Image © beatsbydre.comBeats urBeats
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At a glance
- Brand
- Beats
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
Noise-isolating earbuds with adjustable-fit eartips that physically block ambient sounds and minimize unwanted external noise.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Beats urBeats are wired in-ear monitors from 2012 that use a single dynamic driver to deliver a 20 Hz–20 kHz response. They rely on physical noise isolation through adjustable-fit eartips rather than active cancellation, and connect via a standard 3.5 mm jack. With a lightweight 18-gram build and a built-in electret mic, they offer basic call functionality but no inline controls or app support.
What works
- Lightweight at 18g
- Physical noise isolation via eartips
- Wide frequency response 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Built-in electret microphone
What doesn't
- No inline controls
- No active noise cancellation
- No app support or EQ
- No water resistance
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Specifications
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | none |
| Voice assistant | No |
Design
| Weight | 18 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
| Balanced connection | No |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | electret |
| Call noise reduction | No |
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