Beats Studio (2008) vs Beats Studio3 Wireless

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Studio (2008) compared with Studio3 Wireless

	BeatsStudio (2008)	BeatsStudio3 Wireless
Overview
Released
Released	July 2008	October 2017
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	SBC and AAC
Chip
Chip	–	Apple W1
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.	Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling adjusts to surrounding noise and the fit of the ear cups; enabled when the headphones are switched on
Audio features
Audio features	–	SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs; 3.5 mm wired input (SoundGuys)
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 buttons for music, calls and volume; hold the b button for Siri or voice commands; double-press the power button to switch Pure ANC on or off
Microphones
Microphones	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.	Built-in microphone for wireless calls; RemoteTalk cable supports calls and voice commands
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 ear cups and a protective carrying case (GearLab)
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.	Class 1 Bluetooth with iOS and Android; W1 pairing and switching between Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account; voice controls may not work on all non-iOS devices
Colours
Colours	–	Originally Matte Black, White, Blue, Red, Porcelain Rose and Shadow Gray
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, RemoteTalk audio cable and micro-USB charging cable (SoundGuys)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	–	Up to 22 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 Pure ANC switched off
Fast charging
Fast charging	–	A 10-minute micro-USB Fast Fuel charge gives up to 3 hours of playback