Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Beats Studio Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Beats Studio Buds. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Beats Studio Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm 1.5 cm
Width 1.65 cm 1.85 cm
Depth 1.8 cm 2.05 cm
Weight 4 g 5 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 48 g
Colour - Ocean blue | Sunset pink | Moon grey | Black | White | Beats Red
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Beats Studio Buds are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Studio Buds are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Features - Fast Fuel technology
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C to USB-C cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 8 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Studio Buds
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, logo sticker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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