Beats Studio3
Beats
72 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Beats Studio3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Midnight Black | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 22 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Beats app | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio3
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Beats Studio30.361score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.282score per dollar
Beats Studio3 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
