Beats Studio Buds + vs Pixel Buds 2a
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| Feature | Beats Studio Buds + | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,000.00 | KSh 21,500.00 |
| Drivers | — | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds |
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General
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | |
| Model | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel |
Design
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds |
| Dimensions | Earbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | Earbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | Google Pixel Buds app on Android |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Features
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Hands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistant | Gemini and Google Assistant |
| Special Features | Apple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio Switch | Google Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast Pair |
| Sensors | — | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors |
Audio
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos | — |
| Microphones | 3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithm | Two microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | Custom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audio | Google Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQ |
| Drivers | — | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
Charging Case
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm |
| Case Weight | 49g | 47.6g with earbuds |
| Case Features | Charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Multifunction button on each earbud | Capacitive touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Studio Buds + earbuds | Pixel Buds 2a earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | Not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | Quick start guide and safety documentation |

