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Beats Studio Buds +
Get Beats Studio Buds + for $169.99 noise cancelling with native extras on both phones: Find My on iPhone, Fast Pair and Find My Device on Android.
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Beats Studio Buds +, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Get Beats Studio Buds + for $169.99 noise cancelling with native extras on both phones: Find My on iPhone, Fast Pair and Find My Device on Android. Beats rates them at 9 hours, or 6 with noise cancelling, and 36 or 24 with the case. The buds are IPX4 and a USB-C cable is included, but the case can't charge wirelessly. For ear hooks or wingtips, look at Powerbeats Pro 2 or Powerbeats Fit.
Who it is for
- Anyone who might move from iPhone to Android, or back. Studio Buds + use each platform's own pairing and finding tools, so you keep the native features after you switch.
- Commuters who want noise cancelling for under $200. The cancelling adapts to your fit, Transparency brings the street back in, and there's spatial audio for Dolby Atmos.
- Anyone who wants a cable in the box. Studio Buds + include a USB-C to USB-C cable, which Powerbeats Pro 2 and Powerbeats Fit leave out.
- Gym-goers who would rather wear plain tips than hooks. The buds are rated IPX4 for sweat and water.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants to drop the case on a wireless charging pad. Beats says it doesn't support wireless charging.
- Runners who need the buds locked in place. Studio Buds + rely on tips alone; Powerbeats Pro 2 and Powerbeats Fit are the Beats models with hooks or wingtips.
- Buyers who choose by chip, Bluetooth version or codec. Beats lists Class 1 Bluetooth but no version number, chip name or codec list.
What sets it apart
- Native pairing and finding on iPhone and Android alike, which Beats says makes Studio Buds + one of the few earbuds with cross-platform tracking.
- Up to 36 hours with the case (9 from the buds plus three more charges), or 24 with noise cancelling or Transparency on.
- Noise cancelling that adapts to your fit, plus Transparency and spatial audio for Dolby Atmos.
- A USB-C to USB-C cable in the box, plus Fast Fuel: about an hour of playback from a 5-minute charge when the battery is low.
Caveats
- The 9-hour figure assumes noise cancelling and Transparency are both off. With either one on, Beats rates the buds at 6 hours.
- Only the buds are rated IPX4; Beats gives the case no water rating.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Stem in-ear; three acoustic vents that Beats says help precision and pressure relief | Beats tech specs and design copy |
| Fit / tips / wings | Silicone ear tips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L); no ear hooks or wingtips | Beats In the Box |
| Driver / acoustic architecture | Custom acoustic platform with three new acoustic vents; driver size not published | Beats sound and design copy |
| Chip / processor | Not named by Beats (no H1 or H2 listed) | Beats tech specs |
| Active noise cancellation | Active Noise Cancelling that Beats says adapts to your personal fit | Beats sound copy |
| Transparency / ambient | Transparency mode | Beats sound copy |
| Spatial / 360 audio | Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos | Beats sound copy |
| Battery — buds | Up to 9 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC or Transparency on | Beats Power specs |
| Battery — with case | Up to 36 hours (9 hours plus three case charges); up to 24 hours with ANC or Transparency on (6 hours plus three charges) | Beats Power specs |
| Charging | USB-C; Fast Fuel: 5 minutes ≈ 1 hour when the battery is low; USB-C to USB-C cable included, power adapter sold separately; rechargeable lithium-ion battery | Beats Power and In the Box |
| Wireless charging | No; Beats says the case doesn't support wireless charging | Beats wireless-charging FAQ |
| Water / dust — buds | IPX4 sweat and water resistance | Beats design specs |
| Water / dust — case | No rating for the case (IPX4 applies to the buds) | Beats design specs |
| Bluetooth | Class 1; no Bluetooth 5.x version listed | Beats connectivity specsBeats doesn't say whether this is Bluetooth 5.3 or another version. |
| Microphones / calls | Upgraded voice-targeting microphones that filter background noise | Beats connectivity and controls |
| On-bud controls | One multi-function button on each bud for music, calls and voice assistant | Beats controls |
| Multipoint / device switching | iPhone: one-touch pairing across your iCloud account; Android: Audio Switch between Android, Chromebook and other compatible devices; two-device multipoint not described | Beats native Apple and Android features |
| Weight — one bud | 5.0 g | Beats tech specs |
| Weight — case | 49.0 g | Beats tech specs |
| Dimensions — one bud | 2.05 × 1.85 × 1.5 cm, L × W × H (0.81 × 0.73 × 0.59 in) | Beats tech specs |
| Dimensions — case | 7.2 × 5.1 × 2.55 cm, L × W × H (2.83 × 2.0 × 1.0 in) | Beats tech specs |
| Finishes | Ivory; Black & Gold; Transparent | Beats product page |
| Phone / OS compatibility | iPhone: one-touch pairing, Hey Siri, Find My, automatic software updates; Android: Fast Pair, Audio Switch, Find My Device, Beats app for customization | Beats native Apple and Android features |
| Find / Fast Pair / UWB | Find My on iOS (last-known location on a map); Google Fast Pair; Find My Device; no Ultra Wideband listed | Beats native features and FAQBeats calls it one of the few earbuds with cross-platform tracking. |
| Companion app / firmware | iOS Settings with automatic updates on iPhone; Beats app on Android for customization and updates | Beats native features |
| US MSRP (launch) | $169.99 at beatsbydre.com | Beats product page |
| Price band | Midrange ($100–$200) | Based on Beats' $169.99 price |
| Availability | On sale at beatsbydre.com for $169.99 (September 2026); the old Studio Buds address now opens this page | Beats product pages |
Beats Studio Buds + extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case charging | USB-C only (no wireless charging, per Beats' FAQ) | Beats FAQ |
| USB-C cable in the box | USB-C to USB-C charging cable included; power adapter sold separately | Beats In the Box |
| Dolby Atmos | Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos content | Beats sound copy |
| Included tip sizes | Four (XS, S, M, L) | Beats In the Box |
| In the box | Studio Buds + earbuds; silicone tips XS to L; matching charging case; USB-C to USB-C cable; warranty card | Beats In the Box |
| Packaging | 95% plant-based material sourced from recycled fiber and/or sustainable forests | Beats Packaging |
What works on iPhone, and what works on Android
Beats gives Studio Buds + each platform’s own tools rather than one app for both:
| Feature | iPhone | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Pairing | One-touch pairing | Google Fast Pair |
| Moving between devices | One-touch pairing across your iCloud account | Audio Switch between Android, Chromebook and other compatible devices |
| Finding lost buds | Find My, with last-known location on a map | Find My Device |
| Voice | Hey Siri | Voice assistant from the button |
| Settings and updates | iOS Settings, automatic updates | Beats app |
Noise cancelling and battery
The cancelling adapts to your fit, Transparency lets outside sound in, and spatial audio works with Dolby Atmos content. For calls, upgraded voice-targeting microphones filter out background noise.
Noise cancelling or Transparency costs a third of the battery life. Beats rates the buds at 9 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off and 6 with either on, and the case adds three more charges, for 36 or 24 hours in all. If they die mid-commute, a 5-minute Fast Fuel charge is good for about an hour.
Fit and build
The buds sit on silicone tips alone, in four sizes from XS to L, with three acoustic vents that Beats says help precision and pressure relief. Each bud weighs 5.0 grams, and the case 49.0 grams. The buds are rated IPX4 for sweat and water, so a gym session is fine, but there are no hooks or wingtips to hold them in on a hard run.
Charging and what’s in the box
Charging is USB-C only. Beats includes a USB-C to USB-C cable along with the buds, the four tip sizes, the charging case and a warranty card; the power adapter is sold separately. The packaging is 95% plant-based material, from recycled fiber, sustainable forests or both.
Price
Beats charged $169.99 for Studio Buds + on 19 September 2026, in Ivory, Black & Gold or Transparent, which puts them in the $100–$200 midrange. Check beatsbydre.com for today’s price before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Beats — Studio Buds + product page and tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Beats — original Studio Buds address (now opens Studio Buds +) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Are these the original Beats Studio Buds?
No. This is Studio Buds +. Beats' old Studio Buds web address now opens the Studio Buds + page, so everything here is for the Plus model.
Do Studio Buds + work with Android?
Yes, with Android's own tools: Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch between Android phones, Chromebooks and other compatible devices, Find My Device, and the Beats app for settings and updates.
Does the case charge wirelessly?
No. Beats says the case doesn't support wireless charging. Use the USB-C to USB-C cable from the box with your own power adapter, since Beats doesn't include one.
Do Studio Buds + switch between my phone and laptop?
Partly. Audio Switch moves them between your Android phone, a Chromebook and other compatible devices, and one-touch pairing carries across your iCloud account, but Beats doesn't describe simultaneous two-device multipoint.
Official product page: Beats Studio Buds +. Tech specs: Beats Studio Buds + specs.