Beats Studio (2008) vs Beats Studio Pro

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Studio (2008) compared with Studio Pro

	BeatsStudio (2008)	BeatsStudio Pro
Overview
Released
Released	July 2008	July 2023
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency mode
Transparency mode	–	Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Spatial audio with head tracking	–	Yes
Driver size
Driver size	–	40 mm
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	SBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-C
Lossless over USB-C	–	Yes
Drivers
Drivers	–	Custom-made 40 mm active driver; Beats says distortion is up to 80% lower than on the Beats Studio 3 Wireless
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.	Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling; Transparency mode
Audio features
Audio features	–	Personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Atmos content in supported apps; lossless audio over USB-C with three built-in sound profiles (Beats Signature, Entertainment and Conversation); integrated digital processor
Design
Weight
Weight	–	260 g
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	5.3
Two devices at once
Two devices at once	–	No
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.	The "b" button for music and calls; volume rocker; multi-function button for listening modes, EQ modes, power and pairing
Microphones
Microphones	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.	Voice-targeting microphones that Beats says filter background noise up to 27% more than the Beats Studio 3 Wireless
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.	UltraPlush engineered leather cushions; metal sliders; folds for the carrying case; 17.8 × 7.8 × 18.1 cm
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	–	No water resistance rating published
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.	One-touch pairing, "Hey Siri" and Find My with Apple devices; Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device with Android; Beats app for Android; Class 1 Bluetooth
Colours
Colours	–	Black, Deep Brown, Navy, Sandstone (Beats UK)
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, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5 mm analogue audio cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty card (no power adapter)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	–	Up to 24 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.	Up to 40 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volume
Fast charging
Fast charging	–	10 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours of playback (Fast Fuel)