The Solo Pro Wireless have a slightly better noise cancellation feature and their sound profile is better balanced than the Studio3. On the other hand, the Studio3 are more comfortable thanks to their over-ear design and come with an audio cable to use when wired, which you need to buy separately for the Solo Pro. They’re comfortable for long gaming sessions thanks to their lightweight frame and padded ear cups.
As for flexibility, the Studio3 Wireless can be flexed a bit, but certainly not like other models. We don’t recommend bending or flexing them, out of fear that they might snap from the pressure. Full review here) which serve a purpose as open-back headphones – but Beats’ high-end can’t touch their detail, even though they cost $55 more than the $295 Grados. They even cost $2 less than the Studio3 Wireless, at $348, and offer better sound and noise-canceling. To toggle noise cancelling with an Android, you need to download the Beats app. Then at the very bottom is a micro USB port, which isn’t a USB Type-C because, reasons.
The Beats by Dre Studio3 Wireless is a great gadget, but was hard to justify for the original $350 USD price tag. Today, however, you can easily find this headset for less than $200 USD, making it a much more appealing, albeit outdated, option. Easily connect to Android devices via Bluetooth® right out of the box.
Or as fellow CNET editor Ty Pendlebury remarked, “It’s really good headphone for people who listen to pop music.” The electronic circuitry for the noise cancelation function is integrated into headphones earpiece rather than incorporated as a separate module that is integrated into the audio cord. On Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “No Church in the Wild,” the kick drum loop’s attack gets plenty of high-mid presence and retains its sharp attack, allowing it to cut through the several layers of the mix. Thus, those seeking out a mega-boosted bass sound will likely be disappointed with the balanced, crisp Studio3 Wireless. The vocals here benefit from the solid high-mid presence—perhaps things get a tad too sibilant here and there, but this is a clean sound, generally speaking.
We’ve personally tested Beats Studio cans in the past, and they’re some of our favorite headphones for music and traveling, due to their rich, clear sound quality. And on top of being genuinely comfortable to wear, they’re also foldable. Once you collapse them, they pack away inside a hard-shelled carrying case to protect them from getting damaged. Sound quality is usually the all-important thing with headphones, but that’s not really the case with noise canceling sets. What you’re looking for with them is something that’s good enough, something that conveys and the emotion and the impact of the music without worrying too much about its purity or realism. Even the B&W PX, my current pick for best-sounding noise-canceling cans, feel quite harsh and less than optimal when listened to in a quiet environment.
However, they’re still somewhat big over-ears and can slide a bit depending on the intensity of your workout routine. The noise cancellation is strong enough to use on public transit, and they’re sufficiently comfortable and easy to use. The Fast Fuel charging feature delivers three hours of battery life for ten minutes of charge. When opening the package, you can tell that someone or something put a lot of thought into the design, and we were genuinely impressed with the style – if only it were enough to redeem the headphones. 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.
Yes, the Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones have a microphone. You can also use the “b” logo on the right ear cup to answer or reject phone calls. With Fast Fuel, a quick 10-minute charge provides 3 hours of playback. Studio3 Wireless headphones are engineered for all-day comfort. The holistic design is lightweight, durable, and comfortable, so you can get lost in your music. They give good sound cancellation and sound quality and also provide a good Bass.
And if you’re looking for more great budget-friendly pairs for listening to music, check out our guide to the best wireless headphones under $100. With headphones that last up to 40 hours on a charge, you’ll want them to be comfortable. Like many over-ear headphones, the beats solo pro wirelesss are a mostly matte plastic build with plenty of soft padding along the headband. In my testing, I found the softness of the headband extended to the ear cushions with added breathability.
Class 1 Bluetooth support means extended range beyond the typical 33 feet Bluetooth allows—our headphones stayed connected through walls and doors, approximately 45 feet, before we lost connection. The Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 are a better headset overall than the Beats Studio3 Wireless. The Bose have a more comfortable over-ear fit and stronger noise cancellation that will isolate better in noisy environments. On the upside, the Beats have a better wireless range and a faster charging battery life than the Bose. The Beats are also a bit more stable for sports and some will prefer their sleek and stylized over-ear design over the Bose’s somewhat bland but more professional look.