Beats Studio3
The Apple W1 chip enables instant pairing with Apple devices, while adaptive noise cancellation and a 22-hour battery life with ANC on provide consistent, distraction-free listening. Its lightweight 260g over-ear design and plush cushions deliver long-lasting comfort, and a quick 10-minute charge provides 3 hours of playback. Best for Apple users who need all-day comfort and reliable noise cancellation for commuting or focus sessions, rather than critical studio work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong anc (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong comfort (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Midnight Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 22 |
| Charge Time | 0.1667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Beats app |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beats Studio3 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | - | 470 | 34 | 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 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 22 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Studio3 | 91.7 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 25.2 | 77.4 | 90.8 | 92.9 | 82.6 | 89.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 70.9 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 37.4 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 53.1 | 98 | 65.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 87.2 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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