Beats Studio Buds+ / Plus

Very comfortable Great battery life Excellent noise canceling Solid call quality Clear transparency mode

No wireless charging No Bluetooth Multipoint No EQ controls

“Solid improvements make the Buds+ worth the extra $20.”

Punchy, clean sound ; Deep bass ; Improved ANC and Transparency Mode ; Good design

Rivals offer more sonic detail, texture and dynamic prowess ; Fierce competition at this price

Beats’ latest buds are neatly designed with many attractive features, but they fall short on sound quality compared with the market leaders at this price

Great looks, including Transparent option ; Good noise cancellation plus a transparency mode ; Configurable on-bud controls

Overly crisp sound quality ; No wireless charging

The new Beats Studio Buds Plus boast a stunning design, great battery life and a firm yet comfortable fit. They are also relatively feature-packed, with great features migrated from the iOS world such as spatial audio, Find My app and Siri voice...

Impressive sound performance from such small earbuds ; Strong yet overpowering ANC ; Improved fit allows for better ventilation in the ear ; Longer battery life ; Multi-point pairing

ANC isn't customisable

The Beats Studio Buds Plus are amazingly versatile wireless earbuds with beautifully rounded sound, elevated ANC performance, added Transparency mode, a new chip/acoustic platform, longer battery life and a premium build. Beats improved all areas that...

Better sound, ANC, and battery life than Studio Buds ; Standout translucent case option ; Improved voice call performance

ANC and transparency fall short of second-gen AirPods Pro ; Doesn’t offer all Apple ecosystem tricks ; No wireless charging or in-ear detection

Every time I show them to someone, they’re a hit. You can also buy them in black or ivory, but come on. Where’s the fun in that? The AirPods Pro are functionally superior, and the Beats Fit Pro might make better gym companions, but these are a clear...

Deep bass and crisp highs ; Excellent noise cancellation for the price ; Easy iOS integration and support for Google Fast Pair ; Hands-free Siri access

No EQ ; Lacks spatial audio with head tracking

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.

Fun, energetic sound ; Spacious soundstage ; Good noise cancellation at its level ; Comfortable design

Treble lacks some refinement ; No wear sensor ; No wireless charging

The Beats Studio Buds+ are a fun, energetic listen that offer improved noise cancellation and better battery life. You'll find a touch more refinement in pricier buds but the total package on offer here is fantastic for the price.

Great sound for music and ANC ; Cross-platform support for iOS and Android ; Extra-long battery life ; New XS ear-tip boosts fit options

No in-ear sensor for auto-pause ; Spatial Audio lacks head-tracking

Work on Android as well as iOS ; Transparency finish great ; Decent sound quality

Rivals are hard to beat ; Not the best fit ; No wireless charging

The ‘+’ brings a fine upgrade to buds that were pretty good already. But who needs the Beats Studio Buds+ when rivals are so accomplished?

Great sound ; Comfortable fit ; Very good battery life ; iOS and Android friendly

No in-ear detection ; No EQ control ; No hi-res support ; No wireless charging

The Beats Studio Buds+ have most of the features of AirPods Pro, and even add extra Android compatibility, for less money.