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Beats Studio Pro - Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones - Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Lossless Audio, Apple & Android Compatibility, Up to 40 Hours Battery Life - Black


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Purchase options and add-ons

Brand Beats
Colour Black
Form factor Over Ear
Noise control Active Noise Cancellation
Headphones jack 3.5 mm Jack

About this item

  • BEATS' CUSTOM ACOUSTIC PLATFORM delivers rich, immersive sound whether you’re listening to music or taking calls.
  • LOSSLESS AUDIO via USB-C plus three distinct built-in sound profiles to enhance your listening experience
  • HEAR WHAT YOU WANT with two distinct listening modes: fully-adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode
  • ENHANCED COMPATIBILITY with one-touch pairing and a robust set of native Apple and Android features
  • PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO with dynamic head tracking place you at the center of an immersive 360-degree listening experience
  • LONGER LISTENING - Up to 40 hours total battery life. A 10-minute Fast Fuel charge provides up to 4 hours of additional playback.
  • LOUD AND CLEAR - Voice-targeting mics precisely filter background noise for crisp, clear call performance
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Ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars (8,104) 4.6 out of 5 stars (75,752) 4.1 out of 5 stars (2,914) 4.4 out of 5 stars (36,449)
Form-factor Over-ear Headphones Over-ear Headphones True Wireless earphones w/ charging case True Wireless earphones w/ charging case
Battery Life Up to 40H Up to 40H Up to 9H (buds), up to 36H total Up to 7H (buds), up to 30H total
Fast Fuel 10-min charge = 4 hr playback 5-min charge = 3 hr playback 5-min charge = 1 hr playback 5-min charge = 1 hr playback
Active Noise Cancelling Yes No No No
Transparency Yes No No No
Sweat & Water Resistant No No Yes (IPX4) Yes (IPX4)
Controls Multi-function buttons and volume controls Multi-function buttons and volume controls ‘b’ button on each earbud ‘b’ button on each earbud
In-ear detection No No No Yes
Calling Dual-Beam forming mics Dual-Beam forming mics Dual-Beam forming mics Dual-Beam forming mics
Chip Platform Beats Proprietary Platform Apple W1 Platform Beats Proprietary Platform Apple H1 Platform
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spatial Audio w/ Head Tracking Yes No No No
Fit UltraPlush over-ear cushions with seamless engineered leather On-ear cushions with engineered leather 4 sizes 3 sizes
Charging Port USB-C micro-USB USB-C (via charging case) USB-C (via charging case)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pair with my iPhone?

The first time you power on Beats Studio Pro, pairing mode is automatically enabled. On iPhone running the latest iOS, simply hold the headphones near an unlocked phone, and follow on-screen instructions. Or, go to the Bluetooth menu and select “Beats Studio Pro”.

How do I pair with my Mac?

If you have previously paired with an iPhone and the Mac is connected to the same iCloud account, your Beats Studio Pro will automatically pair with your Mac. Simply, select your headphones as the sound output in the Control Center or Apple menu > System Settings > Sound. If the Mac is not connected to your iCloud account, make sure that you turned on Bluetooth on your Mac. Hold your Beats Studio Pro next to your Mac. Press and hold the System button on the right ear cup until the Fuel Gauge LEDs start to flash. Open the Bluetooth menu on your Mac, and choose “Beats Studio Pro”.

How do I pair with my Android device?

The first time you power on Beats Studio Pro, pairing mode is automatically enabled. To pair using Google Fast Pair, an on-screen, one-touch pairing prompt will appear on your Android device. For older Android devices, or to pair manually, use the Beats app or pair in the Bluetooth menu by selecting “Beats Studio Pro”. To download the Beats app, visit the Google Play store or download directly from beatsbydre.com.

How do I initiate pairing mode again to pair with other devices?

If you need to initiate pairing mode again, hold down the System button on the right ear cup until the Fuel Gauge LEDs begin to flash. Beats Studio Pro is now ready to pair.

How do I charge them?

To charge your Beats Studio Pro, connect the headphones to a power source using the included USB-C cable. (Note: USB-C power adapter sold separately).The Fuel Gauge LEDs will illuminate while the headphone is charging.

How do I check the battery life?

To check the battery life, simply press the System button on the right ear cup once. The Fuel Gauge LEDs will display the level of charge remaining.

How long does the battery last?

Beats Studio Pro can provide up to 40 hours of listening time with ANC or Transparency turned off, or up to 24 hours of listening time with ANC turned on.

How do I change modes from ANC to Transparency?

To toggle between listening modes, simply press the system button twice. Beats Studio Pro will rotate between ANC and Transparency.

How do I turn them on and off?

Turn on Beats Studio Pro by holding down the System button until the Fuel Gauge LEDs illuminate. To turn the headphones off, hold down the same System button until the Fuel Gauge LEDs shut off.

How do I activate Siri?

On Apple devices, you can activate Siri hands-free just by saying 'Hey Siri'. Or, hold down the 'b' button and wait for the chime.

How do I activate other voice assistants?

Hold down the 'b' button to activate whichever voice assistant is enabled on your device.

Can I use with a wired connection?

Use the included 3.5mm cable to connect Beats Studio Pro to a standard audio source.Beats Studio Pro also offers USB-C audio, so you can stream audio or take phone calls by connecting the headphone to a compatible source using the included USB-C cable.

Does it have a microphone?

Beats Studio Pro has six total microphones, enabling high-quality call performance as well as ANC and Transparency performance. Four microphones are dedicated to ANC and Transparency mode processing, and two beam-forming microphones are positioned out the outside of the ear cups to target your voice when on phone calls, video conferencing, or while using your voice assistant.

Does Beats Studio Pro have Spatial Audio?

When paired with Apple devices, Beats Studio Pro will automatically play back tracks available in Dolby Atmos from Apple Music. Head-tracking is only available when paired with Apple devices, and must be enabled/disabled from the device. Spatial Audio personalization requires an iPhone X or later with TrueDepth camera. Beats Studio Pro can also play back tracks available in Dolby Atmos when using Apple Music on an Android device.

How do I use USB-C and EQ-optimized sound modes?

When Beats Studio Pro is connected to a compatible source device via USB-C, it will appear as a standard USB audio device – enabling you to stream audio or take phone calls while simultaneously charging the headphone. While using USB-C audio, press the system button twice to switch between three EQ-optimized sound profiles: Beats Signature, Entertainment, and Conversation. The Fuel Gauge LEDs will illuminate one, two, or three segments correlating to each respective sound profile.

How can I keep my product up to date?

Software updates will occasionally be made available to enable new features or improve the product experience. These ‘silent’ updates are automatically enabled when connected to an Apple device. To stay up to date on an Android device, download the Beats app from Google Play.

Technical Details

Beats Studio Pro

Form Factor

Over-ear

Weight

9.17oz./260g

Dimensions

Length: 7in./17.8cm Width: 3.1in./7.8cm Height: 7.125in./18.1cm

Connectivity

Class 1 Wireless Bluetooth

Power and Battery

Beats Studio Pro (single charge): up to 40 hours of listening time | Fast Fuel: a 10-minute charge provides up to 4 hours of playback

Release Date

7/19/2023

Beats Studio Pro

Form Factor

Over-ear

Weight

9.17oz./260g

Dimensions

Length: 7in./17.8cm Width: 3.1in./7.8cm Height: 7.125in./18.1cm

Connectivity

Class 1 Wireless Bluetooth

Power and Battery

Beats Studio Pro (single charge): up to 40 hours of listening time | Fast Fuel: a 10-minute charge provides up to 4 hours of playback

Release Date

7/19/2023

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Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2024
Colour Name: BlackStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
After reviewing several top end headphone brands I decided to try these Beats and I am very pleased with them.
They’re comfortable and well made. Last a long time on each charge and can even charge from your iPhone via the usb-c cable whilst listening to lossless music or even Dolby Atmos music at the same time! They sound incredible with great bass and clarity. The different settings are great too for noise cancellation and surround sound (which actually works amazingly well!) or just having them set to normal sound works well.
Wind noise is the only downside I’ve found but it’s not a deal breaker. Using them to make phone calls is really good and the microphone picks up your voice very well indeed so calls a clear.
The way they fold up is very nice and the case is small enough not to take up much room at all and is excellent quality too. 5 stars!!
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Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2024
Colour Name: SandstoneStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
I bought this for my boyfriend and I just LOVE the Sandstone colour. It is by far the best colour in my opinion.
The beats produce great music, and my bf states he has heard new sounds from his regularly listened to songs because of the quality.
Works good for phone calls. Noise cancelling is great. It reads texts out loud too!
The only downside I found is through IMessage Voice Memos. For some reason, it is EXTREMELY quiet when sending out memos. So when I receive a voice memo from my boyfriend, I have to max my volume out to just BARELY hear it.
It’s not busy with noises, it is just extremely quiet.
The beats come with a USB C cord (I think?) but NOT the block, so you have to purchase a new connective block if you do not have the updated version.
Apart from that, these are amazing beats and I highly recommend.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2024
Colour Name: SandstoneStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
I was unsure because of some reviews but I bought them and I don’t regret it. the sound quality is amazing, the bass is good, it really muted the sound around you too. I’m very pleased with these! The only thing is that maybe I wouldn’t recommend them for people who are looking for gym headphones because I don’t think they’re sweat resistant. I mean I do use them while workout out but I wear a bandana or something that catches my sweat so I don’t cover them in it. but honestly these are the best headphones I bought! it’s over the ear to and they’re very comfy!
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Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2024
Colour Name: SandstoneStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
These are a good pair of headphone they cancel noise, sound pretty good and look good. however the noise cancelation isn't the best especially compared to other headphones at this price point. and they may hurt your ears after a few hours if you wear glasses. however overall they are a good pair of headphone and work well with apple devices such as quick connect and switching between devices. These would be a 6/10.
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Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2024
Colour Name: SandstoneStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
I love these beats headphones as the moment they are turned on they connect to my laptop or phone practically instantly! They have the noise cancelling or transparency options with the beats app and honestly it's easy to use and super impressive how well both settings work. There's a third setting that doesn't do either and works as a basic head phone but I never use it as I want the one or the other. The case is better than expected and it took me a few minutes to find the wires for direct connection and charging, that's how well they're tucked away in the case. Finally packaging was very satisfying. 👏🏻
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Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2024
I love these beats headphones as the moment they are turned on they connect to my laptop or phone practically instantly! They have the noise cancelling or transparency options with the beats app and honestly it's easy to use and super impressive how well both settings work. There's a third setting that doesn't do either and works as a basic head phone but I never use it as I want the one or the other. The case is better than expected and it took me a few minutes to find the wires for direct connection and charging, that's how well they're tucked away in the case. Finally packaging was very satisfying. 👏🏻
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Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2024
Colour Name: NavyStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
I ended up sending these back for a refund.
They weren't worth keeping.
In noise cancelling mode they picked up the sound of wind and made the wind louder.
They kept randomly dropping my music, the headphones would stay connected and the music would still be playing but I would hear nothing.
There was this constant popping noise when music was on.

I ended up just buying replacement parts for my Beats Studio 3 headphones with the refunded money. They were annoying to fix but worlds better than these brand new headphones.

Better to skip these and wait for new ones to come out or just go for a different brand all together.
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2024
Colour Name: BlackStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
The best headphones I have ever tried in my life! The noise cancellation is great, and the battery life on these lasts me up to 2 weeks, which is crazy!
Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2024
Colour Name: NavyStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
Got mine today. Super happy, they are awesome. The crappy part is that it has a usbc cord, I wasn't aware of that, or I would have bought a charging cube too... Kinda sucks.
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Mahajo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Low cost AirPods Max alternative! A classic revisited!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
Colour Name: SandstoneStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
My earliest forays into a More expensive headphone was with the Beats Brand and the wired Beats Pro headphones. Then I graduated to the wireless Beats Studios, as well as the Executive headphones and those were my headphones for years. I don’t recall the noise cancelling being anything at all and of course there was no such thing as a transparency mode back then, but at the time I loved the look, the colors (especially metallic gold of the Beats Studios) and enjoyed the heavy bass sound they provided. As I grew more sophisticated and appreciated more sound quality, I moved on to other headphones (plus my last pair of Beats Studio the hinge broke on one side). I had tried the Beats Solo Pros and wanted to love them but they were, though improved, still an on-ear headphone and too uncomfortable for me. I had hoped then that an update for the Studios to Studio Pros was imminent but turned out it would be awhile before this did come to pass but I knew once it did I would have to buy them and try them out eventually. It didn’t take long as I saw they went on sale for $100 off only a month after release and I jumped on that deal! I am pleasantly impressed for the most part. They do a lot of the same things as the AirPods Max, if not as well. Sound quality is really good and has a more neutral sound than previous Beats Studios did. The Dolby Atmos with head tracking is fun. They are a little bright sounding and I sometimes have to either turn down the volume or use the eq on the iPhone Music App to lower the treble, or turn off the Spatial Stereo feature in the control center, (long press on the volume slider) but overall I find the sound pleasant and lively. There are no wear sensors, but I love the old school B buttons for pausing, volume and skipping and rewinding tracks very easy and intuitive after using Beats Studios for years so I don’t really miss it that much frankly. They are fairly comfortable, the cushioning on the ear pads and headband are plush but they do have a strong clamping force which might bother some but doesn’t bother me overly much, and I am fan of how stable they feel on my head. Noise canceling is quite good but as is expected not at AirPods Max level. I’ve always loved the 5 LED lights on the bottoms of the right ear cup which will show you the battery level when pressed. A double press of this button will switch between ANC and Transparency. Long press for Bluetooth pairing. No auto-switching between devices but once connected to a device in your iCloud, they automatically show up in other devices in the cloud and a press within the Bluetooth’s settings will switch it to the other device quickly and easily. The headphones will announce messages and you have the ability to use “Hey, Siri’ but I’ve noticed sometimes audio will stop with an announcement or Siri activation and may not continue playing music on its own, but a simple press of the “B” button will start play again. On the AirPods Max audio will reduce significantly but not stop, but with these the sound stops abruptly which can be jarring at first when the announcement is made. Of course you can turn off announcements in the control center if you want to avoid the interruption altogether. Build quality is plastic but still solid with metal sliders that have a jarring but somehow pleasing click as you slide them in or out. They are also very light, certainly lighter than the AirPods Max (which I also own). Also the case is nice with a spot for cables and even another pouch inside on the other side if you need it, but can’t really imagine adding much as with the headphones in, there really isn’t a lot of room. If you can get these on sale especially I would recommend then as a less pricey alternative to the more expensive headphones like the AirPods Max. I’m a fan of the sandstone color, I hear the dark colors, especially black, are finger smear magnets. These are a little bit like that, but with the light color it is much less of an issue. These are a classic revisited and I will always have a soft spot for the Beats Studio (now pros) headphones! I forgot to mention that you can use the usb c cable for lossless audio from your computer or iPad, which is awesome, although i have yet to try that out as I am all about wireless functionality, I don’t like being tied down to wires! Still great option, and one the AirPods Max cannot do (yet anyway). These are a great option for those not willing or able to spend more and still great a great headphone!
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Mahajo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Low cost AirPods Max alternative! A classic revisited!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
My earliest forays into a More expensive headphone was with the Beats Brand and the wired Beats Pro headphones. Then I graduated to the wireless Beats Studios, as well as the Executive headphones and those were my headphones for years. I don’t recall the noise cancelling being anything at all and of course there was no such thing as a transparency mode back then, but at the time I loved the look, the colors (especially metallic gold of the Beats Studios) and enjoyed the heavy bass sound they provided. As I grew more sophisticated and appreciated more sound quality, I moved on to other headphones (plus my last pair of Beats Studio the hinge broke on one side). I had tried the Beats Solo Pros and wanted to love them but they were, though improved, still an on-ear headphone and too uncomfortable for me. I had hoped then that an update for the Studios to Studio Pros was imminent but turned out it would be awhile before this did come to pass but I knew once it did I would have to buy them and try them out eventually. It didn’t take long as I saw they went on sale for $100 off only a month after release and I jumped on that deal! I am pleasantly impressed for the most part. They do a lot of the same things as the AirPods Max, if not as well. Sound quality is really good and has a more neutral sound than previous Beats Studios did. The Dolby Atmos with head tracking is fun. They are a little bright sounding and I sometimes have to either turn down the volume or use the eq on the iPhone Music App to lower the treble, or turn off the Spatial Stereo feature in the control center, (long press on the volume slider) but overall I find the sound pleasant and lively. There are no wear sensors, but I love the old school B buttons for pausing, volume and skipping and rewinding tracks very easy and intuitive after using Beats Studios for years so I don’t really miss it that much frankly. They are fairly comfortable, the cushioning on the ear pads and headband are plush but they do have a strong clamping force which might bother some but doesn’t bother me overly much, and I am fan of how stable they feel on my head. Noise canceling is quite good but as is expected not at AirPods Max level. I’ve always loved the 5 LED lights on the bottoms of the right ear cup which will show you the battery level when pressed. A double press of this button will switch between ANC and Transparency. Long press for Bluetooth pairing. No auto-switching between devices but once connected to a device in your iCloud, they automatically show up in other devices in the cloud and a press within the Bluetooth’s settings will switch it to the other device quickly and easily. The headphones will announce messages and you have the ability to use “Hey, Siri’ but I’ve noticed sometimes audio will stop with an announcement or Siri activation and may not continue playing music on its own, but a simple press of the “B” button will start play again. On the AirPods Max audio will reduce significantly but not stop, but with these the sound stops abruptly which can be jarring at first when the announcement is made. Of course you can turn off announcements in the control center if you want to avoid the interruption altogether. Build quality is plastic but still solid with metal sliders that have a jarring but somehow pleasing click as you slide them in or out. They are also very light, certainly lighter than the AirPods Max (which I also own). Also the case is nice with a spot for cables and even another pouch inside on the other side if you need it, but can’t really imagine adding much as with the headphones in, there really isn’t a lot of room. If you can get these on sale especially I would recommend then as a less pricey alternative to the more expensive headphones like the AirPods Max. I’m a fan of the sandstone color, I hear the dark colors, especially black, are finger smear magnets. These are a little bit like that, but with the light color it is much less of an issue. These are a classic revisited and I will always have a soft spot for the Beats Studio (now pros) headphones! I forgot to mention that you can use the usb c cable for lossless audio from your computer or iPad, which is awesome, although i have yet to try that out as I am all about wireless functionality, I don’t like being tied down to wires! Still great option, and one the AirPods Max cannot do (yet anyway). These are a great option for those not willing or able to spend more and still great a great headphone!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The King is back, for a niche audience
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
Colour Name: BlackStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
I loved my Beats Solo headphones as a teenager. I’m talking monster cable beats. Nothing was cooler, the bass was thundering, and while it didn’t sound great, it sounded so much better than the iPod in ears or my dad’s old crappy walkman on-ears I was used to. I listen to mostly electronic music, bass/dubstep, house & techno, all of that with some hip/hop and pop sprinkled in as well. I also love movies.

As an adult at home, I have my beyerdynamic dt 770 pros for mixing and editing with. I have a pair of AirPods Pro 2s for travel and day to day usage. Recently, I have started to work from home a lot more in meetings, and there has been a lot of construction outside my window, and I hate having things stuck in my ears for hours on end so I was in the market for a pair of noise canceling over ear headphones.

My partner has a pair of AirPods Max, I found the sound to be really great, detailed with good sound stage and flat great for voice but clinical and safe in all respects and lacking the bass I was looking for. Even with the top-of-the-pack anc and apple integration features I was used to on my in-ears I never could swallow the price. Also they were comfortable, but so heavy and not suited for long periods of wear. And the case was weird.

So I tried the bereydynamic lagoon ANCs. They were garbage. Impossible to use the controls and pair with devices, sounded really good but not as good as I would expect from this brand, and the issues go on and on. They did have good bass, but the anc barely worked. I liked them at a lot at first, but they fell apart so quickly.

Then I saw that apple had brand new beats headphones, and were 30% off on Amazon. I had to try them, the nostalgia hit hard and I’m so happy they didn’t change the iconic design from the studio 2s which I also liked as a replacement for my solos. I. Am. Floored. Super lightweight yet feel very solid and no creaking, apple integration features (i consider no auto switching to be a plus tbh, but icloud pairing is a must. Works very well with Apple TV), but the sound! Is so FUN. It’s like I’m in a concert hall with huge racks of speakers and towers of subwoofers. So much better than my old beats, by a landslide. Great instrument separation, and decent soundstage, sounds less like a wall of sound like my pro 2s do but not as wide and spatial as the max. A little bright for my taste, but never enough to cause fatigue. None of them come close to the 770s of course - would I recommend these for classical? Or acoustic? Never. Or for any type actual professional work? No. But if you like electronic, you will have so much fun enjoying music with these. The ANC and transparency is very very good, identical to my AirPods Pro, I would argue maybe even better than the max in some situations. The mic quality is good, not as good as my AirPods but good enough for work calls. I also love watching movies, and having multi-channel support like my pro 2s is epic. I absolutely love these - and am so happy I got them!
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Jeffrey K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good and an honest review
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Colour Name: NavyStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
I bought my beats studio pros (blue) as my old Bose Headphones died. Bluetooth linked perfectly to my devices. There is some audio lag (latency) if watching video (similar to all other audio devices I've used). I personally love that it comes with a 3.5mm audio cord. I used that to watch video on my computer. It saves battery and with the cord there is no latency. Sometimes it is just nice to have a corded headphone. Without the cord, the bluetooth range is pretty good.

Sound quality is very good and I am most impressed with its ability to do DOLBY ATMOS. Make sure the content you are listening to is formatted for ATMOS and that your phone/device has atmos turned on. It makes a big difference. Bass sounds good and deep but maybe a little less than expected for Beats. Volume turned up loud did not make crackling noises or become distorted. Battery lasts a decent amount and nice to recharge by USB (goodbye batteries!). Noise cancelling is pretty good too and with audio playing it gets rid of any outside noises.

Some people complained about the comfort and their ears hurting. I have not experienced this. The ear pads are pretty soft and your ear (mine at least) fits INSIDE the padding verses ON my ear. I can wear for hours and have no issues.

Overall a well made product that sounds great for $200 (Deal Price). I'm happy with it and my beats studio buds!
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Spazzola
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, Good Quality.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
Colour Name: NavyStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
Well, after having lost one of my AirPods (gen3) and not being able to justify purchasing a replacement left pod for $90, I started doing research.
I came across these beats studio pros and looked at their stats. 40 hours of play time? Probably the most enticing thing about them to me. Then came the active noise cancellation, and spatialized audio. ANC intrigued me. I wanted it to be better than the AirPods at cutting out sound. While I was looking into these I happened to be doing it during Black Friday deals. Which meant I thought they were $170, which was the price of brand new AirPods. Then I saw their original price of $350. Which enticed me even more in a way, thinking of the price tag fallacy, higher price must mean quality. I mulled this over and over and eventually ended up missing the half off sale. Then I knew I wanted these babies. I watched and waited for a sale to come up again. I was not willing to pay $350 for wireless headphones, as I am not willing to pay $350 on just about anything, but thats just me. For me, $179 is splurging significantly. I caught another sale. I bought them and hoped for the best.
I will have to be honest in saying I was hesitant to stray from AirPods and move over to headphones. The less I have on me the better, so having something sit in my ear rather than over my head appeals to me. But having my device constantly slip out of my ear or feel unsecured was not enjoyable. That’s how I lost my left AirPod in the first place. These headphones feel sturdy for me. I was pleasantly surprised. Although I still did not particularly care for a bulkier heavier device, I did appreciate their securedness. They do eventually make my ears sore but I usually just adjust them. I will not count this against them because every pair of headphones I have ever owned eventually made my ears hurt or gave me a headache. Im sensitive what can I say? The padding on the top band that goes over your head was a nice touch.
The ANC is powerful. I loved being immersed in my music. I have no complaints really.
Spatial Audio… I personally could care less about it, so I don’t have much to say about it. I just don’t use it as a personal choice, not saying it isn’t good.
The sound quality seems adequate to me.
The volume is pretty great, I never have to have it all the way up to get clear sounding audio or to feel like I can actually hear something. Which with my AirPods was a constant problem.
The mic on these, I am thoroughly impressed with. Compared to my AirPods, its like award winning lol. People on calls usually can’t tell I am using a headset at all.
I’m not sure how long it truly takes to charge them, as I haven’t charged them from dead to full yet. I imagine from the little bit of charging I did do when they first arrived they will take a little bit, but to me it’s worth it.
Overall, I feel my money was well spent on a good product. I got a better bang for my buck with these beats than I did with my airpods. The compactness of AirPods are nice, and I like a compact item so having a larger device is something to get used to but I still think it’s worth it.
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Weave™
4.0 out of 5 stars An expensive, high quality headset with some pros, and some strong cons to consider.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Colour Name: NavyStyle: Studio ProVerified Purchase
Beats has been around for quite some time, and has developed a good reputation alongside Bose, Sony and others. So I was excited to try these out - especially after my experience with Anker.

PROS: the sound quality is very good. Not Bose good, but close. Close enough for airline travel. The headset rests on my big head with no issue and the pressure from wearing them isn't uncomfortable.

I like the Transparency mode, especially when travelling, so I can hear the crew announcements easily.

I also like that it comes with a 1/8" audio male-to-male cable for use on airlines with traditional audio jacks.

And - controlling the headsets using my iPhone is a nice feature.

CONS: The perceived air pressure on the eardrums from full noise cancellation is STRONG. Almost uncomfortably so, and you'll see similar comments from others here in the Reviews section. It takes getting used to. I almost sent these back, but in the end, the pros outweighed this issue. You may find it too much for you.

Expensive: these are pricey, and if you're going to drop this much coin, you should at least try the Bose QuietComfort cans first. While they'll lack the iPhone integration, they may end up being more comfortable for you.

Bass: ummm - where IS the bass? These are Beats, right? Studio Pro edition? I'm not really getting the lower frequencies here. Maybe I missed a step during setup. The sound quality is good but I thought a lot of Beats' reputation was based on the bass.

All in all, I mostly don't regret my decision. But definitely try more than one model before you decide for sure.
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