Beats headphones have been a great alternative for Apple users ever since Apple acquired Beats back in 2014, but even if you’re an Android user, the Beats’ Studio Buds+ offer some good benefits, they are currently at a great price for earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC): They are currently $99.95 (down from $169.95) on Amazon—their lowest price ever, according to price tracking tools.
The Beats Studio Buds + are similar to the typically cheaper Beats Studio Buds (which are actually the same price right now), but the Studio Buds+ offer an extra hour of battery life (total of nine hours), 12 more hours from the charging case (total of 36 hours), and, more importantly, better ANC, better microphone quality for calls, and better features for Android users—that’s all according to PCMag’s “excellent” review.
These earbuds with with Google Fast Pair, which seamlessly pairs the Beats Studio Buds+ to your phone (or any Chrome device linked to your Google account). Android users can also download the Beats app to customize tap functions on the earbuds, set ANC mode controls, enable a location-based function for finding a lost pair, and receive firmware updates.
The Studio Buds+ microphones are good at isolating your voice and blocking out environmental noise, and the ANC is among the best you can find in the sub-$100 price range. The IPX4 water-resistance rating make these great gym earbuds too.
If you’re looking for a solid pair of earbuds with a great fit, incredible ANC for its price, crisp call quality, and a companion app for under $100, the Studio Buds + are your best option right now.
Daniel Oropeza
Staff Writer
Daniel is a Staff Writer for Lifehacker. He served in the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class as a Logistic Specialist and was awarded a Navy Community Service Medal and Navy Letter of Commendation for his exemplary service aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. He earned his bachelor’s in Environmental Science from the University of California, Davis, and earned his master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Daniel was a business reporter for the Miami Herald before joining Lifehacker. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
