Apple launches Beats Studio Buds, the inexpensive alternative to AirPods

After weeks of successive leaks, it has finally been officially confirmed that the headphones Beats Studio Buds -Bought by Apple in 2014- go underground to become devices with active noise cancellation and compatibility with iOS and Android.

The Beats Studio Buds, designed by rapper Dr. Dre, are packed with more than interesting features: These are TWS type headphones that have this cachet of Apple’s own design, its exterior appearance is therefore impeccable.

The differences between these Studio Buds and the AirPods Pro, their first cousins, is that the Beats headphones have a button instead of using touch controls and their case is charged via a USB-C cable, which is included in the box. And they are also cheaper.

Beats supports spatial audio and Dolby Atmos quality recently released to Apple Music. In addition, Apple engineering means they can be set up seamlessly by simply opening the headphone case near the iPhone.

The advantage for Apple devices is that it is enough to activate them via the Siri assistant. On Android, it is necessary to download the Beats app to have access to all the additional features of the product.

One of the features of these devices is that they have two active noise cancellation modes. In the first, the headphones will cancel the noise completely, while with the other, they will let ambient noise filter out so that one can be attentive to the sounds of the environment.

Apple explains that Studio Buds use an algorithm that analyzes the source file while “simultaneously fix and clean up artifacts that compromise audio up to 48,000 times per second“.

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They are available in white, black and red, lThe headphones arrive equipped with three soft silicone ear pads so that they can fit properly to the ear and get full noise cancellation.

Its two-bedroom residential houses a patented two-element diaphragm driver, for clear sound with stereo separation that provides powerful and immersive sound.

In addition, they integrate vents on the sides to relieve pressure on the eardrum, obtaining better sound and preventing them from disturbing the ear after prolonged use.

For those who put on headphones and go jogging, This model is water and sweat resistant, as it has been IPX4 certified.

Headphones provide up to eight hours of uninterrupted sound with two additional charges thanks to its compact portable case. However, by activating the noise cancellation, the power consumption goes up and the autonomy is reduced to 5 hours, or 15 hours with the charges of the case.

Apple’s new Bluetooth headphones are now available for pre-order, for an official price of $ 149, compared to $ 200 recommended for AirPods with wired charging box. The official release date is June 25.

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