The Beats Studio Pro Wireless are over-ear headphones with an active noise cancelling (ANC) feature. They have a similar look to the Beats Studio3 Wireless, but unlike previous models, they support audio via USB-C and have a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which lets you stream higher-quality audio via USB-C compared to Bluetooth. Connecting through USB-C gives you access to EQ presets, which is quite unusual for Beats, as they typically don't have sound customization features. They also come equipped with Spatial Audio for virtual surround sound. Unlike other Beats headphones, such as the Beats Solo Pro, they don't have an H1 or W1 chip, but they support One-Touch Pairing with iOS devices and Google Fast Pair with Android phones.
Our Verdict
The Beats Studio Pro are decent for sports and fitness. These wireless headphones are well-built and have good controls that let you adjust your music without using your phone. They're stable enough to stay in place during moderate workouts, like a jog in the park or some low-intensity exercises, but might slip out of place if you make sudden, intense movements. Like most over-ear headphones, they also lack an IP rating for water resistance.
Very good full-range noise isolation performance.
- Long battery life.
Good build quality
- Can slip out of place with intense movements.
- Limited sound customization features.
- No IP rating.
The Beats Studio Pro are good for commuting and traveling. They have a sturdy build quality and a long, continuous battery life for long rides or flights. Their ANC blocks out a good amount of noise in environments like airplane cabins and busy streets but struggles slightly in office environments. Unlike similar models, such as the Beats Studio3 Wireless, they come with a soft carrying pouch instead of a sturdy case; however, they also aren't as comfortable for many people.
Very good full-range noise isolation performance.
- Long battery life.
- EQ presets available via USB-C.
- Limited sound customization features.
The Beats Studio Pro are satisfactory for office use. Their battery lasts for around 28 hours of continuous use, so you don't have to worry about recharging daily. Plus, their ANC system does a decent job of cutting out the hustle and bustle of a busy office environment. However, they aren't ideal if you want very comfortable headphones for all-day use. They don't support multi-device pairing, so you must re-pair them when switching between your phone and computer.
- Long battery life.
- Sub-par mic performance.
The Beats Studio Pro aren't intended for wireless gaming. They only work wirelessly via Bluetooth, so they can't connect with PlayStation or Xbox consoles without a wire. They work with Bluetooth-enabled PCs but have high latency, so depending on your sensitivity, you can notice syncing issues between your game audio and video.
The Beats Studio Pro are adequate for wired gaming. They aren't intended for gaming, but their mic and audio work with PCs and PlayStation consoles via wired USB-C with low latency. If you like to feel a bit more rumble and boom from sound effects like explosions while dialogue and instruments are bright and sparkly, you'll like their sound. There are even a few EQ presets available for sound customization if you're connected via USB. However, they don't have a very good mic performance.
- EQ presets available via USB-C.
- Sub-par mic performance.
The Beats Studio Pro have good audio reproduction accuracy. Their response doesn't deviate much from their balanced sound profile, and they've a little extra boom and sparkle, which works nicely for contemporary pop music. That said, a few peaks and dips in the treble range can render sibilants dull or piercing, depending on their pitch. Their left and right drivers also deviate a bit in amplitude throughout the treble region, which can make voices sound slightly off-center.
The Beats Studio Pro noise cancelling performance is very good. They do an especially good job blocking out higher-pitched sounds like A/C whine. That said, they don't block out very bassy sounds like rumbly bus engines, and sounds like office chatter make it past the ANC system, so these aren't the best choice for office use.
The Beats Studio Pro have a disappointing microphone system. The mic makes your voice sound harsh and bright, and it also doesn't adequately separate your voice from any noise around you.
The Beats Studio Pro have okay frequency response consistency. Generally, your listening experience will align with our frequency response measurements, though you'll experience deviations in the bass range if you wear glasses or have long hair, as these features can disrupt the seal created by the earpads. We recommend taking the time to ensure a proper seal is achieved to ensure consistent audio delivery.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Sep 22, 2025:
We've rectified an issue that affected the Bass, Mid, and Treble Compliance scoring, as well as Peaks and Dips with these headphones.
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Updated Apr 25, 2025:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.0, which adds the following tests: Stereo Mismatch, Group Delay, Cumulative Spectral Decay, PRTF, Harmonic Distortion, and Electrical Aspects. We've added new performance usages and updated the text throughout the Sound tests and side-by-sides.
- Updated Apr 25, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1, which features minor updates to our sound tests.
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Updated Dec 05, 2024:
We've made minor edits to the text to improve clarity and mention firmware 2C301 adds support for Audio Sharing with compatible Apple devices.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Beats Studio Pro are available in standard colors: 'Black,' 'Black/Gold,' 'Matte White,' 'Deep Brown,' 'Navy,' and 'Sandstone.' An additional three colors, 'Moon,' 'Dune,' and 'Earth,' are available for the Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian edition. Our unit is 'Deep Brown.' If you're interested, you can view their label. We expect our results to be valid for the other variants as well.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Beats Studio Pro have a similar design to previous 'Studio' headphones from Beats, including the Beats Studio Wireless and the Beats Studio3 Wireless. However, the Studio Pro differ in some major ways. They have less rumble, punch, and boom, which is a drawback if you prefer more bass in your audio. They also support a wired connection via USB-C, giving you access to a few EQ presets for sound customization. Their ANC feature blocks out a good amount of noise across the full range, but it doesn't fare as well in common scenarios when compared with other premium ANC headphones like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Wireless or the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless. That said, the Beats are much cheaper than either the Sony or Bose. If you're here because of Beats' reputation for bass-heavy headphones but your budget can't stretch to those, consider the Sony ULT WEAR, which have loads of bass on tap and are more affordable than the brand's flagship models.
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The Beats Studio Pro Wireless and the Apple AirPods Max have a few things in common, especially as Beats was acquired by Apple in 2014. Still, if you're looking for a premium product, you'll want to check out the AirPods Max. These headphones are better built, have a much better full-range noise isolation performance, and have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your iOS devices. However, the Beats have a better overall battery performance, and you can use them via analog or wired USB-C.
The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better than the Beats Studio Pro Wireless for most purposes. The Sony's ANC feature blocks out more noise across the entire range. They're more comfortable for most, have a longer battery life, and offer more robust sound customization features. However, the Beats support audio via USB-C, which lets you stream high-fidelity audio and use the headphones while charging.
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless are better than the Beats Studio Pro Wireless in most ways. The Bose have a more comfortable fit and ANC performance. They also have a better microphone, which you can use with both Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The Beats, however, support Spatial Audio with head tracking to create a more immersive listening experience.
The Beats Studio Pro are the over-ear counterpart of the Beats Solo 4, which are on-ear headphones. Both have a similar sound, but only the Studio Pro have a couple of EQ presets when using their built-in DAC via USB. The Studio Pro also have noise cancelling and can block out a good amount of ambient sound so that you can focus on your audio. However, the Solo 4 are cheaper and offer similar levels of comfort and build quality.
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