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General

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Series

AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A1523, A1722, A16022Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026A1523 and A1722 are the 2016 first-generation earbuds. A1602 is the original Lightning case with its status light inside. The separately sold 2019 Qi-compatible A1938 case is excluded.18Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1770_airpods-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original leaflet Mexico model list gives A1523, A1722 and A1602, matching original Quick Start Guide and current maker identification page.

MJ4X3LL/A, A2512, A2513, A2514, MJ4Y3LL/A, MJ503LL/A, MMT93LL/A, MMT73LL/A, MMT83LL/A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Black/White/Red codes and 2022 Moon Gray/Ocean Blue/Sunset Pink codes explicitly published in maker table. All color codes also mapped in flat variants. Factory A2512/A2513/A2514 identifiers preserved.11Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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19425238829719Retailer pageatt.com/buy/accessories/Headphones/beats-studio-buds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earphones.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only verified US Black GTIN in the product-level known-identifier collection. Flat Black variant maps it to MJ4X3LL/A. Other colors do not inherit this code. Maker GTIN was not found. AT&T exact original Black product hardware agrees maker original identity.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20163Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-reinvents-the-wireless-headphones-with-airpodsRead 5 October 2026September 7, 2016 original announcement. Its planned late-October retail window was delayed and is not used as release_date.

14 June 20212Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Status

Discontinued19Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026AirPods earbud-model comparison table explicitly labels Apple AirPods (1st generation) discontinued in the Original price row.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods 222Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 10 October 2026March 20, 2019 release names the new model the second generation of AirPods. The catalog slug apple-airpods-2 is that model. Original AirPods were discontinued when it launched.

Beats Studio Buds +21Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1594Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/12/apple-airpods-are-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Original December order-opening release states 159 USD for the earbuds with charging case. US price before local sales tax. December 13 orders preceded actual customer delivery and retail sales.

$149.992Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original three-page Studio Buds-US Press Release.pdf in maker ZIP. Page 2 Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 149.99 USD at US launch. June 14 orders and June 24 shipping are separate from actual retail. Not the current discounted price or a converted EUR price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/12/apple-airpods-are-now-availableRead 5 October 2026US reference package. Release also names other countries, but this record does not enumerate unreviewed regional packages.

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-1st-generation-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Exact review reference lists White AirPods (1st generation). Genuine photo comes from the exact Apple first-generation technical page.

Black, White, Beats Red, Moon Gray, Ocean Blue, Sunset Pink5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US list page 23 includes six standard finishes. 2022 additional colors are same original hardware generation, not separate catalog products. List pricing dates are not announcement/retail dates.

Segment

Music3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-reinvents-the-wireless-headphones-with-airpodsRead 5 October 2026

Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker release positions the model for everyday music. Its 8.2 mm single-driver construction also supports the separate drivers table. Dynamic technology is independently sourced to the exact technical review.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Semi-in-ear14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-1st-generation-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Public exact-generation prose describes an open earbud fit and poor isolation. Catalog semi_in_ear means resting without a sealing tip. This is distinct from an electronic Transparency mode. Protected numeric lab results, hidden Bluetooth version and hidden battery measurements are omitted.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026Original review describes the projecting stems. Its approximate 5-hour observation lacks a fixed volume, host, codec and firmware protocol, so no numeric measured runtime is stored.

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Either earbud can act as microphone when used alone. This does not mean two buds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods 1

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BBeats Studio Buds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.2	1

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026One driver per earbud. Dual-element describes the diaphragm, not two separate drivers. Original press PDF explicitly gives circular driver diameter 8.2 mm. Dynamic technology independently stated by Headphonecheck. Acoustic role omitted because not separately named.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2021 review Technical Specifications states Transducer principle: dynamisch. This supports dynamic type in driver row. Diameter and single-driver construction are maker evidence.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026Exact first-generation Technical Specifications explicitly gives dynamic transducer principle. Driver count, acoustic role and diameter are unstated. The optional drivers table is omitted because an uncounted row would derive an unsupported count of one.

Dynamic9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds technical data gives dynamic transducer principle. Maker 8.2 mm diaphragm structure alone is not used to establish technology.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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8.2mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds reviewer expressly reports no EQ adjustments. Host-phone music-app EQ does not imply onboard storage. The review was updated to account for 2022 volume-control firmware, so launch-only controls are not inherited.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Dolby Atmos in Apple Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly automatic playback of Apple Music tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos. Static host/content processing, not dynamic head tracking or an ear/head profile.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 5 October 2026Current eligibility explicitly names AirPods 3 and later, Pro and Max. Original AirPods 1 is excluded. No personalized spatial-audio profile inferred.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no sensors for spatial head tracking. Maker static Apple Music Dolby Atmos is separate.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No16Reviewtime.com/4608030/apple-airpods-review-2016Read 5 October 2026Original December 20, 2016 review audio-quality section explicitly says these are not noise-cancelling headphones. Call noise filtering is separate from listening ANC. No subjective surrounding-noise statement converted into measured attenuation.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Hybrid7Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026Same exact model report explicitly feedforward and feedback microphones in each bud. Consistent with maker FAQ two dedicated ANC microphones per bud and physical hybrid teardown.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly two microphones dedicated to ANC in each bud, four across pair. A separate voice microphone gives three physical capsules per bud. Shared call use is separately supported by the contemporary maker briefing reported by 9to5Mac.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 real-time adaptive gain control responds to outside noise, including wind. Not proof of an automatic ANC/transparency blend or a selectable strength-level count.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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115Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026One selectable active cancellation strength. Off and Transparency are excluded from the count. Continuous automatic adaptation is already stored and is separate from selectable levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

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Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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No16Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer of original 2021 Studio Buds explicitly identifies adjustable ambient levels as missing. No Studio Buds Plus test is inherited. Noise-control mode selection is not transparency strength adjustment.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured response follows the SoundGuys target broadly, with reduced low-mid frequencies.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Original model objective curve. Firmware, fixture, target revision and test codec unstated. Ratings and graph points are not converted to numerical dB.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone recordings.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods 1

ANC	Hours (h)
No	3.5

Source19Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Battery life (75dB SPL) row, exact first-generation column, explicitly 3.5 hours. Earbuds-only full-charge objective playback at 75 dB SPL. Rounded source value retained. Host, codec and firmware are unstated for this original result and remain unknown. ANC false is exact hardware absence. No later second-generation 4 h 7 min or Android 3 h 29 min result imported.

BBeats Studio Buds

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.4

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact original model, tested one week. Continuous audio at 75 dB SPL, ANC on, right bud stops 4 h 24 min, left 4 h 41 min. First-stop endpoint stores 4 h 24 min. Exact battery-test host/codec/firmware/app unstated. No case total or AAC codec assumed from a separate connectivity paragraph.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

4.4h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Sensors (each) explicitly gives two beamforming microphones per earbud. The overview assigns them to calls and Siri. Four physical call microphones across the pair, also four total. Speech-detecting accelerometers are separate sensors and are not proof of bone-conduction hardware.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 20267Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

W11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

MediaTek MT2821A10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds versus Fit Pro physical teardown comparison. Studio Buds PCB explicitly MT2821A custom Beats Bluetooth SoC, with separate Cirrus CS47L66 ANC DSP. H1 belongs to Fit Pro and is excluded.

Connections

Bluetooth6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

4.219Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth row, exact Apple AirPods (1st generation) column, explicitly Bluetooth 4.2. Maker technical page states Bluetooth without version. Not H1 / 5.0 from AirPods 2.

5.28Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC19Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-review-27106Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth row in exact first-generation column explicitly SBC and AAC. Not inferred from maker AAC test files.

SBC, AAC8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No20Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-vs-airpods-2nd-generation-27213Read 7 October 2026FAQ Do the AirPods connect to multiple devices explicitly says none of the Apple AirPods support Bluetooth multipoint. Applies to original family, distinct from paired-account setup and later automatic routing. No concurrent-source count inferred.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly cannot connect two iPhones simultaneously. No generic audio multipoint inferred from one-touch pairing.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

No8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly restricts automatic switching to AirPods 2 and later and AirPods Pro. Original W1 account setup and manual host selection do not qualify.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Review updated July 2024 explicitly no automatic audio switching, despite January 2022 firmware adding iCloud account pairing. Pairing sync is not automatic audio routing.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 opens case near unlocked iPhone with iOS 10 or later and follows the onscreen connection prompt. Page 6 requires selecting AirPods in Control Center or the macOS menu. That account setup is separate from automatic audio routing.

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current complete maker compatibility list explicitly includes all AirPods models. Compatible iPhone or iPad and another supported pair required. This shares one source to two pairs, not generic multipoint.

No9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact model review explicitly no Apple/Beats tandem audio sharing. Its old iCloud-pairing omission is superseded by January 2022 firmware and is not stored as current capability.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current maker supported-headphones list includes Studio Buds+ and older Beats families, but excludes original Studio Buds. This corroborates exact original-model review. No sharing support inherited from Plus or account-pairing firmware.

Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026

iOS, macOS, Android4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods 1

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Mac and Android setup sections read. Non-Apple Bluetooth headset support explicitly permits listening and talking. Siri and Apple account features do not operate on Android. No console route inferred.

BBeats Studio Buds

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual exact iPhone/iPad, Android and Mac pairing and call instructions. Siri/advanced app functions vary by host. No generic gaming-console or USB audio route inferred.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods 1

Feature	Needs
Apple account setup	Same Apple Account and compatible iOS, watchOS or macOS host. One-tap setup does not provide AirPods 2 automatic audio routing.
Audio Sharing	Compatible iPhone or iPad and a second supported Apple or Beats pair. Current software feature, separate from the 2016 launch guide.
Double-tap remapping	Compatible Apple host settings. Independent left/right next-track and previous-track options were added with iOS 11.

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/12/apple-airpods-are-now-availableRead 5 October 202615Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026

BBeats Studio Buds

Feature	Needs
Apple one-touch pairing	iOS 14.6 or later
Google Fast Pair	Location enabled
Full Android feature access	Android 6.0 or newer, Google Play Service enabled and Google Account
Hands-free Siri	Internet access required. Availability and features vary by language and area.

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds launch requirements. Original earbud model is used, not current support links that redirect to Studio Buds Plus. Apple Music Dolby Atmos requirement remains qualified in existing virtual_surround source note.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds A2512/A2513 teardown explicitly identifies MIC-POWER M1254S2 per-earbud cell, rated voltage 3.7 V and energy 0.222 Wh. Matching exact manufacturer/type/voltage/energy in a published component test summary establishes rated 60 mAh. Not derived by dividing Wh by voltage. Main approved the component identity match. Not Studio Buds Plus or Fit Pro battery inheritance.20Regulatory filingassets.jvc.com/Headphones/2026_Product_Line/SDS/HAA18T/TestSummary_HA-A18T_Earphones_2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact MIC-POWER M1254S2 component. Normal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 60 mAh and energy 0.222 Wh. Manufacturer/lab UN38.3 summary issued January 3, 2023. Current published JVC directory links this PDF. The old 2025 path returns 404. Original Beats cell identity is independently stated by 52Audio. Main approved this exact component rating chain. No JVC whole-product facts or Wh/V calculation used.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No18Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1770_airpods-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2016 safety leaflet, Batteries section, English page 1: "Don't attempt to replace AirPod or case batteries yourself". The maker documents no user replacement procedure. iFixit teardown scores repairability 0 of 10 and shows spot-welded earbud cells.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods 1

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	5
ANC off	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Up to 5 hours per earbud charge. More than 24 hours including case recharges is stored as a lower bound of 24. August 2016 preproduction test with preproduction iPhone 7 at 50 percent volume ends at the first earbud stopping. Case test repeats 30-minute recharges until empty. The 358-track AAC playlist describes files, not the Bluetooth codec.

BBeats Studio Buds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	24
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	15
Transparency	No	5
Transparency	Yes	15

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Initial earbud charge plus two case recharges. Maker original release groups ANC or Transparency on at 5/15 h, off 8/24 h. Alternative modes, not simultaneous activation. Current FAQ repeats the ANC conditions. Full test source is original maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 to 3 original maker April 2021 preproduction iPhone 11 Pro Max test at 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. First earbud-stop endpoint. Case-inclusive test repeats recharge/playback to depletion. Exact firmware and ANC-on codec unstated.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

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8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

15min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

5min2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Drained earbuds charged in their case for 15 minutes, then played until the first earbud stopped. Same August 2016 iPhone 7 and 50 percent volume test. Three hours is earbud playback after charging, not total case runtime.

1h2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original footnote 8: drained earbuds charged 5 min, then play until first bud stops, ANC/Transparency off. Same April 2021 iPhone 11 Pro Max, 50% volume test. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive recharge runtime.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

398mAh12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Teardown/75578Read 5 October 2026Exact December 2016 A1602 teardown. Case cover prints 398 mAh and exposed case cell image visibly prints 398 mAh, 3.81 V and 1.52 Wh. Printed nominal capacity, not output capacity. Earbud 93 mWh is not converted to mAh. The teardown FCC prose omits A in one identifier, so FCC IDs are not copied.

400mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original A2514 case cell AEC701346 label: rated 400 mAh, 1.52 Wh, 3.8 V. Cell capacity, not USB output capacity. Earbud M1254S2 energy 0.222 Wh is not converted to mAh. Fit Pro case 600 mAh is separate.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No18Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1770_airpods-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same Batteries section covers the case battery. The leaflet Battery Disposal Information says the lithium-ion batteries in the AirPods and case should be recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider.

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Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

USB-C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

No2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Reference A1602 case is wired only. Maker identifies the later A1938 as the Wireless Charging Case. Exact original review separately describes the wireless case as a later accessory.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026Original case charges through Lightning. September 2017 update describes the Qi case as an announced future accessory. That later case is excluded from this reference.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact case charging section explicitly no wireless charging. Studio Buds+ case also lacks it, but not used as this model evidence.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Voice commands6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 double-taps above either stem to activate Siri or answer a call. Case setup button is a pairing control, not earbud playback control.

Button, Voice commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-reinvents-the-wireless-headphones-with-airpodsRead 5 October 2026Siri adjusts volume after a double tap. Hands-free Hey Siri, physical volume buttons and stem swipes are not supported by this original hardware.

Buttons13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous exact original-model firmware report explicitly adds volume via side buttons, with left/right hold assignment after 10M359/1B56 update. It replaces the selected noise/assistant hold action. Preserved 2021 manual had voice volume only. Current firmware and compatible host settings required.

Gestures

Double tap6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual single/double/triple presses and hold. Current maker support separately establishes later hold-volume remapping. No newer Plus mute-button feature inferred.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly includes AirPods 1 double-tap remapping. Settings require a compatible Apple host. No later stem press, mute or camera gesture inherited.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/apple-airpods-1Read 5 October 2026September 22, 2017 update reports independent left/right Siri, play/pause, next, previous and disabled actions added with iOS 11. Original launch controls were more limited.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker hold action can be remapped to noise control or voice assistant. Later firmware volume remapping is separately sourced. Merely disabling a control is not remapping.13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Siri, Default Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Automatic ear detection pauses playback on removal and resumes on reinsertion. Host and app behavior can differ.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly music continues after one or both buds are removed. No in-ear detection claimed from button controls.

Sensors

Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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S, M, L1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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Silicone2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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None17Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-apple-airpods-3rd-generation-60919Read 7 October 2026Source explicitly distinguishes original Studio Buds from Fit Pro with wing tip. Inspected complete original maker render also shows stock compact buds without fins, hooks, clips or stabilization bands. Separately sold third-party silicone wings are not included fittings.18Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/images/product-hero/set-up-and-use-beats-studio-buds.jpg.large.2x.jpgRead 7 October 2026Complete original black Studio Buds maker render inspected. Stock earbud contours have no stabilization wings, hooks or bands. Paired with explicit SoundGuys distinction from Fit Pro.

Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

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IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Maker explicitly case not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Beats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

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Android1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes13Press articlemacrumors.com/2017/02/01/apple-quietly-updates-airpodsRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous first-generation firmware update from 3.3.1 to 3.5.1, installed automatically in the case near a connected iOS device. This proves the update route without a promise of future releases or an inferred current version.

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Finding network

Last location in the app10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026All AirPods can appear in Find My, but the explicit offline network list excludes AirPods 1. Its app reports the last connected time and place when offline.

Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker support and original launch release specify last connected location or a nearby sound. No offline crowdsourced Apple/Google network or case UWB inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

No10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026Guide assigns precise UWB case finding to AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3. No UWB case finding on A1602.

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4g(0.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

5.1g(0.2 oz)2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly gives 5.1 g per earbud. Saved Apple shop specification lists 5 g without decimal precision. More precise original maker claim retained. Tip/sample conditions unstated. Pair measured 10.3 g is not divided into measured per-bud mass.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width16.5Height40.5Depth18mm(0.6 × 1.6 × 0.7 in)21Spec databaseproductindetail.com/ps/apple-airpods-1st-generationRead 7 October 2026Design and dimensions table, exact first-generation earbuds: Height 4.05 cm, Width 1.65 cm, Depth 1.8 cm. Exact cm-to-mm conversion. Values match unlabelled maker 16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm tuple. Named axes come from spec database, not visual guessing. Case tuple lacks axis labels and remains omitted.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

38g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Maker Weight section separately lists one earbud at 4 g and the charging case at 38 g. Case mass excludes earbuds, not a 38 g package total.

48g(1.7 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly gives 48 g case, 5 g each bud, 58 g total. Case component is excluding earbuds. Original maker launch 5.1 g bud claim is retained at greater precision. No pair-inclusive mass used.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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BCGA2512, BCGA251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original-generation safety leaflet ZM034-04312-D, copyright 2022. 20-page PDF, English pages 1 to 5. PDF page 3 prints both earbud FCC IDs without hyphens. Case A2514 has EMC label but no listed FCC ID.

Other certifications

Class 1 Laser, IEC 60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:201418Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1770_airpods-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2016 AM034-01450-A safety leaflet. English safety pages 1 and 2 and regulatory pages 9 to 12 read. Page 10 Class 1 Laser section explicitly gives IEC 60825-1:2007 and 2014. This does not establish clinical hearing-device clearance.

ISED Canada 579C-A2512, ISED Canada 579C-A251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Explicit Canadian radio identifiers for original left/right earbuds A2512/A2513. Case A2514 is not assigned a radio identifier. Existing FCC IDs remain separate. This does not add Canadian retail SKU facts.

In the box

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In the box

AirPods 1, Charging Case, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Original wired case package only. Maker list names a Lightning to USB cable but gives no cable length. No power adapter appears in the complete list.

Beats Studio Buds earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker, Warranty card3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 lists cable, supplied S/M/L tips with medium preinstalled, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker and warranty card. Matching case also explicitly described. Adapter not in published list.

Cables included

AApple AirPods 1

Type	Count
Lightning to USB cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

BBeats Studio Buds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.22	1

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 names one USB-C to USB-C cable. Maker length is unstated. The exact original model review separately describes and tabulates its included 22 cm cable. Review market is unstated.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes included 22-centimetre USB-C to USB-C cable and publishes 22 cm in technical table. Converted to 0.22 m. Existing type/count preserved. This is the included original cable, not an optional replacement.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026

www.beatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact original 2021 Studio Buds support remains live. The original product URL and linked setup article now redirect to Studio Buds+, whose hardware and later software features are not borrowed.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111855Read 5 October 2026Exact 2016 W1 generation with original wired A1602 case. Later A1938 wireless case purchases are excluded. No standalone maker PDF spec sheet found. Bud and case dimension tuples lack width, height and depth labels, so those fields are omitted.

media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Saved Apple technical specification for original Studio Buds. Title/photo Black, printed Apple US URL Red, same generation. Original product page now redirects to Plus. All 4 pages read. Maker publishes L/W/H axes, so dimensions are omitted instead of relabeled.

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdf6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1769_airpods-quickstart.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2016 10-page multilingual Quick Start Guide. English instructions and model list read. Page 8 double-tap panel visually inspected. The original 12-page safety leaflet was read separately.

device.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdf4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple Support HT212254 French maker manual, published July 21, 2021 and printed August 18, 2021. Four-page original preserved by Coolblue/device.report, independently reopened in peer review. Original English mirror is currently inaccessible. Current HT212254 redirects to the newer Plus guide, which is excluded. No hardware or US box values are transferred from a regional manual.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year17Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple accessory hardware warranty gives one year from original retail purchase. Statutory consumer rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official Apple accessory limited warranty explicitly includes Beats-branded hardware, one year from original retail purchase. Optional retailer coverage and consumer statutory rights are separate.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.