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TechRadar describes the Beats Studio Wireless as stylish, portable over-ear headphones that sound good overall. The review is positive but notes they are priced higher than their feature set arguably justifies.
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Image © AppleBeats Studio Wireless
35/ 100
Weak
HearWiki score
Poor value
$200
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated price check
At a glance
- Brand
- Beats
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2013
Score breakdownweak overall
Sound5.5
Noise cancelling3.5
Battery3.5
Calls4.5
Beats Studio Pro wireless over-ear headphones feature a custom acoustic platform with 40mm drivers, active noise cancelling, transparency mode, and spatial audio. They offer up to 40 hours of battery life and support Bluetooth, USB-C audio, and 3.5mm wired connections.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These over-ear cans blend a fashionable look with solid wireless performance, featuring adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 40-hour battery life. They deliver a well-balanced sound that suits most genres, though their price point may not fully reflect the feature set. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and fast charging, they offer modern convenience for daily listening.
What works
- Adaptive ANC for dynamic noise reduction
- Long 40-hour battery life (24h with ANC)
- Fast charging: 10 minutes for 4 hours
- Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
- Comfortable and portable over-ear design
What doesn't
- Lacks water resistance
- No wireless charging option
- Price may be high for the features offered
- Only SBC and AAC codec support
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 2× 40 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 2× 40 mm driver |
|---|---|
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 40 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | adaptive |
Design
| Weight | 260 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Model code | Beats Studio Pro |
Calls
| Microphones | 6 |
|---|
What the reviews said
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The consensus
Mixedacross 2 videosReviewers agree the Beats Studio Wireless are comfortable, well-built headphones with improved, balanced sound quality, but they consistently criticize the high price and the requirement for battery power even when used with the included cable.
Reviewers liked
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build
- Improved, balanced sound quality
Reviewers flagged
- High price
- Requires battery even when wired
- Mediocre noise canceling and poor mic
8:47Beats Studio Wireless Review
The reviewer finds the Beats Studio Wireless to be a solid, well-built pair of Bluetooth headphones that carry over the improved sound quality of the wired Studio model, with a sleek matte finish and comfortable fit. The main drawbacks are the high price and the need for battery power even when using the included cable, but overall it's a good buy for those who value wireless convenience.
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6:19Beats Studio Wireless Headphone Review!
The reviewer finds the Beats Studio Wireless headphones comfortable and durable with decent sound quality, but notes they are expensive, have mediocre noise canceling and a poor built-in mic, and require battery power even when wired. Overall, he likes them but thinks there are better options for the price.
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