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| Studio Buds+ | AeroClip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $169.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦238,000 | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Beats | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | May 18, 2023 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | Beats Studio Buds+ | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | $169.99 | $169.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom two-layer transducer | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Sound Features | ANC, Transparency mode, Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos, no head tracking), real-time playback correction (up to 50,000x/sec) | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes (up to 1.6x better than original Studio Buds) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Beats app (iOS & Android) | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Limited (no full custom EQ; Adaptive tuned sound) | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Transparency, Off | — |
| Touch Controls | Physical multifunction "b" button | No, physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes (up to 2x better than original) | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free), Google Assistant | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 (Class 1) | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Not supported (automatic device switching via iCloud instead) | Yes |
| Range | Extended via Class 1 Bluetooth (~10m typical, not quantified) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Transparent, Black, Ivory, Cosmic Silver | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; Case ~72 x 51 x 25.5mm | — |
| Form Factor | In-ear, stemless true wireless | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Materials | Plastic housing, silicone ear tips (XS/S/M/L) | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | ~5.0g per earbud | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | Fast Fuel — 5 min = 1 hr playback | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 9 hrs per charge (ANC off) / 6 hrs (on); up to 36 hrs total with case (24 hrs ANC on) | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | Multiple mics per earbud (exact count not published; 3x larger mics vs. predecessor) | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Voice-targeting mics with ML-trained background noise suppression | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" (hands-free); tap/press for Google Assistant | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 4 sizes (XS/S/M/L) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Main Device | Beats Studio Buds+ (pair) | — |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Yes | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | — |
| Profiles Supported | One-touch pairing (Apple), Google Fast Pair, Find My / Find My Device | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android phones/tablets | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | First Beats earbud with a transparent shell design, improved ANC/Transparency, and 36-hour total battery life. | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |