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OnePlus Buds 4 vs Beats Studio Buds +

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

OnePlus Buds 4

5481158909 · Storm Gray · UK

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Exact model & source notes

OnePlus Buds 4 are true wireless earbuds with real-time adaptive ANC, a dual-driver design (11 mm woofer plus 6 mm tweeter) and Bluetooth 5.4 with LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC, plus Steady Connect for extended range on select OnePlus phones. This record is the Storm Gray colour (UK SKU 5481158909); OnePlus rates it at 6 hours with ANC on and 24 hours with the case using AAC.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

4.73 gWeight per earbud5 g

1 of 9 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.

See the 9 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

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

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE5 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 05

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.

OnePlus Buds 44.73 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g).

Source 1 Source 2

Beats Studio Buds +5 g

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

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

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

Full specifications ↓

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

Wired / wireless connections

OnePlus Buds 4Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed without an exact supported-phone range on these Buds 4 pages. Steady Connect is restricted to select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. The declared Bluetooth range is 10 m; actual conditions and interference vary. Case charging is separate and does not establish cable audio.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.

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.

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus test figures at 50% volume with the stated codec. Fast charge: 10 minutes gives 3.5 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off, AAC.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

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

Drivers

OnePlus Buds 4Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: flat diaphragm.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

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

Companion app

OnePlus Buds 4Compatible with the HeyMelody app. Sound features: Sound Master EQ (Balanced, Serenade and Bass Mode presets, a customisable six-band EQ and BassWave); Golden Sound personal audio profile from an ear scan and listening test

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound (and OnePlus 3D Audio) is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above; other users (iOS / Android 7.0 and above) need the HeyMelody app. The specification page also lists OTA updates.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Earbud controls

OnePlus Buds 4Touch controls on the stem: slide up or down for volume; long touch and hold to switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes; single tap to play or pause; double tap for the next song; triple tap for the previous song

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Single tap must be manually activated in the phone Settings (OnePlus phones) or the HeyMelody app (other Android and iOS). OnePlus also lists a tap for the phone's built-in voice assistant (activated manually in the same way), Double-Tap for Camera Control and three taps for AI Translation on select OnePlus devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Spatial audio

OnePlus Buds 4Spatial audio rendering

Beats Studio Buds +Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Marketed as OnePlus 3D Audio. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 12 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. These pages do not explicitly establish head tracking.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Dust, sweat and water resistance

OnePlus Buds 4IP55 (earbuds only; the charging case is not rated)

Beats Studio Buds +IPX4 (earbuds only)

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: the earbuds feature IP55 water and dust resistance, however the charging case does not. Water and dust resistance may diminish with device ageing; liquid and dust damage are not covered under the warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight per earbud

In Visual facts

OnePlus Buds 44.73 g

Beats Studio Buds +5 g

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

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

Dimensions

OnePlus Buds 4Each earbud: 31 x 20.6 x 24.2 mm; charging case: 65.4 x 52.4 x 25.3 mm

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

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (22)

Listed driver impedances

OnePlus Buds 418 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

AI Translation

OnePlus Buds 4Yes

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Three earbud taps activate AI Translation on the OnePlus phone; available on select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 and above.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Battery capacity

OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds 62 mAh; charging case 530 mAh

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Playback with case, AAC, ANC on

OnePlus Buds 424 h

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. OnePlus Test Laboratory claim; actual performance varies.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

UK published case weight

OnePlus Buds 439.57 g

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 39.57 ± 1 g; US: 39.97 ± 1 g. The selected SKU is UK; the source discrepancy is unexplained. Do not average the figures, assert physical equivalence across regions or interpret case weight as the earbuds-and-case total.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Charge time

OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds about 50 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Case charging connector

OnePlus Buds 4USB Type-C

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The source describes charging, not USB audio or data operation. Compatible charger power and a cable-audio mode are not established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth codecs

OnePlus Buds 4LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res Audio up to 1 Mbps, 24 bit, 192 kHz. Hi-Res Audio is supported on Android devices with LHDC 5.0 (OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above via 'Earbuds Function'; other Android 7.0 and above via the HeyMelody app) and is not supported on iOS devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

DAC

OnePlus Buds 4Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wearing style

OnePlus Buds 4In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in S, M and L)

Beats Studio Buds +In-ear, true wireless

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus does not state the ear tip material.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

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

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

Find My Earbuds

OnePlus Buds 4Yes

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Listed by name only; OnePlus does not describe how it works on these pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Frequency response

OnePlus Buds 415 Hz to 40 kHz

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Spatial audio head tracking

OnePlus Buds 4Not verified

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

No explicit head-tracking presence or absence is established in the complete reviewed Buds4 pages. OnePlus3DAudio alone does not prove head tracking. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Low-latency mode

OnePlus Buds 447 ms low latency

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory figure; enabled automatically on OnePlus phones, manual operation in the HeyMelody app on other brands.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer microphone sensitivity

OnePlus Buds 4-38 ± 1 dB

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Buds4 gives no dBV/Pa reference; Pro3 explicitly gives dBV/Pa. These different bases cannot establish a microphone-performance difference.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Multipoint (dual-device) connection

OnePlus Buds 4Yes

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer rated power

OnePlus Buds 410 mW

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The Audio table does not explicitly assign this rating to an individual driver or define a continuous/peak basis. No power-handling or sound-quality ranking is established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer sensitivity and reference

OnePlus Buds 4118 ± 1.3 dB at 1 mW

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Buds 4 names a 1 mW input but no frequency or test fixture. Buds Pro 3 names 1 kHz and the literal “Input: -10 dB IEC711” notation, without identifying that input in volts or milliwatts. These do not provide sensitivity on the same basis; do not convert or rank them.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

UK published earbuds and case total weight

OnePlus Buds 449.02 g

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 49.02 ± 1 g; US: 49.42 ± 1 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Unreferenced advertised sound pressure

OnePlus Buds 496.5 dB

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · No frequency, input reference, weighting or explicit maximum label is supplied in this row. Do not reinterpret as maximum SPL or sensitivity.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor

OnePlus Buds 4Not verified

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed Buds4 pages describe three microphones per side but do not establish VPU presence or absence. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Beats Studio Buds +

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wireless case charging

OnePlus Buds 4Not verified

Beats Studio Buds +Not verified

Sources

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed exact pages list USB-C charging but do not explicitly establish wireless-charging presence or absence. Omission does not mean false. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Beats Studio Buds +

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.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

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FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

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

OnePlus Buds 4

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Beats Studio Buds +

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

OnePlus Buds 4

What it brings

Supports the LHDC 5.0 codec alongside AAC and SBC, plus dual-device connection and Google Fast Pair.
Manufacturer source
Adaptive ANC is rated up to 55 dB, with separate Adaptive and Transparency modes, and each earbud has three microphones for calls.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The specification page lists USB-C case charging; wireless-charging support is not established by the reviewed exact sources.
Manufacturer source
Battery drops when using LHDC: 5.5 hours per charge with ANC on, versus 6 hours with AAC. OnePlus's UK and US pages also give slightly different case weights (39.57 g and 39.97 g).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for OnePlus Buds 4 and Beats Studio Buds +
Specification	OnePlus Buds 4	Beats Studio Buds +

Wearing style Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus does not state the ear tip material. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in S, M and L)	In-ear, true wireless
Weight per earbudDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g). OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	4.73 g	5 g
DimensionsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes	Each earbud: 31 x 20.6 x 24.2 mm; charging case: 65.4 x 52.4 x 25.3 mm	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
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: the earbuds feature IP55 water and dust resistance, however the charging case does not. Water and dust resistance may diminish with device ageing; liquid and dust damage are not covered under the warranty. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	IP55 (earbuds only; the charging case is not rated)	IPX4 (earbuds only)
UK published case weight Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · UK: 39.57 ± 1 g; US: 39.97 ± 1 g. The selected SKU is UK; the source discrepancy is unexplained. Do not average the figures, assert physical equivalence across regions or interpret case weight as the earbuds-and-case total. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	39.57 g	Not provided
UK published earbuds and case total weight Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · UK: 49.02 ± 1 g; US: 49.42 ± 1 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	49.02 g	Not provided

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed without an exact supported-phone range on these Buds 4 pages. Steady Connect is restricted to select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. The declared Bluetooth range is 10 m; actual conditions and interference vary. Case charging is separate and does not establish cable audio. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection	Class 1 Bluetooth (version not stated); USB-C case charging
Battery lifeDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus test figures at 50% volume with the stated codec. Fast charge: 10 minutes gives 3.5 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off, AAC. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs 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	Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.	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.
Battery capacity Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Earbuds 62 mAh; charging case 530 mAh	Not provided
Charge time Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Earbuds about 50 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes	Not provided
Low-latency mode Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory figure; enabled automatically on OnePlus phones, manual operation in the HeyMelody app on other brands. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	47 ms low latency	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res Audio up to 1 Mbps, 24 bit, 192 kHz. Hi-Res Audio is supported on Android devices with LHDC 5.0 (OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above via 'Earbuds Function'; other Android 7.0 and above via the HeyMelody app) and is not supported on iOS devices. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC	Not provided
Multipoint (dual-device) connection Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Case charging connector Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · The source describes charging, not USB audio or data operation. Compatible charger power and a cable-audio mode are not established. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	USB Type-C	Not provided
Playback with case, AAC, ANC on Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. OnePlus Test Laboratory claim; actual performance varies. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	24 h	Not provided

DriversDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: flat diaphragm. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter	Custom two-layer transducer in each earbud
Frequency response Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	15 Hz to 40 kHz	Not provided
DAC Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)	Not provided
Spatial audioDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Marketed as OnePlus 3D Audio. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 12 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. These pages do not explicitly establish head tracking. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview 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	Spatial audio rendering	Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos
Listed driver impedances Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%	Not provided
Manufacturer sensitivity and reference Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Buds 4 names a 1 mW input but no frequency or test fixture. Buds Pro 3 names 1 kHz and the literal “Input: -10 dB IEC711” notation, without identifying that input in volts or milliwatts. These do not provide sensitivity on the same basis; do not convert or rank them. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	118 ± 1.3 dB at 1 mW	Not provided
Unreferenced advertised sound pressure Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · No frequency, input reference, weighting or explicit maximum label is supplied in this row. Do not reinterpret as maximum SPL or sensitivity. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	96.5 dB	Not provided
Manufacturer rated power Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · The Audio table does not explicitly assign this rating to an individual driver or define a continuous/peak basis. No power-handling or sound-quality ranking is established. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	10 mW	Not provided

Microphone Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud with 3-mic AI call noise cancellation. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Voice-targeting microphones for calls and voice assistant. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Real-time adaptive ANC advertised up to 55 dB and up to 5,500 Hz; modes: ANC on, Adaptive, Transparency and ANC off. The overview advertises 800 adjustments per second and a 200% voice-cancellation improvement (3×) against OnePlus Buds 3, based on OnePlus Test Laboratory results. These claims do not compare against Buds Pro 3, and no matched attenuation test is supplied. TÜV High Performance Noise Cancellation is a manufacturer-listed claim, not independently re-certified here. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode. Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes	Yes	Yes
Manufacturer microphone sensitivity Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Buds4 gives no dBV/Pa reference; Pro3 explicitly gives dBV/Pa. These different bases cannot establish a microphone-performance difference. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	-38 ± 1 dB	Not provided

Companion appDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound (and OnePlus 3D Audio) is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above; other users (iOS / Android 7.0 and above) need the HeyMelody app. The specification page also lists OTA updates. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes	Compatible with the HeyMelody app. Sound features: Sound Master EQ (Balanced, Serenade and Bass Mode presets, a customisable six-band EQ and BassWave); Golden Sound personal audio profile from an ear scan and listening test	Beats app: product customisation, software updates and new features
Find My Earbuds Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Listed by name only; OnePlus does not describe how it works on these pages. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
AI Translation Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Three earbud taps activate AI Translation on the OnePlus phone; available on select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 and above. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Earbud controlsDifferent Sources OnePlus Buds 4 Manufacturer specification · Single tap must be manually activated in the phone Settings (OnePlus phones) or the HeyMelody app (other Android and iOS). OnePlus also lists a tap for the phone's built-in voice assistant (activated manually in the same way), Double-Tap for Camera Control and three taps for AI Translation on select OnePlus devices. OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Studio Buds + product page, tech specs and footnotes	Touch controls on the stem: slide up or down for volume; long touch and hold to switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes; single tap to play or pause; double tap for the next song; triple tap for the previous song	Single multi-function 'b' button per earbud (customisable): music, listening modes, calls and voice assistant

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Wireless case charging Sources OnePlus Buds 4 The complete reviewed exact pages list USB-C charging but do not explicitly establish wireless-charging presence or absence. Omission does not mean false. · Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Spatial audio head tracking Sources OnePlus Buds 4 No explicit head-tracking presence or absence is established in the complete reviewed Buds4 pages. OnePlus3DAudio alone does not prove head tracking. · Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor Sources OnePlus Buds 4 The complete reviewed Buds4 pages describe three microphones per side but do not establish VPU presence or absence. · Manufacturer specification OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs Beats Studio Buds + No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided

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