Earbuds / Compare
Beats Studio Buds + vs Sony INZONE Buds
Product A: Beats
77 of 166 known
Change Beats Studio Buds +
Compare the Sony INZONE Buds with
Product B: Sony
73 of 166 known
Change Sony INZONE Buds
76 of 157 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 66 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 18hSony is 3 times higher.
- Battery lifeA: 9hB: 24hSony is 15 h higher.
- With caseA: 36hB: 48hSony is 12 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5g
B6.5g
Case weight
A49g
B50g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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
WF-G700N, YY2977, WFG700N/W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cover page: Model YY2977. The transceiver is YY2980. Greentoe lists WFG700N/W for the white model.9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_INZONE_Buds_Gaming_Earbuds__White__WFG700N-WRead 13 October 2026Model WFG700N/W for the white earbuds.
GTIN / EAN
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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.
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 (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, DE5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Pre-order on Sony.com and Amazon in the US.6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026German press coverage of the Sony announcement. US pre-orders per SoundGuys.
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.
Black, White2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Two colour options, black and white.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Pre-order in black or white.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
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Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ABeats Studio Buds +
Not availableBSony INZONE Buds
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 8.4 | 1 |
Source2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text and Sony specification block: 8.4 mm driver, Dynamic Driver X, headphone type closed dynamic. Count per earbud is one.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Headphone type closed, dynamic. Driver unit 8.4 mm.
Driver type
Driver size
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8.4mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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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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Personalised sound
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub can analyze ear shape and personalize the spatial sound settings.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app builds a personal hearing profile from photos of the ears.
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
360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, 360 Reality Audio1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Manual has an About 360 Reality Audio page. INZONE Hub has a spatial sound toggle.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026360 Spatial Sound for Gaming.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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ANC levels
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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.
Warm sound that is not overly bassy. Broad mid and upper bass lift with limited low bass extension. A slight mid-mid dip, conservative upper mids and subdued treble. Over Bluetooth the response has more midrange presence and is slightly duller than over the USB dongle.8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Listening and frequency response description in the Audio quality section. The Bluetooth difference is reported there too.
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.
Voices sound clear with a natural timbre and decent ambient noise suppression over the USB dongle. Keyboard clicks are still audible to the other side.8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Microphone section tested over the USB dongle.
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.
BSony INZONE Buds
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | 12.22 |
| Yes | LC3 | 20.58 |
Longest tested use per charge
8.37h
20.58h
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
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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
L1 processor2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text: the INZONE Buds L1 processor. PCGH quotes Sony's release for the same new low-power L1 processor.6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026Sony release promises 12 hours (24 hours with case) thanks to the new low-power L1 processor.
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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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
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026The transceiver has a USB Type-C plug and connects to a computer, PS5 or USB Type-C smartphone.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026The USB-C transceiver comes in the charging case.
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
ABeats Studio Buds +
Not availableBSony INZONE Buds
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | USB transceiver | 30 |
Lowest claimed latency
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30ms
Compatibility
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Platforms
PS5, Windows, Android1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Connection per platform
ABeats Studio Buds +
Not availableBSony INZONE Buds
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 2.4 GHz | Yes |
| Windows | 2.4 GHz | Yes |
| Android | 2.4 GHz | Yes |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
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. |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth connection | Only devices that support Bluetooth LE Audio can connect over Bluetooth. A device without LE Audio needs the supplied USB transceiver. Audio cannot play from a Bluetooth device and the USB transceiver at the same time. |
| INZONE Hub | Windows 10 or later with the USB transceiver connected. The slide switch must be set to PC. |
| Sony | Headphones Connect | Android smartphone that supports LE Audio, connected over Bluetooth. |
| 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer | A Sony account and the smartphone app to photograph the ears. The profile is then loaded into INZONE Hub on a PC. |
Official licence
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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 |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | LC3 | No | 24 |
| ANC on | LC3 | No | 18 |
| Transparency | LC3 | No | 18 |
| ANC off | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | No | 12 |
| ANC on | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | No | 11 |
| Transparency | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | No | 11 |
| ANC off | LC3 | Yes | 48 |
| ANC off | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | Yes | 24 |
| Call | LC3 | No | 11 |
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time. Game and chat over the transceiver: ANC on 11 hours, Ambient Sound Mode on 11 hours, off 12 hours. Bluetooth LC3 music: ANC on 18, Ambient Sound Mode on 18, off 24. Bluetooth communication time: ANC on 10, Ambient Sound Mode on 10, off 11. Earbuds only on one full charge. The call row stores the NC-off figure because the call enum has no ANC state. Totals with case come from the Sony specification table on the retailer page. The transceiver connection is written in the codec column.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Sony specification block on the retailer page. Buds plus case: USB transceiver connection max 24 hours (NC OFF), Bluetooth (LE Audio) max 48 hours (NC OFF). This is a bundle listing with a gSport case. The earbuds specification is the same.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Same Sony figures as the manual: USB transceiver 12 hours NC off, 11 hours NC on. Bluetooth LE Audio 24 hours NC off, 18 hours NC on. Communication time Bluetooth 11 hours NC off, 10 hours NC on.
Longest claimed use per charge
9h
24h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
18h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
9h
24h
Total with case (claimed)
36h
48h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
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Talk time (claimed)
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11h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
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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
Gestures
Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026
Left tap: switch noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, Left hold: microphones on or off, Right tap: volume up, Right hold: volume down, Tap twice over Bluetooth: answer, end or cancel a call1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Default touch sensor table. Left: tap switches noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode. Over Bluetooth tap twice answers, ends or cancels a call and hold rejects a call or switches the microphones. Right: tap raises volume and hold lowers it.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Siri, Default Android voice assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
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IR sensors, Touch sensors1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
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
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX4 equivalent2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Specification: Waterproof IPX4 equivalent.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026IPX4 equivalent.7Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: rated at IPX4.
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
6.5g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Approx. 6.5 g x 2 including M earbud tips (white, black). Glass purple is 6.7 g.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Singapore specification: approx. 6.5 g x 2.
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.
Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset (1), USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1), Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS/S/M/LL 2 each), Charging case (1), USB Type-C Transceiver YY2980 (1), Documents (1 set)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Included items list.
Cables included
ABeats Studio Buds +
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C | 1 |
Links
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Product page
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.
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.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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