Wireless Earbuds · owner-verdict comparison
Apple AirPods 4 vs Beats Studio Buds +: what real owners say
Real owners rate these about evenly: 58% of 113 Apple AirPods 4 owners recommend it, vs 58% of 241 for the Beats Studio Buds +.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
58%of 113 owners recommend
58% recommend · 15% neutral · 27% don't
Owners praise
- Very comfortable for long wear, no silicone tips in the ear canal
- ANC is impressive for an open, non-sealed earbud
- Noticeably better sound than older AirPods
Owners complain about
- Fall out or work loose with movement since there are no ear tips
- Short battery life, especially with ANC on
- ANC is weaker and more limited than the sealed Pro 2
58%of 241 owners recommend
58% recommend · 15% neutral · 27% don't
Owners praise
- Comfortable, secure fit for workouts
- Balanced sound, good value
- Effective noise cancellation
Owners complain about
- Sound can be flat, lacking bass
- Connectivity drops and static issues
- Falls out of some ears
What Apple AirPods 4 owners say
“SON GENIALES ! El sonido es muy bueno”— @ing.alanaranda1317 on
YouTube
“son muchísimo mas cómodos que otras versiones, pese a no tener cancelación de ruido son muy pero muy buenos”— @emmanuelcastro749 on
YouTube
“la verdad son un desperdicio los 4ta y no traen cable”— @silvestre_7439 on
YouTube
What Beats Studio Buds + owners say
“if You are buying some beats for the first time, they are very good option”— @papitienesqu2744 on
YouTube
“I love the Beats Studio buds, I’ve had both the AirPods Pro and the Beats Studio buds and to be honest I like the beats more.”
“I’ve seen enough reviews on these to say I’m gonna pass.”