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Beats Studio ProPrice, Specs, Battery Life & iPhone vs Android
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Beats Studio Pro are the over-ear headphones from Beats, an Apple company. They pair in one touch with iPhone and with Google Fast Pair on Android, play lossless audio over USB-C or a 3.5mm cable, and run up to 40 hours with noise cancelling off.
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Apple filed for a mystery pair of over-ear headphones before anyone leaked a word. Beats probably gets the credit, not AirPods Max.
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Battery life.
Up to 40 hours with noise cancelling off and 24 hours with it on.Confirmed: beatsbydre.com
anc.
Fully adaptive noise cancelling plus Transparency mode.Confirmed: beatsbydre.com
Travel.
Folds into its carrying case and takes a 3.5mm cable for in-flight entertainment.Confirmed: beatsbydre.com
How the Beats Studio Pro 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: Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling, plus Transparency modeConfirmedSource
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
$299.99
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
260g
Grams on your head. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~40 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 Studio Pro 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 do Beats Studio Pro cost?
$299.99 at Beats' US store, with free 2-day delivery and 14-day returns.
How long does the Beats Studio Pro battery last?
Beats rates them at up to 40 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off, and up to 24 hours with noise cancelling on. A 10-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 4 hours of playback.
Can I use Beats Studio Pro with a cable?
Yes, two ways. The USB-C cable carries lossless audio and charges the headphones while you listen, and lets you pick one of three sound profiles: Beats Signature, Entertainment and Conversation. The 3.5mm cable works with sources like in-flight entertainment and plays without any battery power.
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTBeats Studio Pro
COMPARE WITHAirPods Max 2Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
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From $549
More specs⌄
Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Unknown
Apple H2 (each ear cup)Confirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Class 1 BluetoothConfirmed: Beats · Oct 11, 2026USB-C audio; 3.5mm analog input
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.
Fuel Gauge LEDs show the charge levelConfirmed: Beats · Oct 11, 2026
Status light (green or amber charge level)Confirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026
Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
b button for music and calls, volume rocker, multi-function button for listening modesConfirmed: Beats · 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 40 hrs with ANC offConfirmed: Beats · Oct 11, 2026up to 24 hrs with ANC or Transparency on; a 10-minute charge gives up to 4 hrs
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.
YesConfirmed: Apple Support · Oct 11, 2026over USB-C or the 3.5mm cable
YesConfirmed: Apple · Sep 29, 2026over USB-C
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Beats Studio Pro
Top questions
How much do Beats Studio Pro cost?
$299.99 at Beats' US store, with free 2-day delivery and 14-day returns.
How long does the Beats Studio Pro battery last?
Beats rates them at up to 40 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off, and up to 24 hours with noise cancelling on. A 10-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 4 hours of playback.
Can I use Beats Studio Pro with a cable?
Yes, two ways. The USB-C cable carries lossless audio and charges the headphones while you listen, and lets you pick one of three sound profiles: Beats Signature, Entertainment and Conversation. The 3.5mm cable works with sources like in-flight entertainment and plays without any battery power.
Do Beats Studio Pro have spatial audio?
Yes. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Head tracking works only with Apple devices, and a personal profile needs an iPhone X or later with a TrueDepth camera. On Android, Apple Music still plays Dolby Atmos tracks.
Do Beats Studio Pro have noise cancelling?
Yes. Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling, which Beats says filters noise 48,000 times per second, plus Transparency mode. An Off mode turns both off.
How heavy are Beats Studio Pro, and do they fold?
260 grams (9.17 ounces). They fold to pack into the included carrying case.
What comes in the Beats Studio Pro box?
The headphones, a carrying case, a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, a 3.5mm analog audio cable, a quick start guide and a warranty card. The USB-C power adapter is sold separately.
Are Beats Studio Pro good for calls?
Beats says the upgraded voice-targeting microphones filter background noise up to 27% more than Beats Studio3 Wireless. Over USB-C you can take calls while the headphones charge.
Beats Studio Pro or AirPods Max 2?
Beats Studio Pro cost $299.99 at Beats; AirPods Max 2 start at $549. Beats rates the Studio Pro at up to 24 hours with noise cancelling on, and Apple rates AirPods Max 2 at up to 20. The Studio Pro weighs 260 grams against 386.2 grams. Both do Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking and lossless audio over USB-C. The Studio Pro adds a 3.5mm input and Android features like Google Fast Pair; AirPods Max 2 add Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Live Translation with Apple devices.
Using it
What does it cost?
It costs $299.99. That is the list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 260g.
Does it have noise cancelling?
Yes, it cancels noise.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio.
Price and models
Is there a newer one?
No. The Beats Studio Pro is the current model.