The Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones have dropped to $250, a $99 discount off the regular price, on Woot. These over-ear wireless headphones offer improved sound quality, upgraded active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and dynamic head tracking. However, they lack an automatic pausing function, may not provide the most comfortable fit, and do not support iOS multipoint connectivity. Despite these drawbacks, the Beats Studio Pro is a solid choice for Beats fans looking to upgrade at this discounted price.
Beats has unveiled the fourth-generation Studio Pro headphones, featuring improved sound quality, spatial audio, USB-C connectivity, and more. The $350 headphones come with support for Personalized Spatial Audio, adaptive Active Noise Cancelling, and a new proprietary transducer design. The Studio Pro also offers enhanced call performance, three connectivity options, and the ability to switch between different audio profiles. The headphones have a familiar design with cushioned headbands and padded ear cups, and while they lack a dedicated Apple audio chip, they offer one-touch pairing and support for Apple's Find My and Google's Find My Device services. The Beats Studio Pro is priced $200 lower than Apple's AirPods Max and is available for order.
The complete specifications for the upcoming Beats Studio Pro headphones have been leaked, revealing a premium price tag of $349. The over-ear headphones are expected to offer a battery life of up to 40 hours without active noise cancellation and transparency mode, or 24 hours with either feature enabled. They will support Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when used with compatible Apple devices, as well as personalized spatial audio. The Beats Studio Pro will also include a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack for wired listening, a feature absent in the AirPods Max. The headphones will come with a 3.5mm cable and a USB-C-to-USB-C charging cable. The Studio Pro is said to offer 80% increased audio fidelity and 27% better voice isolation compared to the aging Beats Studio 3. It will also feature three sound modes: Signature, Entertainment, and Conversation. Additionally, the Studio Pro will be compatible with Google technologies and offer Apple-specific features such as one-touch pairing, over-the-air updates, and support for "Hey Siri" and Find My.
Apple-owned Beats is reportedly working on a refreshed set of Studio Pro noise-canceling headphones, which were spotted in the release candidate build of iOS 16.5. The new headphones are expected to offer more powerful noise cancellation, an improved transparency mode, and personalized spatial audio. They will come in four colors and are likely to replace the Studio 3 headphones, which were introduced in 2017. However, with an expected price tag of over $300, the Studio Pros will face stiff competition from high-end brands like Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser.
