Which is cheaper, AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds or Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear?

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds lists at $99 and Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear lists at $170. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

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AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds vs Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear

Ravvy scores AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds at 89.76 and Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear at 89.75. AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds takes the overall pick, best for apple users who dislike silicone ear tips and need reliable call quality.

Ravvy pick

Apple

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

89.8

$99

Buy the AirPods 4 if you prioritize comfort and ecosystem features over noise isolation, accepting that you will hear your surroundings.

Beats

Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear

89.8

$170

Buy the Beats Studio Pro if you want the best integration across all smartphone types and accept a plastic-heavy build in exchange for excellent portability.

How they score

Factor	AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds	Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear
Comfort	94	–
Portability	96.5	95
Call Clarity	91	–
Connectivity	99	98
Audio Quality	82.5	87.5
Battery Life	–	92
Noise Cancellation	–	84

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

What owners praise

Significantly more comfortable contoured fit
Smaller, more portable USB-C charging case
Excellent voice isolation for phone calls
Innovative head-gesture Siri interactions
Reliable IP54 dust and water resistance

What to know first

No Active Noise Cancellation in this base model
USB-C charging cable not included in the box
Open design allows significant ambient noise bleed

Skip it if commuters in loud environments or those who require active silence

Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear

What owners praise

Native compatibility with both Apple and Android ecosystems
USB-C lossless audio with three distinct sound profiles
Impressive 40-hour battery life with Fast Fuel charging
Folding design makes it much more portable than competitors
Includes a standard 3.5mm analog jack for legacy devices

What to know first

No automatic play/pause when taking the headphones off
Plastic construction feels less premium than some rivals
ANC is strong but not class-leading in high-frequency environments

Skip it if audiophiles who require extreme noise isolation or premium metal builds

Specs side by side

Spec	AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds	Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear
ASIN	‎B0DGHMNQ5Z	‎B0C8PSMPTH
Chip	H2 headphone chip	–
Brand	Apple	Beats
Color	White	Sandstone
Units	‎1 Count	‎1 Count
Battery	AirPods 4Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabledUp to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control offUp to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single chargeAirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C)Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabledUp to 30 hours of listening time with noise control offUp to 20 hours of talk time5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time	–
Sensors	Dual beamforming microphonesInward-facing microphoneOptical in-ear sensorMotion-detecting accelerometerSpeech-detecting accelerometerForce sensor	–
Controls	Press once to play or pause mediaPress once to answer a call or mute or unmutePress twice to end a callPress twice to skip forwardPress three times to skip backPress and hold for SiriSay “Hey Siri” or just “Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directionsWith Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications, and more	–
Batteries	‎3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)	‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
In the Box	AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationCharging Case (USB-C) with speakerDocumentationUSB-C Charge Cable sold separately	–
Form Factor	In Ear	Over Ear
Item Weight	‎4.16 ounces	‎0.26 kg