Beats 360Price, Specs, Battery Life & Noise Cancelling
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Beats 360 is an over-ear headphone built to be worn on a run as easily as on a plane. The ear and headband cushions swap out, it is rated IPX4 for sweat and splashes, and Beats rates its noise cancelling at up to 1.75x that of Beats Studio Pro.
Best for
anc.
Beats' strongest noise cancelling: up to 1.75x the combined noise cancellation of Beats Studio Pro.Confirmed: beatsbydre.com
workout.
Rated IPX4 for sweat and splashes, the first over-ear Beats headphone with a rating, with washable, swappable cushions.Confirmed: beatsbydre.com
Travel.
Up to 32 hours with noise cancelling on, folds flat into its own case.Confirmed: beatsbydre.com
How the Beats 360 compares
On what buyers decide on, from the makers' own figures, against 3 other earbuds you can buy now, and what at least two outlets' reviews agree on.
Where it leads
- Noise cancelling: Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling with Transparency mode; up to 1.75x the combined noise cancellation of Beats Studio Pro (IEC 60268-24)ConfirmedSource
Where a rival leads
- No rival leads it on anything iDevice can compare.
Compared only where both makers state one figure in the same unit and under the same conditions, and only when the gap is at least 20% (battery, brightness) or a whole class (water rating, noise cancelling, subscription). Criteria with no such figure are left out, never guessed.
Comparison
Compare headphonesHow it compares
Price
$349.99
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
295g
Grams on your head. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~32 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Nothing Headphone (1)$299
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro$399
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)$449
Sony WH-1000XM6$459.99
AirPods Max 2$549Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
The headphones as worn, without the case.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
Beats 360 is our pick for travel. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.
- If calls are what it is forSony WF-1000X
Two microphones and a bone conduction sensor per earbud pick out your voice.
- If you want it for watching thingsBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Cinema Mode spatializes video sound and makes dialogue clearer.
- If you want live translationAirPods Max
Live Translation with an Apple Intelligence iPhone, new to AirPods Max.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick answers
How much does Beats 360 cost?
$349.99 in the US, in Black, Cloud, Pink or Sky, each with matching Performance Knit cushions. Extra Cushion Kits are $49.99, or $9.99 at Apple through October 31, 2026.
Is Beats 360 over-ear or on-ear?
Over-ear. The memory foam cushions sit around your ears and seal against your head, rather than resting on your ears.
How long does the Beats 360 battery last?
Beats rates it at up to 32 hours with noise cancelling and Personalized Spatial Audio on, and 24 hours in Transparency mode. A 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback.
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTBeats 360
COMPARE WITHAirPods Max 2Noise cancellation
Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling with Transparency modeConfirmed: Beats Press · Oct 11, 2026up to 1.75x the combined noise cancellation of Beats Studio Pro (IEC 60268-24)
Active Noise Cancellation with 8 mics, up to 1.5x more effective than the first AirPods MaxConfirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $349.99
From $549
More specs⌄
Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Beats custom chip in each earcupConfirmed: Beats · Oct 11, 2026
Apple H2 (each ear cup)Confirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1)Confirmed: Beats Press · Oct 11, 2026
Bluetooth 5.3Confirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026lossless and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C
Indicators
A status light is how you know the battery level or pairing state without a phone.
Unknown
Status light (green or amber charge level)Confirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026
Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
Buttons: volume rocker and play/pause on the right cup, power and listening mode on the leftConfirmed: Beats Press · Oct 11, 2026
Digital Crown (volume, play/pause, calls, Siri), listening mode buttonConfirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026
Battery
More time between charges usually makes a wearable easier to live with.
Up to 32 hrs with ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio onConfirmed: Beats · Oct 11, 202624 hrs in Transparency mode
Up to 20 hrs with Active Noise Cancellation onConfirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026a 5-minute charge gives about 1.5 hrs
Hi-Res / lossless audio
A cable or codec that carries the full file is the difference between hearing the master and a compressed copy.
Unknown
YesConfirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026over USB-C
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Beats 360
Top questions
How much does Beats 360 cost?
$349.99 in the US, in Black, Cloud, Pink or Sky, each with matching Performance Knit cushions. Extra Cushion Kits are $49.99, or $9.99 at Apple through October 31, 2026.
Is Beats 360 over-ear or on-ear?
Over-ear. The memory foam cushions sit around your ears and seal against your head, rather than resting on your ears.
How long does the Beats 360 battery last?
Beats rates it at up to 32 hours with noise cancelling and Personalized Spatial Audio on, and 24 hours in Transparency mode. A 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback.
Does Beats 360 have noise cancelling?
Yes, and it is the strongest Beats has made: up to 1.75x the combined active and passive noise cancellation of Beats Studio Pro, tested to IEC 60268-24. It adapts to your fit, and Transparency mode lets the room back in.
Can I work out or run in the rain with Beats 360?
Yes. It is rated IPX4 against sweat and splashing water, the first over-ear Beats headphone with a rating. It is for non-water sports, so do not swim in it, and let it dry before you charge it.
Can you swap the cushions on Beats 360?
Yes. Both the ear cushions and the headband cushion come off. It ships with color-matched Performance Knit cushions; Cushion Kits come in Performance Knit in six colors and in UltraPlush in Black and Cloud.
What comes in the Beats 360 box?
The headphones with color-matched Performance Knit cushions, a woven ripstop fabric case and a Quick Start Guide. A USB-C charging cable and a power adapter are sold separately.
How heavy is Beats 360?
294.5 g. Its carrying case adds 88.0 g if you take it along.
Does Beats 360 fold?
It folds flat, to hang around your neck or slip into its case. The stainless steel arms telescope and each earcup rotates on its own for fit.
How good is Beats 360 for calls?
It has nine microphones: eight for noise cancelling and three for your voice, with two doing both. A beam-forming voice mic works with the outer mics to pick out your voice from the noise around you.
Using it
What does it cost?
It costs $349.99. That is the list price.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 294.5g.
Does it have noise cancelling?
Yes, it cancels noise.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio. It tracks your head, so the sound stays put when you turn.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IPX4. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
Price and models
Is there a newer one?
No. The Beats 360 is the current model.