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Kate Kozuch

I think the AirPods 4 need to steal this from the Beats Studio Buds+

Beats Studio Buds+ transparent

Transparent (or translucent) technology is nothing new. I mean it’s not even revolutionary for Apple, who’s new Beats Studio Buds+ see-through design is playfully reminiscent of the Bondi Blue iMac G3. So, I wonder, why can’t AirPods seem to have the same kind of fun?

With the Studio Buds+, the color and charisma of Beats by Dre products again offer a stark contrast to the tedious AirPods earbuds. Sure, there’s something simple and sophisticated about the white stemmed AirPods Pro 2 I carry with me practically everywhere I go. I never have to worry about them not matching my outfit, obviously. But after unboxing the transparent Beats earbuds, my AirPods seem a little… boring.

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