AirPods Pro 2 VS Beats Studio Buds+! Not the AirPods Killer They Thought!

In this video, we're comparing the AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds Plus! While a great set of earbuds, they aren't necessarily the AirPods Pro killer people thought they'd be!
If you're looking for a true wireless earbud that offers great noise cancellation, then the Beats Studio Buds+ are the perfect option! In this comparison, we'll see which earbud offers the best sound quality, battery life, and overall performance. So if you're in the market for a new earbud, be sure to check out the Beats Studio Buds+!
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Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:35 Cases & Battery
1:24 Charging
3:21 Setup & Device Switching
4:14 Find My
5:11 Earbuds
7:47 Audio Quality
10:18 ANC
11:30 Summary & Recommendation
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[@IamShaunnaNakice]

I paid 250 for my AirPods Pro and now they wont charge. I refuse to pay that again so i got these beats and they are wonderful.

[@backupdancer3720]

@IamShaunnaNakice First things first for anyone reading this...I am no iSheep... I recommended by sister to buy these Beats in the hope the manufacturing quality is high. My first pair of Airpods (bought in February 2020) had a rattle in the right ear... I took them to Apple, who immediately replaced them (in November 2022)... The contact charging points in the charging case needs regular cleaning, as do the contact points on the headphones... The Airpod Pros have easily been value for money - especially when using a Bluetooth adaptor to use Airpods when flying.

[@chrisbarnden9177]

Worth pointing out that you can set ‘long press’ on Studio Buds to adjust volume (left for volume up and right for down or vice versa) though you obviously lose voice assistant and noise cancellation control. So you can control volume without having to touch phone or watch. Also something I discovered quite by accident which must have sneakily arrived in an update with no warning - the Studio Buds can now ‘scrub’ forwards and backwards through tracks - double ‘push’ and hold or triple ‘push’ and hold respectively. I think these things are good to know …… 😊

[@SuperHNDRXX]

Great to know. Thanks!

[@rohan7759]

Why would it be an AirPods Pro killer, they’re made by the same company

[@AppleInsider]

A LOT of people after launch touted these as a cheaper alternative to AirPods Pro. They each have ANC, transparency mode, great audio quality, water resistance, silicone ear tips, but also boast longer battery life, Android support, and USB-C. Would Apple be the ones to finally create a better set of headphones than AirPods Pro at a more affordable price?! I disagreed with many that said yes.

[@chrisandsofia1919]

Exactly. If people had half a brain cell, they'd realize that it makes zero sense for Apple to market earbuds @ $169 that outperform their own $249 pro buds. Especially when they sell every single Airpods Pro they make. Why would Apple shoot themselves in the foot. If these buds were made by a different company, they yeah this comparsion might be valid. I just think its comical when KZbin reviewers make content like this.

[@FlipperSolid524]

Thank you!

[@locogaming1288]

Tuning

[@locogaming1288]

Subjectivity

[@TransferPoint9346]

I got my AirPods Pro 2 at Micro Center for $194, but I do like the translucent colorway of those Beats buds. Here's hoping that the late 90s see-through tech fad makes a comeback.

[@adamharb9233]

Thats what im saying 😂🔥

[@avelar62003]

💯. I want all my tech too look like those see-through colorful n64 consoles and the first macs

[@alfredgeorgebailey2064]

Great review as always..!! Regards from London, England

[@user-xt5bd1jk1s]

ALso worth pointing out that the Beats buds Plus do have "adpative transparency" you just dont have the option to activate/deactivate it but its kind of built in. You can test this by turning on transparency mode and then clap next your ears, you will notice that it then activates its passive noise cancelling on that earbud, and it goes back to transparency after 3 seconds, so yes it does kind of thave a built in adaptive transparency.

[@Super80sMan]

Here's the thing about ANC, it's only effective if the earbuds actually maintain a good seal with your ears. The original Airpod Pros, no matter what size eartips I use, always gradually loosen up as I wear them, negating a lot of the noise cancelling effect. I think it is due to the stem design that hangs out of your ear. Earbuds like the Beats buds that are more spherical in shape and just tend to fill the open part of your ear rather than hang out of it seem to maintain a better seal for me.

[@backupdancer3720]

@Super80sMan Game changer: AZLA SednaEarfit XELASTEC for Airpods Pro

[@alexcosentino8331]

The Beats SB+ don’t bill that they have the adaptive noise canceling, but they actually do. I’ve had them shut out noise from a hand dryer in the bathroom and plenty of other abrupt loud noises as well.

[@NewportSolar]

Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale right now at Target, Costco, and Amazon for $129. At Costco that includes $29 Apple Care+ for free! I just got a pair yesterday and I love them so far. I had AirPods Pro and they were very impressive sound wise, but did not fit my ears well. I prefer the Beats Studio Buds+ based on fit and the controls. I like the button better than the stem.

[@RobbyNeale]

you said beats studio pro+ doesn't have adaptive noise canceling, but every other review I've seen says they do.

[@eoninfinity1486]

Love the breakdown

[@adatzzu]

0:36 good Edit! 👏🏼

[@micksickwithit9800]

I can’t get the Beats Studio bud plus to auto switch between devices like my AirPods Pro 2

[@nikunjoza5375]

The video is incorrect about auto switch between devices with studio buds plus. It requires manual switching. Some people prefer that because auto switching can switch when you didn’t want to, like when going to certain websites.

[@bryantt1644]

I'm I confused or is there no spatial audio on these headphones!??!? I'm so confused I really wanted head tracking I saw the video advertised it so I had to buy

[@marcozolo3536]

Head tracking is overrated

[@over1498]

Nobody in history has ever successfully used multipoint switching. The only workflow is to try to use it for a couple days and realize it’s impossible to consistently get audio from the device you want.

[@melvinjohn9767]

Yep! Finally someone said it

[@SavasTaa444]

I’ve been torn between these two earphones for quite some time! I adore the design and transparent color of the Beats. Initially, I purchased the Beats because of their sleek appearance and how well they fit in the ear. However, I ended up returning them due to my dislike for the buttons-you had to push them into your ear to play or pause the music. Another reason was the lack of sensors when removing the earphones from your ears. I wish they had a tap feature instead of physical buttons and an automatic play/pause sensor. Unfortunately, I ultimately chose the AirPods Pro 2, despite the higher price tag, because they offer all the features I desired.

[@RayYoWTF]

I want the beats because of the transparency. 🤣 The 90’s callback has sold me in the aesthetic but I really want amazing noise cancellation and sound quality which I think AirPods leans into.

[@joehouston2833]

The Beats + have better ANC than pro 2

[@eliagreen4619]

They have great anc idk if it’s better. I hate how large and heavy the damn case is. It’s huge! Someone was saying they did that to make them feel more expensive, fuck that make them small and light and do their job!

[@RayYoWTF]

@@joehouston2833 I actually went with the Buds+ and they are amazing. I don’t have the AirPods 2 nor have I used them to test which is better but I’m staying with Beats and the price is affordable.

[@RayYoWTF]

@@eliagreen4619 Yeah, idk if it’s better either because I don’t have the AirPods 2 to compare but the Buds+ are better than the old AirPods that I have by far. 😂 I absolutely agree with you. Bulky and heavy items are not the way. You can still give high quality items with lighter feel to it.

[@jake4776]

I just wish the AirPods came in other colors. Idk why Apple refuses to make anything other than white.

[@ninjasrose1653]

It's like a good catchphrase. Instantly recognisable!

[@luizrvgo]

I hate that they don’t make the AirPods pro available in black. I will not buy these until they make it in black or greyish

[@jonathantaone7363]

Transparent AirPods Pro would sell like hotcakes!

[@meatwad74]

I bought pro 2 for $199 few months after they launched. Even now they are on sale at Amazon. If these beats are anything like beats on ear headphones, they probably have more bass but lot less soundstage and clarity.

[@Smiley-zm1rp]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@hennessyviper]

Nice video man I think imma get the airpods

[@BenjaminRoethig]

I’m wondering why the Beats were compared to the step up Airpods Pro 2 instead of the Airpods 3? The Beats pro buds are the Fit Pro.

[@AppleInsider]

“Studio” has always been the high-end line. AirPods 3 lack ANC, ear tips, transparency mode, and other shared features. The Beats Fit Pro are more expressive, but not necessarily the highest end. They just are more sporty for fitness. I think a lot of people would be considering these as a cheaper alternative to AirPod Pro since they have so many shared features.

[@rolins3279]

​@@AppleInsiderSorry but, the Fit Pro are more high-end than the Studio Buds, the proof, the Buds Plus studios despite being new, have neither the H1 nor the H2.

[@RichieLanderos]

@@rolins3279 the Fit Pros are basically the buds with a wing tip. They aren’t made to go against the AirPods. Active people are looking for something different then AirPods or buds

[@warrengaskin3863]

I thought about upgrading to the Pro 2 from my AirPods Pro 1 but I find it hard to justify since I only use them once or twice a week and seldom for listening to music. Since I can’t depend on them to stay in my ears for vigorous exercise that limits there use for me. My Jabra stays in my ears no matter what happens thus that’s what I use for running or vigorous walking

[@joehouston2833]

Stop being cheap

[@warrengaskin3863]

@@joehouston2833 😆

[@marcobaptista9487]

maybe i’m missing something but i’m seeing that the beats buds have 9 hours in the earbuds not 6.

[@mathieuschmitt5289]

i agree with you in comparaison of the two earbuds but i think that the beats studio buds plus are verry cheaper compare to airpods po ( 100 € ) if difference So, because of the low price compare to Apple Airpods pro , i think the low fonctionnaly are not so utily It’s for that reason that i will buy it surrely because if i change one device from IOS to Android , in more of that, i am did disappear my Airpods pro first generation

[@thesailboatking]

Where is the mic quality test??

[@bayjingles8091]

If we compare only in terms of music quality, which one is better? Only the sound of music is important to me.

[@aariongonzalez39]

beats have greater bass which is good for music like hip hop but airpods overall have a better sound

[@fabolousjada5070]

Adaptive eq is overrated and us hip hop heads like loud music … soooo which is the loudest

[@Khalilkc]

Is the beats + bass good ?

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

Too good. Too much.

[@sidaredes1666]

no one talks about 100 dollar difference

[@Sam-Retina]

For real

[@RichieLanderos]

Had to grab them with my employee discount for $127. Still haven’t opened them yet though

[@PieStudios]

damn, where you work at? I got em for 133 at Best Buy with my discount

[@PieStudios]

@@RichieLanderos nice. I fuckin love my employee discount lol

[@ChesterFoster]

I wear the AirPod pro 2 after owning the disappointing gen one studio buds. Pro 2 are hands down king of the hill. I wear mines 5 hours daily and I love them. My 2nd favorite apple product after my Apple Watch Ultra. iPhone 14 Pro Max is my 3rd favorite apple product

[@simonekakabor9020]

Hows the sound

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Studio Buds + are noticeably and clearly better sounding than the original Studio Buds.

[@Ejp23_]

The beats are way better for phone calls.

[@carlson2012abqb]

People really keep acting like the AirPods Pro killer haven’t been released already..they’re called the Beats Fit Pro lol

[@Ash_Rein]

The microphones aren’t that great on the beats fit pro. Similarly they’re using the H one chip and Bluetooth 5.0. They were not a killer. They were just a good earbud. They also didn’t have wireless charging. Hopefully the second generation beats fit pro will address some of those. The AirPods Pro, second generation, use the H2 chip and Bluetooth 5.3.

[@carlson2012abqb]

@@Ash_Rein wireless charging is garbage and if you’re using wireless earbuds for phone calls, you might invest in an actual headset lol

[@joelgordon1100]

I bought AirPods Pro 2 today strictly for the find my feature. I lost my Beats Studio Buds.

[@IAmConorr]

I thought these had Find My?

[@marcozolo3536]

You must have a huuuge house or something

[@joelgordon1100]

@@marcozolo3536 the find my app gives more details for the airpods

[@aaroncontreras-slaughter5033]

I think these should be compared to the similarly priced AirPods 3rd Gen. even though the beats have more features than the 3rd gen they’re nowhere close to the Pro’s. I think that’s the best way for the Beats Studio Buds + to shine in their price point.

[@AppleInsider]

So two things. First, a lot of people are considering these as a more cost friendly alternative to the Pros. They have almost all the same features like ANC, transparency, silicone eartips, spatial audio, Find My, great audio quality, IPX4 resistance, plus they have better battery life, Android support, and USB-C. Second thing is AirPods Pro 2 regularly are priced at $199, making them only $30 apart from these. With so many shared features and a similar retail price at the moment, I think this is a good comparison compared to the AirPods 3 that are only similar in price.

[@fish_water5311]

@@AppleInsider would you recommend beats studio buds + if they are also on sale for 125 and AirPods are for 200. Also do the studio buds + have head tracked spatial audio?

[@hunterstewart04]

They made both sets of earphones 😂

[@johnnyblaze5551]

I want so bad

[@HeyNickJ]

I recommend for your next video get a better Mic. I have my 14 pro volume up to the max can hardly hear you. The advertisements are blasting loud and clear other videos. I’m watching just to make sure it’s not my phone. I can hear them loud and clear.

[@iambujar]

Using Apple watch charger to charge my Airpods pro 2 is just peak compatibility!

[@ga.vijaymuruganvijay9683]

Only l love steve jops l love apple 🍎

[@rohan9027]

Dexcommmmm

[@tejae504]

Beats would’ve been something special by now if Dre kept it

[@davidjacobs6244]

Why?

[@tejae504]

@@davidjacobs6244 before Apple bought beats the sound used to beat hard. After Apple bought them the AirPods got significantly better while beats got dramatically worse. I still listen to the first beats studio’s they hit harder than anything Apple dropped

[@davidjacobs6244]

@@tejae504 Never been a fan of Beats myself before or after Apple bought them.

[@tejae504]

Exactly bro! I still got my studios too with the Monster logo 😂 Apple completely nerfed beats..Dre knew how to deliver. You can’t find anything that hit that hard these days

[@BigC-vi9jq]

Your basically paying for new colors lol

[@rolins3279]

Why do I have this weird feeling that, the 1st buyers (especially those who are in the Apple ecosystem) of these Beats Studio Buds Plus will still have the bad surprise to see released in 1-2 months Beats Fit Pro Plus that will have all the advantages of Airpod Pro 2 🤔 The Beats Fit Pro Plus, if they really come out one day, and have the same features as these Beats Studio Buds Plus (real multipoint including), and integrate the H1 chip, could become the ultimate cross-platform earbuds, and maybe even sell more than Airpod/Pro, a bestseller!! On the other hand, frankly, I do not see any interest of this product for those who are on Android, It is currently at the same price if not more expensive than products like, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Pixel Buds Pro and other Soundcore, 1More, Nothing Ear 2, OnePlus Buds Pro 2, JBL Live Pro 2 by offering fewer features ...🤷🏽‍♂️

[@buckshot_V]

any word on the radiation levels and effects on the human head?

[@AppleInsider]

Yes, they are 100% safe

[@RileyXmusic]

There's a reason why there's a 6 on the case, a 6 on the right ear bud and a 6 on the left ear bud. 666. Yes it's frequency mind control. LOL.

[@g.eflint93]

I kinda think they are way overprices with 0 new tech. New colors woooo.

[@R-L-I]

Beats Studio Buds + are MID TIER earbuds, they’re designed to work well with iPhone OR Android phones as opposed to the AirPods Pro 2 which you need an iPhone to get the most out of. Apple (which owns Beats) did not release these MID TIER buds to be 100% better than the Airpods, they’re not meant to be. They’re to serve a particular market for people who want quality earbuds without spending too much money (the Beats Studio Buds 2 are only $175 vs AirPods Pro 2 is $250) I just don’t get comparing Apple’s FLAGSHIP earbuds to their mid level buds, comparing earbuds in similar class is more helpful to me.

[@alexgrey7972]

It was helpful to me because I wanted to know if the AirPods had enough extra features I cared about to justify the gap in price 🤷🏽

[@benferz1174]

what a good video, you are very handsome😊

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

😐🫤

[@mythbuster4315]

First

[@anthonytaylor4720]

If they were smart they wouldn't hold back on earbud features so one won't overlap the others.....they are from the SAME company 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@GMinor315]

Bro…. Make a damn review. We don’t care about AirPods why can’t someone just review the headphones without comparing the whole damn video

[@marcozolo3536]

I definitely can't use them because they are locked io IOS. I have to find an Android alternative, so it's either these beats or the Bose flagship or Sony. Which are steep and unjustifiable for that price

[@joehouston2833]

​@@marcozolo3536 Get Beats Studio +