Beats Studio Pro vs Beats Solo Buds

The Beats Studio Pro is the better pick for most people deciding between these two. It is a full over-ear headphone with adaptive active noise cancelling, spatial audio with head tracking, USB-C lossless audio, a 3.5mm input and up to 40 hours of playback, and its 4.6 rating from 18,000 owners backs that up. The Solo Buds are true wireless earbuds with passive isolation only, 18 hours total from the case and no ANC, and their 3.8 rating reflects more mixed owner feedback. Buy the Studio Pro for flights, offices and long listening sessions; buy the Solo Buds only if you want the smallest possible case and charging from your phone.

• Choose the Beats Studio Pro if you want real active noise cancelling, over-ear comfort and the option of wired USB-C or 3.5mm listening.
• Choose the Beats Solo Buds if you want true wireless earbuds that disappear in a pocket and can recharge from your phone.