Beats Executive vs Beats Studio (2008)

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Executive compared with Studio (2008)

	BeatsExecutive	BeatsStudio (2008)
Overview
Released
Released	October 2012	July 2008
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Back
Back	Closed	–
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	–	Maker manual calls the battery-powered system powered isolation; Headfonia and Computer Bild identify active noise cancelling. Playback cannot operate with the power switch off or without batteries.
Drivers
Drivers	40 mm dynamic drivers reported by Tom's Guide	–
Audio features
Audio features	Closed-back design (RTINGS)	–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	Up to 25 hours	–
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Two AAA batteries; maker's up-to-25-hour claim reported by Tom's Guide. The maker guide confirms audio and noise cancellation both require the power switch to be on.	Two replaceable AAA-size alkaline or lithium batteries in the left ear cup. No listening-time claim is published in the maker manual read.
Design
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	On/off switch for audio and noise cancellation; maker guide describes remote playback, track, call, voice-command and volume controls with device-dependent support. Both reviews received a one-button remote rather than the guide's three-button design.	Power switch on the right ear cup; press and hold its central Beats button to mute audio. The original iSoniTalk cable has a button to answer and end calls.
Microphones
Microphones	Inline microphone in the remote cable	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Folding earcups with aluminium alloy, stainless steel and leather construction; over-ear classification (RTINGS), although What Hi-Fi? found the pads sat on the ears	Adjustable headband, swivelling ear cups and two folding hinges. Headfonia describes leather pads and a glossy finish with aluminium accents.
Works with
Works with	Wired connection; included iOS-compatible microphone cable at launch; maker guide says remote functionality varies by device	Detachable analogue cable with 3.5 mm connectors at both ends, confirmed by Headfonia. Maker manual describes iSoniTalk compatibility with iPhone and other music-enabled phones.
Colours
Colours	Silver at launch; Black also reported by Tom's Guide	–
In the box
In the box	Headphones, hard case, two 3.5 mm cables, batteries, aeroplane adaptor, 6.3 mm adaptor and cleaning cloth (What Hi-Fi?)	Maker manual lists touring case, black iSoniTalk cable, red audio cable, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch stereo adapter, cleaning cloth and two AAA batteries. Reviewed later bundles also included an airline adapter; bundles may differ.