Beats Studio Buds

Out of all the wireless earbuds I’ve used, these have got to be my favorite sound quality wise. The most expensive wireless buds I’ve purchased were the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and boy they were terrible. It was when I bought the Beats Studio Buds that I realized that the Buds 2’s sound quality was truly terrible. These beats buds are just very good. Most buds (in order to give the illusion that they’re good quality) typically increase the bass but then the rest of the music sounds terrible. But with these, the bass is increased but the rest of the sound isn’t compromised and is very clear. Very good quality buds. I’m not giving these a 5 stars tho however since there are some issues that I wish would be fixed.
1.) This is very minor, but the earbuds don’t pause the audio once they’re taken out like other earbuds I’ve used (i.e. the Samsung Galaxy Buds 1 and 2). Not a huge problem but sucks having to replay a moment of a song I just missed because I had to take my earbuds out for a sec.
2.) Another small thing, but the audio stops completely when you put in one of the buds which is just a little inconvenience.
3.) This isn’t such a small problem like the last two complaints. Sometimes when I put both buds in the case, one of them doesn’t tend to charge and so then my phone recognizes that the earbuds are out of the case and so then my audio from my phone comes out from the earbud that’s supposed to be charging and disconnected from my phone. This is problematic because sometimes I’ll be trying to use my buds just for one of them to be at 5% since it just wasn’t charging in the case so then I have to wait for it to charge, which isn’t a long time but it’s still very annoying.
4.) The transparency mode kind of sucks. Whilst the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2’s overall audio sucked, it’s transparency mode was much louder which meant I didn’t have to turn down my earbuds just talk still hear whoevers talking to me like I have to do with the Beats Studio Buds. You can barely hear any outside noises with the transparency mode on if the Buds’ volume is somewhere around 50%. The noise cancelling mode is pretty good though.
5.) Finally, the mic doesn’t work that well. From my experience of calling people with the buds on, whilst the sound quality is pretty good compared to other buds, you have to talk kind of loud as the buds don’t pick up much sound. I typically just disconnect my buds when I’m answering a call and just use my phone’s mic because it’s much more convenient than having to yell-talk to my buds just for people to hear me.

Overall these are good buds, especially for 90 bucks (which is what they were when I bought them on sale). If you’re looking for something that’s fairly cheap but still has good quality, then these are the buds for you.

I bought these earbuds along with 4 other pairs, with the intent of comparing them over a couple weeks and returning all but my favorite. Here were the results:

Beats Fit Pro – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JL65GNM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – These buds had some great base, and the wingtip gave them a fit that made them refuse to fall out of my ears. But the best feature? Physical “clicky” buttons on each one of the buds. You press in and hear/feel the click, rather than relying on a touchscreen-like feature. No need to guess if you tapped them once or twice, you will know.
Cons – The wingtip gives a very sturdy fit, but not the most comfortable. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone with smaller ears. The noise canceling was solid, but nothing special. And this may be picky, but I didn’t care for most of the color schemes available. I prefer my earbuds to be hard to notice, and even the black ones have a bright red letter “b” in the middle.

Beats Studio Buds – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096SV8SJG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Very comfortable with the same great physically “clicky” buttons as the Beats Fit Pro. Noise canceling seemed slightly better than average. Great base. Classic look.
Cons – Tested during a workout, a little bit of sweat had these sliding right out of my ear. The case for these earbuds also was the flimsiest of any I had tested, with a very weak hinge that I was scared of breaking off within the 2 weeks of using.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MWZHHKP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – A neat feature that I noticed only in these earbuds was that it had noise amplification as well as noise cancelation. With one swipe in the app, the surrounding sound was actually louder and clearer than it would be without the earbuds in. Great if you are hard of hearing, or just enjoy snooping on conversations out of reach.
Cons – Similar to the Beats Studio Buds, these didn’t stay in during a workout. They were usable, but every 10 minutes I found myself pushing them back into my ear. And this is an opinion, but these are the ugliest earbuds out of the bunch. The shiny black gleam made it look like a large beetle was hanging out in my ear. No visible brand placement either, which makes them appear cheap and generic rather than the quality Samsung they are.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TBM1L3S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Cost effective! I added these to the test group because of the unique shape, and for that they are worth giving a try. If you have small ears and do not like the rubber insert that is standard in most other earbuds, these may be perfect for you.
Cons – Poor fit for large ears. These were tested the least of all of the buds, because the fit was so bad for my ear shape that they wouldn’t stay in if I turned my head too fast.

Bose QuietComfort – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C4KWM9T?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Bose noise canceling is unmatched. If your primary use for earbuds is to cancel out that background white noise, this is the pair for you. The sound quality is great, not too heavy on the base. The case for the earbuds stood out from the rest as the only one that impressed me. Felt very study, and I had no worries tossing it into a gym bag or cup holder. The only case with a button latch to make sure it doesn’t open accidentally.
Cons – This was the most expensive pair of earbuds by a longshot, and there were still some things I felt could be improved. The rubber inserts had more of a “flayed” shape rather than the “rounded” shape that is standard. My guess is that this was by design, because the earbuds were also slightly heavier than others and may need that extra in-ear grip. The flayed shape did make them sturdier, but at the cost of them being uncomfortable in an active situation. They were also the largest earbuds, and stuck out from the side of my head further than I would have liked.

My favorite? The beats fit pro! While I wouldn’t recommend this pair for everyone, it was perfect for my routine. My music taste benefits from the boosted base, and the wingtip shape was perfect for any workouts. The feature that really convinced me was the physical buttons, something that I didn’t realize how desperately I needed.

Standard eartips were to big so bought smaller ones, best earbuds for a fairly reasonable price

I ordered this same day to where I was at because I left my AirPods at home. Overall the headphones are decent but would be my second choice after my AirPods. My real pet peeve was that the headphones would not stay in my ear. My ear canal is rather small, so I normally have to purchase extra small ear tips. These headphones came with small, medium and large but the small was too big for me and the headphones kept sliding out.

The pro of these headphones was the noise cancellation and the bass sound of certain songs.

Overall, these headphones were decent, but for the price point, I would lean towards the AirPods 3rd Gen or just pay a little more for the Pros, or Beats Fit Pros.

I’ve tried many brands over the years and these are hands down the best I’ve found. They are lightweight and comes with various caps to fit your ear so they don’t slip. The case is slim and small. It’s smaller than most disposable vapes these days and fits well in my pocket so that’s a plus!!

Sound quality is great. It’s a crisp sound with pretty good bass output. The noise canceling feature has worked well also. They’re also very durable. I drop things a lot and that’s not been an issue. They’re small so it’s hard to find them sometimes when they pop out of the case.

My only complaint is playtime on the earbuds and the battery life of the case. I listen to music all day so I have to take a charge break before the day is over. The case battery isn’t as long lasting as others I’ve had but for overall quality, sound, and price, I’ll just keep charging it every couple of days.

WORTH EVERY PENNY!

Tip: Get a protective case for them that has a lock or you’ll be searching for the buds a lot if you drop the charging case.