Fit
- Beats Studio Buds
- Three silicone ear-tip sizes
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Four ear-tip sizes
Earbud comparison
Beats Studio Buds vs Beats Powerbeats Pro
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Beats Studio Buds
KSh 18,800In Stock | 02  Beats Powerbeats Pro
KSh 22,300In Stock |
|---|
Add to comparison
2 spaces available
Sony WF-1000XM4KSh 29,500
Apple AirPods Pro 2KSh 28,500
Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 27,000
Apple AirPods 4 ANCKSh 26,000
Apple AirPods 4KSh 19,500
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
Powerbeats FitKSh 34,000
2 of 4 products
Our quick verdict
The Beats Studio Buds is the better buy: it has active noise cancellation and virtual surround sound.
Controls
- Beats Studio Buds
- Multifunction button on each earbud
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
Charging
- Beats Studio Buds
- 5 minutes for up to 1 hour playback
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours
Microphones
- Beats Studio Buds
- Two ANC microphones and one voice microphone per earbud
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Beats Studio Buds
- Active noise cancellation.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2021 (vs 2019).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Lower price: KSh 18,800 (vs KSh 22,300).
Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Up to 9 hours per charge.
- 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Beats Studio Buds | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three silicone ear-tip sizes | Four ear-tip sizes |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours ANC off | Up to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case |
| Controls | Multifunction button on each earbud | Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth wireless |
| Charging | 5 minutes for up to 1 hour playback | 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours |
| Microphones | Two ANC microphones and one voice microphone per earbud | Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers |
Tick a topic above to see how each product answers it.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same connection: Bluetooth wireless.
- Same case type: charging case.
- Both are made by Beats.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
The Beats Studio Buds is the better buy for almost everyone, with active noise cancellation and virtual surround sound.
Back to compared products ↑
