The Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless are the next generation of the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless. While they look similar to their predecessor, these sleek buds come in a retro transparent colorway in addition to opaque colors like black and ivory. While well-built, these buds sit in the lower mid-range of Beats' lineup, so they lack some features found in their more expensive cousins, like an H1 or H2 chip for easy pairing with other devices in your Apple ecosystem or stability fins like those found on the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless.
Our Verdict
The Beats Studio Buds Plus are alright for neutral sound. They have a somewhat neutral sound profile with a touch of extra treble, and their bass is thumpy and punchy without being muddy. However, the overemphasis in the high-mid to treble regions makes vocals and instruments sound harsh. They don't have any sound customization features to help you adjust their sound to your liking, either. Since they're in-ear headphones, they create a passive soundstage that doesn't feel very immersive.
- Deliver audio consistently.
- No sound customization features.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus are very good for commute and travel. These noise cancelling buds do a very good job blocking out everything from the low rumbles of plane engines to the higher-pitched hum of AC units but are especially impressive at blocking out mid-range sounds like chatty passengers. With their ANC on, they last 7.5 hours continuously, and their carrying case holds an extra three charges if needed. Thanks to their small and lightweight design, they're also easy to take with you on the go.
- Very good noise isolation performance.
- Comfortable fit.
- No volume controls by default.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus are good for sports and fitness. These small and lightweight buds have a comfortable fit and are certified IPX4 for resistance against water splashes. But they lack stability fins and can fall out of your ear with intense movement, which isn't ideal if you're using them during a tough workout. You may need to readjust their fit during moderate movement to keep them from wiggling out of your ear. Their case isn't certified for water resistance, so don't bring that with you anywhere wet.
- Buds themselves have an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- Comfortable fit.
- No volume controls by default.
The Beats Studio Buds + are decent for office use. Thanks to their ANC system, these comfortable buds can easily block out chatty coworkers. With their ANC on, they last 7.5 hours continuously, which may not be enough to get you through your whole day, but their carrying case holds an extra three charges if you need it. On the downside, these buds don't support multi-device pairing, so you can't stay connected to your PC and smartphone simultaneously.
- Very good noise isolation performance.
- Comfortable fit.
- No multi-device pairing.
- No volume controls by default.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus are Bluetooth-only headphones, and their latency on PCs is too high for gaming. However, they have lower latency on iOS and Android devices, which is good if you're into mobile gaming. They last over seven hours continuously and have a comfortable fit.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus are truly wireless earbuds; you can't use them wired.
The Beats Studio Buds + are acceptable for phone calls. Their integrated mic does a decent job of capturing your voice, but it has difficulty separating speech from noise. That means if you need to take calls from places like a busy office, your voice can be drowned out by noise around you. On the upside, these buds are equipped with an ANC system to help cut down a good amount of background sound, so you'll be able to hear anyone on the other end of the line.
- Very good noise isolation performance.
- Comfortable fit.
- Disappointing noise handling.
- No multi-device pairing.
Changelog
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Updated Feb 18, 2026:
We added a reference to the Sony WF-C710N in the Noise Handling box.
- Updated Jul 24, 2024: The Controls section has been updated to mention the Beats Solo Buds True Wireless.
- Updated Jul 15, 2024: We rewrote parts of this review for clarity and to bring it up-to-date. We also added some comparisons with other similar headphones.
- Updated Jun 30, 2023: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Beats Studio Buds Plus come in four color variants: 'Black/Gold', 'Cosmic Silver,' 'Ivory', and 'Transparent'. We tested the 'Transparent' model; you can see their label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Beats Studio Buds Plus are the next generation of the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless. These buds significantly improve upon their predecessor's ANC system, and while they don't cut down as much noise as the Apple AirPods Pro 2, they still do a very good job in this regard. Battery life also received an upgrade, which is great if you're always on the go and don't want to worry about recharging them often. However, like their predecessor, they still don't have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices and lack sound customization features.
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The Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless are the next generation of the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless. The Plus model offer a couple of upgrades over their predecessor, including a significantly better noise isolation performance and a longer-lasting continuous battery life.
The Beats Fit Pro True Wireless have a slight edge over the Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless. The Fit Pro have a more stable fit, support Apple's Spatial Audio feature for a more immersive audio experience, and have a better noise isolation performance. They also have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Studio Buds + are more comfortable, come with one more silicone tip size in the box, and have a better overall battery performance.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are better in-ear headphones than the Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless. While both sets of buds are equally comfortable, Apple's are better built, their noise isolation performance is significantly better, and they have an H2 chip, so you can easily pair these buds with other devices in your Apple ecosystem. On the other hand, the Beats have a longer continuous battery life.
While the Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless and the Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless are similar in-ears, the Sony are better in a few respects. First, the Sony's ANC does a better job blocking out the sound of nearby conversations and AC hum. Secondly, their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets for customizing your sound. On the other hand, the Beats have a better mic and a brighter treble response by default, which you may prefer.
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