Unless you own an iPhone, you probably haven't thought about Beats much in a few years. Apple bought the company for three billion-with-a-B dollars in 2014, and its more recent products have been increasingly Apple-focused, Lightning charging ports and all.

The latest true wireless headphones from Beats: the Beats Studio Buds. Jeff Dunn The latest true wireless headphones from Beats: the Beats Studio Buds. Jeff Dunn Here they are in their charging case. Jeff Dunn Here they are in their charging case.

The lack of an Apple H1 chip means these earbuds don't do everything AirPods do.

The Beats Studio Buds are great for sports and fitness. They're comfortable, well-built, and are rated IPX4 for water resistance. They're also lightweight and portable but don't have stability fins, meaning they could fall out of your ears with more intense head movements.

With the Studio Buds, Beats gives users yet another option in its crowded lineup of wireless earbuds. This is the company’s second true wireless model, and with a more “traditional” design, it’s the best choice from Beats for most users.

The Beats Studio Buds may look funky, but their impressive mix of ergonomics, simplicity, clear sound, and respectable ANC is convincing for iPhoners and Androidians alike. I love how easy they are to use and set up, and there’s plenty of that Apple polish here, with no notable connection woes,...

Apple decides to play nice with Android (sort of).

“In the Studio Buds, Beats found a perfect balance between features and price.”

With the Beats Studio Pro, the audio manufacturer that belongs to Apple offers a new pair of true wireless earbuds. As the review will show, these earbuds are really high-quality and have been priced to please at $149.95 a pop.

We have seldom been so excited about a pair of earplugs for less than £200. Or so similarly disappointed.