Beats Studio Pro Review: Lots to Love, a Little to Hate

Good on CNET for still keeping a professional approach to tech reviews. Concise.

I love that they added direct wired lossless audio capability.

Really they did improve the durability. Back when working for apple, always had customers coming back with headband and hinge durability issues

That brown color looks so good.

Curious if the reason why the headphones use a "custom chip" instead of Apple's H2 is for the accommodation of the Android features. Although, I've used my Powerbeats (2020) on both platforms and everything works fine after having to manually pair on Android

Wonderful review. I appreciate the specific comparisons with other products. These sound like the would be fine for me, though they are a bit out of my price range.

If they make the translucent version its over for my wallet

oh i LOVE that it has the same design as before !

looking forward to try this out

David's reviews are still the only remaining reason I visit any of CNET's content. At least Apple has Beats moving in the right direction.

My biggest concern with the last version was the cushions keep falling apart. And so, repairing them was expensive. I liked that with the AirPod Max, I can remove the cushions

Thank you!! This was an incredible video. Am going to buy them. Qu though: is it worth purchasing the 2yr, $25 apple warranty?

Great price prediction! It's currently $249 on Amazon.

Is there the ability to share audio to another to airpod - since it doesnt have the H2 chip?

Thanks John, however I would like to ask I'm sure you had time using Sony WH1000XM5 with Spatial audio how did it show up on the iPhone was it through Sony Center app or Apple settings?

Thanks for this video. I would also like to see a more in-depth comparison between this new Studio Pro and the Apple AirPods Max.

Love David’s reviews. Keep ‘em comin brother 👊🏾🔥

Great review. I have the Beats Solo 3 for a number of years still works great. The padding show a very little wear but I was looking for something a little “bigger” I might get the upgrade.

They’re $169 now at Black Friday on Amazon

It is the first time i see this guy. I love him, just the facts, none of that youtube posturing

Nice! Added to my wishlist

Thanks for the review. Do these headsets have a mute/unmute button? I am looking for a beats headset that has a mute button for virtual meetings...

I currently hace the Bose 700 should i switch to these

Just bought these not that long ago love them I got the deep brown color and they look incredible, the features are nice and even though they might now compare to air pods max they are a close second and for the price if you don’t want to spend 500 plus on headphones and you want style and performance you should check out these. Personal preference when it comes down to it but so far loving these headphones

the beats logo was actually beautiful.

Waiting for black friday on these. So excited.

Will buy when it hits $200! 👍🏽🥳

I think the b logo on the new pro's should light up. That would be awesome!!!!!

Soo I just got some and I have tips for boosting the sound for just regular music listeners
Absolutely do not turn on head tracking Spatial Audio it downgrades the sound expeditiously and it honestly sounds loudest and more bass when I use my iPhones Spotify and bass booster in equalizer
Did the same thing on my android and it was nowhere near as loud and the quality was different
For android you have to use your phones equalizer in the settings there isn’t an equalizer in Spotify for android (unless I need to update I did turn on a 2 year old phone)

I am listening to this video with BEATS Studio Pro headphones. All I can say - I have not yet found a headphone that can beat this headphone with EDM music specifically. Sennheiser, Sony, Bose conme close but no way do those others sound better with than Beats Pro. I have listened to manay songs from the 80's, 90's Italo, Dance etc. I do not care if they are not comfortable or not lasting - it is all about the sound quality to me.

Enjoyed your presentation. I'm getting a pair of these to supplement my
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros and Denon Ah-d5200s, plus I LOVE deep, punchy bass. I plan to use them wired and running through my Hip DAC. I wondered if you've tried them through a similar setup?

But will the upgraded faux leather on the ear cups start flaking and peeling off after a year and a half of regular use due to sweat and natural skin oils? Only time will tell.

Hey CNET ... what was with their odd choice of the word "Fire" & "Firestick"? What was the etymology of that?

I just got a pair of these today! The dark brown one. The finish is so smooth!! I’m 2 hrs into using these, and he is not kidding about the noise cancelation, and the compression once you put them on. By the way the guy at 6:34 was supper lost 😂

I love them! Iv had 2 pair.

So, I am guessing Airpods Max is little better in Sound Quality, ANC, and Transparency mode.. Thanks for the review 👍🏻

Thank you for the video

Was lucky to get them for like $169 on Amazon for Black Friday.

Spatial audio makes the difference for me, they sound really good! 😂😂

So nice headphones 🎧 😊

Can I use transparency mode in usb c and 3.5 connections

THANK YOU FOR THE USB-C @Apple. I can finally at least consider these instead of outright rejecting them.

If by the end of the year Apple doesn’t release the AirPods Max 2 I will get these .

The choice to use captions on this video would have been appreciated

i got these for 170 yesterday, dope.

How can you review headphones without a frequency response graph?

Could someone answer a question, do these headphones adjust in size? Like can you raise or lower the speakers??

do they become warm on ears? in how much time?

I thought since Apple owns beats they would bring the starlight and midnight color choices from the iPhone 13 and 14

Very good review. I just got a pair today in deep brown colour. I am disappointed because they are very uncomfortable on my ears. No matter how I adjust them they squeeze my ears and after maybe half an hour I get a lot of pain. I am not keeping them. It would be nice if I could get to try headphones on for comfort instead of wasting money buying them in the vague hope that they will fit me. The only set I have that fits well is the Soundcore Q45.

We need this in PRODUCT RED

Does the sound leak??

Does it work in cold weather?

is this good for wireless PC gaming?

I love my Beats Studio pro use them all the time

I bought the Beat Studio 3’s for $149 a couple years ago, I don’t use them very often, I think they are too bass heavy, I prefer my old Bose noise canceling headphones, even though I’ve had a problem with the power button.

Does anybody know the iphone case he has? It looks so retro..

Using those Succession “stealth wealth” color patterns I see 😏

I listen to my studio beats pro headphones without much volume and without much bass, any advice?

I want one for year the always on sale. But I refuse to buy one with micro usb. They finally put usb c that’s the best feature

Just so you guys know target has these for 179.99 and not 350 rn and I don't know how long the sale will last

I was hoping it would have three H2 chip in it

Never understood why they called it Studio. I've worked in recording studios and no one used these crap for sessions either as the musicians or sound engineers, mixers, producers. Oh now I remember. MARKETING!

They sound very good

What color are they grey or beige

Can you still used wired with no charge?

I see they went for a similiar package to sony xm5's

I can’t use any over ear headphones without ear detection

mine have a blue light
is that supposed to be there?

As an industrial designer I was hoping for a redesign even if we are using the graphic design motto of keeping the classic design “Coca-Cola like “ the headband itself needs an update it’s failsafe point is the hinge.. it is a clean design but the hinges on the headband could have been rethought or engineered to create a better connection and even improved fitment even if we kept the band design 90§ the same and updated the materials

These were the most expensive headphones i got new and they lasted the shortest before breaking

Is it better than apple head phomes

Beat's design seems to be almost apple-like stubborn (wonder why), but it'll be interesting to watch them evolve from here! unless they go full apple and don't change anything major for another 10 models.

let address the elephant in the room. when beats came out it target audience was the urban crowd, and the other 20% was the non-urban crowd who loved hardcore dance music. Apple knew Beats was going to be a tough competitor in the future so Apple did what Apple does got rid of the threat. I don't understand why these reviewers are bad mouthing Beats, when they know Apple is never going to bring out or design something new or spectacular for the Beat band. Apple is a company that doesn't like sharing the spot light.

So whats everyone opinion, get these or AirPod max

When I tried beats way back 2012 after that experience I don't wanna buy them again because they really look and feel cheap and not worth the price.

sbc and aac?

7:29 You've been using them just a little, and the leather has cracks already.

No logo is enough of an upgrade, to be honest!

What’s better, the beats or the AirPods Max?

Its weird why snazzy labs is seemingly the only reviewer who does not love those headphones

Still better "priced" than the Airpod Max.

love the design but not the in top headphones out there

USB-C audio is a must due to the trash Bluetooth AAC codec Apple is committed to. A bit annoying they gatekeep Spatial Audio on Android.

They should have changed the design so you can tell it's a different headphone from the old studios.

What’s the point if that’s all they changed. Plus the price hike is staggering when you compare the manufacturing costs. Speaker technology can only go so far, and I think the ruse they pull is akin to theft. They should focus more on technology and quality over aesthetics- but it is beats so…

CNET and Flossy Carter is what i call doing my research lol.

I just wish they didn’t take away what beats we’re made for the B was for base wtf why would you take the main point out you made everything but that great with these headphones I wish it was a update or something to fix it . Everything else is great and the price is up there luckily I got them for Christmas but still I hate the base isn’t there

this dude is definitely the target audience for beats headphones

xm5 is ‘more’ comfortable?
then no for me

what is the case of your iphone 14 pro?

No H2 chip? Pass

They really wanted to convince you that the soft case is better than the hard case..lol

Been using Sony XM4 for two years now…

There’s Nothing To Hate About The Beats Studio Pro’s Cause They Use USb Type C Zollotech Say’s That Too And I Trust Him More Than Other KRplusrs Cause They Don’t Do There Research And Say The Same Thing About All Headphones And Are Liars

Saying they sound better than the previous version isn’t really high praise. Since the previous versions sounded worse than the cheaper “Solo 3” headphones.

Just got the studio 3 for $150 on prime day last week 😂😂😂

Really dumb there’s no EQ settings available for wireless mode

maybe i will wait till boxing day

I bought beats studio pro when i travel in london better than airpods pro max