Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones Review

Beats Studio3 wireless noise cancelling on ear headphones offer comfort as well as premium sound and audio quality. They also offer excellent quality noise cancelling and battery life. They work with iOS and Android devices and are simple to connect to.

The headphones are equipped with Apple’s W1 chips which make it easy to pair them and switch between Apple products. This is an enormous benefit for Apple users.

Sound

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones are somewhat different from the company’s first model. The headphones are lighter and more comfortable, with more sleek design and Pure Adaptive noise cancellation that blocks out low-frequency noise to help you concentrate. There are other features, such as an integrated microphone that makes the headphones noise suitable for phone calls.

The sound quality is what you’d expect from Beats headphones. They’re not as bassy as Beats headphones that have a bad reputation. The Studio3s are well-balanced and clear with clear, clear vocals and precise instrumentals.

The Studio2 Wireless are not as great as high-end headphones from Bose however, they are still far superior. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is great for reducing background noises, is not perfect. It’s not as effective in eliminating the loud sound of a plane as a true ANC pair of headphones, and you may still hear low-mid frequency sounds even when ANC is disabled.

The Studio3s can be controlled via an earpiece with a central button that is located behind the Beats logo, which is located on the left ear cup. A single press plays and pauses your music, while double and triple presses allow you to skip tracks or return to previous ones. The button has volume controls embedded into the ring of plastic.

These headphones pair automatically with your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad if you’re part of the Apple ecosystem. They also link to iCloud. They can be used with other Bluetooth devices also, and you can change between them quickly without lag in audio or video. The Bluetooth connection is strong, with excellent range and no dropouts.

The Studio3s has an impressive battery life. You can listen for up to 22 hours using ANC and wireless which is more than twice the time it took to play with the previous model. You can also connect the 3.5mm input to keep listening until the power goes out.

Design

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones look almost exactly the same as they did three years ago, but are loaded with the latest technology. Apple’s W1 chip allows for easy pairing and switching of iOS devices like an iPhone or iPad. The headphones also offer fast charging, which is 10 minutes of power resulting in 3 hours of playback.

The headphones feature an over ear noise cancelling headphones wireless-ear design that sits comfortably on the ears. They’re available in Shadow Gray, Porcelain Rose, Matte Black, White Blue, Red and Shadow. The ear cups of the headset are covered in soft cushions with an a little rubbery feel that might not be for everyone’s tastes but it’s comfortable for long periods of time. The headband is squishy, but also soft and padded.

A small button on the left ear’s outer cup controls basic features like answering calls and playing music. The buttons below and above the Beats logo can alter the volume, and double tapping will advance the song or change tracks. The headset comes with a tiny multifunction button at the bottom, which can be used to switch off and on the headphones, activate ANC by two taps and put them into pairing mode. The headset includes an audio cable and an remote control that can be used to make calls using non-wireless devices.

Pure ANC is a tweaked version of the noise cancellation available on Beats headphones that claim to reduce distortion in noisy environments like the bustling train station or a busy office. We tried the feature on an assortment of music from a variety of genres, and it was capable of reducing distracting sounds to a light whooshing that didn’t grate against the ears. However, we noticed that the sound of passing cars was not completely eliminated and the reverberation of the subway tunnel was evident.

Beats Studio3 wireless headphone is a great option for those who want to keep their music separate from the background noise. They’re also extremely light and have a comfortable fit that feels comfy for long periods of time.

Battery life

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones are powered by a pair of lithium batteries with high efficiency that promise up to 22 hours of battery life, with active noise cancellation shut off. That’s a good chunk of time, although not as long as the Bose QuietComfort 35 II or Sony WH-1000XM2.

Apple’s W1 Bluetooth chip is utilized in the Beats Studio3 Wireless. This means they connect and pair quicker than other wireless headphones. They also maintain their superior wireless range, and can be used far from your mobile without the signal dropping out. This is a huge benefit for anyone who travels with headphones.

These Beats headphones come with a tough protective case, and the cable is equipped with an 3.5mm input to allow listening to music or other non-wireless devices. The case folds flat, and the cable comes with a built-in microphone and remote for taking calls.

The “b” logo is a multi-function button on the left earcup. A single press will pause the music or play it, and a second press will skip to the next song. Triple-pressing will take you back to the previous song. You can also click this button to get your phone’s intelligent assistant.

The right earcup is home to the power button as well as five LED indicators that show how much battery is left. These lights aren’t as clear like those on ANC-enabled Bose models, but they give you an approximate idea of the remaining battery. If the active noise cancellation is turned off pressing the power button will activate it.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphone’s design is specifically designed for iOS devices. It is not compatible with other platforms, which renders the remote control integrated in the cord useless. It is possible to connect them to Android phones, but you’ll have to install an application from a third party to control them. Apple’s hard optimization might be an issue for some users, especially those who plan to use the headphones on multiple devices. Beats could launch an updated version in the future that is compatible with other platforms.

Controls

The Studio3 Wireless headphones have a variety of features and, unlike other Beats headphone models, all of the buttons are located on the left (apart from the power button, which is placed on the right). Clicking the ‘b’ logo on the left ear cup once will pause or play music. By pressing it twice, you can skip to the next track and three times, you can return to an earlier track. You can also hold down the logo to activate your phone’s intelligent assistant.

In addition to playing music, beats studio3 wireless noise cancelling over ear headphones the Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones also can be used as a superb noise cancelling pair. The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones feature a microphone in each ear cup that continuously monitors the surrounding environment. Thanks to Apple’s W1 chip and Beats audio processing the adaptive noise cancellation is always in place. The headphones can adjust to your personal preferences and correct leakage caused by glasses, hair and ear shape variations.

When you’re not using your headphones they can be folded and keep them in a convenient case that doubles as an display. The case is sturdy and comes with a comfortable carry pouch to allow it to be easily tucked in your bag when traveling.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones are able to connect to your device using Bluetooth. It’s easy to set up. They can be used with any device that supports class 1 Bluetooth. This includes iPhone, iPad, Mac and many other devices. If you have to connect them with something that doesn’t support Bluetooth, there’s an 3.5mm input on the bottom of the left ear cup.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones offer amazing sound and a stylish and comfortable design. They feature Pure Adaptive Noise Cancellation and come with a set of multi-functional ‘b’ button controls that can be used to make and receive calls, select tracks, adjust the volume and voice activation. They are available in a broad variety of colors and are available online or at any Beats retailer. For the price of these headphones, there are other ANC options available on the market such as the Bose QuietComfort 35.