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@russet_oboe_32 · Owner-reported
Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: sometimes · Posted
Isn't the most comfortable for those with big heads and big ears. Has a pretty strong clamping force and my ears get uncomfortable after about an hour of listening time. Don't like that it has no adjustable EQ when used with an iOS device.
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Noise Isolation — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Would not buy it again; still uses it sometimes.
Owned 1–2 years.
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.
5.3 appears on 26% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 196 of 238 we've cataloged.
Head tracking appears on 28% of the 50 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
The verdict
On paper the Beats Studio Pro are a competent set of headphones with good sound quality, effective ANC, and decent battery life. However, the decision to make smaller ear cups means that people are likely to have difficulties, especially glasses-wearers and those with average-to-large-sized heads. Many things are great about the Beats Studio Pro, but this one flaw is enough to cause hesitation in recommending them to most people.
✓Liked: Sound quality is competent and well-balanced, favoring clear highs over heavy bass, Active noise cancellation is really good when you have a proper fit, deadening most unpleasant commuting sounds by 50-90%, Battery life lasts over 31 hours on a full charge, more than enough for a week of commutes, USB DAC allows for wired listening via USB-C with three additional EQ presets
✕Could be better: Small ear cups (59 x 40 mm) create fit issues for anyone with average-to-large-sized ears, especially problematic for glasses-wearers, Stiff headband with scant padding digs into the skull during extended wear, Cheap-feeling plastic construction with limited metal components, Controls require force to press, causing accidental seal breaks and negatively impacting ANC fit
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Would not buy againIsn't the most comfortable for those with big heads and big ears. Has a pretty strong clamping force and my ears get uncomfortable after about an hour of listening time. Don't like that it has no adjustable EQ when used with an iOS device.
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1 owner · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
Expected more from comfort
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1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
0 of 2 would buy again
2 owners · 2 photo-verified
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
The battery beat their expectations
