Beats · Studio

Studio (2013)

Released August 2013

Folding wired over-ear headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation and a rechargeable battery.

Model history · 2 models, 2008–2013

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2013Studio (2013)

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 20 h
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: –

What reviewers say

Both reviews praise the improved finish, soft ear cushions and bass that leaves vocals clear, while finding noise cancellation weaker than leading alternatives. They also criticise the lightly padded headband and the inability to listen with a flat battery. Tom's Guide finds acoustic detail limited; Les Numériques considers the sound a clear improvement over the original.

From tomsguide.com and lesnumeriques.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Back: Closed
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Audio features: Adaptive Noise Cancellation with a stronger noise-cancellation-only mode; Beats Acoustic Engine audio processing; closed-back design (Les Numériques)

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 20 hours
Battery life detail: 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)

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: 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: Inline microphone in the supplied RemoteTalk cable (Tom's Guide)
Fit and ear tips: Folding earcups with pivoting cushions; over-ear design (Tom's Guide and Les Numériques)
Works with: Wired audio connection; RemoteTalk functions vary between iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and Windows devices
In the box: Headphones, rigid carrying case, standard audio cable, RemoteTalk cable, Micro-USB cable, wall charger and cleaning cloth (Tom's Guide)