Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianĪpple’s H1 wireless chip handles Bluetooth connectivity, the same system built into PowerBeats Pro, AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro. The big Beats disc handles playback and volume controls. SpecificationsĬonnectivity: Apple H1 chip, Bluetooth 5.0, Lightning chargingīattery life: 22 hours ANC on, 40 hours ANC off They ship with a soft recycled-felt case for protection but they feel robust enough to just toss in a bag. The arms fold into thirds to collapse down but the thick ear cups means they do not get quite as small as I would like for travelling. Over-ear headphones are definitely best for extended listening sessions but the Solo Pro stayed comfortable for up to a couple of hours before my ears needed a break.Īt 267g, the Solo Pro are about mid-weight for headphones. The ear cups articulate to fit as flat and as firmly on your ears as possible, while the metal arms slide into the headband for size adjustment.ĭespite a firm grip, the Solo Pro are among the most comfortable on-ear headphones I have tried. The leatherette ear cups are well-padded and the soft-touch silicone headband stays in place on your dome.
The AirPods Pro have an H1 chip that allows for useful features like cross-device switching.The headphones fold up for travel. There is one major difference that separates the Beats Studio Buds and the AirPods Pro and accounts for the price difference – there’s no H1 chip. There’s also very little difference in sound quality. That said, the noise cancellation was about the same on the Beats Studio Buds and the AirPods Pro. Fit always varies from person to person, but we found the AirPods Pro to be more comfortable with a more snug fit and a better seal. Like the AirPods Pro, the Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation with a Transparency mode. Beats Studio Buds actually have a stemless design rumored for the next-generation AirPods Pro, so in the future, the two sets of earbuds could be even more similar when it comes to overall look.
Apple AirPods Pro Beats Studio Budsĭesign wise, Beats Studio Buds are smaller and more compact than the AirPods Pro, but the design is similar because they offer silicone tips. There are some key differences between the AirPods Pro and the Beats Studio Buds that make them unique for different use cases, so MacRumors has done a comparison for prospective buyers. They are stemless and smaller than Apple’s AirPods and flagship AirPods Pro earbuds. Last month, Apple subsidiary Beats Electronics unveiled new Beats Studio Buds, US$149 earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
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