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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

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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

YY29688Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Cover: model YY2968, WF-C700N.

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.

3 April 202311Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/sony/1418291/sony-unveils-the-wf-c700n-and-midnight-blue-wh1000xm5Read 11 October 2026Expert Reviews, 3 April 2023: Sony unveils the WF-C700N. Trusted Reviews also dates its announcement news 3 April 2023 and Tom's Guide 4 April 2023.12Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/sony-announces-wf-c700-true-wireless-and-new-colour-for-wh-1000xm5-4314406Read 11 October 2026Trusted Reviews, 3 April 2023: Sony announced the WF-C700N.15Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026GIGA article dated 3 April 2023 reports the announcement.

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.

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

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Sony WF-C710N14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Editor's note: the Sony WF-C710N are the successors of the WF-C700N.

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.

$119.999Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists original price $119.99 and its product box shows MSRP $129.99. The $119.99 launch price is stored.

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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€129.9915Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026GIGA, 3 April 2023: 129,99 EUR (UVP) in Germany, incl. VAT. Trusted Reviews quotes about 120 EUR next to 100 GBP, which reads as a rounded conversion. The German sources cite the maker price.16Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/sony-wf-c700n-guenstige-true-wireless-earbuds-vorgestellt-wh-100xm5-in-neuer-farbenRead 11 October 2026Basic Tutorials, 4 April 2023: the maker's recommended retail price is 129,99 EUR, available from April 2023.

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

JP, US, DE2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Japan open-price listing. Documented subset. The page says the item is currently not handled in the Sony Store.9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys is a US outlet and quotes US prices in dollars. Documented subset together with the Japan open-price listing.15Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026German launch price in euros. Documented subset.

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.

Black, White, Lavender, Sage Green2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Lavender, Sage Green, White and Black, translated from the Japanese page.

Segment

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

Music1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Sony Japan lists the model under headphones as a wireless noise canceling stereo headset for music. The page shows no sport, gaming, office or sleep positioning.

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-ear10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Comfort and Stability text: deep in-ear fit.

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

Stemless10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Style text: round buds with a minimalist profile.

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 bud7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Either the left or the right earbud can be used alone while the other stays in the case.

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.

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BSony WF-C700N

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	5	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Japanese spec table, Headphone section: driver unit 5 mm, closed type. The page names no driver technology. Tom's Guide launch news says Sony describes a 5 mm dynamic driver, which sets the type. One driver unit per earbud is read from the single value.

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.

Dynamic13Press articletomsguide.com/news/sony-WF-C700NRead 11 October 2026Launch news: Sony says the earbuds are fitted with a 5 mm dynamic driver.

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

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5mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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

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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.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio personalisation analyses the ear shape in the Sound Connect app.

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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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

360 Reality Audio4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio certified model. Needs a compatible streaming service.

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.

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Virtual Soundstage text: 360 Reality Audio without 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

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 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.

Feedforward12Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/sony-announces-wf-c700-true-wireless-and-new-colour-for-wh-1000xm5-4314406Read 11 October 2026Launch news: Ambient Sound Mode and noise canceling work with the aid of feedforward microphones. The Sony help guide lists a single left and right microphone pair for calls and noise.17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Sony EU marketing text on the retailer page: Ambient Sound mode captures sound through the feedforward mics.

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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28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The same left and right microphones serve calls and noise canceling, so they count once.

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

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode level can be adjusted in 20 steps.

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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Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026A mesh around the internal microphone reduces wind noise during noise canceling and ambient sound. A fixed physical design, not selectable 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.

RTINGS describes a warm sound profile. Bass has plenty of thump, the treble is underemphasised so sibilants sound dull and veiled. SoundGuys measures bass under 100 Hz more than 6 dB below its preference curve and treble above 5 kHz underemphasised.9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys frequency response against its preference curve: bass under 100 Hz more than 6 dB quieter, treble above 5 kHz underemphasised.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the Sony WF-C700N. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.

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.

RTINGS: voice is clean and understandable but somewhat thin. Noise handling is unremarkable and sudden loud noise drowns out most of the voice.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text. Numeric results are locked.

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.

BSony WF-C700N

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.22

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 20267 hours 13 minutes with ANC on in the SoundGuys standardized battery test, firmware 2.0.0. The method plays continuous music at 75 dB(SPL).

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.

28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list: Microphones (left, right), one per earbud. They pick up the voice during calls and noise for the noise canceling function.

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

28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list shows one microphone item per earbud, shared by calls and noise canceling. No other microphone is listed.

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

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Mic noise reduction

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DSP7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Call performance page: noise suppression picks up sound while suppressing ambient noise, plus a mesh in front of the microphone against wind noise. No AI claim.

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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Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Call notes: your voice is heard from the headset through the headset microphone (Sidetone function).

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.

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Connections

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

Bluetooth8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.2, Power Class 1.

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, AAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 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.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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

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28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connection chapter: connects the headset to 2 devices simultaneously, switched on in the app.

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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86Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Multi-pairing with up to 8 devices.

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.

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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

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11.

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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10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maximum communication range 10 m, line of sight.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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

iOS, macOS, 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, macOS8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac.

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.

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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.

BSony WF-C700N

Feature	Needs
Multipoint connection	Turn on Connect to 2 devices simultaneously in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Multipoint came with a firmware update after launch.
360 Reality Audio	Needs a compatible streaming service. Personalisation analyses the ear shape in the Sound Connect app.
Adaptive Sound Control	Set in the Sony app. It uses the paired smartphone motion sensor and GPS to switch noise canceling, Ambient Sound Mode and equalizer settings by activity and place.

Source3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control section: the paired smartphone accelerometer detects stopped, walking, running and in-vehicle states and the phone GPS recognises frequent places. The headphones then switch to the noise canceling, Ambient Sound Mode and equalizer settings the user registered for each case.4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio certified model. Needs a compatible streaming service. Personalisation in the Sound Connect app.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint chapter and the app function list. Multipoint is switched on in the app.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

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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.

BSony WF-C700N

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	7.5
Transparency	AAC	No	7.5
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	SBC	No	7
Transparency	SBC	No	7
ANC off	SBC	No	9
ANC on	AAC	Yes	15
ANC off	AAC	Yes	20
Call	Not available	No	5

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Continuous music playback up to 7.5 h with NC on and up to 10 h with NC off. Continuous talk time up to 5 h with NC on or off. Codec rows come from the Help Guide table.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Available operating time table: AAC NC ON 7.5 h, Ambient Sound Mode 7.5 h, OFF 10 h. SBC NC ON 7 h, Ambient 7 h, OFF 9 h. Communication time max 5 h in every mode. With-case totals come from the maker feature page.

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

10h=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

7.5h=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

10h=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

20h=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

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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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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90min8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications: charging time approx. 1.5 hours (headset). Exact conversion to 90 minutes.

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

10min6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 202610 minutes of charging gives 1 hour of playback.

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.

1h6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Footnote: AAC, noise canceling ON, DSEE and equalizer OFF, other features at default settings. Earbuds-only playback.

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.

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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-C8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 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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180min8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications: charging time approx. 3 hours (charging case). Exact conversion to 180 minutes.

Wireless charging

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

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Base/Dock text: the case does not support wireless charging.

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

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

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

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Screen on case

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

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Controls

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

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

Button8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Buttons on both earbuds, with press counts and press and hold.

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.

Buttons8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Press 4 or more times: left decreases, right increases the volume.

Gestures

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

Press once, Press twice, Press 3 times, Press 4 or more times, Press and hold8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Voice assistant

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

Google app, Siri8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Press and hold on the right earbud for the Google app on Android or Siri on iPhone.

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.

No14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Review: there is no auto-pause or play when you take the buds out or put them in.17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Retailer spec table, Sony EU text: automatic pause and play No.

Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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

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

SS, M, LL8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips, SS, M and LL, 2 each. M tips come attached.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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

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None10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Stability text: they lack stabilizers.

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.

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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.

IPX48Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Water resistance equivalent to IPX4 in IEC 60529 for the headset only. The charging case is not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

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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

Sony | Sound Connect8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The 2023 guide names the app Sony | Headphones Connect. The maker's Japanese pages say it was renamed Sound Connect.

App platforms

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

Android, iOS8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide says Android smartphones and iPhone/iPod touch both support the app.

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.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026App function list: update the headset software.

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.

Last location in the app17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Sony EU marketing text on the retailer page: Fast Pair lets you check where you last placed the headphones. Sony Japan describes a ring function on the Fast Pair device. Stored as last-location finding through the phone, as for the LinkBuds S. No crowd network is claimed.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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

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

4.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Approx. 4.6 g x 2 including ear tips (M).8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 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.

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

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.

31g(1.1 oz)5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_3.htmlRead 10 October 2026Charging case approx. 31 g.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 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.

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Certifications

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

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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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360 Reality Audio certified4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Page heading: 360 Reality Audio certified model.

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 stereo headset (earbuds), Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS, M, LL, 2 each), Charging case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), approx. 20 cm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Included items: hybrid ear tips (SS, M, LL, 2 each), charging case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, approx. 20 cm), warranty card.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 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

BSony WF-C700N

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), approx. 20 cm.

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.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 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.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdf8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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.

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