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Beats Beats Studio Buds+ vs Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen)
Beats Beats Studio Buds+ ($108) vs Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) ($145) — 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 Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $108 | $145 |
| Weight | 59g | 86.4g |
| ANC | Active + Transparency | Active + Transparency, new to this generation |
| Chip | None, standard Bluetooth (no H1/W1) | Apple H2 |
| Battery | 6h ANC, up to 36h with case | Up to 10h per charge, ANC off |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Colorway | Black/Gold shown | — |
| Weight | 59g (Apple published: 5g bud x2 + 49g case) | 86.4g (Apple published: 8.7g bud x2 + 69g case) |
| Sensor | — | Optical heart rate |
| Fit | — | Adjustable secure-fit ear hooks |
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 Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen)
- First Powerbeats with ANC and Transparency mode
- Built-in heart-rate sensor, no separate strap needed
- H2 chip brings current AirPods Pro-level call quality
- Ear hooks stay put through workouts the wingtip-style Fit Pro can't handle
- Heaviest earbuds on this list at 86.4g
- Ear-hook fit is more visible and less discreet than stem or stemless buds
- Case is noticeably larger than any other Beats or AirPods case here
- Costs the most used of any earbud on this list, it is the newest and most capable
Beats Beats Studio Buds+ is the better value at $108. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.
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