Best Buy Beats Studio Buds+ [Twitter/BenGeskin]

The upcoming release of Beats Studio Buds+ has practically been confirmed after the earphones were spotted in a Best Buy.

Apple subsidiary Beats is widely expected to bring out its updated Beats Studio Buds+ in the near future. In leaks ranging from an Amazon listing to an FCC filing, the headphones aren't much of a secret anymore.

In an image published to Twitter by high-profile leaker Ben Geskin on Saturday, there's now seemingly some physical proof that the personal audio upgrade is inbound.

The photograph shows the box of Beats Studio Buds+, complete with an image on the front showing the transparent color option, from within a Best Buy. Given the photograph's contents, it seems that the earphones may have been accidentally placed on a shelf earlier than a release date.

Exclusive: Beats Studio Buds+ arrived at Best Buy pic.twitter.com/dCcHH2z1pF

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) May 12, 2023

According to the previous Amazon listing leak, the Beats Studio Buds+ are expected to go on sale May 18, in a choice of transparent, black, or ivory, and for a price of $169.95.

The new model is expected to offer the same features as the original, except with 3x larger microphones, new venting, and a "powerful" processor. The changes will apparently make ANC 1.6x more powerful, while doubling the performance of Transparency.

Battery life is said to be up to 36 hours, with the case using USB-C. One-touch pairing, Spatial Audio support, and on-device tap controls are also expected.

Malcolm Owen

Based in South Wales, Malcolm Owen has written about tech since 2012, and previously wrote for Electronista and MacNN. In his downtime, he pursues photography, has an interest in magic tricks, and is bothered by his cats.