Beats by dr. dre Studio3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones (Midnight Black / Skyline Collection)

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones combine quality Bluetooth audio and above-average noise cancellation.

• +

  Rich, crisp sound signature with a focus on high-mid definition. Wireless audio and active noise cancellation. NC can be disabled to save battery life. Apple W1 chip makes pairing with iOS devices even more simple.

• -

  Expensive. No passive listening mode. Adaptive aspect of NC is not impressive.

Beats, the Apple-owned lineup of audio hardware, has produced what might be their finest headphones to date. The Studio3 Wireless are (as you may have guessed by now) wireless, have noice cancellation and the Beats styling and sound profile many have grown to know and love.

• +

  Pure ANC cleans up noises very well, W1 made pairing experience easy for iOS users, Fast-charging

• -

  Short battery life with Pure ANC enabled, Still uses Micro-USB

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones are the latest and greatest from Beats. The last time I used Beats headphones was back in the Monster days before Dr. Dre split and went on his own. Back in those days, I felt Beats were far too bass heavy with little balance anywhere else.

The Beats by Dre Studio3 Wireless are a great gadget, but a bad pair of headphones. If you have $350 for headphones, look elsewhere.

• +

  Plenty of color options, Smooth matte finish, Battery life, Connection

• -

  Price, Sound quality, Build quality isn't what I'd expect for the price

Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones offer a comfortable fit, decent active noise cancellation and clean, though a sometimes overly processed, sound profile.

• +

  Comfortable Fit, Quick Charging tops up battery in 10 minutes for 3 hours of listening, Stabile connection over large area, Solid bass performance for bass heavy tracks, Offer extra volume over other headphones

• -

  Known pairing issues with Samsung S7, Lack of audible notifications for pairing mode and power toggle, Expensive

Great for Apple users, mediocre for everyone else

• +

  Satisfying bass thump, Collapsible design, Comfortable, cozy pads, Flawless operation with Apple devices

• -

  Battery life and Bluetooth suffer when not connected to Apple devices, Sound lacks refinement, vocals lack fullness, Competitors in same price bracket have more premium build, MicroUSB is an anachronism, especially in Apple ecosystem

Should you get the Studio3? It doesn't sound much better than even the Solo2 Wireless, and costs $50 more than the Solo3, which is a tough sell when Bose's QuietComfort 35 headphones are available for $329.

Beats Studio2 (Left) and Beats Studio3 (Right). Photo Credit: Chloe Becquet Perhaps more importantly, the Studio3’s don’t give me a headache. Bose has made a big name for themselves in the noise cancelling market, but their active noise cancelling feature has always given me a low grade headache.

The best wireless headphones Beats makes

• +

  Good sound quality, solid battery life

• -

  Too expensive!

Here at Major HiFi, I usually found myself avoiding Beats headphones. They always seemed overpriced and didn’t pay enough attention to detail in sound. However, I recently got a pair of Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones to try out, and my opinion may surprise you.

After building up my expectations for Studio3 to be an industry-leading wireless headphone based on the momentum of the fantastic Solo3 that preceded it, Apple’s infinite resources and talent, and the groundbreaking W1 chip, I ended up being extremely disappointed with Studio3.

• +

  - Stylish color choices

• -

  - Mediocre sound

First let me start off by saying I have tons hours of research. I was going back and forth between the Beats studio 3’s and the Bose QC 35 ii. I bought both since I couldn’t decide. The reviews all over say the Bose QC 35 ii are better then the studio 3’s. Owning both I couldn’t disagree more.

Most impressed with build quality, high end materials used throughout, ear cup pressure and comfort is second to none, bass is well tuned and pairing with any Apple product is incredibly easy and ultra intuitive. Noise canceling is only average and mids are soft.

• +

  Comfort, materials, pairing with Apple, Bass

• -

  Noise canceling only ok

The sound and connecting to a apple unit is very good. The noise cancelling is better than the previous version. However, mine did not come with a charging cable or USB adapter and I can find nowhere a list of what is included in the box.

I’ve had many headphones such as beats, Bose, etc. But my favorite thus far has been the studio beats. You don’t feel something inside your ear. They over your whole ear. And the sound quality gives you the experience of being at the gym by yourself. Highly recommended.

they have an awful fit, sound like a cheap pair of gaming phones. but i mean, they're cool I guess. I've had better audio quality out of earbuds...

• +

  -Im "cool" now, i guess.

• -

  -Unbearable balance. took way too much work on a EQ to make them sound decent -Give the same sound quality as my 30 dollar gaming headset. -most uncomfortable headset i've ever owned, granted they may never break, but they don't have any give to fit my head.

Have had these for almost 2 years. No complaints at all. The headset charges very fast. Very comfortable for hours on the head. This beats headset is worth every penny. No over kill on bass or highs.. just perfect

I stream movies, TV, and music via multiple apps on an Apple TV. Headphones are easy to setup and use. Noise cancellation works great so I can't hear the dishwasher or laundry machines while streaming. Sound is good but could be better.

• +

  Noise cancellationBattery life

• -

  Uncomfortable after extended use

I love them! When I’m in the gym I can’t hear anything but my music. I got them for an amazing price.

I really love my Beats and have owned a pair every since they came out!!