Class 1 Bluetooth support means extended range beyond the typical 33 feet Bluetooth allows—our headphones stayed connected through walls and doors, approximately 45 feet, before we lost connection. The Bose QuietComfort 35/QC35 Wireless 2016 are a better headset overall than the Wireless. The Bose have a more comfortable over-ear fit and stronger noise cancellation that will isolate better in noisy environments. On the upside, the Beats have a better wireless range and a faster charging battery life than the Bose. The Beats are also a bit more stable for sports and some will prefer their sleek and stylized over-ear design over the Bose’s somewhat bland but more professional look.
But the sculpting is in the name of creating a clear, bright mix with some richness and bass depth, but nothing over the top. There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it. Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. AptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth.
The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 22 hours of battery life with all features turned on. If Pure Adaptive Noise Canceling is turned off, the low power mode provides up to 40 hours of battery life. Either way, you can quickly recharge your headphones with Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge that gives three hours of play when the battery is low. Additionally, multifunction on-ear controls allow you to take calls, control music, and more. The beats studio3 Wireless are over-ear headphones that are decent for a lot of uses. They have the same stylish and polished design of the previous Beats Studio Wireless but with an improved noise cancellation performance.
The level of creativity with headphone packaging has hit a wall that we’d like to see improved, but at least Beats has a little flair. With the shadow grey and gold version we ordered, we received the matching box, with gold accents and flashy slogans. Adaptor, and micro-USB charging is unheard of in the Apple world.
Now I wouldn’t say the Studio3 are true over-ear headphones since they don’t completely seal over your ear but they are still very comfortable and the ear pads are very soft. Overall, easy advantage here for the Studio 3 – I think most people will agree that over-ear headphones are preferable. These headphones have a battery life of up to 22 consecutive hours , and their ergonomic design ensures that you won’t end up with your ears feeling squashed. The Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones come with Apple’s W1 chip, meaning you can quickly and easily pair them with your devices via Bluetooth. You can even chat with Siri using the buttons right on the cushioned ear cups. As to the Beats noise canceling, it’s fine, but it doesn’t rise above that.
However, you can always manually switch off noise cancelling by pressing the power button twice. Their integrated mic has a just okay recording quality, so your voice sounds thin and lacking in detail. Unfortunately, if you’re taking calls in even moderately noisy environments like an office, the person on the other line may have difficulties hearing you too. On the upside, these headphones have an ANC system that can help block out some noise while you’re on a call. These headphones impressed us with their noise-canceling, battery life, sound, and general existence.
They have almost twice the battery life at 23 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. They also only take about 30 minutes more than the previous model to fully charge. They’re advertised to have a quick charge feature which gives you about 2.5 hours of playback from 10 minutes of charging. That said, battery life can vary depending on usage, and your experience may vary. Unfortunately, they don’t have passive playback, so if the battery is completely dead, you won’t be able to use the headphones.
Its active noise cancelling performance is one of the very best available, this offers Bluetooth multipoint among other features, and its sound signature is much more accurate than the Studio3. If you want to save a bit of cash, go for the older Sony WH-1000XM3. Beats claims a battery life of 22 hours with active noise cancelling turned on and 40 hours without. For reference, Bose claims about 20 hours of constant playback on their QC35 headphones.
The Beats Studio3 are rated highly in our best Beats headphones , narrowly missing out on the top spot to the Beats Studio Buds. If you prefer over the ear rather than in the ear, these headphones are the perfect choice and deliver excellent sound, long lasting battery life and a sleek design. The Studio3s have two microphones that pick up ambient noises and voices, along with a software element that analyzes the sound. That way it can remove heavy sounds like the engine of a plane or train. It lets you focus on the music, and the music is all that you’re presented with. On lower volume tracks, or with no music playing and ANC on, you will hear some white noise.
The Beats Studio3’s weighted harmonic distortion performance is decent. At average listening volumes, they generally fall within good limits, although a spike between the low and mid-treble may produce minor distortion. At higher volumes, this frequency is within acceptable limits, which should result in a clear and pure audio reproduction. The Beats Studio3 Wireless are well-built and sturdy-looking headphones. Their ear cups are made from dense plastic that feels sturdy while their headband has a tough yet flexible metal frame. They’re a bit thinner and less robust than the Beats Executive, and the plastic coating on the headband is prone to scratches and scuffs, but their overall build quality feels high-end and well-made.