Beats Studio Buzz Plus
was released on May 14, US time.
It was released with the addition of a plus name
just 11 months after the previous model, Beats Studio Buzz, was released.
There is no major change in the exterior design,
but the biggest feature is the distinct color change.
We took a look at the Plus model to see if only the color has been upgraded,
what is the difference from the existing model,
and whether it is a product that can please our ears,
which have become higher due to the intensified upward leveling.
Looking at the box, you can see that active noise
canceling and up to 36 hours of use
with a case are highlighted as the biggest advantages.
In the case of this Beats Studio Buzz
Plus, it was released in three colors: Ivory, Black & Gold, and Transparent.
Ivory and Black & Gold are the colors seen in the existing Beats series,
but the transparent option seems to be getting a lot of attention
because it's the first color that Apple tries for earbuds.
The side of the box also talks about noise canceling and improved battery performance.
The back of the box carries a $169 price tag,
a $20 increase over its predecessor,
and the case uses the same USB-C port as its predecessor.
On the right side of the box,
it is emphasized that it provides powerful and harmonious spatial acoustics and supports both iPhone and Android phones.
Under the box, you can see that it was made in China, and according to Apple,
the packaging is made from 95% recyclable materials.
You can see that the box size is a little smaller
than the AirPods Pro 2 box.
When you open the box, it is packaged so that the accessories and body come out together.
First of all, there are four types of eartips in the accessory,
and you can see that the eartips are attached to the main body with a circle
mark on the medium size.
On the right side, a USB-C to C cable is mounted,
emphasizing universal use for iPhone and Android phones as in the previous work.
There is a product guide QR code on the front of the USB cable.
Check it out and you'll find a page with instructions on pairing, how to use it,
and how to wear the eartips.
Includes safety instructions, beats logo
sticker, and QR code for instant Apple Music and Apple Care+ registration.
For reference, if you purchase Beats Studio Plus, you can use Apple Music for free for 6 months.
You can check the main body by removing the black colored tape
wrapped around the front.
Wow, personally, the transparent color is very unique,
but it feels even better because it seems to have the DNA that Apple tried.
If you look at it,
it's not completely transparent, but it's called Frosted Glass.
It has the DNA of the translucent feeling shown in the iMac G3 and iBook G3,
but it has a more advanced
, the more mechanical complexity has a very strange charm
that you keep seeing once you see it.
Ivory color also feels very luxurious.
It looks like the color I saw in the Power Beats Pro,
but the matte ivory is simple and the black color Beats logo feels intense.
The b button of the unit is glossy,
but the harmony between glossy and matte is appropriately placed, making it more luxurious.
The black / gold color combination of matte black
color and shiny gold logo makes you feel that it is a traditional beats studio lineup.
Again, the unit b button is glossy,
and the combination of black and gold colors looks very good.
I think it's really good because all three have different strong uniqueness.
Now, more than anything else, I would like to say that the noise
canceling function emphasized by Beats
Studio Buzz Plus feels quite natural overall in my subjective judgment.
Compared to the noise canceling of the AirPods Pro,
the noise suppression performance itself feels better than the AirPods Pro,
but the noise canceling function of the Beats Studio Buzz Plus has a slightly lower ear pressure,
so it feels a little less depressing.
When the noise canceling is off, it feels rather heavy,
and the external sound listening function doesn't have a strong feeling
like the Somers' Hearing felt in the AirPods Pro,
but you can hear the external sound more naturally.
Those who prefer strong noise canceling performance will likely prefer AirPods
Pro, and those who are uncomfortable with ear pressure and choking due to too strong noise
canceling performance will prefer the noise
canceling function of Beats Studio Buzz Plus.
When I turned it off in the noise canceling function,
I felt that the mid-bass sound was a little dull, but this was a little disappointing.
Overall, it has a decent level of noise cancellation.
Those expecting the spatial sound provided by the AirPods Pro may be disappointed.
The powerful and well-balanced spatial sound emphasized on the right side of the box
works automatically when connected to media
and Apple devices that support Dolby Atmos.
Dynamic tracking settings are not available like the Spatial Sound feature on the AirPods Pro.
You can think of it as always being fixed,
but you can definitely feel it working, but it doesn't feel as impressive as the AirPods Pro.
Importantly, if you are expecting the spatial sound
features and performance of the AirPods Pro,
you should choose the Buds Fit Pro or AirPods Pro.
It was disappointing that the head motion tracking function was missing,
but it was supported by Atmos, so you could feel the cool
feeling and 360-degree sound, but overall it was disappointing.
Now, to check out the sound of the Beats Studio Buzz
Plus, I tried listening to music from all genres of hip-hop, jazz,
classical, and rock, as well as movies through Apple TV.
First of all, with the noise
canceling function and external sound listening function turned on, the bass is alive,
so it's okay to listen,
but if you turn it off, the bass goes out of the house and the sound collapses, and the difference is clear.
Because there is a subjective difference, there may be likes and dislikes,
but it is definitely an upgraded sound compared to the previous Beats Studio Buzz,
but it is a sound that is slightly tuned to the mid-bass that does not meet expectations,
whether it is because I expected it or because my ears are accustomed to high-end sound like AirPods
Pro or Sennheiser. . It is a sound that is really disappointing in the off
state of noise canceling and external sound listening.
I didn't expect much from the call function because the sound was disappointing,
but now I'm checking the call function of the Beats Studio Buzz Plus.
One two three, one two three Right now,
I'm checking out the Beats Studio Buds Plus' calling features.
Rather, call performance seems to have improved.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus feature a new three-mic array in each earbud
and a new vent design to improve call performance.
Based on the standards of a quiet place, when talking to the other party,
my voice was transmitted relatively well,
and it was okay to hear the other party's voice.
The clicky button, which was a chronic problem with the previous Beats
Studio Buzz, has been improved to reduce the annoying clicking sound.
Of course, since the button sound has not disappeared at all,
I think there will be some people who don't like it.
Additionally, it was disappointing that you had to choose between setting the volume of the button
or setting the noise canceling function.
Since the Beats Studio Buzz Plus does not have H1 or H2 chipsets,
pairing between Apple devices is not automatic.
However, Apple is talking about that the active noise canceling function has been improved
with a new chipset compared to the previous one.
Battery life is improved thanks to a 16% larger battery.
It can be used for 5 to 6 hours on a single charge
with noise canceling turned on,
and up to 9 hours when noise canceling is turned off.
Up to 36 hours of use is possible with the case included.
However, the case does not support wireless charging.
Beats Studio Buds Plus costs $169
It is 229,000 won in Korean currency.
Compared to the previous version, the price has increased by US$ 20 and KRW 30,000.
I think it's an appropriate price increase in terms of an upgrade compared to the previous one,
but it would have been better if the previous one was discontinued and sold at $149, the price of the previous one.
Personally, I feel it is a bit expensive
when considering all points of sound quality, performance, and color.
The noise reduction function, which was disappointing in the previous work,
has been improved with the noise canceling function,
and there are plenty of upgraded points such as phone calls,
sound quality, color, and battery performance.
It doesn't seem like an essential purchase is necessary to organize and upgrade the previous work,
but for those who like the Beats series,
we expect that unique colors such as transparent colors will play a sufficient role in attracting taste.
Other than that, if you expect to buy the AirPods Pro because it's over your budget,
you'll have to bear with the poor performance.
Beats Studio Buzz Plus is expected to be released
in mid-June in Korea.
For those who would like to receive a product purchased for review
as a gift before its release,
we will arrange to give it to you through a prize
draw in a video that will be released soon. .
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