You can also use their 1/8" TRRS cable to connect to PCs via their AUX port with full mic and audio compatibility. For iOS devices, simply press the power button for 1 second, then hold near your unlocked device and follow the onscreen instructions. The sound profile also leans towards more bass, making effects like footsteps in FPS games easier to hear. They also lack an IP rating for water resistance, though this is to be expected for over-ear headphones.

I hadn't considered headphones like these because I am a side sleeper and I though they would be uncomfortable, but I was out of options and so decided to give these a go.However, since imaging varies across units, it's possible to encounter a product with mismatched drivers. They also have a sleeker over-ear fit that's more comfortable and more suitable for physical activities. While both headphones are comfortable, the Bose are better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC can significantly block out more noise around you.

However, we didn't experience this issue with our unit, and the scoring of 'Noise Isolation' hasn't changed.However, they don't perform as well as competing models like the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless, Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018, or the Microsoft Surface Wireless Headphones. Sound wise very nice my music sounds great on them and has definitely gotten me listening to music more in my free time. With best-in-class performance, Beats Studio3 Wireless seamlessly syncs to your devices, so you can easily move about, keep the music going and stay productive all day.

However, the Sony headphones have a better noise isolation performance, their sound profile is customizable using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets, and they support multi-device pairing. Focus on your music, podcast, TV show, or movie with the Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones. The Sony have a better noise cancellation performance, making them more suitable for commuting and travel than the Beats.When it comes to headphones that I’m going to be using for hours at a time on plane rides and commutes, I want three things: comfort (which I already spoke about), battery life (which is pretty good), and sound quality. The Beats Studio 3 Wireless are wireless over-ear headphones developed by Beats Electronics and marketed through Apple Inc. The boosted bass notes are louder than our headphone preference curve (pink) suggests, though it remains listenable.

However, they're still big over-ears and can slide a bit depending on the intensity of your workout routine. Switching between devices is painless and if you're signed into the same iCloud Drive automatic pairing is possible. The battery life of the headphones is surprisingly good and hard to beat from other wireless headphones. The peaks in the low to mid-bass and high bass to low-mid give a bit more kick and boom to your audio but also muddies the mix.

The Apple W1 chip features Class 1 Bluetooth connectivity — the industry-leading classification for range and signal strength. Unlike previous generations of Beats Studios, there is no wired-only version of the Studio 3 Wireless. They don't feel too heavy on the head but there's enough weight to remind you that they are on your head. These headphones are comfortable enough for long listening sessions, well-built, and come with a carrying case to help protect them when you're on the go.