Beats Studio Buds with AppleCare+ for Headphones (2 Years) – Black

I bought these earbuds along with 4 other pairs, with the intent of comparing them over a couple weeks and returning all but my favorite. Here were the results:

Beats Fit Pro – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JL65GNM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – These buds had some great base, and the wingtip gave them a fit that made them refuse to fall out of my ears. But the best feature? Physical “clicky” buttons on each one of the buds. You press in and hear/feel the click, rather than relying on a touchscreen-like feature. No need to guess if you tapped them once or twice, you will know.
Cons – The wingtip gives a very sturdy fit, but not the most comfortable. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone with smaller ears. The noise canceling was solid, but nothing special. And this may be picky, but I didn’t care for most of the color schemes available. I prefer my earbuds to be hard to notice, and even the black ones have a bright red letter “b” in the middle.

Beats Studio Buds – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096SV8SJG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Very comfortable with the same great physically “clicky” buttons as the Beats Fit Pro. Noise canceling seemed slightly better than average. Great base. Classic look.
Cons – Tested during a workout, a little bit of sweat had these sliding right out of my ear. The case for these earbuds also was the flimsiest of any I had tested, with a very weak hinge that I was scared of breaking off within the 2 weeks of using.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MWZHHKP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – A neat feature that I noticed only in these earbuds was that it had noise amplification as well as noise cancelation. With one swipe in the app, the surrounding sound was actually louder and clearer than it would be without the earbuds in. Great if you are hard of hearing, or just enjoy snooping on conversations out of reach.
Cons – Similar to the Beats Studio Buds, these didn’t stay in during a workout. They were usable, but every 10 minutes I found myself pushing them back into my ear. And this is an opinion, but these are the ugliest earbuds out of the bunch. The shiny black gleam made it look like a large beetle was hanging out in my ear. No visible brand placement either, which makes them appear cheap and generic rather than the quality Samsung they are.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TBM1L3S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Cost effective! I added these to the test group because of the unique shape, and for that they are worth giving a try. If you have small ears and do not like the rubber insert that is standard in most other earbuds, these may be perfect for you.
Cons – Poor fit for large ears. These were tested the least of all of the buds, because the fit was so bad for my ear shape that they wouldn’t stay in if I turned my head too fast.

Bose QuietComfort – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C4KWM9T?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Pros – Bose noise canceling is unmatched. If your primary use for earbuds is to cancel out that background white noise, this is the pair for you. The sound quality is great, not too heavy on the base. The case for the earbuds stood out from the rest as the only one that impressed me. Felt very study, and I had no worries tossing it into a gym bag or cup holder. The only case with a button latch to make sure it doesn’t open accidentally.
Cons – This was the most expensive pair of earbuds by a longshot, and there were still some things I felt could be improved. The rubber inserts had more of a “flayed” shape rather than the “rounded” shape that is standard. My guess is that this was by design, because the earbuds were also slightly heavier than others and may need that extra in-ear grip. The flayed shape did make them sturdier, but at the cost of them being uncomfortable in an active situation. They were also the largest earbuds, and stuck out from the side of my head further than I would have liked.

My favorite? The beats fit pro! While I wouldn’t recommend this pair for everyone, it was perfect for my routine. My music taste benefits from the boosted base, and the wingtip shape was perfect for any workouts. The feature that really convinced me was the physical buttons, something that I didn’t realize how desperately I needed.

So, picture this: I’m strolling down the bustling streets of Philly, feeling like I own the city with my brand-spanking-new Beats by Dre headphones. They were the illest, promising to transport me to a musical nirvana with every beat drop. As I’m strutting, grooving to the tunes, I notice a group of pigeons doing some sort of impromptu dance-off. Mesmerized, I decide to join in, feeling like the coolest bird on the block.

But here’s where things take a hilarious turn. In the midst of my pigeon-inspired dance moves, my Beats by Dre headphones suddenly decide to go rogue. Maybe they were feeling the rhythm too much, who knows? Next thing I know, they’re catapulting off my head and soaring through the air like they’ve got wings of their own. I watch in horror as they land smack dab in the middle of a fountain, where a bunch of kids are having a water fight.

Now, not only are my beloved headphones soaked to the core, but they’re also getting pelted with water balloons and drenched in soda. Talk about a tragic comedy! I wade through the chaos, dodging water projectiles like a ninja, and finally rescue my Beats from their aquatic escapade. Needless to say, they were never quite the same after their Philly adventure, but hey, at least they got to live out their wildest dreams of flying, right? @brobeansleo

I’ve had these headphone for over a year so I’ve compiled a pros and cons list.

Pros:
– battery life: This thing lasts so long (even longer than my brothers AirPods)
– sounds quality: sounds amazing and clear!
– comfort: I find them really comfortable (I’ve literally slept wearing these) and I find these never fall out.
– noise reduction: such a blessing I never knew I needed (especially at the gym)
– cost: super affordable compared to other brands
– look: I love the look of these and how small they are vs some other bulky looking ear buds
– pairing: I love how quick and easy it is to pair with my phone. No need to worry about setting it up every time
– Display: I love how you can see how much battery is left right from your phone

Cons:
– phone calls: this was the biggest con for me since this was half the reason I bought them. I simply cannot take any home calls because no one can hear me
– accessories: this one is more of a personal con but there aren’t a lot of cute cases for it (if that’s some thing you care about)
– buttons: the way they set up volume is a bit weird to me so I normally control volume straight from my phone

These earbuds pack an incredible punch, I rated the noise canceling a 4 because i notice a slight decrease in audio quality whilst on since the drivers are dedicating some of their power to canceling out whatever noise is playing.

The Unboxing Experience: Apple does Apple really well. All of their products have an amazing unboxing experience curated for them. These lil guys are no exception, I even noticed the piece the earphones are attached to is like a inch thick piece of cardboard that feels more akin to metal than cardboard.

THEY HAVE BUTTONS: Yes all of the major earbuds have controls on the units themselves but none that I’ve used have implemented buttons so well. These buds have a physical clicky button on each earbud that clicks with just enough pressure to negate accidental touches but not so much pressure that your shoving an earbud driver down your ear canal. Another instance of these buds implementing what others have better.

From an Android user: These pair exactly like any galaxy buds would and or apple products to an iphone. You open the case and if you have bluetooth on it has a cool little animation of your product on the phone and its a one click pairing system. Incredibly easy.

Connecting to a laptop: Your case must have a charge or be plugged in for these to pair to a laptop. Theres a button in between the buds that if held for 3 seconds sends the buds into a pairing mode where they function much like any other bluetooth product on the market.

BASS: YES IT DOES.

Price: I got these whilst they were on lightning deal for 79.99 and at that price they are unbeatable. I’ve come from multiple pairs of bluetooth earbud solutions such as Quiet comfort buds from bose, samsung galaxy buds orginial and pro and pro 2, and Ive even tried both airpod pros and standard airpods. With having tried all of these I see benefits to having one pair over the other but with that price being a major standout reason these buds are now my favorite option for wireless earbuds.

OVERALL: These things are freaking sweet and if you can find them on sale you should most definitely be considering them as your next daily driver. Battery, Bass, android compatability, style points for someone who grew up in the early 2000s (used to love those big over ears hanging around my neck i thought i was so cool) and although i didn’t focus much on their noise canceling in my review they do that well enough to switch on as needed. If you’re trying to enjoy the sound quality of a song as much as possible i would just suggest getting ear tips that fit well and seal. Even with NC turned off these things seal so well I can barely hear my own thoughts – rather just bass rattling – just the way i like it.

9.5/10 Really not much you could do better with them.