Beats Studio (2008) vs Beats Studio (2013)

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Studio (2008) compared with Studio (2013)

	BeatsStudio (2008)	BeatsStudio (2013)
Overview
Released
Released	July 2008	August 2013
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Back
Back	–	Closed
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	None (wired)
Audio features
Audio features	–	Adaptive Noise Cancellation with a stronger noise-cancellation-only mode; Beats Acoustic Engine audio processing; closed-back design (Les Numériques)
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.	–
Design
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	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.	Removing the audio cable switches the headphones off; press the power button without the cable for noise cancellation alone, or hold the Beats logo to mute
Microphones
Microphones	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.	Inline microphone in the supplied RemoteTalk cable (Tom's Guide)
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Adjustable headband, swivelling ear cups and two folding hinges. Headfonia describes leather pads and a glossy finish with aluminium accents.	Folding earcups with pivoting cushions; over-ear design (Tom's Guide and Les Numériques)
Works with
Works with	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.	Wired audio connection; RemoteTalk functions vary between iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and Windows devices
In the box
In the box	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.	Headphones, rigid carrying case, standard audio cable, RemoteTalk cable, Micro-USB cable, wall charger and cleaning cloth (Tom's Guide)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	–	Up to 20 hours
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Two replaceable AAA-size alkaline or lithium batteries in the left ear cup. No listening-time claim is published in the maker manual read.	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with five-light fuel gauge and Micro-USB charging from a USB port or outlet; playback stops when depleted (Tom's Guide and Les Numériques)