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Beats Studio Buds + vs Google Pixel Buds 2a

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Beats Studio Buds +

MQLH3ZM/A · Black / Gold · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Beats Studio Buds + (MQLH3ZM/A in Black / Gold in the UK, MQLH3LL/A in the US) are true wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling, Transparency mode and native pairing features for both iPhone and Android. Beats rates them at up to 9 hours per charge with ANC off (6 hours with ANC on) and 36 hours with the case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

Dust, sweat and water resistanceIPX4 (earbuds only)Earbuds IP54; case IPX4

5 gWeight per earbud4.7 g

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THE CONTENDER

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Hazel · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Pixel Buds 2a are Google's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, with a Google Tensor A1 chip, Bluetooth 5.4 and an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud. This record is the Hazel colour from the UK Google Store; Google rates the earbuds at up to 7 hours with ANC on and 20 hours with the USB-C charging case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Weight per earbud

Manufacturer-stated mass of one earbud, plotted only when both sources state a per-earbud figure. The charging case is separate. This is not a comfort or fit rating.

Beats Studio Buds +5 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 49.0 g.

Source 1

Google Pixel Buds 2a4.7 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside.

Source 1 Source 2

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Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Beats Studio Buds +Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C case charging

Google Pixel Buds 2aBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Beats does not state a Bluetooth version on the UK or US page. A USB-C to USB-C cable is included; power adapter sold separately.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Beats Studio Buds +Earbuds: up to 9 hours with ANC and Transparency off, up to 6 hours with ANC/Transparency on. With the charging case (three additional charges): up to 36 hours with ANC off, up to 24 hours with ANC on. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes gives up to 1 hour.

Google Pixel Buds 2aEarbuds: up to 7 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 10 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 20 hours total with ANC on, up to 27 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1 hour with ANC on.

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Earbud and case figures: Apple's tests (March 2023, pre-production units paired with iPhone 13 Pro units, 50% volume; ANC and Transparency off for the 9- and 36-hour figures, ANC on for the 6- and 24-hour figures) ran until the first earbud stopped playback. Fast Fuel: Apple's test (March 2023, pre-production units paired with iPhone 13/iPhone 14 units, 50% volume, ANC and Transparency off) charged drained earbuds for 5 minutes, then played audio until the first earbud stopped.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver construction

Beats Studio Buds +Custom two-layer transducer in each earbud

Google Pixel Buds 2aCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Beats says each bud’s custom two-layer transducer flexes to deliver cleaner bass and ultra-low distortion; it does not state a driver size.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Earbud controls

Beats Studio Buds +Single multi-function 'b' button per earbud (customisable): music, listening modes, calls and voice assistant

Google Pixel Buds 2aCapacitive touch (tap) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Beats Studio Buds +IPX4 (earbuds only)

Google Pixel Buds 2aEarbuds IP54; case IPX4

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Beats states the charging case is not sweat or water resistant.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight per earbud

In Visual facts

Beats Studio Buds +5 g

Google Pixel Buds 2a4.7 g

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 49.0 g.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

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Dimensions

Beats Studio Buds +Earbud: 2.05 cm long, 1.85 cm wide, 1.5 cm high; charging case: 7.2 cm long, 5.1 cm wide, 2.55 cm high

Google Pixel Buds 2aEach earbud (with medium eartip): 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8 mm; charging case: 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (5)

Companion app

Beats Studio Buds +Beats app: product customisation, software updates and new features

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone chip

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Google Pixel Buds 2aGoogle Tensor A1 (each earbud)

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wearing style

Beats Studio Buds +In-ear, true wireless

Google Pixel Buds 2aIn-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS/S/M/L) and a matching pocketable charging case. Beats lists three acoustic vents to improve audio precision and relieve pressure.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Security updates

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Google Pixel Buds 2aAutomatic security updates for at least three years

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Beats Studio Buds +Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Sources

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification · Beats: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos.

Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Beats Studio Buds +

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Google Pixel Buds 2a

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

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Beats Studio Buds +

What it brings

Each earbud weighs 5.0 g and the pocketable charging case 49.0 g, and a USB-C to USB-C charging cable is included in the box.
Manufacturer source
Native features on both platforms: one-touch pairing, hands-free 'Hey Siri' and Find My on Apple devices; Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device on Android.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Rated battery is lower with ANC on: 6 hours per charge and 24 hours with the case, versus 9 and 36 hours with ANC and Transparency off. Beats lists only USB-C charging for the case, not wireless charging.
Manufacturer source
Only the earbuds are IPX4 rated — the case is not sweat or water resistant — and Beats gives no Bluetooth version or codec list.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Google Pixel Buds 2a

What it brings

Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5, Transparency mode and in-ear pressure relief are included, powered by the Tensor A1 chip in each earbud.
Manufacturer source
The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside and measures 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm; each earbud weighs 4.7 g with the medium eartip.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The case charges only over USB-C; Google lists no wireless charging and no case speaker for this model, and the earbuds have two microphones each and tap-only touch controls.
Manufacturer source
Rated ANC-on battery is 7 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case. Full feature access requires a Google Account and an Android 6.0 or newer phone.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Beats Studio Buds + and Google Pixel Buds 2a
Specification	Beats Studio Buds +	Google Pixel Buds 2a

Wearing style Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS/S/M/L) and a matching pocketable charging case. Beats lists three acoustic vents to improve audio precision and relieve pressure. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	In-ear, true wireless	In-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)
Weight per earbudDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 49.0 g. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	5 g	4.7 g
DimensionsDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Earbud: 2.05 cm long, 1.85 cm wide, 1.5 cm high; charging case: 7.2 cm long, 5.1 cm wide, 2.55 cm high	Each earbud (with medium eartip): 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8 mm; charging case: 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Beats states the charging case is not sweat or water resistant. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	IPX4 (earbuds only)	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Beats does not state a Bluetooth version on the UK or US page. A USB-C to USB-C cable is included; power adapter sold separately. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C case charging	Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Earbud and case figures: Apple's tests (March 2023, pre-production units paired with iPhone 13 Pro units, 50% volume; ANC and Transparency off for the 9- and 36-hour figures, ANC on for the 6- and 24-hour figures) ran until the first earbud stopped playback. Fast Fuel: Apple's test (March 2023, pre-production units paired with iPhone 13/iPhone 14 units, 50% volume, ANC and Transparency off) charged drained earbuds for 5 minutes, then played audio until the first earbud stopped. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Earbuds: up to 9 hours with ANC and Transparency off, up to 6 hours with ANC/Transparency on. With the charging case (three additional charges): up to 36 hours with ANC off, up to 24 hours with ANC on. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes gives up to 1 hour.	Earbuds: up to 7 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 10 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 20 hours total with ANC on, up to 27 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1 hour with ANC on.

Driver constructionDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Beats says each bud’s custom two-layer transducer flexes to deliver cleaner bass and ultra-low distortion; it does not state a driver size. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Custom two-layer transducer in each earbud	Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)
Spatial audio Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Beats: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Studio Buds + product page and tech specs Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded.	Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos	Not provided
Headphone chip Sources Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded. Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Not provided	Google Tensor A1 (each earbud)

Microphone Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Voice-targeting microphones for calls and voice assistant. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Two microphones per earbud; Clear Calling and wind-blocking mesh covers. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5, plus Transparency mode and active in-ear pressure relief. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Yes	Yes

Earbud controlsDifferent Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Single multi-function 'b' button per earbud (customisable): music, listening modes, calls and voice assistant	Capacitive touch (tap) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection
Companion app Sources Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded.	Beats app: product customisation, software updates and new features	Not provided
Security updates Sources Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded. Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs	Not provided	Automatic security updates for at least three years

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