Whereas we’re not anticipating any new AirPods this 12 months apart from perhaps a brand new USB-C case, a brand new leak reveals that Apple has received some headphones within the pipeline. It might seem {that a} new pair of Beats earbuds will launch subsequent month.
In keeping with a short unintentional itemizing on Amazon Tuesday (by way of MacRumors), Apple is planning to launch the Beats Studio Buds+ on Could 18 with a retail worth of $170. That’s $20 greater than the Beats Studio Buds that launched final 12 months. It’s not clear whether or not the brand new earbuds will substitute the prevailing mannequin or enter the lineup as a higher-priced various.
In comparison with the Beats Studio Buds, the itemizing claims the Studio Buds+ have as much as 1.6 occasions the energetic noise cancellation and as much as 2 occasions improved Transparency mode. Battery life can also be improved, with as much as 36 hours of listening time when utilizing the USB-C charging case, in comparison with 24 hours for the Studio Buds.
Just like the Studio Buds, the Studio Buds+ don’t seem to have Apple’s H1 or H2 chip as discovered within the Powerbeats Professional and the Beats Match Professional. Nevertheless, they are going to convey hands-free Siri, Discover My integration, and spatial audio. The Beats Studio Buds+ have a flush in-ear design versus the enduring stems of the AirPods Professional.
Apple charges the second-gen AirPods Professional for 30 hours of listening time and as much as 24 hours of speak time, and claims the second-generation mannequin has 2x higher energetic noise cancellation than the unique. They each sport IPX4 water resistance and a charging case, although the Beats Studio Buds+ will cost by way of USB-C versus Lightning or MagSafe with the AirPods Professional.
However maybe the most effective purpose to purchase the Beats Studio Buds+ over the AirPods Professional (apart from the worth) is the vary of shade choices. Together with normal black and ivory, the Beats Studio Buds+ will are available a clear possibility that appears much like the favored Nothing Ear (2) earbuds.
In our 4-star overview of the unique Beats Studio Buds, we praised the design and “crisp sound,” however felt the noise cancellation was “a step behind the cutting-edge from Apple.” Primarily based on the leak, it seems like Apple was paying consideration.
