
Unlike the Studio Buds, the Beats Flex aren’t as kind to Android owners. You can’t pair with more than one device at once for fast switching, though, which is a little bit of a disappointment. The Studio Buds also come with Fast Pair for both Apple and Android too, which makes pairing the Studio Buds a speedy joy. The Find My function works just as well on Google-based phones as it does on iPhone. One of the most exciting functions of the Beats Studio Buds is the fact that they have extra smart features for both iPhone and Android. (Image credit: Future) Beats Studio Buds vs Beats Flex: Features & sound quality This total is a little lower than most of the competition, with Apple AirPods Pro giving 24 hours from the case, for example.

The case has two further charges inside so you’re looking at 15 hours of music with ANC on and 24 with it off. Each earbud will deliver five hours of music with active noise-cancelling on and eight with it off. On the other hand, how much charge you’ll get with the Beats Studio Buds depends on how you use them. You’ll get 12 hours of music on one charge which isn’t too bad and, thanks to Beats Fast Fuel feature, a 10-minute charge will give you an hour and half of music so there shouldn’t be too many music free woes on your commute. When it comes to battery life, the big difference here is that the Beats Flex don’t come with a snug little case, so you have to rely on making sure you remember to charge the earbuds. It should be noted they have an IPX4 rating, so sweat will have no effect on their performance.”

They stay in place solidly in the gym through strenuous workouts, as well as long hikes. As we said in our Beats Studio Buds review, the design means that, unlike the Flex, the waterproof functionality means these are ideal for exercise: “As far as comfort goes, other than a slight bulkiness, they fit extremely well.

Take them out of their colour-matched case and you’ll have a choice of three different silicone tips to find just the right fit. The Beats Studio Buds are a little bigger than the Flex earbuds but have a slickly minimalist ergonomic design.
