Beats Studio Buds Plus vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: Which earbuds are best?

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The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are the default earbuds for most iPhone owners. But Beats, owned by Apple, has something to say about that with the Studio Buds Plus. These eye-catching earphones have unique features that work on Android and iOS. In our Beats Studio Buds Plus vs Apple AirPods Pro 2 comparison, we’ll find out which premium earbuds deserve a seat in your ears.

Beats Studio Buds Plus vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: At a glance

The Beats Studio Buds Plus and AirPods Pro (2nd generation) share a handful of features, but they have quite a few key differences:

The Studio Buds Plus cost $169, and the AirPods Pro 2 cost $249.
The Studio Buds Plus don’t have wireless charging, while the AirPods Pro 2 do have wireless charging.
The Studio Buds Plus have an Android app, and there is no Android app for the AirPods Pro 2.
The AirPods Pro 2 have better noise canceling than the Studio Buds Plus.
The AirPods Pro 2 case has an IPX4 water-resistance rating, while the Studio Buds Plus case lacks any kind of water resistance.
The AirPods Pro 2 support personalized spatial audio with head tracking on an iPhone, while the Studio Buds Plus only receive standard spatial audio settings.