Apple’s AirPods Pro are some of the best wireless earbuds money can buy, but only if you’re embedded in Apple’s ecosystem. If you want a cheaper pair of earbuds that play well with both iOS and Android devices, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are a great alternative. They usually run $169.95, but right now you can pick them up at Amazon for as low as $99.95 ($70 off), which matches their best price to date.
The see-through Beats Studio Buds Plus are on sale for less than $100
The excellent noise-canceling earbuds play well with both Android and iOS devices.
The excellent noise-canceling earbuds play well with both Android and iOS devices.
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In addition to offering an eye-catching translucent color option, the Beats Studio Buds Plus feature full, rich sound that nearly rivals Apple’s pricier AirPods Pro. The water-resistant earbuds are also exceptionally comfortable, and like the Pro, they come with four swappable silicone ear tips (including an extra-small set). Their transparency mode and ANC fall a bit short of Apple’s latest pair of premium earbuds, but they can still tune out enough of the world that you should be able to focus more easily.
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The Beats Studio Buds Plus sport an eye-catching translucent option and build upon the original with improved sound, better voice quality, and more effective ANC. They also include swappable silicon ear tips and support for native iOS and Android features. Read our review.
Plus, unlike the AirPods Pro, the Studio Buds Plus offer native support for a variety of iOS and Android tricks, including Find My and Fast Pair. Just bear in mind the flexibility comes at the cost of some iOS features, like support for head-tracking spatial audio and automatic device switching. If you lived in a mixed device household, though, we still think they’re the option to beat.
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