

The AirPods Pro also offer a lively performance, with rich vocals, warm bass, and clear mid frequencies. They boast a lively sound that elevates both the low and high ends of the mix, for a toe-tapping result – unlike previous Beats headphones that blasted you with thumping bass. The Beats Studio Buds come with 8.2mm dual-element diaphragm drivers coupled with a two-chamber acoustic design. (Image credit: Beats) Beats Studio Buds vs Apple AirPods Pro: audio performance


Prefer the minimalist aesthetic of Apple products? Go for the AirPods Pro. Love bright colors? You're better off with the Studio Buds. Which Apple earbuds you should buy largely comes down to personal preference. For example, both the Studio Buds and the AirPods Pro come with silicone eartips and an IPX4-water resistance rating that means you can use them while working out. However, there are some similarities between the two models. The AirPods Pro also use touch-capacitive sensors that allow you to control your music playback, while the Studio Buds feature a physical button – which you prefer largely comes down to personal taste. Unlike the Studio Buds, the AirPods Pro charging case supports wireless charging, so you can pop it on a charging pad when you’re running low. The earbuds themselves feature a raised control panel, giving you something to grip onto as you take them out the case.Īll in all, they look very different to the Apple AirPods Pro, which feature protruding stems (though they’re not nearly as long as those on the 2019 AirPods), and an Apple-esque all-white design. They come in an egg-shaped charging case, which has a USB-C port on the bottom, and a status LED on the front – there’s no wireless charging support, though we wouldn’t necessarily expect it at this price. Coming in red, white, and black, these compact buds come with silicone eartips and a lightweight build, as well as a tilted acoustic nozzle with vents to relieve pressure on the eardrum.
