Beats Studio Pro vs Beats Studio3 Wireless

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Studio Pro compared with Studio3 Wireless
BeatsStudio ProBeatsStudio3 Wireless
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023October 2017
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYes–
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Driver size40 mm–
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Chip–Apple W1
Lossless over USB-CYes–
DriversCustom-made 40 mm active driver; Beats says distortion is up to 80% lower than on the Beats Studio 3 Wireless–
Noise cancelling detailFully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling; Transparency modePure Adaptive Noise Cancelling adjusts to surrounding noise and the fit of the ear cups; enabled when the headphones are switched on
Audio featuresPersonalised 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 processorSBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs; 3.5 mm wired input (SoundGuys)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 22 hours
Battery life detailUp to 40 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volumeUp to 40 hours with Pure ANC switched off
Fast charging10 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours of playback (Fast Fuel)A 10-minute micro-USB Fast Fuel charge gives up to 3 hours of playback
Design
Weight260 g–
Bluetooth5.3–
Two devices at onceNo–
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsThe "b" button for music and calls; volume rocker; multi-function button for listening modes, EQ modes, power and pairingEar-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
MicrophonesVoice-targeting microphones that Beats says filter background noise up to 27% more than the Beats Studio 3 WirelessBuilt-in microphone for wireless calls; RemoteTalk cable supports calls and voice commands
Fit and ear tipsUltraPlush engineered leather cushions; metal sliders; folds for the carrying case; 17.8 × 7.8 × 18.1 cmFolding ear cups and a protective carrying case (GearLab)
Water resistance detailNo water resistance rating published–
Works withOne-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 BluetoothClass 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
ColoursBlack, Deep Brown, Navy, Sandstone (Beats UK)Originally Matte Black, White, Blue, Red, Porcelain Rose and Shadow Gray
In the boxHeadphones, 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)Headphones, carrying case, RemoteTalk audio cable and micro-USB charging cable (SoundGuys)

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