4g |
| ANC | Active + Transparency | None |
| Chip | None, standard Bluetooth (no H1/W1) | — |
| Battery | 6h ANC, up to 36h with case | Up to 18h playback |
| Charging | USB-C | Built-in fold-out USB-C cable, no case |
| Colorway | Black/Gold shown | — |
| Weight | 59g (Apple published: 5g bud x2 + 49g case) | 33.4g (Apple published: case 22g + bud 5.7g x2) |
| Fast Charge | — | 5 min charge = 1h playback |
Pros & Cons
Beats Beats Studio Buds+
- Genuinely equal feature set on iOS and Android, no chip favoring one side
- Transparent colorway shows the internals, a distinct look
- USB-C case ahead of when AirPods Pro 2 switched
- Strong battery life for the ANC class
- No spatial audio or automatic device switching, that needs the H1/W1 chip
- No wireless charging case
- Fit is the older Studio Buds shell, not everyone's shape
- Discontinued in favor of newer Beats models
Beats Beats Solo Buds
- No case to lose, the charging cable is part of the earbud itself
- 18 hours of playback from a tiny 33.4g package
- 5-minute fast charge for an hour of listening
- Cheapest entry point into the Beats lineup
- No ANC or Transparency mode at all
- No wireless charging, no case-based quick charge
- Basic fit, no tip-size options
- No spatial audio or auto device switching
Beats Beats Solo Buds is the better value at $51. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.
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