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Beats Studio Buds vs soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Product A: Beats
79 of 166 known
Change Beats Studio Buds
Product B: soundcore
86 of 166 known
Change soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
80 of 157 fields differ
- 44 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 4hsoundcore is 4 times higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 15hB: 30hsoundcore is 15 h higher.
- With caseA: 24hB: 40hsoundcore is 16 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 5hB: 7.5hsoundcore is 2.5 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 8hB: 10hsoundcore is 2 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.1g
B5.5g
Case weight
A48g
B51g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 8 differ
Series
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Model numbers
MJ4X3LL/A, A2512, A2513, A2514, MJ4Y3LL/A, MJ503LL/A, MMT93LL/A, MMT73LL/A, MMT83LL/A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Black/White/Red codes and 2022 Moon Gray/Ocean Blue/Sunset Pink codes explicitly published in maker table. All color codes also mapped in flat variants. Factory A2512/A2513/A2514 identifiers preserved.11Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026
A3954, A3954ZF1, A3954Z21, A3954ZG14Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3954-liberty-4-pro-tws-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Beats Studio Buds +21Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.
soundcore Liberty 5 Pro11Press articlephileweb.com/sp/news/d-av/202605/27/65209.htmlRead 23 October 2026PhileWeb's launch report names the Liberty 4 Pro as the previous model of the Liberty 5 Pro series.12Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews names the Liberty 4 Pro as a predecessor of the Liberty 5 Pro.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black, White, Beats Red, Moon Gray, Ocean Blue, Sunset Pink5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US list page 23 includes six standard finishes. 2022 additional colors are same original hardware generation, not separate catalog products. List pricing dates are not announcement/retail dates.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
8 of 17 differ
Drivers per bud
ABeats Studio Buds
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 8.2 | 1 |
Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026One driver per earbud. Dual-element describes the diaphragm, not two separate drivers. Original press PDF explicitly gives circular driver diameter 8.2 mm. Dynamic technology independently stated by Headphonecheck. Acoustic role omitted because not separately named.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2021 review Technical Specifications states Transducer principle: dynamisch. This supports dynamic type in driver row. Diameter and single-driver construction are maker evidence.
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 10.5 | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 4.6 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
8.2mm
10.5mm
Drivers per bud
1
2
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
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Head tracking
Noise cancelling
5 of 11 differ
Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
69Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/10/07/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-is-presented-tws-headphones-with-anc-and-up-to-40-hours-of-battery-life-for-129/ampRead 20 October 2026Mezha describes seven sensors as six microphones and a barometer. Calls also use the six microphones.10Press articlemacerkopf.de/2025/01/07/anker-soundcore-liberty4-pro-ces2025Read 20 October 2026Six noise cancelling sensors plus a barometric pressure sensor for an airplane mode.
Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Measured response follows the SoundGuys target broadly, with reduced low-mid frequencies.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Original model objective curve. Firmware, fixture, target revision and test codec unstated. Ratings and graph points are not converted to numerical dB.
SoundGuys found the default sound follows its headphone preference curve closely across the mids and highs, with more emphasis on bass below 200 Hz.7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-review-125410Read 20 October 2026Objective measurements section. SoundGuys compares the default sound with its headphone preference curve.
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, street and windy microphone recordings.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026
SoundGuys found voices clear in its ideal-conditions demo. In simulated office and street noise some background noise gets through while the voice stays in focus. Simulated wind and reverberant space were handled well. These are qualitative results.7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-review-125410Read 20 October 2026SoundGuys microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. No numerical speech bandwidth or noise score is stored.
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 | 4.4 |
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.7 |
Longest tested use per charge
4.4h
5.7h
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
2 of 7 differ
Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
10 of 18 differ
Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026
Audio sharing
No9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact model review explicitly no Apple/Beats tandem audio sharing. Its old iCloud-pairing omission is superseded by January 2022 firmware and is not stored as current capability.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current maker supported-headphones list includes Studio Buds+ and older Beats families, but excludes original Studio Buds. This corroborates exact original-model review. No sharing support inherited from Plus or account-pairing firmware.
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
None of 3 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
3 of 4 differ
Platforms
Connection per platform
ABeats Studio Buds
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ABeats Studio Buds
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Apple one-touch pairing | iOS 14.6 or later |
| Google Fast Pair | Location enabled |
| Full Android feature access | Android 6.0 or newer, Google Play Service enabled and Google Account |
| Hands-free Siri | Internet access required. Availability and features vary by language and area. |
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC | Android 8.0 or later, enabled as Preferred audio quality in the soundcore app. Not available while connected to two devices. Spatial Audio is off while LDAC is on. LDAC raises power use and shortens playtime. |
| Google Fast Pair | Android 6.0 or later. |
| Head tracking | Spatial Audio Music mode set to head tracking in the soundcore app. Fixed mode has no head tracking. |
| Easy Chat | Enable in the soundcore app. Available only in ANC mode. |
| Touch bar menu | The case menu shows only Ambient Sound by default. Add Spatial Audio, Atmospheric, Find Device and Remote Camera in the soundcore app. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
60mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds A2512/A2513 teardown explicitly identifies MIC-POWER M1254S2 per-earbud cell, rated voltage 3.7 V and energy 0.222 Wh. Matching exact manufacturer/type/voltage/energy in a published component test summary establishes rated 60 mAh. Not derived by dividing Wh by voltage. Main approved the component identity match. Not Studio Buds Plus or Fit Pro battery inheritance.20Regulatory filingassets.jvc.com/Headphones/2026_Product_Line/SDS/HAA18T/TestSummary_HA-A18T_Earphones_2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact MIC-POWER M1254S2 component. Normal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 60 mAh and energy 0.222 Wh. Manufacturer/lab UN38.3 summary issued January 3, 2023. Current published JVC directory links this PDF. The old 2025 path returns 404. Original Beats cell identity is independently stated by 52Audio. Main approved this exact component rating chain. No JVC whole-product facts or Wh/V calculation used.
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Studio Buds
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 24 |
| ANC on | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 15 |
| Transparency | No | 5 |
| Transparency | Yes | 15 |
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Initial earbud charge plus two case recharges. Maker original release groups ANC or Transparency on at 5/15 h, off 8/24 h. Alternative modes, not simultaneous activation. Current FAQ repeats the ANC conditions. Full test source is original maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 to 3 original maker April 2021 preproduction iPhone 11 Pro Max test at 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. First earbud-stop endpoint. Case-inclusive test repeats recharge/playback to depletion. Exact firmware and ANC-on codec unstated.
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 10 |
| ANC off | Yes | 40 |
| ANC on | No | 7.5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 30 |
| Transparency | No | 7.5 |
| Transparency | Yes | 30 |
| Call | No | 4.5 |
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off up to 10 h and 40 h with case, ANC on up to 7.5 h and 30 h. Anker FAQ test was at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume. LDAC increases power use and reduces playtime.2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Different-Playtimes-of-soundcore-Liberty-4-Pro-from-a-Single-Charge-With-the-Charging-CaseRead 20 October 2026Maker FAQ: ANC 7.5 h and 30 h with case, normal 10 h and 40 h, transparency 7.5 h and 30 h. Calls 4 h with ANC, 4.5 h in normal mode and 4 h with transparency. The call row stores the normal-mode 4.5 h. Tested in the Anker laboratory at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume.
Longest claimed use per charge
8h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
5h
7.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
40h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
15h
30h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
4.5h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
The manual gives up to 40 minutes for the earbuds. An empty case takes 2.5 hours by cable and 3.5 hours wirelessly. Case input is 5 V 1 A. The case stops charging the earbuds when its battery drops below 20 percent. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
5 of 10 differ
Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026Reset section says a notification sound plays from the charging case. SoundGuys says the app can play a tone from either the earbuds or the case.7Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-review-125410Read 20 October 2026The Find Device section of the app plays a loud tone from either the earbuds or the charging case.
Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
4 of 5 differ
Controls
Button, Voice commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual single/double/triple presses and hold. Current maker support separately establishes later hold-volume remapping. No newer Plus mute-button feature inferred.
Squeeze once on either earbud: play or pause, or answer a call, Squeeze twice on the right earbud: next track, Squeeze twice on the left earbud: previous track, Tap and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and transparency, or reject or end a call, Slide up on either earbud: volume up, Slide down on either earbud: volume down, Pinch both earbud stems for 3 seconds: pair a second device1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021411/en_US/000021411.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls table for dual earbuds. Squeeze controls can be customised in the app. Using a single earbud, squeeze twice plays the next track and there is no previous-track gesture.
Remappable controls
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker hold action can be remapped to noise control or voice assistant. Later firmware volume remapping is separately sourced. Merely disabling a control is not remapping.13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026
Voice assistant
Siri, Default Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026
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Sensors and health
3 of 9 differ
In-ear detection
Sensors
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Barometric pressure sensor5Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3954Read 20 October 2026Seven sensors for ANC, with a new barometric pressure sensor that works when Airplane Mode is turned on in the soundcore app.9Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/10/07/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-is-presented-tws-headphones-with-anc-and-up-to-40-hours-of-battery-life-for-129/ampRead 20 October 2026Seven sensors including one barometer.10Press articlemacerkopf.de/2025/01/07/anker-soundcore-liberty4-pro-ces2025Read 20 October 2026Barometric pressure sensor for the airplane mode. The same article gives a 149.99 euro price at its January 2025 launch while other reports say 129.99, so no euro price is stored.
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
5 of 7 differ
Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
None17Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-apple-airpods-3rd-generation-60919Read 7 October 2026Source explicitly distinguishes original Studio Buds from Fit Pro with wing tip. Inspected complete original maker render also shows stock compact buds without fins, hooks, clips or stabilization bands. Separately sold third-party silicone wings are not included fittings.18Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/images/product-hero/set-up-and-use-beats-studio-buds.jpg.large.2x.jpgRead 7 October 2026Complete original black Studio Buds maker render inspected. Stock earbud contours have no stabilization wings, hooks or bands. Paired with explicit SoundGuys distinction from Fit Pro.
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
3 of 6 differ
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
3 of 4 differ
Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Certifications
2 of 3 differ
Hi-Res Audio
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Hi-Res Audio Wireless9Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/10/07/anker-soundcore-liberty-4-pro-is-presented-tws-headphones-with-anc-and-up-to-40-hours-of-battery-life-for-129/ampRead 20 October 2026Mezha says the earbuds are Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified.10Press articlemacerkopf.de/2025/01/07/anker-soundcore-liberty4-pro-ces2025Read 20 October 2026Names the Hi-Res Audio Wireless standard.
Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
Other certifications
ISED Canada 579C-A2512, ISED Canada 579C-A251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Explicit Canadian radio identifiers for original left/right earbuds A2512/A2513. Case A2514 is not assigned a radio identifier. Existing FCC IDs remain separate. This does not add Canadian retail SKU facts.
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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 S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker, Warranty card3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 lists cable, supplied S/M/L tips with medium preinstalled, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker and warranty card. Matching case also explicitly described. Adapter not in published list.
Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in six sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL), size M pre-installed, USB-C charging cable8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DBHPZLCCRead 20 October 2026Amazon US built-in media list: cable, charging case, XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL ear tips with size M pre-installed, and the earbuds.
Cables included
ABeats Studio Buds
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 0.22 | 1 |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 names one USB-C to USB-C cable. Maker length is unstated. The exact original model review separately describes and tabulates its included 22 cm cable. Review market is unstated.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes included 22-centimetre USB-C to USB-C cable and publishes 22 cm in technical table. Converted to 0.22 m. Existing type/count preserved. This is the included original cable, not an optional replacement.
Bsoundcore Liberty 4 Pro
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Product page
www.beatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact original 2021 Studio Buds support remains live. The original product URL and linked setup article now redirect to Studio Buds+, whose hardware and later software features are not borrowed.
Spec sheet
media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Saved Apple technical specification for original Studio Buds. Title/photo Black, printed Apple US URL Red, same generation. Original product page now redirects to Plus. All 4 pages read. Maker publishes L/W/H axes, so dimensions are omitted instead of relabeled.
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Manual
device.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdf4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple Support HT212254 French maker manual, published July 21, 2021 and printed August 18, 2021. Four-page original preserved by Coolblue/device.report, independently reopened in peer review. Original English mirror is currently inaccessible. Current HT212254 redirects to the newer Plus guide, which is excluded. No hardware or US box values are transferred from a regional manual.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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