Beats · Studio

Studio3 Wireless

Released October 2017

Folding over-ear headphones with adaptive noise cancellation, Apple's W1 chip and a wired RemoteTalk connection.

Model history · 2 models, 2013–2017

2013Studio Wireless (2013)Compare
2017Studio3 Wireless

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 22 h
With case: –
Best codec: AAC
Weight: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers found noise cancellation and value behind leading rivals. SoundGuys praised the stable connection but criticised the plastic build and grippy headband; GearLab found the ear cups cramped but liked the folding design and protective case. Sound impressions differed, with SoundGuys hearing bass mask quieter details while GearLab wanted more bass.

From soundguys.com and techgearlab.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Bluetooth codecs: SBC and AAC
Chip: Apple W1
Noise cancelling detail: Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling adjusts to surrounding noise and the fit of the ear cups; enabled when the headphones are switched on
Audio features: SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs; 3.5 mm wired input (SoundGuys)

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 22 hours
Battery life detail: Up to 40 hours with Pure ANC switched off
Fast charging: A 10-minute micro-USB Fast Fuel charge gives up to 3 hours of playback

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: 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: Built-in microphone for wireless calls; RemoteTalk cable supports calls and voice commands
Fit and ear tips: Folding ear cups and a protective carrying case (GearLab)
Works with: 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: Originally Matte Black, White, Blue, Red, Porcelain Rose and Shadow Gray
In the box: Headphones, carrying case, RemoteTalk audio cable and micro-USB charging cable (SoundGuys)

Pros and cons

Pros

Up to 22 hours with noise cancellation and 40 hours with it off
Apple W1 pairing and Class 1 Bluetooth
Includes a RemoteTalk cable for wired listening and calls

Cons

Micro-USB charging rather than USB-C
SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs only

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
BoseQuietComfort 35 II	Over-ear	Yes	20 h	–	AAC	–	Sept 2017
SonyWH-1000XM2	Over-ear	Yes	30 h	–	LDAC	275 g	Sept 2017
BoseQuietComfort 35	Over-ear	Yes	20 h	–	–	–	Jun 2016

Previous model: Studio Wireless (2013). Newer model: Studio Pro.

Sources

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