Beats wireless earbuds have become strong competition for Apples other audio brand.

Thats more or less the same story with the new Beats Studio Pro.

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Bass performance feels a little lacking and there’s no adjustable EQ to remedy that.

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They are unmistakably Beats headphones, with a few small updates.

In fact, the new Beats Studio Pro includes some features that are Android only.

The same goes for vocals, or electronic tracks with a lot of higher frequency hits.

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The new Beats Studio Pro carry forward a longstanding design that just aren’t as comfortable as other wireless headphones in this price range.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

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The new Beats Studio Pro carry forward a longstanding design that just aren’t as comfortable as other wireless headphones in this price range.

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Beats is now using softer memory foam in the Studio Pro’s padded earcups, but the padding isn’t removable or replaceable.

Beats is now using softer memory foam in the Studio Pro’s padded earcups, but the padding isn’t removable or replaceable.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

Extending the length of the Beats Studio Pro’s headband reveals the exposed metal band inside, and it makes the headphones seem less finished than other options in this price range.

Extending the length of the Beats Studio Pro’s headband reveals the exposed metal band inside, and it makes the headphones seem less finished than other options in this price range.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

The Beats Studio Pro have a hinge on each side of the headband allowing the headphones to fold up small enough to fit in an included case that’s about as large as a toiletries bag.

The Beats Studio Pro have a hinge on each side of the headband allowing the headphones to fold up small enough to fit in an included case that’s about as large as a toiletries bag.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

The ‘b’ branding on the Beats Studio Pro’s left earcup is also a physical button that controls media playback or activates a smart assistant.

The ‘b’ branding on the Beats Studio Pro’s left earcup is also a physical button that controls media playback or activates a smart assistant.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

The Beats Studio Pro’s right earcup features a ‘system button’ used for power, Bluetooth pairing, and switching between ANC and transparency modes. The earcup’s USB-C port used for charging can also be used as a USB-C audio connection, allowing for high-res digital audio sources to be accessed at full quality.

The Beats Studio Pro’s right earcup features a ‘system button’ used for power, Bluetooth pairing, and switching between ANC and transparency modes. The earcup’s USB-C port used for charging can also be used as a USB-C audio connection, allowing for high-res digital audio sources to be accessed at full quality.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

The Beats Studio Pro (top) don’t sound as good as the Apple AirPods Max (bottom, right) or the Sony WH-1000XM5 (bottom, left) but their improved ANC comes very close.

The Beats Studio Pro (top) don’t sound as good as the Apple AirPods Max (bottom, right) or the Sony WH-1000XM5 (bottom, left) but their improved ANC comes very close.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo

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