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.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong battery (71st percentile) 71st
- 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 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 22 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Studio3 Wireless Over Ear | 90.5 | 42 | 74.5 | 17.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 70.9 | 11.2 | 18.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.5 | 97.7 | 91.5 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.7 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.8 | 83.6 | 7.7 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work33.6
- Calls28
- Music29.1
- Overall31.5
- Budget28.7
- Gaming28.7
- Studio23.4
- Commute35.7
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