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Beats Studio Buds + vs Google Pixel Buds Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Beats Studio Buds +

Beats Studio Buds +

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 17,800In Stock
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Google Pixel Buds Pro

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 18,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel Buds Pro lasts longer between charges (up to 11 hours), while the Beats Studio Buds + is lighter on the head and slimmer.

Weight

Beats Studio Buds +
5 g per earbud
Google Pixel Buds Pro
6.2 g per earbud

Fit

Beats Studio Buds +
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L

Controls

Beats Studio Buds +
Multifunction button on each earbud
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Capacitive touch and swipe controls

Connections

Beats Studio Buds +
Class 1 Bluetooth
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Bluetooth 5.0

Audio

Beats Studio Buds +
Custom acoustic platform
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Volume EQ

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Beats Studio Buds +

  • Lighter: 5 g each (vs 6.2 g).
  • Slimmer: 15 mm thick (vs 22.03 mm).

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 11 hours (vs 9 hours).

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PriorityBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
FitSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LSilicone ear tips, S/M/L
Weight5 g per earbud6.2 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off)
ConnectionsClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appWorks with the Google Pixel Buds app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
BrandBeatsGoogle
ModelBeats Studio Buds +Pixel Buds Pro
Announced20232022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
Weight5g per earbud; 49g case6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds
DimensionsEarbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mmEarbud 22.33 x 22.03 x 23.72mm; case 63.2 x 50 x 25mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on)
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Wireless Charging—Yes (Qi case)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
ConnectionClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth
App SupportBeats app on Android; native Apple integrationGoogle Pixel Buds app on Android
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint Connection—Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
Voice AssistantHands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistantGoogle Assistant
Special FeaturesApple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio SwitchGoogle Fast Pair; Audio Switch; Find My Device
Sensors—Capacitive touch, IR proximity, motion accelerometer and gyroscope

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
Spatial AudioSpatial audio for Dolby AtmosSpatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices
Microphones3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithmThree microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesCustom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audioVolume EQ; five-band EQ; active in-ear pressure relief
Drivers—Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveIncluded in total battery figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions72 x 51 x 25.5mm63.2 x 50 x 25mm
Case Weight49g62.4g with earbuds
Case FeaturesCharging caseProtective charging case
Case Wireless Charging—Yes

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
ControlsMultifunction button on each earbudCapacitive touch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds)IPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LSilicone ear tips, S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio Buds +Google Pixel Buds Pro
Headphones / EarbudsBeats Studio Buds + earbudsPixel Buds Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LSilicone ear tips, S/M/L
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty cardQuick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated IPX4.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel Buds Pro if you want longer battery life, or the Beats Studio Buds + if you would rather have a lighter fit and a slimmer build.

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