Just open the case, hold down the pairing button, and a prompt showing the Beats Studio Buds appears on screen within a few seconds. Getting started with the Beats Studio Buds on the iPhone is essentially identical to the AirPods setup process. The Beats Studio Buds support instant pairing with both iPhone and Android devices. There's also no ear fit tip test with the Beats Studio Buds as there is with Amazon's Echo Buds and the AirPods Pro, so you'll have to evaluate the fit based on how they feel. You only get three tips in the box, whereas Amazon includes four ear tips and two wing tips for extra security. It's well worth taking the time to try on all three of the included ear tips to see which one fits best.īut Beats doesn't include as much choice as other headphones, even when compared to the less expensive $120 Amazon Echo Buds. The medium-sized ear tips that come in the box fit alright, but once I switched to the small tips I noticed a tremendous difference in comfort and sound quality. I also love that the Beats logo doubles as a button for playback controls, which feels a lot more responsive than the buttonless touch sensors on most wireless earbuds. The Studio Buds have a distinguished design that almost resembles a fatter AirPod Pro with no stems. Comfort can be subjective, most wireless earbuds - even the AirPods Pro - tend to feel a little loose while running. They easily glide right into my ears and stay firmly in place even while running or exercising.

The Beats Studio Buds are among the most comfortable earbuds I've ever worn.

The Beats Studio Buds have a comfortable and secure fit. For iPhone users, they're also a compelling alternative to the standard $159 AirPods. It's really their excellent sound quality and comfortable fit for the price that makes the Studio Buds stand out. The Beats Studio Buds still work better with the iPhone overall despite these new benefits for Android owners.

They're also the first Beats headphones to work with the Android Find My Device service for locating lost gadgets.īut these aren't the main reasons you should consider buying these headphones. These new earbuds are capable of starting the pairing process as soon as you flick open their lid and press the pairing button, regardless of whether you're on iPhone or Android. Now, Apple is hoping to bring that same appeal to a broader audience with the new $150 Beats Studio Buds, launching on June 24. For years, AirPods have had a key advantage for iPhone owners over rival earbuds: their ability to initiate the pairing process as soon as you open the lid.

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