Beats Headphones Are Now 47% Off.
On Woot , Beats Studio Buds are selling for $78.82, a significant drop from their original price of $149.95 and the lowest price recorded to date, according to price tracking tools . By comparison, Amazon is currently selling the same headphones for $94.95. Prime members receive free shipping, while non-Prime members pay $6, though Woot notes that these headphones cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or PO Box addresses. One of the main advantages of the Studio Buds is that they don’t force you to choose between two options—iPhone owners get conveniences like one-touch pairing and Find My iPhone support, while Android users still get quick pairing and the accompanying app.
The earbuds themselves are small, lightweight, and comfortable for extended wear, and the three included ear tip sizes make it easy to find a secure fit for commuting, working out, or everyday use. They also have an IPX4 rating, so sweat and light rain aren’t a problem. However, these aren’t neutral-sounding earbuds. They’re bass-heavy, lending pop, hip-hop, and electronic music more punch, but may sound overly boosted if you prefer a smoother sound. Battery life is claimed to be about five hours with active noise cancellation enabled, or up to eight hours without it, and the charging case extends the total listening time to approximately 15-24 hours, depending on usage.
Their active noise cancellation (ANC) is good enough to make everyday listening more enjoyable, especially with constant background noise like an air conditioner, although a PCMag review notes that voices and high-frequency sounds are still louder than with more expensive Sony or Bose headphones. As for controls, you can control playback, calls, and switch between ANC and Transparency modes from either earbud—the only exception is volume, which still needs to be adjusted from your phone. Still, at under $80, these are one of the most affordable ways to get active noise cancellation from headphones, and they work particularly well with the Apple ecosystem without locking out Android users.