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Beats Studio Buds Officially Announced, Out This Summer
The new earbuds may give Apple AirPods a run for their money
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 14, 2021 02:56PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The newly revealed Beats Studio Buds will offer similar performance and features to Apple AirPods at a much lower price point. Beats By Dre officially has unveiled its often-rumored Studio Buds, available in black, white, and Beats red, with an expected release later this summer for $149.99. At $50 to $100 less than Apple's AirPods and AirPods Pro, with comparable performance and battery life, the new earbuds could become a major competitor. Beats By Dre The new earbuds offer balanced and powerful sound by way of a "customized acoustic platform," in addition to quality call performance, thanks to two dual beam-forming microphones. Active Noise Cancelling is available to block unwanted environmental sounds, as well as wind reduction that will improve voice clarity over the phone. A Transparency mode also is available and can be activated in order to let some ambient noises in, if desired. They can provide up to eight hours of listening time on a full charge, as well, which is about three hours more than what current AirPods provide. The charging case, itself, can be used for two additional full charges, for a potential 24 hours of use. Similarly, the Studio Buds offer a comparable one hour of playback time on a quick charge, when compared to AirPods. Beats By Dre Beats Studio Buds will be compatible with both Apple and Android devices via one-touch pairing over Class 1 Bluetooth. Users will be able to connect to an iPhone by using Siri, or downloading the Beats app to access the full suite of features on Android. Once connected, the earbuds can be controlled by a single multi-purpose button on either earpiece, or through on-device controls directly. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire New Apple AirPods 3 and Pro 2: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News What Are AirPods and How Do They Work? How to Use AirPods and AirPods Pro How to Update AirPods Firmware How to Tell the Difference Between Airpods 1 and 2 How to Connect AirPods to Kindle Fire The Next Google Event: News, Rumors, and Announcements Expert Tested: The 8 Best Workout Headphones in 2022 How to Fix the Microphone on AirPods How to Connect AirPods to Chromebook How to Pause AirPods Apple AirPods Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: Which Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds To Get? What Is Adaptive EQ? How Do AirPods Pro Work? OnePlus Buds Z Review: Bangin’ Budget Buds Apple AirPods 3 Review: An Audible Evolution Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies