These headphones have full mic and audio compatibility on PlayStation consoles when connected via analog to the controller’s AUX port. Your voice sounds slightly thin and lacking in detail and presence. If you prefer to use these headphones wired, the cable also has an in-line microphone. These headphones are very prone to inconsistencies in treble delivery and are sensitive to fit and positioning. Our results represent the average response, and your experience may vary. To toggle noise cancelling with an Android, you need to download the Beats app.
The beats solo pro wireless Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC. The Beats are noticeably more comfortable, slightly better-built, and have a more premium feel than the Sennheiser. They also have a better-balanced sound profile, but our unit had significant phase mismatch and performed differently on various users. The ANC feature of the Beats is quite good, but the self-noise is pretty high and can be heard when no audio is being played through the headphones.
They sound quite similar, but the Studio3 sound slightly better overall. The Studio3 also have a much better battery than the Studio Wireless and feature the W1 chip for improved ease-of-use with Apple devices. The Studio have better latency and microphone noise handling performance. They’re both decent headphones for most uses, but the more intuitive pairing process and control scheme of the Studio3 gives them an edge. It will work just fine with any Bluetooth device, but you’ll get the most out of these headphones with an iOS device, like up to a whopping 22 hours of wireless, ANC playback . A great thing now is that the user can turn off ANC if it’s unneeded, or to save on battery life by double-pressing the power button.
Anyone who says otherwise, please feel free to fight us in the comments. The Beats Studio3’s weighted harmonic distortion performance is decent. At average listening volumes, they generally fall within good limits, although a spike between the low and mid-treble may produce minor distortion. At higher volumes, this frequency is within acceptable limits, which should result in a clear and pure audio reproduction.
With best-in-class performance, Beats Studio3 Wireless seamlessly syncs to your devices, so you can easily move about, keep the music going and stay productive all day. Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones deliver a premium listening experience with Pure Active Noise Cancelling . Beats’ Pure ANC actively blocks external noise and uses real-time audio calibration to preserve clarity, range and emotion. The Microsoft Surface Wireless Headphones are better headphones for bass fans, while the Beats Studio3 Wireless have a more neutral sound quality with a not-so-veiled treble range. The Microsoft have a better and more complete control scheme that is satisfying to use.
They don’t move much when running, and since they’re wireless, they won’t accidentally fall off your head because the audio cable got hooked on something. However, they’re still somewhat big over-ears and can slide a bit depending on the intensity of your workout routine. The Beats Studio3 Wireless are well-built and sturdy-looking headphones. Their ear cups are made from dense plastic that feels sturdy while their headband has a tough yet flexible metal frame. They’re a bit thinner and less robust than the Beats Executive, and the plastic coating on the headband is prone to scratches and scuffs, but their overall build quality feels high-end and well-made. The noise cancellation is strong enough to use on public transit, and they’re sufficiently comfortable and easy to use.
You hit the bullet and you are listening to sound after a few microseconds. Things get worse when you are trying to use Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones via Bluetooth for playing MIDI instruments. You played a Piano note and you are listening to the sound after a microsecond. You can easily connect them with any Bluetooth enabled device.
They also have easier-to-use controls with more functionality, and they sound a bit more exciting thanks to their deep and powerful bass range. TheBowers & Wilkins PX Wireless have a fairly similar performance to the Beats Studio3 Wireless. The Bowers & Wilkins isolate a lot better in noisy environments than the Beats, so they will be a bit more suitable for traveling and commuting. They also have a better more premium-looking build quality. The Beats have more consistent audio delivery than the Bowers & Wilkins despite their adaptive audio reproduction. They also have a sleeker over-ear fit that’s more comfortable and a bit more suitable for physical activities.
If not for their comfortable earpads – we’ll talk more about these below – we would have to give Beats the worst rating for over-ear headphone design quality. The matte finish on the headphones does little to salvage the style, and if anything, acts as a dust and dandruff magnet. The Studio3 Wireless aren’t perfect for vocals, but they clearly have more emphasis than other sections, and we could handle listening to some R&B. If anything stood out to us about the sound, it would be the vocals. The rest of the mids existed around the vocals, and there was clear definition between mids and highs.
However, the innards are almost identical to what we’ve seen with other wireless headphones. They feature the same box with branded sleeve, opening to reveal the contents inside. The level of creativity with headphone packaging has hit a wall that we’d like to see improved, but at least Beats has a little flair. With the shadow grey and gold version we ordered, we received the matching box, with gold accents and flashy slogans. The Studio3 Wireless on review here is still available, but we strongly recommend you get newer Solo Pro headphones.