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Beats Studio Pro review

Beats' over-ear noise cancelling headphones with fully adaptive ANC, USB-C lossless audio and long battery life with ANC off.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.6
Ease of use (25%)
8.5
Value (35%)
7.8

Beats Studio Pro is an easy, cross-platform choice rather than a noise cancelling specialist. Beats documents fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling, a Transparency mode and upgraded voice-targeting microphones for calls. The battery headline is up to 40 hours, but that is with noise cancelling off; with it on, Beats rates up to 24 hours, which is what commuters will actually get. Fast Fuel gives up to 4 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. USB-C carries lossless audio and three built-in sound profiles, and the box includes both a USB-C cable and a 3.5 mm analog cable, plus a carrying case. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking is supported, and Beats lists compatibility with Apple and Android, including Google Fast Pair. At $299.99 and 260 g, it costs as much as the Sennheiser while offering less than half its battery with noise cancelling on, so it ranks below the specialists here.

Who it is for

Users who switch between iPhone and Android and want a familiar, portable design.

Price

$299.99 at Beats US.

Beats Studio Pro Iconic Sound Sale Price $299.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

  • Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode
  • Up to 40 hours with ANC off, 24 hours with ANC on
  • Fast Fuel: 10 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours
  • USB-C lossless audio and three built-in sound profiles
  • Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Works with both Apple and Android
  • Strength: Fast Fuel quick charging
  • Strength: USB-C and 3.5 mm cables in the box
  • Weakness: Only 24 hours with noise cancelling on
  • Weakness: Noise cancelling is not positioned as class-leading
  • Weakness: At 260 g, not lighter than Sony

Key facts

  • Battery: 24 hours ANC on, 40 hours off
  • Fast charge: 10 minutes = up to 4 hours
  • Weight: 260 g (9.17 oz)
  • Wired audio: USB-C lossless, 3.5 mm
  • Price: $299.99

Where it ranks

Beats Studio Pro is No. 9 in our Best Noise Cancelling Headphones verdict and No. 9 in Best Wireless Headphones.

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