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Beats Studio Buds vs Apple AirPods 4

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.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth wireless.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
KSh 18,800In Stock
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Apple AirPods 4

Apple AirPods 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.3 g.
  • Up to 5 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 19,500In Stock
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Sony WF-1000XM4KSh 29,500
Apple AirPods Pro 2KSh 28,500
Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 27,000
Apple AirPods 4 ANCKSh 26,000
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
Powerbeats FitKSh 34,000
Sony WF-1000XM6KSh 50,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Beats Studio Buds if you want active noise cancellation, Transparency Mode and a lower price (KSh 700 less). Choose the Apple AirPods 4 if you want IP54 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 30 hours) and a newer model (2024).

Connections

Beats Studio Buds
Charging case uses USB-C
Apple AirPods 4
Uses USB-C

Noise cancellation

Beats Studio Buds
Noise cancellation
Apple AirPods 4
No noise cancellation

Fit

Beats Studio Buds
Three silicone ear-tip sizes
Apple AirPods 4
Open-fit design

Controls

Beats Studio Buds
Multifunction button on each earbud
Apple AirPods 4
Press once to play or pause media

Water resistance

Beats Studio Buds
IPX4 water and dust resistance
Apple AirPods 4
IP54 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Beats Studio Buds

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Transparency Mode.
  • Lower price: KSh 18,800 (vs KSh 19,500).
  • Charging case uses USB-C.

Apple AirPods 4

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 30 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Supports spatial audio.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
FitThree silicone ear-tip sizesOpen-fit design
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours ANC offUp to 5 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth wirelessBluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes for up to 1 hour playback5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
BrandBeatsApple
ModelStudio Buds (original)AirPods 4
Announced20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
Weight—4.3 grams
Dimensions—30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 5 hours ANC onUp to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge
Fast Charging5 minutes for up to 1 hour playback5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
App SupportBeats app for AndroidBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable included

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
Special FeaturesEither earbud usable independently; Apple Find My and Android device findingVoice Isolation, Siri (Hey Siri or Siri), Find My support, quick-press controls
Voice Assistant—Siri
Sensors—Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency ModeNo
Spatial AudioCompatible with supported spatial-audio contentPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MicrophonesTwo ANC microphones and one voice microphone per earbudDual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Drivers—Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Audio Features—Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
Case TypeCharging caseCharging Case (USB-C)
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours combined ANC off; up to 15 hours ANC onUp to 30 hours of listening time
Case ChargingUSB-C wired chargingWorks with USB-C connector
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm
Case Weight—32.3 grams
Case Features—Standard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
ControlsMultifunction button on each earbudPress once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbuds; case is not sweat/water resistantDust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54)
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree silicone ear-tip sizesOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsApple AirPods 4
Headphones / EarbudsBeats Studio BudsAirPods 4
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging Case (USB-C)
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C charge cable sold separately
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree ear-tip sizesOpen-fit design
Audio Cable—Not included
Documentation—Documentation

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 5 minutes.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Beats Studio Buds for noise cancellation and Transparency Mode; Apple AirPods 4 offers IP54 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life.

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