Beats Studio Buds - Better Than AirPods?
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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Beats Studio Buds. Black. White. Red. Active Noise Cancelation and Transparency Mode. Small, medium, and large tips. Physical buttons. Full-on, native iOS *AND*… and Android Support. 8 hours of battery in the buds, 16 more in the USB-C charge case. No H1. No Lightning. No head-tracking. No stems. No inductive charging. But - $149.
So, are they better than AirPods?
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Dude love the edit on this one! First 30seconds are nuts.
Haha! I’ve been paying attention!!
Your editor deserves a pay increase cos that was fun to watch 👌🏻
he edits his own videos
Yeah, I edit my own videos, so thanks!!
@@ReneRitchie The host needs a raise too!
Give yourself a raise Rene!
What software do you use to edit please if you could tell us it would be really helpful.
The growth Rene has shown is impeccable after leaving imore and going indie. It’s not easy what he has achieved here. The main reason is the quality of videos and insanely good production values right from the beginning has made many look upto this channel. Thank you 🙏
Between, We Indians haven’t got spatial audio/Dolby atmos/lossless for Apple Music yet. Seems like some are getting it under settings and disappearing after an hour. Please please update something on that if you have got any news for India🙏
And thank you again for the beautifully edited videos and always look forward for more 🙂
I was with support yesterday about the same and they have no tentative dates available. On apple India site, it just says “coming soon” :(
I used to think Renee bordered on annoying fanboyism when he was at iMore, now he is indie it would seem he feels he can be more honest. I am so glad he went solo, and it was definitely the right thing to do, he is my go-to now for Apple stuff.
And don't worry about India being late to the Apple party - that will change soon, India will soon be a top-of-the-list country I have no doubt!
@@robsawalker Yes it was the best thing he did to go solo :)
Seems like they are testing it out for india as few of them got it but majority of them haven’t. Just like how limited android beta was launched yesterday. Hopefully within a week we will get it. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@nehaldattani Right. It still says coming soon :( It seems to be a limited beta rollout for India as few of them got it.
couldn't agree more with Rene's growth
Finally the logic choice of USB-C, well done. I’ll take the red ones.
me too.
Mine shipping today
I bought the Black & regret not having gotten them in Red.
Aye the “pluck and file the rest for floss” deserves a like. Real ones know 💪🏼
Yeah that made me chuckle. So subtle but so well done.
"pluck and file the rest!!" what a huge shout out to the MAN! lol
What does it mean?
@@Clint_L Flossy Carter always says that
White Shoes, calm down! 👋
Just paid $89 for these on Amazon. I’m stoked
🐷🧢
the microphone demo was super useful here. original airpods always helped me more than pros
It’s amazing how much beats improved over the past few years. I got some studio 2 for my bar mitzvah and they weren’t very good after a year and a half.
They should have added the feature where when you take off the buds music stops playing.This feature was present in the 2017’s Airpods .So it’s very disappointing to see it’s not present in these .
It is there but ok
That’s the reason I’m hesitant. It’s something minor, but like why not. Lol.
@@HughJanus987 what do you mean its there?
@@robnavarro9405 when u take the earbud out of ur ear the music pauses. Watch flossy review
@@HughJanus987 one review said the music doesn't stop playing.
I so do agree with you when it comes to the fit! I have many earbuds. From the more expensive to the more affordable & these really surprised me. They are so comfy & they sound really good.
Bro how is the bass ? I am a basshead will it satisfy my need ?
This is exactly what I was waiting on Rene you are truly awe inspiring with what you do
What a great, informative, excellently edited review that I did not want to end! I am really surprised and happy, we are about the same age, and I am looking forward to more of your reviews. Intelligence. Knowledge. Keeps my attention. No fluff. Great graphics. Awesome man thank you!
I’ve taken a break from tech (or haven’t needed anything until now) so I haven’t watched your videos in a min. But wow your production has gone up and I really enjoy this format of review!
Very good review, I watch a lot of review channels for multiple reason 1. I’m looking to buy a product or 2. Just someone to listen to while I get ready for the day and what not. However you do a really good job of keeping me engaged with what you’re saying, sometimes with other review channels I zone out and only realized I zoned out when a add comes on and blast me with sound ! Haha good job and keep it up you have earned my subscription! Thanks !
Speaking of the sound... Pull the camera and show what microphone you are using while recording your videos please ? Your voice is actually very clear and that's great !
Awesome work as always Rene! I can't wait to give these a try.
I'm waiting for *your* review, Jeff! That'll be the gold standard!
the editing style of the first minute or so was great! definitely could be your style going forward
This is the very best take I've seen on Beats' positioning in the Apple business model and product line-up. Well done!
Pros for me:
No stem
Compact buds and case
Matte black!
Decent battery life
Anc and transparency
Decent iOS intergration
Android too!
Non deal breaking Cons:
No ear detection(first world problems)
No wireless charging for case(first world problems)
No icloud pairing (first world problems)
As someone who lived the greater part of his life on wired earphones i can safely say i can get by without the missing features and i got AirPod pros as a backup set to use in moments where im using both my iphone and ipad and need that device switching available, for all other times when its just me and my phone only these are perfect
The powerbeats pro are amazing so these are definitely a major upgrade cuz of the case and extra features
The wingtips are not comfortable from a lot of different reviews and the studios comfortable and perform just the same
Your video editing and content quality is impeccable. Great job brother.
I didn't really find the AirPods Pro to sound any better than the Studo Buds in your test samples. The AirPods Pro sounded more "tinny/echo-y" where the Studio Buds sounded a *little* muffled but more rich.
Really enjoyed your video review....just picked up these Beats Studio today love the clarity and sound also the fit is nice....have a Great Weekend 👍
Thanks for your review (the best I have seen so far) just got my studio buds on sale for 129$$ it pretty good so far..
6:52 don't edit out how quickly or slowly the phone recognizes the device for pairing
I was wondering when you were going to release your video about the beats studio buds, beats is definitely apple’s brand for experimenting
I was a little late on the embargo but I needed to fix a few things. What are your thoughts on the buds?
@@ReneRitchie I think they are great for the price and while they have a few minor annoyances, they are great overall package and they show what redesigned AirPods Pro could be like
@@ReneRitchie, I ordered them, expected to arrive on June 25th and your video saved me and I canceled the order. The call quality wasn’t what I was looking for. Everything else was pretty awesome.
Man i like this intro, straight to the point, Engaging.
I owned 2nd gen AirPods and Beats Flex at the same time, and definitely prefered the Beats.
Mega bonus points for the “Autobiography of Mistachuck” appearance. Totally under appreciated album from one of hip-hops greatest.
“Pluck’em and follow’em for Floss”… 🤣😂😅 You had me laughing out loud when I heard that because that is what I say every time I open new tech (in my head of course 😜)!
I’ve used both and one thing I will say is the fit is better on the studio buds the AirPods Pro always come out of my ears and don’t quite sit in. The beats are also more comfortable.
I think the AirPods Pro sound better and the noise cancelling was better, but value wise the beats studio buds offer more.
How well does this work with a someone with a Macbook & an iPad & an Android phone
Omg these with the clear body casing like the new ones the creator of one plus made would be insane
First time seeing your channel, nicely done w the editing!
Wow an immediate spec rundown No time wasted I like it 👍
I personally think the beats are better , on target website I got Sunset Pink for 50 dollar off!!! Beautiful quality and feeling! I think these are worth it 💕💕💕
That rapid fire intro would make a great UA-cam short
Listening to this vid with my Samsung Galaxy Buds +💪. on my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Welcome 🅱️s studio👍
Why did you buy the buds+ instead of other alternatives?
@@rolandb.1866 ……I actually have my AirPods Pro too, but for my personal usage, it’s battery life is not enough 4 1/2 hrs without turning on anything on. So got the Samsung’s Buds + with over 10 hours on the earpieces and the case is just fantastic. Well is my good experience since your asking and I’ve never had any Bluetooth connection issues or anything. Hope that info answers your question.
Great review, I think I’m sold on getting them
No iCloud syncing makes me sad. It's the one thing I was counting on.
Is it really a big issue? serious concern…
@@sebas4314 if you multitask on multiple Apple devices , it makes it seem like magic when you play music or a video on it
@@wwesuperstar1100 ohhhhhh, thx
@@wwesuperstar1100 I was hell bent on this feature (sincerely) And then there's ONE device i have that depends on ultrasound. And it would always prevent ultrasonic pairing, as it routes audio automatically...as designed when detected. But I could not mute that ONE device out. But overall... synching across is pretty frigging awesome.
Got the red ones on order from Currys,hopefully be able to pick em up tomorrow - can't wait!
Am I the only one who cannot focus because of Rene speaks-High and never stops and fast?
I just got these on sale for $100 today 😊
Thanks for this - especially seeing what they look like face forward straight ahead . I just ordered the Pros and was having some buyers remote until I saw this video.
Liked this because I'm rocking a pixel 4xl and I'm still loving it
The outstanding battery life make these tempting but the voice comparison makes it clear that the pros are better for telephone. Maybe worthwhile anyway. Thanks!
Yes I have the powerbeats pro and the phone call is very good
Does it sound like Rene is shouting because he’s wearing headphones 🎧 and trying to talk lol 😂
The most Expensive earbuds I've ever bought and let me tell you. These are worth it!!!
No spatial audio? At least without head tracking?
Great video, really enjoyed your style and the way you breakdown the information. I'm subscribing now.
Watched many reviews and they seem to stick out in a weird way from your ears compared to other reviewers.
I think he had them upside down the whole time not gonna lie.
Actually maybe not I take it back. *He just has weird ears*
Why does the noise cannulation or transparency keep turning off
Do you think the noise canceling will be able to work good for lawnmowers?
This is a good question. I need to know this too lol
I'm the man for yall because I do landscaping and I'm on a ride mower, AND I have the PowerBeats Pro and the noise cancelation is OK but the ride lawnmower can still be heard I'd rate the PowerBeats Pro for cancelation a 7/10, and supposedly the new Studio Buds they have worse noise Cancelation
@@ESP12345 fyi, according to apple’s website, Powerbeats pro don’t have noise cancellation.
@@hchoutx4111 oh well then the powerbeats are that good, because when you're in a normal sounding environment noise cancelation is GREAT because you can't hear anything like if you're at your house in the living room, bedroom you can't hear your surroundings. And I also when I use to go to shcool i would have them on during passing period alot of students are there but the cancelation was very good as well inwould rate the school at 9/10. But when really noisy environment it's like I said 7/10
Considering its not difficult to find Airpods Pro for $199 now, would you still choose Beats Studio Buds?
Can you activate Siri or take and make calls with them like original iPods.
yeah you can
Idk if my old studio buds came defective but the audio was super muddy and it sounded like a tin can, and the bass was odd sounding. Are these buds actually much better and my old ones were just messed up?
So is the sound quality good?
How do these compare to Powerbeats pro?! Everywhere has them on sale at 169$ and I just picked up a pair but if they are worth waiting I will. I will be utilizing mine for the gym, biking, movies, music, etc. and I like bass rich sound, should I stick with Powerbeats pro? (I was hoping a 2nd version of those would come out since its been a few years)
The ANC on the Studo pods is top notch. Mostly which form factor you prefer?
Are these tips the same as the ones on the AirPods Pro?
Yes I have the exact same problem with the AirPods they keep on falling out of my 👂 and every 2 minutes I just have to push them back in but then I tried my friends AirPods Pro and they fit my ears.
Damn that feature about not blocking the voice of someone calling your name is pretty damn good! Thats really handy for work🔥
Floss has to be in the building? Great shoutout
Do they have spatial audio ?
Studio vs. fit... thoughts?
Was really hoping this would be a suitable replacement for my old Powerbeats Pro. Guess I’ll just stick memory foam tips and a wing on whatever new AirPods pro will replace my current set
are they supposed to point down like that?
Beats have a bass-heavy audio treatment designed for hip-hop / rap / r’n’b music. This makes them subpar for many other genres of music, spoken content like audiobooks and podcasts, and calls.
That hasn’t been true in years, have you tried them recently?
@@ReneRitchie Admittedly no, I have dismissed them based on the reputation that proceeded them. Why would they abandon their brand signature? If they're no longer bass-heavy, what separates them from the AirPods brand and why split the market?
@@mikeward1701 Android compatibility, form factors, and brand deals.
I'm super lucky, because I've never had any issues with my airpods 2 popping out my ears. Super comfy too.
this was on sale for 80 bucks during Christmas- I bought two pairs lol
I have AirPods Pro and no size tips or 3rd party option tip fit my ears, but I just tried it without any tips and I get active noise cancellation, from no tips!!!
Agents of SHIELD is canon FYI 👍
Just an FYI to anyone thinking about buying, if you can’t stand any of the pressure that ear buds with tips make you feel in your ears I do NOT recommend these. Although they have the pressure releasing vents, it still produces enough pressure to feel. With the AirPod Pros I don’t feel any pressure. I just got the Beats Studio Buds in yesterday and will probably be returning them because of this issue. However, if you aren’t ‘sensitive’ to the ear pressure from ear buds then I would recommend the Beats Studio Buds because in my opinion the audio is a bit better for less money (barring the spec differences in the two)! :)
Fit and comfort is most important to me, more so than price.
It would sure be nice to be able to “test out” different earbuds.
Beats, Airpod Pro, and the new Sony.
But in the current health environment that may not be possible or even a good idea.
Bro, Im literally listening to this in the beats buds
Water resistance?
Is it better than the xm4s tho?
Great review. Do they pause the music when you take one out?
I’ve heard from others they don’t pause. CNET review I think?
No they don’t
Flossy carter’s review said it does he demonstrated it
the only question i have: if you lie down on your side with the buds in, do you feel it pressing firmly onto your ear? how would you rate it between the beats flex (not at all) and powerbeats pro (very noticeable)
If I could go without feeling buds while sleeping on my side, I'd probably do it way more often
That’s why I can only wear regular AirPods
the only question i have: if you lie down on your side with the buds in, while falling asleep, while driving a car 100 miles an hour into a wall, and exploring in a ball of fire... do you feel it pressing firmly onto your ear? how would you rate it between the beats flex (not at all) and powerbeats pro (very noticeable)
This is why I used Beats X for years. Shame they were so unreliable, I think I got through about five sets! I loved those headphones though. AirPod Pros hurt my ears after a while, and normal AirPods drop out and I end up swallowing them (that last bit may not be true)
I asked the same question somewhere else. The one thing that dawned on me while i was laying down using my pros, this one can't compare due to the button/control. It will most likely activate certain commands. So this will be a no go for me. Seems nice for walking and commute and price point is just right.
Does the app have an EQ?
why on earth didnt they introduce the yellow or the see trough ones that had in the video
Sponsor segue was brilliant
Great review. I would buy these but the lack of head tracking is a deal breaker for me since head tracking spatial audio is coming to Apple Music this Fall. I'll stick with the AirPods Pro.
Great video presentation.
Thank you kindly,
From your Canadian friend,
Liam
There is such a horrible trade off between both of these. Had AirPods Pro first. Returned because the low end is just missing with AirPods Pro. They weren’t very comfortable. Studio Buds give me that low end but the transparency mode is just horrible. I walk around the city a lot and feel even with transparency mode active that I’m still too closed up and not aware of my surroundings. I literally still have to take them out to have a conversation, where I didn’t have too with AirPods Pro. Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro wins. Noise reduction on both are great. Studio buds are more comfortable. I do feel like the studio buds are versatile. However, after using studio buds for 3 weeks the lack of seamless switching between my multiple apple devices is really missed. Another annoying thing about Studio buds is that my right studio bud sometimes works it’s way out and needs to be pushed back in. When doing so, if you touch them almost in any way, it’s hard to not accidentally press the face of them which activates the pause or start music or video streaming. I am considering a return to AirPods Pro again. It’s a matter of what trade offs I am willing to live with. I think loss of low end can be compensated for with my over ear headphones when I really want to hear music to the fullest. AirPods Pro are back down to $179 on Amazon which is only 30 dollars more than studio buds so price is not too much of a factor anymore.
If your recording with voice memos you can enable high res audio instead of compressed to get better quality
Such a great review. Same ears here 😅. Thanks so much
How do they sound now that Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos just dropped on Apple Music? Also, versus the Powerbeats Pro?
They sound fine but don't do the head tracking. Sound better than Powerbeats Pro to me and the ANC is top notch.
How do you put these in your ears? I have small ears and I don't know how to put these in correctly. They keep falling out of my ears and I tried all 3 ear tips.
0:00 - 0:23: shortest review
We need Lory Gil's advice in terms of sound quality. I know she's a big timer now, Rene, but she can't make a cameo? This is the perfect spot for her. Her evaluation of airpods pro and beats flex was right on!
Nice to see/hear the Rene Ritchie I know from Macbreak Weekly and not that other guy. What about topic notes behind camera?
Hello can i charge it with my samsung wireless trio charger??
I have the beats studio 3 wireless, and in typical beats fashion they have completely fallen apart. Thank God I didn't buy them but got them when someone I knew got them included for free with a new mac. I really want to get these but I wonder if the sound will be on the same level or close to it at least.
Do they offer the announce with Siri feature ??
I was willing to swap out my pros for a black version in these beats but I need that call quality to be better.
Nice to see your guitars Rene, any chance of a rig rundown? 🎸👍
I listen to podcasts and audiobooks while I am working construction. Will these still work if covered by hearing protectors? I don't need the microphone of course. I like that the Beats seem like they would physically fit under hearing protectors while the dangling bits on Apple ear buds don't look like they would fit.
I love my AirPod Pro but I am temped to try it.
Finally an earphones reviewer with cauliflower ears. I wrestle and it's so difficult to find a earphones review that understands the struggles of grapplers. Haha