Beats Studio3 Wireless Over Ear
The Apple W1 chip delivers seamless iOS pairing and efficient wireless performance, while pure adaptive noise canceling actively blocks external noise for up to 22 hours on a single charge. A 10-minute Fast Fuel charge provides 3 hours of playback, and real-time audio calibration preserves a consistent listening experience. These headphones are best for commuters and office workers who prioritize all-day battery life and deep Apple ecosystem integration over critical studio monitoring.
Form Factor over-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 22
32 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong battery (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 22 |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute charge gives 3 hours of play |
| Charging | micro-USB |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beats Studio3 Wireless Over Ear | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony WH-CH730N | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Bang & Olufsen 980 980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 30 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | - | 100 | 32 | 24 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 22 | 60 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 23 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Studio3 Wireless Over Ear | 90.6 | 42.4 | 74.8 | 18.1 | 71.5 | 50.4 | 71.2 | 11.4 | 18.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.8 | 74.8 | 97.7 | 91.6 | 43.3 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.9 | 98.7 | 77.9 | 50.4 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.8 |
| Sony WH-CH730N Compare | 90.6 | 79.8 | 74.8 | 85 | 87.1 | 50.4 | 98.8 | 95 | 20.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.3 | 94.9 | 49.9 | 77.9 | 78.6 | 99.8 | 83.7 | 8.1 |
| Bang & Olufsen 980 980 Compare | 98.5 | 97.9 | 74.8 | 98.3 | 74.5 | 74.8 | 95.2 | 89.7 | 2.8 |
Usage Scores
- Work33.9
- Calls28.1
- Music29.2
- Overall32.3
- Budget28.9
- Gaming30.7
- Studio23.6
- Commute35.8
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