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Beats Beats Studio Buds+ vs Beats Beats Studio Pro
Beats Beats Studio Buds+ ($108) vs Beats Beats Studio Pro ($88) — 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 Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $108 | $88 |
| Weight | 59g | 260g |
| ANC | Active + Transparency | — |
| Chip | None, standard Bluetooth (no H1/W1) | Custom Beats, no H1/W1 |
| Battery | 6h ANC, up to 36h with case | Up to 40h ANC off, 24h ANC on |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Colorway | Black/Gold shown | — |
| Weight | 59g (Apple published: 5g bud x2 + 49g case) | 260g (Apple published) |
| Type | — | Over-ear, ANC |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C audio, 3.5mm wired |
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 Studio Pro
- 40-hour battery life is class-leading for ANC over-ears
- Works fully wired over 3.5mm if the battery ever dies
- Equal feature set across iOS and Android
- Comfortable UltraPlush cushions for long sessions
- 260g is heavy for all-day wear next to any true wireless option here
- No auto device-switching without Apple/Beats chip pairing logic
- Case is bulky compared to earbud alternatives
- ANC is solid but trails Sony/Bose flagships in outright cancellation
Beats Beats Studio Pro is the better value at $88. If weight matters most, Beats Beats Studio Buds+ carries lighter at 59g. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.
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