Noise reduction for a bargain price: this new Apple AirPods alternative is almost 100 euros cheaper

You don’t have an iPhone, but you still want headphones with an effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) from Apple to have? Apple subsidiary Beats launched its new in-ear headphones last month Beats Studio Buds+ on the market. They are not only slightly cheaper than the current ones AirPods Pro 2nd generation*, but also convince in numerous tests and also work excellently with Android. You can get them on Amazon right now 20 percent cheaper.

The Studio Buds+ offered cost 159 euros and are therefore about 90 euros cheaper than the AirPods Pro 2, which costs about 250 euros, depending on the store. An insider tip from the author at this point: if you really want the AirPods Pro 2, keep them Mindfactory offer page* in the eye. Apple’s bestsellers are always available there at significantly lower prices than the competition.

Beats Studio Buds+: Strong Apple noise canceling and fat sound

Beats headphones are known for their powerful, bass-heavy sound, which comes into its own with hip-hop and electronic music. But the latest foray into the in-ear market doesn’t just cut a fine figure with booming bass. That reports the magazine hifi.de the Studio Buds+ score with “a versatile and spectacular sound”. Audiophile listeners may prefer a more neutral sound, but everyone else will enjoy the beats.

Apple’s noise canceling also works in the Beats Studio+ and it does a very good job. While it’s not quite on par with the AirPods Pro 2, it’s not far off either. The transparency mode has also been improved compared to its predecessors. The only drop of bitterness: According to the computer image there is an audible noise in ANC mode. This is not uncommon in ANC headphones, but is very minor in newer models.

As you’ve probably already seen in the photo, they belong Beats Studio+* with their transparent look to the chicest headphones. If you like this look, we have an alternative for you:

Nothing Ear 2: The alternative to Apple AirPods Pro and the Beats Studio Buds+

Tech startup Nothing has been making waves lately with its transparency Nothing Phone* and the equally futuristic-looking Nothing Ear headphones. The latest version, the Nothing Ear 2, has a pleasantly neutral sound and many adjustment options.

Of course, the Nothing Ear also has noise canceling on board, which has been improved compared to its predecessor, the Nothing Ear 1. However, the noise canceling cannot keep up with the competition from Apple, Bose and Sony. You can get the Nothing Ear from Amazon for just under $150, which is extremely fair for the sound and equipment.