Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Beats Studio Pro worth it?
Only on a deal — rivals do more for the money.
They're well built, fold into a soft case, pair in a tap with an iPhone or an Android phone and play lossless audio over USB-C or the 3.5mm jack. Noise cancelling is decent and battery is about 24 hours with it on. The sound is balanced but flatter and less exciting than rivals, there's no multipoint or wear sensor, the ear cups get warm, and there's no water resistance. They're often heavily discounted, and that's when they make sense.
88%of 1,486 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Sturdy, folding design
- One-tap pairing with iPhone and Android
- Lossless audio over USB-C
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What owners say
Most owners like the sound and the look, and they pair easily with an iPhone. The main complaint is a tight fit that makes ears or heads sore, especially on bigger heads.
Good to know
- No multipoint, so switching between phone and laptop is manual.
- No wear sensor to pause music when you take them off.
- About 24 hours with noise cancelling on, shorter than most rivals.
- The ear cups get warm, and there's no water resistance.
From 1,486 buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Costco (US) and Costco (Canada), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Good soundMentioned a lot
- ComfortableAlso mentioned
- Good noise cancellingAlso mentioned
- Looks goodMentioned by some
What they complain about
- Too tight: ears or head hurt after a whileRare
Get it if…
- You find them well below their original price.
- You switch between iPhone and Android.
- You like the Beats look.
Skip it if…
- You want the best sound or noise cancelling for the money: the Sony WH-CH730N cost less, the XM6 do far more.
- You wear headphones for hours: the ear cups heat up.
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How we reached this verdict
What Hi-Fi gives three stars: competent, balanced sound and a sturdy build, but less refined and dynamic than rivals, and missing features like multipoint and wear detection. Tom's Guide also gives three stars, finding the Bluetooth sound thin and the ear cups hot. Expert Reviews gives four stars for decent sound and noise cancelling but notes SBC and AAC only.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: What Hi-Fi, Expert Reviews, Tom's Guide, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide