The Best-Selling Beats Studio Buds Are a Great AirPods Alternative and Finally Under $100

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Whether you’re hitting the gym, hiking a new trail or walking through the city, a good pair of wireless earbuds is a must. And our favorite AirPods Pro alternative, the Beats Studio Buds are currently on sale for just $99 — a $50 discount off their original price of $149.95 (that’s also more than $30 cheaper than the latest AirPods).

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For just under $100, these Beats earbuds pack a ton of features. In our hands-on testing, we particularly liked their weightless design and comfortable fit. They weigh right around five grams‚ even lighter than the AirPods Pro. They are also grippier than AirPods, staying put and secure even when we were on the move (say on a hike or bike ride). The fit can be further personalized if needed, with the three available ear tip sizes.

As for sound quality, you’ve got bass-forward audio and incredibly well-balanced treble and mid-ranges, just like Beats headphones. Whether you’re listening to The Weeknd or Beyoncé, your new Beats earbuds won’t disappoint. There’s active noise cancelling too just in case you need to tune out your surroundings and just want to focus on the music. The noise cancellation function makes these great buds for work too, to block out annoying coworker chatter.

The battery life outshines most other wireless earbuds on the market, lasting a full eight hours on one charge. The wireless charging case can hold an additional 16 hours of listening time. These buds are also IPX4 water-resistant, meaning they can withstand sweat or light rain as you go about your day (though we don’t recommend wearing these in a storm).

There’s a built-in microphone as well if you ever need to take a call in between your jamming sessions or if you need to access your chosen voice assistant. These buds are also compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing you additional listening flexibility.

Grab any of the six available shades of the Beats Studio Buds on sale for just $99.95 right now, the lowest price we’ve seen on these wireless buds this year. Shop the deal here.