Why Beats Studio Pro are the Over-Ear Option That Actually Makes Sense Right Now

People who want a pair of over-ear headphones with good noise cancelation and a long battery life without spending money on AirPods Max continue to prefer the Beats Studio Pro, priced at $149.99 (was $350). They borrow enough from Apple’s playbook to be comfortable while being versatile enough for Android users, and they do it in a package that is substantially lighter and more robust than the aluminum cans that many people desire.

Beats preserved the Studio style, but made some substantial changes to the materials. The earcups now include UltraPlush cushions coated in this beautiful engineered leather with no seams. The headband is made entirely of metal sliders that can be adjusted with ease, and when you’re finished, simply fold it up and store it in the provided protective case. They weigh roughly 260 grams, which is significantly lighter than the AirPods Max, and you’ll notice the difference after a few hours.

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Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones- Up to 40-Hour Battery Life, Active Noise…

• INCREDIBLE SOUND: Custom acoustic platform delivers rich, balanced audio for music, calls and everyday listening.
• LOSSLESS AUDIO SUPPORT: USB-C lossless audio and sound profiles optimize music quality across devices and environments. Additional option to use the…
• ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING (ANC): block distractions at work, on flights or during your daily commute. Or use Transparency mode to let the sounds of your…

The sound comes from a custom 40mm speaker drivers that Beats fully overhauled from the previous Studio model. They claim to have decreased distortion by up to 80% at high volumes by combining a two-layer diaphragm, stronger magnets, and enhanced micro-venting. In practice, it sounds significantly more balanced than their prior work, while still providing Beats’ signature thunderous bass. The low end has considerable weight to it without being overly muddy. The mids are clear enough to hear what people say in voices and podcasts, and the treble is just fine, not too harsh.

When you connect the USB-C cable, you gain access to all of this, including lossless audio and some very intriguing sound profiles: a balanced Signature mode, an Entertainment mode that amplifies the sound for movies and games, and a Conversation mode that simply focuses your voice. Those profiles only operate via USB-C, and noise cancelation is turned off when you plug the cord in, but it’s still really useful for simply laying around on your desk or in a location where Bluetooth won’t work.

The active noise cancellation is really effective. Four of the six microphones are constantly sampling what’s happening around you and changing the noise filtering in real time. As a result, it easily manages all of that consistent low-frequency sounds, such as jet engines and air conditioners, while also eliminating any background noise. Transparency mode is also fairly slick; it allows outside sound in without making it sound false and echoed. For calls, the other two beam-forming microphones do an excellent job of making your speech sound crystal clear; according to Beats, this enhances voice quality by up to 27% over the previous Studio model. You’ll notice that your calls perform well in noisy surroundings.

One of the clear winners here is battery life, which can last up to 40 hours with noise cancelation and transparency set off and 24 hours with either switched on. If you’re running low, simply plug in your headphones for ten minutes to receive four hours of listening time back. Bluetooth 5.3 is a reliable connection with a good range that is simple to set up. iOS and Android users get a fairly similar experience, with Apple users receiving additional features such as Personalized Spatial Audio and Find My, while Android users have Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch, and a variety of other benefits. They also support AAC and SBC audio codecs over Bluetooth.