Beats Studio Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Beats Studio Pro is currently on sale for $350
A beautiful design, compatibility with iOS and Android devices, and a lengthy battery life solidify these headphones' place in the premium category
These headphones have a neutral sound (to Beats' standards), so if you liked the company's heavy bass , you won't get it. $199.95 at Amazon $349.99 at Apple $189.99 at Best Buy more buying choices
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Ever since Apple acquired Beats in 2014, the company's release cycle has been stagnant, to say the least. But when new products are released, they're typically the only Apple products that appeal to both iOS and Android users.
Since the release of the Beats Studio 3 in 2017, a lot has changed with the Beats Studio lineup's design. The Studio Pro is devoid of the flashy, self-branded, chrome metal plating that used to be on older Beats headphones and, instead, sports a more muted and mature matte finish. The Studio Pro boasts noise-canceling tech, all-day comfort, and a reliable battery life, offering all the features you'd want in a pair of headphones.
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I tested the latest model of the Beats Studio Pro, and the rich Deep Brown color and minimalist design make them the most aesthetically pleasing headphones I've ever seen. But the big question here is how do they sound and whether or not they're worth their standard $350 asking price. Here's what I think.
I tried the Studio Pro in Deep Brown, and the rich color and minimalist design make them the most aesthetically pleasing headphones I've ever seen. Usually, the Beats Studio Pro retail for $350, placing them on the higher end of the headphones price range. This year's Studio Pro feature smoothed-out hinges, more subtle colorways, and improved ear cup materials. There are some meaningful changes on the inside of the headphones, too.
For one, the pair now offer noise-canceling and transparency modes, the latter being a first among Beats' over-ear headphones. The Studio Pro is compatible with spatial audio on iOS via Bluetooth and delivers lossless audio when connected to a device via its USB-C port. You can even listen to lossless audio while charging the Studio Pro when it's connected to an Android phone.
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