Changed from the AirPods Pro to the Beats Studio Buds. The former had issues with audio crackle issues along with having a muffled transparency mode. It has great bass compared to the former and I honestly like it way more. Its only downside to me is the lack of the H1 chip which makes it inconvenient to check the battery's specific battery widget (can only view it through a battery bar) and I can only use the "Hey Siri" feature if the phone is near unlike the AirPods Pro which responds to the earbuds themselves. TL;DR - great buy!
I’m more of a low end kinda guy with music so I went with the beats. Beats is no stranger to making production sound crisp & honestly, that $100 difference really shifted me. I made a great choice 👍🏽 also went with the red ones & they’re so clean. That matte finish is better in person.
I have both. If you mainly listen to music I recommend the Beats. If you use your buds to watch movies, tv, etc the spatial audio feature on the Apple Pros are well worth the extra money.
This is the exact review, word for word I would give. My left airpod pro died about 6 months ago. Whistled, had static with the bass… We all know we’ll get a new Pro and the Beats Buds are phenomenal in the interim at the price.
Had the same issue with static on my AirPods after about the same time tho sometimes it’ll freak out and noise will go completely away for a few hours lol
I tried them for the first time in months just now - and the left earbud only has static when there’s movement. Like chewing gum is a nightmare. Jogging, forget it. My AirPods are garbage now. I’ll get the next ones, but I used the Beats Buds on an airplane yesterday and I enjoyed them a lot more than my AirPods Max. Less is more. And the sound is fine.
@@DaveCondie the popping/static noise is a known issue on the pros. They have to be manufactured before oct 2020 but are covered for that concern for up to 2 years after purchase free of charge
I’ve had the AirPod pros for the past year and a half and they don’t seem to stay in my ear I’m constantly having to push them in. I am an ironworker so I’m welding all day listening to music and podcasts. When they start to die I charge them during my lunch break which is only 30 minutes. By the time I put them back in I only get another hour or two of listening time for the rest of the day. I recently bought the beats and i’m in love. They stay in my ear never fall out and are super comfortable. Also I enjoy pushing the button a lot more than having a sensor from the AirPods. By the time I go to lunch my headphones are still at 60% I put them in the case for 30 minutes and when I return to work they are at 95%. I love these headphones hands down no comparison at all💯
1 very important category is missing: the mic quality during calls. I like the low end rendering of the beats, but family and friends kept telling me they couldn't hear me well with them. I now use the pro as my main buds, and the beats only as a backup.
I agree with almost everything you stated except for the noise cancellation. I’ve owned both ear buds and the obvious winner is beats. The comfortable seal the beats has reduces a lot of noise without the use of active noise cancellation, with it on it completely blocks out sound with music on.
i’ve had both, returned the airpod pros for the beats buds. THEYRE SOOOOO MUCH better for ppl who like speakers in their ears hahaha. only downside, they connect to your phone slower than airpods when opening
FYI: The latest Studio Buds firmware update includes volume control on the buds, as well as iCloud switching between Apple devices. You might want to add this info to your notes above, Mark. Otherwise, great review.
I bought the air pods pro and I can genuinely say I don’t regret my purchase one bit. I use an iPhone so I get all the benefits of being in the ecosystem. I also take calls at work so having the better mic and the easy transparency switching to talk to other people won it for me.
@Christian Gormley As someone who owned both i fucking hate the beats, the case is too big and the battery life is not good as advertised with anc, and tbh ANC was better im the airpods
@Christian Gormley still the AirPods win it for me. I prefer the style, the size of case and the easy switching between transparency mode etc. and as I said I use Apple products like the phone and watch so they fit in perfectly.
@@vealxs338 idk, I use my beats all day everyday and they last usually 2-3 days before I need to recharge the case and my AirPods I had to charge every single night.
I had some AirPods Pro ages ago and lost them. So I decided to buy some Beats Studio Buds in black and I am really impressed with the sound quality and the heavy bass. I absolutely love my earbuds and use them to casually listen to music and podcasts at home and travel. I hones think that they are better than the AirPods I had. Great Review!!!
I still think my Powerbeats Pro's beat both of these despite the lack of features. I purely use them for music and youtube so the secure fit and long battery life and great balanced sound are the key features for me. Plus they are built like tanks and are comfortable for my ears. Totally different features for a different buyer but still I prefer them for this reason.
I actually bought power beats pro's the month they came out. They were absolutely amazing!!! Sadly the battery life after the 2 plus years of abuse has dropped to about 10 minutes per bud. The earhook also broke off after about a year and a half. Given the holiday sales I decided to finally buy a set of earbuds. I bought the beats studio buds, they are honestly exactly what I needed. Better fit and more secure fit than airpods. To me they sound better than both airpods pro but not as good as the power beats pro. I would've bought a new set of airpods pro, however I love ANC, I've had Bose qc 35's for years and having that tech in earbuds is a must after always having it in your headphones. imo beats studio buds are a great buy at holiday prices just wish they sounded as good as the power beats pro
I own Studio Buds, and have had them for almost a year now. Recently I used a friend’s pair of Airpod Pros, and I fell in love with them. The Airpods fit in my ear better (the Beats do too, but Airpods don’t fall out as easily) and the transparency and noise cancellation modes on the Airpods blew me away compared to my Beats. Hopefully I can get a pair of the better Airpod Pros Gen 2 which might separate the Beats and Airpods even further.
The other way around for me, the beats stay in my ear vs pros fall out, none of the tips work, and always slides out. The classic AirPods is still my favorite, they never slip out.
I got these for $89 at Best Buy. Love them. Wasn’t in the mood to spend $149-$249 for a pair of headphones. Especially when one of the only really differences between the AirPods 3rd Generation and AirPods Pro 2nd generation is noise cancellation. I’m not paying $100 more for noise cancellation lol.
I literally returned the beats buds to get AirPod pro because of comfort I wear a ski mask at work and with the buds Im always adjusting the fit every five minutes I love the design and what it has to offer but once I saw the AirPod pro I chose a winner
I did countless comparisons myself and tons of videos on TH-cam. The Beats have more of that bass so I prefer that especially for the gym. The AirPods give off a clearer sound and are great for phone calls but to me they lacked in that bass department which was a big turn off for me personally. The beats are not the way the go for phone calls. All in all, it honestly depends on what you want them for. Keep in mind, apple makes both products.
Got the Airpods Pro and started to consider the Beats because they definitely look cooler, but nothing he said convinced me to switch (not that he was trying to). I use my AirPods for everything from listening to music and podcasts to meditation and reading (with ambient sounds) to work video conferences to telephone calls and FaceTime to watching movies in Spatial Audio. The seamless switching from iPhone to iPad is so useful. The Beats just wouldn’t be able to do all of these tasks as well as the AirPods.
Definitely the win is the AirPods Pro but the problem is it doesn’t last even a year, bought twice and whenever reaches 6th month the left side/buds fails.
Exaxtly the case with me I was at my 8th month and the left side wont pair and dead. Wont show any sign of pairing or show up. Luckily I had a month of warranty left and they replaced it.
My only concern is the lifespan. The AirPods Pro seems to be a disposable product since the battery tends to die after 2-3 years, which makes it harder for me to justify the price.
Yup and honestly, that is why I wouldnt spend more than say a hundred dollars on true wireless. The best pair I got are the Anker liberty Air 2 pro, and as someone who has extensively used the Airpods pro, the ANC and App support on these is so much better. I find it weird that not many youtubers talk about how good the noise cancelling is on the Anker buds. Hell, I bought and returned the Sony Wf-1000XM4 and while it was really good Audio wise, the ANC and general jankiness of the whole fit and foam tips really made me regret spending 300 on them. Spending more than 150 on true wireless is a waste of money right now, that is until they start having 12-15 hour battery life, where the degradation happens over a longer period of time than it does for a pair that lasts for 4-5 hours.
The thing about the sound quality element, (which is the most important to me) is you can accentuate your bass and make it more punchy/loud in the eq settings within your music platform or phone most of the time. However, it’s nearly impossible to compensate for clarity. I personally like the amount of bass the AirPods have, but their sound quality in general is what sets them apart in my opinion.
@@jaidenG555people who don’t like treble don’t understand sound dynamics and true sound quality. Don’t get my wrong I absolutely love good punchy bass, but without treble/ clean high end the music ends up just sounding a bit muddy
@@adinnagy2015 treble is obviously important yes, and I also love base. But for me the treble is just too much on the AirPods. Feels more treble then bass which trust me is really not a good thing. Treble is important but for me it’s too much. Some songs on full volume sounds like my ears are bleeding because the treble is just way too high. On the beats it’s just perfect for me. I can blast that shit and it sounds amazing. Clear and bassey enough. Respect the opinion tho and how you weren’t toxic cause I disagree fr
@@adinnagy2015 definitely false i like treble i like to hear what the artist is saying and all the instruments and such but i do prefer some nice solid bass in my music and beats deliver that. as long as you’re not setting your treble to -7 and bass to +10 on your subwoofers in the car or your entertainment center in your house or your earbuds it won’t sound muddy
My partial scores: 1. Beats (although it's a draw if comfort also counts). 2. AirPods Pro (I don't like in-ear designs). 3. Beats (I'm OK with not having Wireless, but Not having USB-C is a no-no to me).
Great video man, love the detail! I’ve had the AirPods Pro since 2019 and I’ve owned two pairs of beats studio buds and personally the sound quality on the AirPod pros are levels above the beats. I saw all the positive reviews and hoped for at least decent sound quality for the beats (I love my Powerbeats and solo pros) but the studio buds were just muddy all around. ear pressure was a concern and the transparency mode was unnatural. Even the hey Siri functionality was inferior as it completely stops the music to listen to your voice rather than simply lower the volume like the AirPods, Powerbeats, and solo pros do. (No review ever mentions this)
Thanks for your information. If I had one airpod pro not working, should I go grab a pair of these? I love the look of the beats and was thinking to get a pair very soon. Is the pressure/noise cancellation as bad as they say and would you go so far as to say that you wouldn’t recommend the beats? Thanks!
@@noahk9204 if I were to recommend off my personal experience, yes I would still just get another pair of AirPods Pro’s (they’re finally on discount at Best Buy and target I believe) But as you can see on TH-cam there are many positive reviews for the beats studio buds so maybe your experience will be good too! It’s worth a try and just return them if they aren’t for you. I agree that they look amazing, which is why I bought a couple pairs myself last week. I’m a huge beats fan too. But yes a huge issue for me was that I got used to the amazing notice cancellation and transparency of the AirPods and the studio buds are definitely not up to par with them. The sound quality is not as crisp and the ear pressure was because the beats don’t have as strong vents as the AirPods.
@@mambaforever24. thanks for your info! I was debating on which ones to get but seems like the AirPods Pro seem to be the better option also they are on discounts similar price to the beats
Bought Airpods Pro a month ago very impressed although i have never owned wireless before. The Beats though look alot easier to loose so I don’t think I would try
nothing will ever beat my powerbeats pros (though i hate how big and bulky the case is), i was just looking for a backup i guess for when my powerbeats battery dies and i have to wait for them to charge or if i wanna carry earbuds around in my pocket. i think i’ll go with the studio buds, they offer a lot considering the price, they look nice and the brand consistency is just satisfying.
after 3 years and 1 month of hard wear and tear on my powerbeats, my left piece, after 20 mins from being fully charged, goes dead like drained dead. it's bad
I hope they release a firmware update for the beats studio buds to fix the hissing and voice quality. I like them better than my airpods pro because of the black color that I chose sound quality and they last longer than my airpods pro. Good comparison video 👍🏽
I’ve rocked the Apple AirPods since they debuted but have recently been having issues where phone calls aren’t clear or just plain don’t work and random disconnects. Considering switching to beats after the AirPods just not holding up well overtime it seems like.
earbuds in general will break faster than any of the headphones they are small and easy to break. As much as I love the new beats buds they'll eventually break after a few months of usage
@@ICY_Adox I’ve been using the same hands elite 65t’s for over 3yrs now and I’ve had no issues at all with them but you aren’t technically wrong, cheaper manufacturing does lend to faults over time nowadays
The 275 is indeed a little expensive although someone can most likely find a better deal. But I think the seamless connectivity with the apple ecosystem really makes life easier. I've been struggling for a while now with problems that someone is calling me while my BL headphones are connected to the Mac, have to disconnect from the Mac, connect to the iPhone and call them back. Or turning on the headphones, they connect automatically to the last connected device and then I have to find which device is it. My point is that all the categories are not equally important for me, I don't care for the looks, and I don't have such a good ear to hear small differences in highs and lows. But saving me the trouble to manually connect and disconnect, that I find very important. Obviously for android users it's a no brainer to save 100 and go for the beats.
I’ve owned my AirPods Pro’s since they released and they still sound great. I don’t think I would ever upgrade until they stop working which might be along time from now.
I've read some people complaining that they hear the thumping sound of their footsteps when they wear the Beats Studio Buds. I was noticing this as well and eventually figured out that if I pull them slightly out of my ear so that they aren't shoved all the way in, the thumping goes away.
I had both ( I lost my AirPods Pro😭) in my opinion the bass is heavier in the beats than the pros but the volume I feel is louder in the pros and the noise cancellation i think is also better in the beats but other than that everything else is just about the same for me. And the fact that the beats don’t pause the music when you take one out
I think you forgot to mention Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking on theAirPods pro, those are pretty big incentives to leave out on the AirPods Pro
@@jshap6551 mate, it doesn’t, there’s ANC and transparency mode, but no Spatial Audio or Dynamic Head Tracking. I’d post a link but TH-cam keeps removing my comment when I do, go through website, you’ll see for yourself.
I have to say, I never comment on TH-cam videos but today I feel compelled to do so. I have thoroughly enjoyed your comparison review of these two products. Extremely well done sir, I will def return for lots more reviews of products before I purchase. Def nice to see a TH-camr that is actually putting the work in to reap the benefits!!!! For that I say: Mark Spurrell is the clear choice for your TH-cam review needs. He has definitely won in this category!! 👏 👏 👏
I prefer bass of the Beats always, cause I love electronic music and some trap music. For me it’s the best option ever for a lower price. Thanks for the review, you have a new subscriber. 😎💪🏻
Great review/comparison video! I went ahead and bought the Beats Studio Buds and, that sound great with music. Haven't to make any calls with them yet.
I have both and here’s what I use them for: Air pods pro - for work, making calls, using them for virtual meetings you can’t beat the mic and casual podcast for when I’m grocery shoppin. Beats Studio Buds- For the gym so I don’t get sweat on my airpods Hopefully that answers some questions.
I bought the Beats studio buds compared to my cousin's Airpod pros I think they are much better with both sound, comfort & compatibility so I'm happy with the Beats studio buds
@@kmorris4140 that I can't really tell you, I've never tried airpod pros before so you're probably going to have to ask someone else about that, I'm really sorry...
Edit: I have the beats (bc the airport didn't have jaybirds) and honestly they have grown on me alot. Their aesthetic in my hand really keeps growing on me. Im a fan. Edit: I have had them 6 months now and still going strong with great quality! I even use them in the sauna consistently and show absolutely no signs of issues. Great product!
@Damian Wójcikiewicz I think the quality is Great! Yes, these beats are good for all of those things but im not sure exactly what you are looking for in a pair. If you bought them I don’t think you would be disappointed. I listen to everything. Metal, house, edm, salsa, podcasts, audiobooks. Sounds great everywhere.
I almost cancelled my order for the AirPods Pro and got the Beats Studio Buds. I’m so glad I stuck with the AirPods Pro after all. I listen to podcasts constantly and vocals are important for that. Sound quality is fairly important to me also but they don’t need to be top tier and I’m no audiophile. I am completely invested in the apple ecosystem and the convenience and well rounded quality overall makes these the clear winner in my book.
One thing you should mention, you reviewed the AirPod pro 2. The gen 1 AirPods are not the same at all. Also the beats will go on sale for $100. The air pod 2 sale is $229. Huge difference.
In Australia Beats buds are $169 at the very cheapest but AirPod Pros are $379-$399 everywhere I’ve looked, these differences aren’t too drastic for me to spend an extra $230 AUD
Ive tested both, my friend has the beats and the beats sound quality is a little worse. Like the instruments sometimes you can't separate them apart, it sounds mushed up together
i used the beats for about a month and didn’t like them at all if i’m being honest. ever since apple came out with spatial audio for their airpods pro’s, it’s been so life changing and love using the feature everytime i put the earbuds in. this is something the beats unfortunately do not have and was disappointed with. another disappointing thing was the transparency mode on the beats. apple’s transparency mode is wayy better compared to the beats. the beats sounded way to static and it felt like there was no difference from normal mode, to transparency mode. my final complaint is that these beats, genuinely have bad microphones in them. i had to physically take out the beats when answering a call because the person calling me, could barely hear me and all they heard was static.
My Airpods Pro earbuds do not stay snug and sometimes even fall out. I miss my Galaxy Buds as far as comfort goes. I could even sleep in the Galaxy Buds. Might give the Studio Buds a go
@@anuradhamohan92 my wife and I got the beats fit pros and they fit my ear amazingly. I even slept with 1 in up until they were stolen. So now I’m back to the AirPod Pros for now.
Hmm weird, i was in a conference call and ppl noticed my voice was clearer with my studio buds than my prev AirPods Pro, might been the mic been wearing out after 2 year
I would take the smaller form factor over a matte finish, especially since you can’t really even see them. We have enough stuff in our pockets and that point should have went to Apple IMO
Do not get AirPod pros, they consistently fail. I have had 4 replacements and now my right one is failing AGAIN. Only had them since June 2020. Waste of money and time
to be honest the beats earbuds might not have all the features as airpods pro, but when it comes to listening to music oh yes. good quality and bass, especially when listening to rock music hell yeah. if you're a person who likes listening to music all the time i prefer you buy the beats! their amazing :)
i loveeee listening to music ALL the time so this helps sm thank you!! :) just one question, how is it for indie music like dayglow, wallows and clairo :)
@@littlekidloverifykyk256 trust me when i say any music is really good when using the beats buds! :) perfect especially with the noise cancellation. But yeah beats are best option for if you just wanna jam your music,
I have the AirPod pros (gen2) & I discovered a seemingly pretty common issue of discomfort for smaller ears, I’m hoping the beats smaller design solves this issue as otherwise these both seem really great earbuds!
I went with beats just because of the price the town I shop in the apple AirPods Pro cost $390.95 and the beats cost are $185.25. So I got myself the beats to save $200 bucks and iam happy with the choice I made.
Great video bro, very informative...Thumbs up. Can you also attach the link for the colourful wireless charge that you placed the Airpod pro on @2:16 of the video. I like it.
After years of avoiding in ear headphones I got the beats studio and returned them next day . There very uncomfortable and feel cheap for apple product . Noise cancelling was ok but I’m use to my over Sony wx400 so everything else will be inferior . I got the AirPods Pro And there not bad I didn’t think I would like them . There currently 199 on Amazon that’s only 50 extra over the beats it’s worth it
I wish I had good tings to say about the Beats Buds but I've had them for about 8 months or so and I have always struggled with them falling out of my ears, even though I have them on the smallest cushion and the middle sized cushion is uncomfortable for me. The Buds have amazing sound quality but when I put them in the case to charge, they'll make a high pitched whirring noise (and sometimes in my ear ) and not disconnect from the phone when charging. I've been highly considering the AirPods Pros or even the AirPods Gen. 3 for the simple fact that my 1st gen wasn't to bad but the sound completely went out in the left ear after the second year. Also being able to locate my AirPods is a plus IMO.
me wanting beats to win so I don't have to spend an ungodly amount for ear buds
@@enockmartey9520 dude do you want to be seen out there wearing walmart earphones
Same lmfao
I sell AirPods I make affordable prices cause Ik how much it cost
@@swegboii6447 bro just get skull candy indy fuel cheaper better looking and better sounding
@@enockmartey9520 shut up
Changed from the AirPods Pro to the Beats Studio Buds. The former had issues with audio crackle issues along with having a muffled transparency mode. It has great bass compared to the former and I honestly like it way more. Its only downside to me is the lack of the H1 chip which makes it inconvenient to check the battery's specific battery widget (can only view it through a battery bar) and I can only use the "Hey Siri" feature if the phone is near unlike the AirPods Pro which responds to the earbuds themselves.
TL;DR - great buy!
Wow…. My phone was in the other room and I was able to talk to Siri. But I feel you I know this is very possible and did happen to you.
They have the H1 chip now
I’m more of a low end kinda guy with music so I went with the beats. Beats is no stranger to making production sound crisp & honestly, that $100 difference really shifted me. I made a great choice 👍🏽 also went with the red ones & they’re so clean. That matte finish is better in person.
I’m still waiting for mine to come in I accidentally got white but I ain’t tripping
Update after 2 months of use?
hey after 3 months updates????
I wouldn’t even consider it low end, significantly better price and similar, maybe even better performance
Hello friend! I picked up a pair of the red beats today and I’m curious how yours are holding up after 10 months?
I have both. If you mainly listen to music I recommend the Beats. If you use your buds to watch movies, tv, etc the spatial audio feature on the Apple Pros are well worth the extra money.
Which would you say has harder and lower bass ……
This is the exact review, word for word I would give. My left airpod pro died about 6 months ago. Whistled, had static with the bass… We all know we’ll get a new Pro and the Beats Buds are phenomenal in the interim at the price.
Had the same issue with static on my AirPods after about the same time tho sometimes it’ll freak out and noise will go completely away for a few hours lol
Yup. My right ear went dead as well after 6 months
AirPod earbud *
I tried them for the first time in months just now - and the left earbud only has static when there’s movement. Like chewing gum is a nightmare. Jogging, forget it. My AirPods are garbage now. I’ll get the next ones, but I used the Beats Buds on an airplane yesterday and I enjoyed them a lot more than my AirPods Max. Less is more. And the sound is fine.
@@DaveCondie the popping/static noise is a known issue on the pros. They have to be manufactured before oct 2020 but are covered for that concern for up to 2 years after purchase free of charge
I bought me beats earlier this morning, im pretty satisfied. I was considering the pros but stumbled across the beats and im glad i did
I’ve had the AirPod pros for the past year and a half and they don’t seem to stay in my ear I’m constantly having to push them in. I am an ironworker so I’m welding all day listening to music and podcasts. When they start to die I charge them during my lunch break which is only 30 minutes. By the time I put them back in I only get another hour or two of listening time for the rest of the day. I recently bought the beats and i’m in love. They stay in my ear never fall out and are super comfortable. Also I enjoy pushing the button a lot more than having a sensor from the AirPods. By the time I go to lunch my headphones are still at 60% I put them in the case for 30 minutes and when I return to work they are at 95%. I love these headphones hands down no comparison at all💯
1 very important category is missing: the mic quality during calls. I like the low end rendering of the beats, but family and friends kept telling me they couldn't hear me well with them. I now use the pro as my main buds, and the beats only as a backup.
Sall good I don’t talk to my mom anyway 👍
He did it at 4:51
What?? The pros quality in a call is awful
I agree with almost everything you stated except for the noise cancellation. I’ve owned both ear buds and the obvious winner is beats. The comfortable seal the beats has reduces a lot of noise without the use of active noise cancellation, with it on it completely blocks out sound with music on.
I agree bro
i’ve had both, returned the airpod pros for the beats buds. THEYRE SOOOOO MUCH better for ppl who like speakers in their ears hahaha. only downside, they connect to your phone slower than airpods when opening
Preciate it bro used the airpod pros only a couple times and this comment defo sealed the deal for the beats i love me some bass
@@p666-g6n definitely x2 the bass for the beats buds
Also, if you like using them for phone calls, the Airpods have better microphone placement.
Is it louder than airpods ?I don't like loud noises 😂
@@hsf8908 you realize you can turn your volume down right??
FYI: The latest Studio Buds firmware update includes volume control on the buds, as well as iCloud switching between Apple devices. You might want to add this info to your notes above, Mark. Otherwise, great review.
Sorry for asking this.. I searched this on the internet still no luck..
Thank you for this, mine got stole from TSA today at the airport so I am looking to change things up.
So the Beats also has the features mentioned at 7:30?🤔🤔
I bought the air pods pro and I can genuinely say I don’t regret my purchase one bit. I use an iPhone so I get all the benefits of being in the ecosystem. I also take calls at work so having the better mic and the easy transparency switching to talk to other people won it for me.
@Christian Gormley As someone who owned both i fucking hate the beats, the case is too big and the battery life is not good as advertised with anc, and tbh ANC was better im the airpods
@Christian Gormley still the AirPods win it for me. I prefer the style, the size of case and the easy switching between transparency mode etc. and as I said I use Apple products like the phone and watch so they fit in perfectly.
@@vealxs338 idk, I use my beats all day everyday and they last usually 2-3 days before I need to recharge the case and my AirPods I had to charge every single night.
@@lizmaryf7892 I wanted to get airpods but the realized that at school I see everyone with airpods frequently charging them
I had some AirPods Pro ages ago and lost them. So I decided to buy some Beats Studio Buds in black and I am really impressed with the sound quality and the heavy bass. I absolutely love my earbuds and use them to casually listen to music and podcasts at home and travel. I hones think that they are better than the AirPods I had. Great Review!!!
Me too!
This is what I’m thinking of doing as I don’t wanna fork out another 325$ for new AirPods
I Argree
Apple be like: This is the type of comparison we need😅
😭 this is hilarious, and so true. Compare our products against each other.
Facts!! 🤣🤣😂🤣😂
😂😂😂😂
Apple owns beats tho 😂 so they would be competing with them selfs lol
@@Dononvan1 r/woooosh
Thanks for this review Mark! I am now decided to use my wired apple earbuds.. Because it’s still working lol
Lol. Good one 😂
I'm enjoying people watching through your window, those flashy safety vests at ~3:25
Glad my content is so riveting that you've resorted to watching what little goes on outside my window to kill your boredom...🤣
@@MarkSpurrell cant wait for sony wf xm4s review, r u gonna review them
@@MarkSpurrell I have a short attention span and something shiny went past I can't help myself
I still think my Powerbeats Pro's beat both of these despite the lack of features. I purely use them for music and youtube so the secure fit and long battery life and great balanced sound are the key features for me. Plus they are built like tanks and are comfortable for my ears. Totally different features for a different buyer but still I prefer them for this reason.
that’s a completely different earbud and a different price but I’m sure they work great for your needs
I actually bought power beats pro's the month they came out. They were absolutely amazing!!! Sadly the battery life after the 2 plus years of abuse has dropped to about 10 minutes per bud. The earhook also broke off after about a year and a half. Given the holiday sales I decided to finally buy a set of earbuds. I bought the beats studio buds, they are honestly exactly what I needed. Better fit and more secure fit than airpods. To me they sound better than both airpods pro but not as good as the power beats pro. I would've bought a new set of airpods pro, however I love ANC, I've had Bose qc 35's for years and having that tech in earbuds is a must after always having it in your headphones. imo beats studio buds are a great buy at holiday prices just wish they sounded as good as the power beats pro
U fr power beats pro are worse than the beats fit pro
Fr my Powerbeats pros sound amazing
Thanks mark, this makes the decision easier and amazing video as always
Ayeee just the right video, currently contemplating which one to get. As always: great review, Mark!
The ecosystem is such a magnet
I susbscribed a couple of months ago. This is probably one of the most underrated tech channels on TH-cam!
Thank you!!
so a big deciding factor for me has been that Airpod pros are $175 on amazon right now. That price drop has been a big reason for my purchase
I got the beats studio buds for 90
@@basketballify9802 where
Is on sale rn
@@basketballify9802 where
@@lowesmith935 Best Buy
I own Studio Buds, and have had them for almost a year now. Recently I used a friend’s pair of Airpod Pros, and I fell in love with them. The Airpods fit in my ear better (the Beats do too, but Airpods don’t fall out as easily) and the transparency and noise cancellation modes on the Airpods blew me away compared to my Beats.
Hopefully I can get a pair of the better Airpod Pros Gen 2 which might separate the Beats and Airpods even further.
if the earphones fall out easily from your ears, that means only that you need to replace the cushions with a smaller one.
The other way around for me, the beats stay in my ear vs pros fall out, none of the tips work, and always slides out. The classic AirPods is still my favorite, they never slip out.
I got these for $89 at Best Buy. Love them. Wasn’t in the mood to spend $149-$249 for a pair of headphones. Especially when one of the only really differences between the AirPods 3rd Generation and AirPods Pro 2nd generation is noise cancellation. I’m not paying $100 more for noise cancellation lol.
I literally returned the beats buds to get AirPod pro because of comfort I wear a ski mask at work and with the buds Im always adjusting the fit every five minutes I love the design and what it has to offer but once I saw the AirPod pro I chose a winner
With me I have to move the pros every five minutes bc they feel like they fall off
Hope you guys know you can buy 3rd party ear tips on Amazon for secured headphones
I did countless comparisons myself and tons of videos on TH-cam. The Beats have more of that bass so I prefer that especially for the gym. The AirPods give off a clearer sound and are great for phone calls but to me they lacked in that bass department which was a big turn off for me personally. The beats are not the way the go for phone calls. All in all, it honestly depends on what you want them for. Keep in mind, apple makes both products.
Exactly Bc I work in a factory so I use the beats block out everything
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Thx you because I’m considering buying the beats and I just wanna know if they’ll block out my surroundings
@@tashiemayb shiii if you got them turned up you won’t hear shit around you 😂😂
Got the Airpods Pro and started to consider the Beats because they definitely look cooler, but nothing he said convinced me to switch (not that he was trying to). I use my AirPods for everything from listening to music and podcasts to meditation and reading (with ambient sounds) to work video conferences to telephone calls and FaceTime to watching movies in Spatial Audio. The seamless switching from iPhone to iPad is so useful. The Beats just wouldn’t be able to do all of these tasks as well as the AirPods.
I personally prefer the AirPods design. Not sure why so many people dislike the design.
@@krypt4226 same
The superiority of the Apple ecosystem at work
I have the Powerbeats pro and they switch from devices extremely smoothly
@@FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL doesn't Apple own Beats tho?
Definitely the win is the AirPods Pro but the problem is it doesn’t last even a year, bought twice and whenever reaches 6th month the left side/buds fails.
Totally, that’s what happened with mine, I went through 2 in one year. 🥴 the left ear bud completely fails and so does the mic
Exaxtly the case with me I was at my 8th month and the left side wont pair and dead. Wont show any sign of pairing or show up. Luckily I had a month of warranty left and they replaced it.
It’s a win yet you’re okay with it draining your wallet? 😂😂😂
@@TheBoyNextWorld1996 if it is not built to last, then it is not up to Apple standards. Poor value for money
I will buy the Beats products eyes closed. I trust the brand a lot!! The bass and the Beats the products produce is legendary!
Thanks for talking about transparency mode, many TH-camrs forget that, and it is reeeelly important for outdoor sportive people 💙
My only concern is the lifespan. The AirPods Pro seems to be a disposable product since the battery tends to die after 2-3 years, which makes it harder for me to justify the price.
Yup and honestly, that is why I wouldnt spend more than say a hundred dollars on true wireless. The best pair I got are the Anker liberty Air 2 pro, and as someone who has extensively used the Airpods pro, the ANC and App support on these is so much better. I find it weird that not many youtubers talk about how good the noise cancelling is on the Anker buds. Hell, I bought and returned the Sony Wf-1000XM4 and while it was really good Audio wise, the ANC and general jankiness of the whole fit and foam tips really made me regret spending 300 on them. Spending more than 150 on true wireless is a waste of money right now, that is until they start having 12-15 hour battery life, where the degradation happens over a longer period of time than it does for a pair that lasts for 4-5 hours.
my battery already died, its only been 11 months 👎 looking for new buds
@@Gabenraven The Ankers are alot cheaper, i think i should get me those when my airpods pro die on me, thanks for the heads up.
If you have AppleCare I heard you can get a new pair twice?
@@ChristopherBong Not a problem homie
Great video as always! Also I love your shots. They turned out great!
Thank you TH-cam for randomly suggesting me such a beautiful Tech channel.
Great Analysis and comparison on both earbuds. I own both earbuds and everything you said was spot on accurate.
Which one should I get? I'm getting one of em
The thing about the sound quality element, (which is the most important to me) is you can accentuate your bass and make it more punchy/loud in the eq settings within your music platform or phone most of the time. However, it’s nearly impossible to compensate for clarity. I personally like the amount of bass the AirPods have, but their sound quality in general is what sets them apart in my opinion.
Beats sound better clearer more bass less treble idk who likes more treble and less base that’s literally what beats compared to apple is but aightt
@@jaidenG555people who don’t like treble don’t understand sound dynamics and true sound quality. Don’t get my wrong I absolutely love good punchy bass, but without treble/ clean high end the music ends up just sounding a bit muddy
@@adinnagy2015 treble is obviously important yes, and I also love base. But for me the treble is just too much on the AirPods. Feels more treble then bass which trust me is really not a good thing. Treble is important but for me it’s too much. Some songs on full volume sounds like my ears are bleeding because the treble is just way too high. On the beats it’s just perfect for me. I can blast that shit and it sounds amazing. Clear and bassey enough. Respect the opinion tho and how you weren’t toxic cause I disagree fr
@@adinnagy2015 definitely false i like treble i like to hear what the artist is saying and all the instruments and such but i do prefer some nice solid bass in my music and beats deliver that. as long as you’re not setting your treble to -7 and bass to +10 on your subwoofers in the car or your entertainment center in your house or your earbuds it won’t sound muddy
I just want to appreciate the editing in this video, absolutely perfect and entertaining
Great review! I’ll check out your other videos. I appreciate the to the point way you deliver the info and get to the point. Thank you 😊
First time I see your videos and I loved it, I'm Brazilian and I managed to understand everything perfectly.
+1 subscriber!
I had both and honestly I think beats are better, they are designed for the sound besides more comfortable
Whats about noise reduction?
@@dawidmlody7657 they have nous cancelation too
Thanks for the review! I lost one of my AirPods and it’s 80 for a replacement but the beats are 100 on Amazon at the moment!
To be totally honest I like the unnatural feel of the beats' transparency mode, I don't totally know why, but I think it's pretty cool.
My partial scores:
1. Beats (although it's a draw if comfort also counts).
2. AirPods Pro (I don't like in-ear designs).
3. Beats (I'm OK with not having Wireless, but Not having USB-C is a no-no to me).
Beats Studio buds are usb-c
@@eschofield9857 That was why I picked Beats over AirPods Pro.
Great video man, love the detail! I’ve had the AirPods Pro since 2019 and I’ve owned two pairs of beats studio buds and personally the sound quality on the AirPod pros are levels above the beats. I saw all the positive reviews and hoped for at least decent sound quality for the beats (I love my Powerbeats and solo pros) but the studio buds were just muddy all around. ear pressure was a concern and the transparency mode was unnatural. Even the hey Siri functionality was inferior as it completely stops the music to listen to your voice rather than simply lower the volume like the AirPods, Powerbeats, and solo pros do. (No review ever mentions this)
Thanks for your information. If I had one airpod pro not working, should I go grab a pair of these? I love the look of the beats and was thinking to get a pair very soon. Is the pressure/noise cancellation as bad as they say and would you go so far as to say that you wouldn’t recommend the beats? Thanks!
@@noahk9204 if I were to recommend off my personal experience, yes I would still just get another pair of AirPods Pro’s (they’re finally on discount at Best Buy and target I believe)
But as you can see on TH-cam there are many positive reviews for the beats studio buds so maybe your experience will be good too!
It’s worth a try and just return them if they aren’t for you. I agree that they look amazing, which is why I bought a couple pairs myself last week. I’m a huge beats fan too.
But yes a huge issue for me was that I got used to the amazing notice cancellation and transparency of the AirPods and the studio buds are definitely not up to par with them. The sound quality is not as crisp and the ear pressure was because the beats don’t have as strong vents as the AirPods.
@@mambaforever24. thanks for your info! I was debating on which ones to get but seems like the AirPods Pro seem to be the better option also they are on discounts similar price to the beats
@@iHykt yessir! I promise you’ll love the AirPods Pro much more. The noise canceling is legit
@@mambaforever24. also do you think the beats are louder than the AirPod pros ? And how’s the bass on both of these ? Thanks again
Your the best gadget TH-camr review I’ve ever found on TH-cam . I truly hope your channel grow .
Sending love ✨❤️
It doesn’t matter both are good and they do a good job on both sides. The only thing is that beats have more battery
and quality high music and bass
Mine are broken then because my bf has the pros and uses noise cancellation and they last a lot longer than my beats
How do I know this is a balanced review? Because there is really no clear winner, just category wins. You got a new subscriber.
Bought Airpods Pro a month ago very impressed although i have never owned wireless before.
The Beats though look alot easier to loose so I don’t think I would try
nothing will ever beat my powerbeats pros (though i hate how big and bulky the case is), i was just looking for a backup i guess for when my powerbeats battery dies and i have to wait for them to charge or if i wanna carry
earbuds around in my pocket. i think i’ll go with the studio buds, they offer a lot considering the price, they look nice and the brand consistency is just satisfying.
after 3 years and 1 month of hard wear and tear on my powerbeats, my left piece, after 20 mins from being fully charged, goes dead like drained dead. it's bad
I hope they release a firmware update for the beats studio buds to fix the hissing and voice quality. I like them better than my airpods pro because of the black color that I chose sound quality and they last longer than my airpods pro. Good comparison video 👍🏽
Would you say that the beats studio buds sound better than the airpods pro ?
this is the best review I've ever watched in my life.
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I don't get why people love wireless charging its not that hard to plug something in
Exactly
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One of the most honest review I've never seen...
I’ve rocked the Apple AirPods since they debuted but have recently been having issues where phone calls aren’t clear or just plain don’t work and random disconnects. Considering switching to beats after the AirPods just not holding up well overtime it seems like.
earbuds in general will break faster than any of the headphones they are small and easy to break. As much as I love the new beats buds they'll eventually break after a few months of usage
@@ICY_Adox I’ve been using the same hands elite 65t’s for over 3yrs now and I’ve had no issues at all with them but you aren’t technically wrong, cheaper manufacturing does lend to faults over time nowadays
The 275 is indeed a little expensive although someone can most likely find a better deal. But I think the seamless connectivity with the apple ecosystem really makes life easier. I've been struggling for a while now with problems that someone is calling me while my BL headphones are connected to the Mac, have to disconnect from the Mac, connect to the iPhone and call them back. Or turning on the headphones, they connect automatically to the last connected device and then I have to find which device is it.
My point is that all the categories are not equally important for me, I don't care for the looks, and I don't have such a good ear to hear small differences in highs and lows. But saving me the trouble to manually connect and disconnect, that I find very important.
Obviously for android users it's a no brainer to save 100 and go for the beats.
I’ve owned my AirPods Pro’s since they released and they still sound great. I don’t think I would ever upgrade until they stop working which might be along time from now.
You’re lucky then, I got mine around release and they started to go to shit after a little over half a year
Does the mic on your airpods pro suck or is it just mine ?😂
@@guilleargumedo2340 Um I haven’t really noticed 😂I’ll check it out
@@austinhopkins4191 mine went shit after like 4 months but thankfully I had apple care. Now my case is a little fucked and not always works
Same own mine since launch but I gotta get a new pair but considering I use it every It had a amazing run
I've read some people complaining that they hear the thumping sound of their footsteps when they wear the Beats Studio Buds. I was noticing this as well and eventually figured out that if I pull them slightly out of my ear so that they aren't shoved all the way in, the thumping goes away.
Dam I was considering switching to the beats but no wireless charging is a deal breaker for me. Keeping my AirPod pros
Pretty much depends what you’re after. I like them both but the lower price of the beats makes them more of a tempting proposition
I had both ( I lost my AirPods Pro😭) in my opinion the bass is heavier in the beats than the pros but the volume I feel is louder in the pros and the noise cancellation i think is also better in the beats but other than that everything else is just about the same for me. And the fact that the beats don’t pause the music when you take one out
I think you forgot to mention Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking on theAirPods pro, those are pretty big incentives to leave out on the AirPods Pro
They both have that
@@jshap6551 no, the Beats don’t come with that
@@Chris24_ they do have it, the beats have spatial audio
@@jshap6551 mate, it doesn’t, there’s ANC and transparency mode, but no Spatial Audio or Dynamic Head Tracking. I’d post a link but TH-cam keeps removing my comment when I do, go through website, you’ll see for yourself.
@@Chris24_ then how come I'm using the spatial audio head tracking with my beats studio buds right now
I have to say, I never comment on TH-cam videos but today I feel compelled to do so. I have thoroughly enjoyed your comparison review of these two products. Extremely well done sir, I will def return for lots more reviews of products before I purchase. Def nice to see a TH-camr that is actually putting the work in to reap the benefits!!!!
For that I say:
Mark Spurrell is the clear choice for your TH-cam review needs. He has definitely won in this category!!
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thanks so much for the kind words!
Excellent comparative analysis Mark!
I prefer bass of the Beats always, cause I love electronic music and some trap music. For me it’s the best option ever for a lower price. Thanks for the review, you have a new subscriber. 😎💪🏻
yes and that is why i got the powerbeats pro
I love EDM especially trance should i choose beats?
@@UnToughtReaper1 Of course, you’ll not be disappointed.
@Damian Wójcikiewicz if you’re looking for bass try the Beats. 🙌🏻
Great review/comparison video! I went ahead and bought the Beats Studio Buds and, that sound great with music. Haven't to make any calls with them yet.
I have both and here’s what I use them for:
Air pods pro - for work, making calls, using them for virtual meetings you can’t beat the mic and casual podcast for when I’m grocery shoppin.
Beats Studio Buds- For the gym so I don’t get sweat on my airpods
Hopefully that answers some questions.
I had to reply this video again as I couldn't hear you properly with my ear pods pro.. now using the beats earbuds and can hear you clear as day😋
I bought the Beats studio buds compared to my cousin's Airpod pros I think they are much better with both sound, comfort & compatibility so I'm happy with the Beats studio buds
Which is louder?
@@kmorris4140 that I can't really tell you, I've never tried airpod pros before so you're probably going to have to ask someone else about that, I'm really sorry...
Very high quality video clip. Thanks for your great work 👍 Please keep it up.
This is now my 2nd video from your channel I def subbed I like this and thanks for this review you really got me contemplating buying stuff lmao
Edit: I have the beats (bc the airport didn't have jaybirds) and honestly they have grown on me alot. Their aesthetic in my hand really keeps growing on me. Im a fan.
Edit: I have had them 6 months now and still going strong with great quality! I even use them in the sauna consistently and show absolutely no signs of issues. Great product!
@Damian Wójcikiewicz I think the quality is Great! Yes, these beats are good for all of those things but im not sure exactly what you are looking for in a pair. If you bought them I don’t think you would be disappointed. I listen to everything. Metal, house, edm, salsa, podcasts, audiobooks. Sounds great everywhere.
also with beats buds you can chang the size of the grip really cool
Ngl this was one of the cleanest review in a long time
I almost cancelled my order for the AirPods Pro and got the Beats Studio Buds. I’m so glad I stuck with the AirPods Pro after all. I listen to podcasts constantly and vocals are important for that. Sound quality is fairly important to me also but they don’t need to be top tier and I’m no audiophile. I am completely invested in the apple ecosystem and the convenience and well rounded quality overall makes these the clear winner in my book.
Wow I really like this review format, nice review
This is such a good review wow I’m definitely buying the beats lol
I bet you are
One thing you should mention, you reviewed the AirPod pro 2. The gen 1 AirPods are not the same at all. Also the beats will go on sale for $100. The air pod 2 sale is $229. Huge difference.
Either way apple wins. 😉
Cap
@@vg4me apple owns beats lol they’re making money no matter what
@@jvi555 who said it had to do with money?🤔🤔
Cringe
Imagine supporting billion dollar companies
Loving the setup in the background 👍
Wow! i've never been impressed by a gadget review until I saw this video. Bravo!
In Australia Beats buds are $169 at the very cheapest but AirPod Pros are $379-$399 everywhere I’ve looked, these differences aren’t too drastic for me to spend an extra $230 AUD
Ive tested both, my friend has the beats and the beats sound quality is a little worse. Like the instruments sometimes you can't separate them apart, it sounds mushed up together
i used the beats for about a month and didn’t like them at all if i’m being honest. ever since apple came out with spatial audio for their airpods pro’s, it’s been so life changing and love using the feature everytime i put the earbuds in. this is something the beats unfortunately do not have and was disappointed with. another disappointing thing was the transparency mode on the beats. apple’s transparency mode is wayy better compared to the beats. the beats sounded way to static and it felt like there was no difference from normal mode, to transparency mode. my final complaint is that these beats, genuinely have bad microphones in them. i had to physically take out the beats when answering a call because the person calling me, could barely hear me and all they heard was static.
i wanna see beats vs airpods wireless because of the closer price range
all airpods are wireless…
@@Ilycar7os uk what i meant ;-;
@@ook5186 beats are obviously the winner on that battle
Thank you for making me feel good about my purchase. Beats Studio buds, for the price of 100 at Costco.
My Airpods Pro earbuds do not stay snug and sometimes even fall out. I miss my Galaxy Buds as far as comfort goes. I could even sleep in the Galaxy Buds. Might give the Studio Buds a go
Bro u have 3 ear tips at least one should fit and if not u can always buy a 3th party one
Even beats fall off 🥲especially if u are running or working out and u sweat 😓
@@anuradhamohan92 my wife and I got the beats fit pros and they fit my ear amazingly. I even slept with 1 in up until they were stolen. So now I’m back to the AirPod Pros for now.
this man a genius to keep the score close throughout the video to increase watchtime
Hmm weird, i was in a conference call and ppl noticed my voice was clearer with my studio buds than my prev AirPods Pro, might been the mic been wearing out after 2 year
I would take the smaller form factor over a matte finish, especially since you can’t really even see them. We have enough stuff in our pockets and that point should have went to Apple IMO
Do not get AirPod pros, they consistently fail. I have had 4 replacements and now my right one is failing AGAIN. Only had them since June 2020. Waste of money and time
to be honest the beats earbuds might not have all the features as airpods pro, but when it comes to listening to music oh yes. good quality and bass, especially when listening to rock music hell yeah. if you're a person who likes listening to music all the time i prefer you buy the beats! their amazing :)
i loveeee listening to music ALL the time so this helps sm thank you!! :) just one question, how is it for indie music like dayglow, wallows and clairo :)
@@littlekidloverifykyk256 trust me when i say any music is really good when using the beats buds! :) perfect especially with the noise cancellation. But yeah beats are best option for if you just wanna jam your music,
@@kvzxn4131 awesomeeeee, glad to hear, thank you!! have a lovely day x
@@littlekidloverifykyk256 you too :)
Great video! Thanks for taking time out of your day to make this review. This really helped me by saving me tons of time n research.
I have the AirPod pros (gen2) & I discovered a seemingly pretty common issue of discomfort for smaller ears,
I’m hoping the beats smaller design solves this issue as otherwise these both seem really great earbuds!
I went with beats just because of the price the town I shop in the apple AirPods Pro cost $390.95 and the beats cost are $185.25. So I got myself the beats to save $200 bucks and iam happy with the choice I made.
Watching this with an AirPod Pro in one ear and one beats bud in the other ear 😎
Which do u prefer?
@@ruisu919 AirPods Pro everyt time
@@orhansreview9627 🧢😂
Great video bro, very informative...Thumbs up. Can you also attach the link for the colourful wireless charge that you placed the Airpod pro on @2:16 of the video. I like it.
After years of avoiding in ear headphones I got the beats studio and returned them next day . There very uncomfortable and feel cheap for apple product . Noise cancelling was ok but I’m use to my over Sony wx400 so everything else will be inferior . I got the AirPods Pro And there not bad I didn’t think I would like them . There currently 199 on Amazon that’s only 50 extra over the beats it’s worth it
I wish I had good tings to say about the Beats Buds but I've had them for about 8 months or so and I have always struggled with them falling out of my ears, even though I have them on the smallest cushion and the middle sized cushion is uncomfortable for me. The Buds have amazing sound quality but when I put them in the case to charge, they'll make a high pitched whirring noise (and sometimes in my ear ) and not disconnect from the phone when charging. I've been highly considering the AirPods Pros or even the AirPods Gen. 3 for the simple fact that my 1st gen wasn't to bad but the sound completely went out in the left ear after the second year. Also being able to locate my AirPods is a plus IMO.
What wireless charger do you use? Looks sick
My brother just gave me his beats they’re like brand new too w
This review was amazing and the presentation was great good job!!!
Very nice review and great English speaking! Will be nice to hear about weight and tendency to fall off during exercises tho