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General

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Series

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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

SM-R177NZKAEUA, SM-R1772Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact 2021 UK Graphite SM-R177NZKAEUA. Shared SM-R177 is established by its original EU manual. Buds2 Pro, Buds3 and FE are separate models.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

11 August 20213Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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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.

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds+ review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.15Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds316Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds3 are the third generation of Galaxy earbuds, following the Galaxy Buds2.

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

$169.9917Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds-plus/studio-buds-plus-press-kit.zipRead 5 October 2026Original maker press-kit ZIP contains the three-page Press Release_Beats Studio Buds +.pdf. Introduction on page 1 and Pricing and Availability on page 2 explicitly gives 169.99 USD at May 17, 2023 launch in US. Not the current store price. May 17 orders are separate from next-day shipping. The PDF mirror was inaccessible, but the original maker ZIP downloaded successfully.

$149.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-z-fold3-5g-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-unpacked-2021-next-mobile-innovationRead 5 October 2026Original US maker pricing gives 149.99 USD for standard Buds2. US family launch price, not a conversion of UK pricing.

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.

US1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Graphite, White, Olive, Lavender, Onyx2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Four original finishes plus current Onyx on the maker page. Same generation. Reference photo remains Graphite.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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.

In-ear3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Maker chapter illustration and support fit instructions show tips sealing the ear canal.

In-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Stemless3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026

Stemless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Either bud2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Either bud5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 describes mono with one connected bud. Page 36 accessibility enables ANC with one earbud despite default both-bud restriction.

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.

ABeats Studio Buds +

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Two-way woofer and tweeter. Current maker page explicitly says dynamic. Teardown confirms two separate dynamic transducers. Diameter unstated.11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Separate woofer and tweeter dynamic transducers. J1617G module length about 6.2 mm and thickness 5.89 mm are not circular driver diameters, so not stored as size_mm.

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

Dynamic19Reviewheadphonesty.com/2023/07/review-beats-studio-buds-plusRead 7 October 2026Sound section explicitly lists Dual-layer diaphragm dynamic driver. Maker custom two-layer transducer wording corroborates diaphragm construction but does not independently name technology. No unquantified driver count or diameter inserted. This review also incorrectly claims multipoint, which is excluded.

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

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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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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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz22Reviewtechradar.com/best/best-beats-headphones-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact Beats Studio Buds Plus specifications block gives Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Published acoustic specification, not a reviewer sweep or codec bandwidth. Codec, level and response tolerance are not stated. Maker does not publish this range.

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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

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026Current Personalized Spatial Audio uses an iPhone X or later TrueDepth ear/head profile and compatible software/content. The linked supported-model list includes Studio Buds + without head tracking. This is a current software feature, not a claim about its launch firmware.

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Onboard EQ

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Review says the app gives no equalizer ("no equalizer" in the bottom line, and "You're also not missing out on an equalizer"). No EQ is stored in the earbuds. Custom EQ band and preset fields stay empty.

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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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Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Six named presets. Source explicitly excludes custom EQ. Noise modes and fit test are separate.

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.

Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Samsung 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

No5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev2cbe8451a/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Explicit maker eligibility list includes Studio Buds + with no head tracking. Static Dolby Atmos support is separate.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker page names Dolby Head Tracking with 360 Audio. One UI 3.1 or later, supported apps and content. Added in 2022, not a launch feature.6Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model-specific R177XXU0AVC8 dated April 4, 2022 adds 360 Audio on One UI 3.1 or higher. Current product page separately proves head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

Hybrid20Reviewedn.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-tangible-improvements-not-just-marketing-fluffRead 7 October 2026Microphone upgrades section identifies external feedforward microphone port and internal ANC feedback mic alongside speaker port on exact Studio Buds +. Both roles establish hybrid classification. Capsule count is not inferred from port count. DSP and earbud cell guesses in article are not used.

Hybrid11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual external feedforward and internal feedback microphone roles explicitly identified. Two ANC microphones per bud means four across the pair. Separate dedicated call mic and bone sensor are not added to ANC count.

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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411Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026ANC adapts to personal fit. An inner ANC microphone is documented, but exterior ANC role/count is not explicit. No hybrid classification or strength-level count inferred.

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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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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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact original manual documents adjustment of ambient sound volume. These are transparency settings, not ANC strength levels.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Documented low-protrusion physical design reduces wind disruption. This is separate from selectable ANC processing.

Measured

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

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.

Measured response has elevated sub-bass relative to the reviewer target. Bass can mask some midrange detail.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact published lab curve and prose. Firmware, codec, target revision and original fixture are unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB. Numeric measured runtime is omitted because this review and FE comparison give 5 hours 3 minutes while the Pro comparison gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC, without resolving the difference.13Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 curve and default-response discussion corroborate relative bass emphasis and midrange masking. Battery paragraph gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC at constant 75 dB SPL, conflicting with standalone review and FE comparison at 5 hours 3 minutes. Numeric measured runtime remains omitted. Sibling Buds Pro attenuation and driver details are excluded.

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

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.

Published ideal, office and windy microphone demos. Review reports keyboard noise pickup and weak wind handling.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, office and windy demos. Exact recording host, firmware and codec are unstated. No subjective votes converted into voice score.

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.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

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

8.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

62Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026FAQ explicitly gives three physical microphones in each earbud. All three per bud are active for calls, six when using both. Shared ANC microphones count once. No voice-pickup vibration sensor inferred.

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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.

62Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite model row gives six physical microphones. Voice Pickup Unit is a vibration sensor, not an extra microphone. Voice-specific physical count is omitted because exact participation of the inner ANC capsule in calls is not established.

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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Yes11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual ST LIS25BATR dedicated speech-vibration sensor. Teardown explicitly describes bone-vibration voice pickup and call-noise suppression, not merely an unspecified accelerometer.

Mic noise reduction

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AI2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker calls its call noise filtering machine-learning based. Marketing three-mic call-system wording does not establish every capsule participating in call pickup.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly single button press mutes/unmutes during calls. End-call action is double press. Current compatible Apple/Android software required. This is not the older review call-control mapping.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

Beats Proprietary Platform (second generation)13Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/05/17/beats-studio-buds-plus-launchRead 5 October 2026MacRumors, May 17 2023 launch report: rather than Apple's H1 or H2 chip, the buds use a custom second-generation "Beats Proprietary Platform". SoundGuys also says the buds have no H1 or H2 chip. No silicon part number is published for this model, and the original Studio Buds teardown parts (MT2821A, CS47L66) are not borrowed.

BES2500ZP11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 teardown identifies BES2500ZP earbud audio SoC. Case MUA01 and earbud power-management MUB01 are separate. Generic chip LC3 support does not prove shipping earbud LE Audio.

Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.310Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC10Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact model connectivity section explicitly states both codecs and Bluetooth 5.3. Its case-inclusive ANC battery typo of 27 h is excluded in favor of maker 24 h. No LE Audio inferred.

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly Scalable, AAC and SBC. Not the later 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec. No LC3, LE Audio or Auracast inferred from Bluetooth 5.2 or chipset capability.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Review describes Audio Switch as "a Bluetooth multipoint alternative", which handles source switching without menus. This is automatic source switching, not concurrent connections. A headphonesty claim of multipoint is rejected as already noted. Concurrent connection count is not stated.

No7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states earbuds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Auto Switch is same-account routing.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Android Audio Switch routes between compatible Android and Chromebook devices on the same Google Account. Apple one-touch account pairing alone does not prove Apple automatic audio routing. Generic multipoint reports conflict and are omitted.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 33 and 35 automatic call switching and seamless connection. Account route is separate from concurrent generic multipoint.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev19af5ce38/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Current maker eligibility explicitly includes Studio Buds +. Requires a supported Apple source and another compatible pair. This later software capability is not a launch claim or Bluetooth multipoint.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Not available

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

Not available

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode in Labs requires Samsung Android device. No specific milliseconds stated.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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, Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone, Mac and Android pairing instructions. Generic standard Bluetooth pairing is not proof of console support.

Android, iOS, Windows, Other7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 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.

ABeats Studio Buds +

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Exact supported-model sections include Buds2. Android and iOS support calls and music. Windows PC pairing and Samsung TV and watch audio routes are documented. Other means compatible Samsung TV or Galaxy watch. PC/TV microphone support is unstated. No gaming console route inferred.

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

ABeats Studio Buds +

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Compatible Android device running Android 8.0 or later, with Google Play Services enabled.

Source18Press releasedevice.report/m/9c084423851fd67a16c84dde67256887895f0bf1f797caf4b7025b5b513f3747.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original release page 3 footnote 8. Launch feature minimum requirement, not the requirement for later Audio Sharing or Personalized Spatial Audio additions.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable app	Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for original Buds2 app support. No iOS companion app support.
Samsung connection popup	Samsung Android 8.0 or later with SmartThings. This is not proof of Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair.
Auto Switch	Galaxy phones or tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and same Samsung Account. Supported Galaxy Watch4 or later route. App and device support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Current earbud firmware and Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. App and content support varies. Added after launch.
Gaming mode	Galaxy Wearable Labs and compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric latency promise.
Galaxy AI translation	Paired compatible Samsung Galaxy phone processes Live Translate or Interpreter. Maker names S24 family as of February 2024. Account, software, language and network conditions apply.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical capacity is 61 mAh per bud. Exact teardown cell is rated 58 mAh. These are different capacity scopes.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

No16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 20262024 revision safety leaflet, English page 1 Batteries: "Don't attempt to replace Beats Studio Buds + or case batteries yourself". The Battery Disposal Information says the earbud and case batteries should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. No user replacement procedure is documented.

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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.

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

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Initial bud charge plus three case recharges, not case-only duration. March 2023 preproduction iPhone 13 Pro test, 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding does not establish Bluetooth codec. ANC-on and off tested separately. Firmware unstated.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	7.5
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	13
Call	Yes	14

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Five hours with ANC plus 15 additional hours from the case means 20 total, not 15 total. Preproduction Buds2 on a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default ANC-on settings. Exact host model, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Music 5/20 hours ANC on and 7.5/29 ANC off. Calls 3.5 hours per charge in both ANC states. Case-inclusive call totals are 13 with ANC and 14 without ANC. The call table mode does not encode ANC, so conditions are kept here.

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.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

5min3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 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.

1h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026March 2023 preproduction iPhone 13/14 test at 50% volume, ANC and Transparency off. Drained earbuds charged 5 min. Case-inclusive runtime is not used.

1h3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026One hour after five minutes of charging starts with earbuds below 30 percent. Original footnote explicitly measures playback with ANC off. Usage and recharge count affect duration. Codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated.

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.

600mAh20Reviewedn.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-tangible-improvements-not-just-marketing-fluffRead 7 October 2026Battery variability section reports actual case rear-label capacity 600 mAh on purchased transparent Studio Buds +. It is case battery capacity, not earbud capacity or USB output capacity. Typical/rated wording not stated. Direct image retrieval failed, public article exact written label observation read.

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical case-cell capacity is 472 mAh. Teardown also prints 472 mAh on the case battery label. Neither is USB output capacity.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 202611Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case cell EB-BR190ABY label: 472 mAh and 1.81 Wh at 3.85 V. Reviewer calls printed capacity rated while maker calls the same numeric case capacity typical. No conversion or USB output-capacity substitution.

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.

No16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same Batteries statement names the case battery.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

USB-C5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 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

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Qi3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

Button, Voice commands2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Touch, Voice commands5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Buttons2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Press-and-hold can be remapped to volume up on one earbud and down on the other. This replaces the chosen noise-control/assistant hold action.

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R177XXU0AUH2 dated August 24, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs, ambient during calls and one-earbud noise control. Not copied from a Pro or FE guide.

Remappable controls

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly allows per-side noise control, assistant or opposing volume actions on Apple and Android hosts.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 24 and 25 touch-and-hold can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Volume remaps both sides together. Page 29 repeats left down and right up.

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Bixby5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch-and-hold or Hi Bixby on compatible Bixby-enabled host. Language and region availability vary.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev48cd72543/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Explicit current automatic-ear-detection eligibility names Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2. Studio Buds + is excluded.

Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Review says removal pauses playback but reinsertion does not automatically resume. User must tap. In-ear detection does not guarantee AirPods-like resume.

Sensors

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Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

XS, S, M, L2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Medium fitted, three alternative size pairs.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Silicone2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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Ear tip fit test

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/get-the-right-fit-with-your-beats-earphones-dev5e969e0ae/webRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly restricts Ear Tip Fit Test to Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2. Studio Buds + is excluded despite a review claiming a fit test.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX42Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. FAQ explicitly says case is not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IPX212Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 earbuds IPX2. No charging-case IP rating inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

Not available

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current exact eligibility includes Buds2 in Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store. Original Galaxy Wearable Android route and Windows route are distinct. Older Buds Manager for Mac belongs to different models.

App platforms

Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Android, Windows5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Buds2 is excluded from the iOS Buds app despite iPhone Bluetooth audio and call support.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Automatic on current Apple devices connected to Wi-Fi. Beats app update control on Android.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 firmware history lists releases through July 24, 2025. No future update promise, LC3 or Auracast feature inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current manufacturer instructions explicitly update Buds2 through the Windows PC app. No iOS updater or future support promise.

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.

Samsung Find9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline-finding list explicitly includes Buds2. Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and enabled offline finding required. Buds must have power. No UWB precision-finding capability inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Phone-processed Galaxy AI Live Translate and Interpreter. Current page names S24 family as of February 2024, account and language requirements. Live Translate requires network and Samsung Phone app.

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.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

Width18.5Height15mm(0.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Design section labels earbud Length 2.05 cm, Width 1.85 cm and Height 1.5 cm. Only the labelled Width and Height are stored, converted exactly to 18.5 mm and 15 mm. Length is not mapped to depth, following the other Beats records.

Width17Height20.9Depth21.1mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. One earbud, not pair.

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

49g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Separate maker case mass. Distributor sheet explicitly lists 49 g case, 5 g each bud and 59 g total.

41.2g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Width50Height27.8Depth50.2mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. Case mass is empty-case mass, independently confirmed by teardown.

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

BCGA2870, BCGA2871, BCGA287216Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 20262024 revision safety leaflet, English pages 1 to 3. Page 1 lists A2870/A2871/A2872. Page 3 FCC table prints these IDs without hyphens. Case radio has its own listed ID.

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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.

Galaxy Buds2 earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Cables included

ABeats Studio Buds +

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 9 names supplied USB Type-C cable and separately sold chargers. Exact UK API lists one USB cable. Host-end connector and length are unstated, so CN teardown package details are not borrowed.

Links

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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

www.samsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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.

www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5g3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications table read in full. No standalone model-specific maker PDF datasheet found.

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English August 2021 Rev.1.0, 45-page PDF with numbered pages 1 to 44 and copyright page. Charging layout page 7 visually inspected. English section of the separately linked September 2021 Hearable Safety Information was also read. Generic safety text does not prove a model-specific FCC ID or IP rating.

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.

1year16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. Separate consumer statutory rights do not change this maker warranty.

1year10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category specifies 12 months. Statutory consumer rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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