Beats Studio (2008) vs Beats Studio Wireless (2013)

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Studio (2008) compared with Studio Wireless (2013)

	BeatsStudio (2008)	BeatsStudio Wireless (2013)
Overview
Released
Released	July 2008	December 2013
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Audio features
Audio features	–	Adaptive Noise Cancellation with a separate noise-cancellation-only mode; Beats Acoustic Engine audio processing
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	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.	–
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.	Ear-cup playback, track, call and volume controls; supplied RemoteTalk cable with playback, call, voice-command and volume controls; functionality varies by device
Microphones
Microphones	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.	–
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.	Adjustable headband, folding ear cups and padded over-ear cushions
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.	Bluetooth wireless listening and 3.5 mm wired connection
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, Micro-USB charging cable, power adapter, 3.5 mm audio cable, RemoteTalk cable and cleaning cloth (SoundGuys)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	–	Up to 12 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 12 hours of Bluetooth listening or 20 hours of wired listening; rechargeable battery and fuel-gauge indicator