Many have long predicted the disappearance of Beats, an audio company acquired by Apple and which could be overshadowed by the latest releases from the Cupertino company. We are obviously talking about the AirPods range in all its splendor, especially in its headband version, the most “luxurious” so to speak.
beyond all expectation Apple showed off the new Beats Studio Pro, and its review confirms great battery life and improvements in noise cancellation. And this is how the Cupertino company has decided to renew this part of its range of products related to audio, will it be worth it?
Few design updates
Externally, these Beats Studio Pro have changed almost nothing compared to the brand’s previous product line, however, You can’t judge a book by its cover. and that’s why Apple decided to throw all the meat on the grill when it comes to what’s important, the internal hardware.
It is good to remember that These Beats Studio Pro are the national evolution of the Beats Studio 3, with the Apple seal and its famous “Pro”, to differentiate them from other products intended (in theory) for a much more commercial or casual audience.
In this sense, the headphones display a compact format, made of plastic, and are available in four colors: Beige, blue, brown and black. The Beats logo appears on the outside, as it has until now.
Lots of upgrades inside
Inside, these Beats Studio Pro hide custom 40 millimeter transducers, a considerable size according to what other brands on the market offer, but which It’s not excessively large either, it’s not difficult to see 50 millimeter transducers.
First impressions from users point to high volume without distortion, the hallmark of good quality headphones. In theory, the improvement is up to 80% over Beats Studio 3.
It has a digital processor, which makes no reference to the chips built into AirPods products, but surely Get on the Apple H2. This processor optimizes the frequency response to deliver powerful and balanced sound. As with other Beats products, the bass is pronounced and well present during playback.
If we talk about calls, we have some microphones (they don’t specify how much) which according to Apple offers 27% better performance in terms of sharpness compared to the previous model, the Beats Studio 3.
Spatial audio and noise cancellation
Spatial Audio is one of the most striking options in Apple products in terms of sound. Apart from that, which becomes a brand change of Dolby Atmos, the main role is played by its active noise cancellation and ambient sound mode.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) adapts to your surroundings, monitoring ambient noise in real time and creating a precisely tuned filter to cancel it out. Easily switch to Ambient Sound mode so outside sounds blend seamlessly with your music when you want to know what’s going on around you.
More compatibility with iOS and Android
Beats Studio Pro offers various native Apple features:
- One-Click Pairing: Simple one-click setup quickly pairs your headphones with any device in your iCloud account.
- “Hey Siri”: Just say “Hey Siri” to activate your voice assistant.
- Find: Locate your lost headphones on a map based on their last known connection location.
- Live Updates: Automatically receive software updates and new features.
In addition, also various Basic features for Android devices:
- Quick pairing with Google: Quickly connect with a single tap and automatically link all registered Android and Chrome devices to your Gmail account.
- Audio Switching: Easily switch between your Android devices and Chromebooks or other compatible devices.
- Find My Device: Easily locate lost headphones on a map with Google’s Find My Device feature.
- Beats App for Android: Access customization options, software updates and new features to get the most out of your headphones.
Autonomy and connectivity
The Beats Studio Pro now features USB-C, a logical transition that Apple has pioneered since introducing USB-C to its MacBook devices. In this case, the Beats Studio Pro’s USB-C can connect to your devices via Bluetooth, USB-C or with the classic 3.5 mm jack analog input.
In terms of autonomy, it reaches between 20 and 40 hours depending on the configuration of the device, reaching up to 4 hours of playtime with just a 10 minute charge.
Price and availability
The Beats Studio Pro are available from the usual suppliers and of course on the official Apple website, for a price of 399.95 dollars, which is much cheaper than the 629 dollars of the AirPods Max.
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