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  1. Table of Contents
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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Beats Studio Buds True Wireless vs Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Beats Studio Buds True Wireless
Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

Tested using Methodology v1.6

Updated May 02, 2024 06:27 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated Jan 17, 2025 08:32 PM

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Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Picture
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless Picture
TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeEarbuds
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes

Variants

  • Studio Buds (Black)
  • Studio Buds (Moon Gray)
  • Studio Buds (Ocean Blue)
  • Studio Buds (Red)
  • Studio Buds (SS22 Collection)
  • Studio Buds (Sunset Pink)
  • Studio Buds (White)
  • AirPods (3rd generation) (Lightning Charging Case - White)
  • AirPods (3rd generation) (White)

Review

See Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Review
See Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless Review
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Our Verdict

Beats Studio Buds True Wireless

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless

The Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are better than the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless. The Apple headphones have better build quality, better overall mic performance, and a longer continuous battery life. However, the Βeats are more comfortable, have a more stable fit, and block out much more noise⁠—though their ANC feature doesn't perform very well.

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