I love the handset hands down but I don’t want to disturb anyone. Prices, promotions, styles and availability may vary by store & online. Get the best value on product protection including fast repairs or replacements. The beats solo pro wireless low-mid is overemphasized, which can muddy and clutter your mixes. The mid-mid is fairly neutral, so vocals and lead instruments are present but a small dip in the high-mid slightly weakens their detail and clarity.
The Studio3 also contains an Apple W1 chip, which means it will recognize all of your Apple devices once you pair it with just one of them. That Sony has a little bit more transparency and may be the better headphone to listen to over longer listening sessions. But the Beats was arguably the more dynamic, exciting headphone. For instance, it brought a little more energy to Rag ‘n Bone Man’s “Human” track. And the Beats is going to be a good fit for those who listen to a lot of EDM and hip-hop.
The Beats Studio3 Wireless is a solid, balanced pair of headphones that will likely please those looking for more balance and clarity than anything else. The noise cancellation is better than average, and the easy pairing with iOS gear is a nice plus. There’s really very little to complain about here, but the price seems a bit high when you can get the QuietComfort 35 for $20 less.
Learn how we create the most in-depth and scientific tech reviews on our About page. Check out CNET’s best headphones for more information on competitive products. An indicator to show that the headphone battery power is low and will need to be replaced or recharged. Owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their noise-canceling headphone brand to their friends and family. Apple W1 chip makes pairing with iOS devices even more simple. Before that, I was PCMag’s lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011.
While they won’t fit in a pocket, they can be placed in most small bags, but they’re still quite bulky. At The Master Switch, we spend an awful lot of time thinking about audio. More importantly, we spend an awful lot of time thinking about how to improve it. Everything we do is geared towards creating bigger, better sound. You wouldn’t expect headphones to need any special equipment to work.
With Fast Fuel, a quick 10-minute charge provides 3 hours of playback when battery is low. And when the noise cancellation is off than 40 hours of playback. Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones block external noise so you can truly get immersed into your music—or a true crime podcast. The headphones also automatically calibrate to your chosen playlist, adjusting to “preserve clarity, range, and emotion.” It sounds fancy because, well, it is. Next, the Studio 3 feature Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling Technology.