Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Beats Studio Buds +

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Beats Studio Buds +. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Beats Studio Buds + Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm 1.5 cm
Width 2.18 cm 1.85 cm
Depth 2.4 cm 2.05 cm
Weight 5.3 g 5 g Beats Studio Buds + are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 49 g
Colour White Black / gold | Transparent | Ivory | Cosmic silver | Cosmic pink
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Tracking Data - Location
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Balanced Sound
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Multiple function button, ANC/transparency
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-C cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Features - Over the air updates, one-touch pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Beats Studio Buds + lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Beats Studio Buds +
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop Charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), USB-C to USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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