Beats
Beats Studio Pro
Headphones
$349List price
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Beats Studio Pro vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
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Apple
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Headphones
$179List price
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Your starting point
Tied overall. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation is cheaper.
- The 4 rankable overall specs split 2 to 2.
- Saves $170 at list price.
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation does not fold. the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has under 24 hours of battery.
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| What you’re comparing | Beats Studio Pro | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| TypeDesign | Over-ear, closed-back | Open-ear true wireless earbuds |
| WeightDesign | 260 g (9.17 oz) | 8.6 g (0.30 oz) earbuds total (4.3 g each) / 34.7 g charging case |
| FoldableDesign | Yes (folds into compact carrying case) | No (pocket-sized charging case) |
| Active Noise CancellingAudio | Yes (Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling) | Yes (Active Noise Cancellation with Adaptive Audio and Transparency Mode) |
| Battery lifeConnectivity & Battery | 24 hours (ANC/Transparency on) / 40 hours (ANC off) | 4 hours listening time on single charge with ANC on (5 hours ANC off) / up to 20 hours with charging case (ANC on) |
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Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
Beats Studio Pro
Reasons to choose it
- Lossless 24-bit/48kHz audio playback via USB-C cable
- Strong battery life (up to 40 hours with ANC off / 24 hours with ANC on)
- Dual Apple and Android one-touch native pairing ecosystems
Worth considering
- Plastic build feel compared to aluminum rivals
- No automatic wear-detection auto-pause
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Reasons to choose it
- Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Audio in an open-ear, tip-less fit
- Apple H2 chip with Personalized Spatial Audio and head tracking
- Smallest wireless charging case with built-in Find My speaker and USB-C
Worth considering
- Open-ear ANC is naturally less isolating than in-ear silicone tip earbuds like AirPods Pro
- Battery life drops to 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled (20 hours total with case)
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Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the Beats Studio Pro or the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation?
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation costs $170 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Beats Studio Pro or AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation?
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has this deal-breaker: does not fold. Takes a bigger slot in a carry-on.
Which is better for flights & commutes, the Beats Studio Pro or the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation?
For flights & commutes, buy the Beats Studio Pro. Leads 2 of 3 rankable flights & commutes specs; AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation takes 1. Battery life: 24 hours vs 4 hours listening time on single charge with…
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 14 specs tracked here, 10 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.