Best Buy is currently holding a Back to School sales event, during which many products across a wide range of categories have received huge discounts. For a limited time, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are on sale for $60, a massive price drop of about 65%. If that sounds too good to be true, that’s because it sort of is. There is a small catch.
The earbuds in this instance are refurbished units. Refurbished products aren’t necessarily bad or anything. According to a report from The New York Times, Best Buy’s refurbishment process involves “detailed product testing, sanitization, and cosmetic grading.” So, these Beats Studio Buds Plus are almost as good as new, although there may still be the odd defect. Keep in mind that nothing is perfect.
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If you strongly prefer a non-refurbished product, you can buy a pair of new Beats Studio Buds Plus for $130<!–>, which is a $40 discount. This set is available in three color options: Black/Gold, Ivory, and Transparent. The refurbished pair is only available in Transparent.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus–> offer top-notch active noise cancellation, six hours of playtime on a single charge, and stylish colorways, including a transparent gray. These earbuds work well with iOS and Android devices, making them the best premium earbuds for people with a mixed-device ecosystem. Kerry Wan, ZDNET’s managing reviews editor, spent some time with the Studio Buds Plus back in 2023 and praised them for their sound quality and transparency mode.
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As a self-confessed gym rat, I also recommend these earbuds for working out. Not only do they have impressive sound quality and noise cancellation, but these devices also boast a comfortable design and a strong resistance to sweat. Other notable features include large microphones for crystal-clear calls, on-ear gesture controls, plus support for Apple’s Find My network.
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How I rated this deal
As per ZDNET’s rating system, I give this deal a score of 5/5. 65% off is a killer discount; I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Beats Studio Buds Plus retail at such a low price. I highly recommend buying these, although remember: they are refurbished. The newer Studio Buds Plus–> are 24% off at $130. I give those a score of 2/5.
Grab them while the sales event lasts.
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