Earbuds / Compare
Beats Studio Buds + vs JBL Tune Flex
Product A: Beats
77 of 166 known
Change Beats Studio Buds +
Product B: JBL
61 of 166 known
Change JBL Tune Flex
63 of 157 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 19 the same
- 75 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 2hJBL is 1 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 9hB: 8hBeats is 1 h higher.
- With caseA: 36hB: 32hBeats is 4 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5g
B4.8g
Case weight
A49g
B38.6g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
MQLK3LL/A, A2870, A2871, A28721Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026US Transparent SKU MQLK3LL/A is in the maker product selector. Hardware model identities are also backed by the original safety leaflet.16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
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050036397001, 050036397025, 0500363970183Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026UPC 050036397001 for Black on Amazon US. Greentoe lists 050036397025 for Blue and Creative Audio 050036397018 for White.5Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Jbl_Tune_Flex_True_Wireless_Noise-Cancelling_Earbuds__Blue__JBLTFLEXBLUAMRead 20 October 2026Blue UPC 050036397025. Greentoe also lists earphone and case dimensions with no axis names, which are not stored.6Retailer pagecreativeaudio.net/jbltflexwhtamRead 20 October 2026White UPC 050036397018. The box list names one open eartip, 3 sizes of sealing eartips and a QSG and safety sheet.
Announced
17 May 202313Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/05/17/beats-studio-buds-plus-launchRead 5 October 2026May 17 announcement and orders. Shipping starts May 18 in US, Canada and China. Current retail prices are not used as manufacturer launch-price proof.14Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202305175686Read 5 October 2026Original Apple Japan May 17 maker release. Japanese June retail schedule is not the US release date. The original US maker press-kit release was subsequently found and independently downloaded.
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Status
Predecessor
Beats Studio Buds24Reviewtechradar.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.
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Successor
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, GB, EU, IN2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Sold in India from 2022-09-06. The maker's Indian launch price was Rs.6,999.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US and the US retailers list the US models JBLTFLEX..AM.7Reviewt3.com/reviews/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026T3 reviewed it in the UK at 90 pounds on 2022-10-04 and said it was not yet in the US or Australia.9Measurementtest-achats.be/hightech/casques-audio-et-ecouteurs/comparateur/jbl-tune-flex/278/88525Read 20 October 2026Test-Achats lists the Tune Flex for Belgium at 37.99 euro and says it is no longer on the market there.
Colours
Black / Gold, Ivory, Transparent, Cosmic Silver, Cosmic Pink1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Three original finishes in current selector. The two later metallic finishes are backed by the separate Apple Japan release.15Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202308218244Read 5 October 2026Original Apple Japan August 22, 2023 release explicitly adds Cosmic Silver and Cosmic Pink. These are finishes of the same hardware generation, not separate product entries.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
In-ear1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026JBL calls it Sound Fit, with open ear tips or sealing ear tips. Expert Reviews says the buds are open-ear by default. In-ear is stored because ANC and the three larger tips are the sealing form. This is a dual-form earbud.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the buds are open-ear by default and become sealing buds with the included eartips.
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ABeats Studio Buds +
Not availableBJBL Tune Flex
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 12 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
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12mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Lab response shows slightly emphasized bass, reduced mids and elevated high-frequency cymbals and sibilance.11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Purchased exact model, four days, firmware 2A219, Android app 2.6. Frequency-test codec, fixture and target revision unstated. Numerical dB is not inferred from scores or graphs. Runtime is stored separately in measured_battery_life, with independent retail-test corroboration and unknown conditions preserved.
Expert Reviews describes an EQ tuned for fun with an emphasis on bass, warm and energetic with bass-heavy genres. T3 found the sound more precise and punchy with the sealing tips than without them.7Reviewt3.com/reviews/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026T3 says the sound is much more precise and punchy with the sealing tips than with the open tips. Qualitative.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the EQ is tuned for fun with a bass emphasis. Qualitative, no measurements.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Published ideal, office and street microphone demos. Review reports pickup of surrounding noise.11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Same purchased test unit and firmware. Published recordings, not a numerical speech score.
Expert Reviews found crisp calls in most situations with no echo, tinniness or quietness. Test-Achats rates microphone intelligibility 5 stars without ambient noise and 4 stars with ambient noise. These are qualitative ratings.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says voice calls were crisp in most situations with none of the echo, tinniness or quietness of rivals. Qualitative.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ABeats Studio Buds +
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 7.5 |
| Yes | 8.37 |
Source11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Actual ANC-on test 8 h 22 min, exactly 502/60 h rounded for JSON. Purchased unit, firmware 2A219, app 2.6. Host and codec are unstated. Review calls this its standard test. Current published lab method uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL until discharge, with timing from recorded waveform. Original test date and exact original SPL are unstated. RTINGS separately reports 7.5 h ANC on. Protocols differ from the maker test and values are not conflated.21Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-buds-plus-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public review verdict explicitly reports 7.5 h continuous with ANC on. Tested Transparent edition. Host, codec, firmware and volume are not in accessible public results, so unknown. No paid numerical tables accessed. Independent SoundGuys reports 8 h 22 min ANC on on same marketed model. Both differ from maker preproduction 6 h at 50 percent volume and are retained as distinct tests, not maker claim replacement.23Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published SoundGuys standard method for the SoundGuys 8 h 22 min row. Music peaks at 75 dB SPL and recorded waveform establishes runtime. This current method does not independently prove the original test date or any unstated host and codec.
Longest tested use per charge
8.37h
5.55h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026
Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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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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Platforms
Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
ABeats Studio Buds +
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Google Fast Pair | Compatible Android device running Android 8.0 or later, with Google Play Services enabled. |
BJBL Tune Flex
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Studio Buds +
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 9 |
| ANC off | Yes | 36 |
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
| Transparency | No | 6 |
| Transparency | Yes | 24 |
BJBL Tune Flex
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 32 |
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
| Call | No | 4.5 |
Source1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: music playtime with Bluetooth on and ANC off up to 8 hours, with ANC on up to 6 hours, talk time 4.5 hours. Test conditions and whether ANC is on for the talk time are not stated.2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Up to 8H in the earbuds plus 24H in the case with ANC off, so 32 h with the case.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1QNRGHCRead 20 October 2026Bullet text: 32 (8 plus 24) hours of battery life, or 6 hours plus 18 hours in the case with noise cancelling on. That gives 32 h and 24 h with the case.
Longest claimed use per charge
9h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
6h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
9h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
36h
32h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
24h
Talk time (claimed)
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4.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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The Quick Start Guide gives a charging time of under 2 hours from empty and does not say whether that is the earbuds or the case. Input is 5 V 1 A.1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tech Spec: charging time under 2 hours from empty, power supply 5 V 1 A. The scope is not stated.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
No4Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/JBL_Jbl_Tune_Flex_True_Wireless_Noise-Cancelling_Earbuds__Black__JBLTFLEXBLKAMRead 20 October 2026Greentoe key specs list wireless charging as None. T3 says the case does not support wireless charging.7Reviewt3.com/reviews/jbl-tune-flex-reviewRead 20 October 2026T3 says the case does not support wireless charging.
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Button, Voice commands2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026
Earbud volume control
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Gestures
Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026
Tap once on the left earbud: switch between ANC and Ambient Aware (needs the JBL Headphones app), Tap twice on the left earbud: TalkThru (needs the JBL Headphones app), Tap once on the right earbud: play or pause, Tap twice on the right earbud: next track, Tap three times on the right earbud: previous track, Tap twice on either earbud during a call: answer or end the call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds during a call: mute or unmute the microphone, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds: voice assistant1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Read from the Controls diagram. Left earbud: tap once ANC and Ambient Aware, tap twice TalkThru. Right earbud: tap once play or pause, twice next, three times previous. Call answer and end on two taps, mute on a hold and the voice assistant on a hold. The ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru actions need the app.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Siri, Default Android voice assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026
Google Assistant, Bixby, Siri1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls diagram names Bixby / Siri / Others and an OK Google voice assistant. The assistant is enabled in the app and assigned to either earbud.2Press releaseharman.com/india/pages/JBL-launches-JBL-Tune-Flex,-World%E2%80%99s-First-Transformable-TWS-Earbuds.aspxRead 20 October 2026Hands-free voice control with Google Assistant.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
Last location in the app, Google Find Hub1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section, Native Android Features: "Find My Device: easily locate your lost buds with Google Find My Device". The schema option google_find_hub is the renamed Google finding network. The Apple route stays app_last_location, because the page says the iOS Find My app shows the last known connected location.2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Apple Find My and Beats Android app show last connected location. No offline crowdsourced network or UWB inferred.
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
Width51Height25.5mm(2 × 1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Design section labels case Length 7.2 cm, Width 5.1 cm and Height 2.55 cm. Width 51 mm and height 25.5 mm are stored. Length 72 mm is not mapped to depth.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Beats Studio Buds + earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026US maker list. USB-C adapter sold separately. Cable length unstated.
Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Open ear tips (XS), Sealing ear tips (S, M, L), Quick start guide and safety sheet, Warranty sheet1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026In the Box diagram: earbuds, charging case, open ear tips, sealing ear tips, documents and a USB-A to USB-C cable.
Cables included
ABeats Studio Buds +
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
BJBL Tune Flex
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Product page
www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026
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Spec sheet
www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Maker technical specification on the product page. No standalone US maker datasheet found. Distributor Mexican MQLJ3BE/A sheet was also read and confirms shared component weights. Its regional SKU is not stored. Length/width/height axes do not establish catalog width/height/depth, so only the labelled width and height are stored.
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Manual
support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/web3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker Studio Buds + chapter and linked charging, settings, fit and compatibility chapters read. Controls are physical buttons above the b logo. No PDF Quick Start Guide found.
www.easylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdf1Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/6932e5c53e6ebd9ef610f7116ad9c4d670b1512b_JBLTFLEXBC_01_guide_de_demarrage.pdfRead 20 October 2026Multilingual JBL Tune Flex Quick Start Guide as hosted by a retailer, because jbl.com is not read. It carries the Tech Spec table and the controls and charging diagrams.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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