The only reason Apple hasn’t gotten rid of the Beats brand and just absorbing it into the Apple brand is because Beats can still be marketed outside of the Apple ecosystem.
Its crazy to see how far you’ve come bro I remember watching your old tech review about beats headphones I think the first one actually, congrats on all your success bro
Limiting EQ to the cable is a HUGE miss. I daily Sony XM5s, and you can set a custom EQ in the app. Once that's done, the EQ is saved to the headphones. I can turn off the headphones overnight and connect them to my PC for work in the morning, and they keep the same EQ. This is great once you find an EQ that works for you, and in [the current year], where any expensive headphone worth its weight should respond well to EQ, this is disappointing to see from Apple/Beats.
The only issue with the way Sony does it is occasionally I'll set the EQ to something like high treble or extra base and forget about it. Then I'll spend the next week wondering why my headphones are hurting my ears lol
@@corruptedsquid1745you think the AirPod pros aren’t good feature wise? With swiping on the stem for volume changes ? The same tap features and all. How are those not good? Also best noise cancellation on wireless earbuds
@@toptiertech7291 those are horrible in nearly every aspect, especially sound quality. The nothing ear 2s cost around 150€, and have a lot better sound quality and more features, than 300€ airpods. And, the bose quietcomfort 2 are better at the only thing airpods do remotely good, noice canceling. You can get those tap and swipe feature on 30€ wireless earpuds now. Airpods are one of the worst earbuds on the market
The one dealbreaker for me is that the buttons haven't changed. I had solo3s, and the buttons felt so cheap and nasty to the touch. When the Solo Pros came out, they changed this for a more premium feel, yet they didn't for these. It boggles the mind.
I feel the exact same. My solo pros broke and I grabbed the studio 3s, good headphones but the buttons and feel would make me switch back to my solos in a heartbeat…plus the design was really sexy.
I think the lack of multi-connectivity is the biggest miss for these headphones. You had me sold up until that point. To be frantically finicking around with the settings to try to connect your phone to answer a phone call while watching something on your laptop is just a non-starter for a $350 pair of headphones. Even my old Bose QC 35s handle that with ease. Could never see myself compromising on that in year 2023, especially at this "premium" price-point.
Dang bro I actually prefer not having multi connectivity. My Sony's are always trying to connect to everything and it becomes more work than just switching devices by pressing a button
@@D1_Tacticalit’s not just a few clicks for single point devices when they’re already connected to a device. i’m not the biggest fan of it because it destroys audio quality, but the difference in availability is huge
You can answer iphone calls on iMAC, macbook. Am amazed MKBHD didn't knew about this feature. Even if your phone is not connected to headphone at all. wired or wireless. Such a great feature. What can we expect from a guy who gets paid for promoting junk.
I love Beats Studio and I also love my AirPods Max, but I can’t use the AirPods for longer than 1hr because I find them to be too heavy and I usually get a headache after I use them for a longer time. The Beats Studio have never given me any issues, even when using them for 12hr travel/flights. I wish Apple would add some vivid colors to these new Beats Pros’.
Idk if anybody else experiences this, but one problem that I usually have with beats as someone that wears glasses is that it’s too tight on the head (or the mesh isn’t flexible enough) so it ends up feeling uncomfortable after wearing them for a short while.
can confirm this, and the fact my ears were touching the inside of the headphone made it uncomfortable after 30 minutes. switched to the bose 700 and they’re still going almost 4 years later
I'm also a glasses wearer. I only noticed that with certain materials that the glasses are made from. I have a pair of carbon fiber Ray Bans I've had for year, and never had that pressure issue. But with certain pair of Warby Parkers with a thicker plastic I do.
i think why apple didnt want to bring beats into the apple ecosystem is to separate the beats and airpods max from each other so some may decide to opt for the more expensive but easier to access airpods max rather than the beats which may be a bit more time consuming to switch between devices
I've been a Beats customer since 2011. I had the first Studios and from 2015 until today I still use the Mixrs. I can't complain, they have a solid construction and a reliable sound.
@@SuperknullischLol right, you don't even need to be an audiophile to feel robbed after putting on any decent pair of cans in the $100 range. From muddied nonsense to noticing new sounds in songs played 100s of times previously.
Just got these. They are better than the 3 in every way. Biggest positive for me is when I am electric longboarding even at 60kmh I don’t hear any wind at all. Past version had a big issue and let tons of noise wind in.
The Beat fit pros compete with the AirPod pros, both gens. Mostly because of function and the Fit pros are decent in noise cancellation and transparency
@@kindplanet1 I have both the beat fit pros and airpods pros, and airpods max. The beat fit pros is close to the airpods pros than these beats are to the airpods max. But there really isn't any alternative to the airpods pros and max that are *equal*. The alternatives are all worse in some key ways
@@ChristofferLund That's the point... they are missing a few features and their material is cheaper... but that's it... they are solid wireless headphones...
been watching this channel for 3 years since the walkman video in retro tech and love it i hope to be like you in the youtube industry but i got a add this morning on youtube and saw you were in the beats commercial you looked great in it dude have an amazing day/night and stay safe
I actually ditched my in ear AirPods for Powerbeats Pro (RIP to my pair) a few years ago, and more recently switched to the Beats Studio. They’re the exact same chipset, but actually fit in my ears without aftermarket silicone cups. For work and gym headphones, they’re great!
Don’t understand why people use headphones for the gym bc they get really hot and uncomfortable and have no water resistance also after a few workouts will have a sweaty ass smell to them and u also cant remove the earpads on these so good luck getting rid of the smell
and they are both hot garbage. Seiously, if you have ever heard Airpods 2 Pro, Sony's in-ear XM4s or Galaxy Buds 2 pro they absolutely destroy Sony's over-ears
I believe the valid reason Beats are here to stay and why the teams do speak to each other is because they market to the Beats consumer. Android users get decent products, and Apple users get a decent product with compatibility, which will sell. It won't hurt Airpods Max, and we may even take this as a sneak peek of the second generation, lossless audio over USB-C, which is significant!
You got it. Apple is catering to literally the whole market. That’s why they still used the beats name. Even non Apple users will be able to get all of those things
Apple must have finally realised that Beats branding finally wasn’t strong enough to stand on it own, so they needed to ship a good product. The last few have been decent, but it’s been a slow slog to get to where we are. Marques must have been surprised this time!
$350 and "they sound... fine". Talk about burying the lead? You can get $30 headphones that sound 'fine'. If you don't care about sound quality - why are you spending $350 on headphones?
Which kinda makes sense, and also doesn't. I was waiting for these because I assumed OF COURSE they're gonna have an H chip in them. But since they don't, they have zero features that put them above Sony or Bose headphones. So instead of buying an Apple product, I'm gonna by the competition.
honestly i think they failed at that anyhow. id gladly take no h chip and slightly worse transparency mode (who cares that much about that anyway) for the $200 discount.
I have three different pair of beats and I have enjoyed all of them. Build quality is solid and I admittedly enjoy their sound profile more than I’d admit in real life talking with an audiophile.
@@mcmach1 they are all still in use constantly 🤣 I am a contractor and I keep headphones in all day long while I work. 10-12 hour days are the norm so I keep both pair of earbuds with me. I use the over the ear for the drive to work or when I’m working out to give my ear holes a break. Power Beats probably get used the most, I use the Studio buds when those die and need to charge or on weekends when I want a smaller case and profile earbud. Beats Studio 3 are the over ear headphones, those are getting pretty worn out but I’ve had them for almost five years. Lot of hard use and they still sound good they’ve just gotten beat up. Mostly listen to podcasts and audio books and I avoid playing anything very loud so the drivers don’t have to work overtime constantly. Studio buds I got when they first came out and they are going strong. Power beats are two years old and still function like new.
My question is: will the upgraded "seamless engineered leather" still start to peel and flake off after about a year and a half of regular use due to contact with sweat and natural oils on your skin? Because that's one of my biggest pet peeves with headphones that don't have very easily replaceable ear cups. I guess only time will tell.
Yes, they will. But that is an industry-standard. Every fake leather stuff is going to disintegrate as soon as the chemicals used to make the material soft evaporate. There is nothing you can do about it. If you want good Headphones with lasting earcups you have to go for real leather. Everything else will eventually turn to goopy oil or flaky stuff again. Btw. it has nothing to do with sweat and oil in general, it just accelerates the process.
I just got these and I’m very impressed! Great sound quality, great for phone calls and very good ANC, not on AirPods Max level but pretty good and good transparency mode too. I’m pleased .
@@Quakiest Ehh, sorta, I've had two pairs of Beats Studio and they still sit on top of your ears' edges, so you'll feel some discomfort after an extended period of time if you've got large ears. Mind you, I'm talking hours here. On the plus side, these don't have that weird airplane cabin pressure feeling that some other headphones have such as Bose's QCs.
Love this review mate. I had the beats studio 3's which i abused for 2 years and then they cracked when i placed them inside my weekly grocery bag. Rookie mistake but i now have the Sony M4's and I dont think i'lll ever buy another brand now. they are superb
I been using the studio 3s for well over 5 years now and they work as good as the first day!! Durability is insane i have changed the ear pads twice already tho very cheap on Amazon.
Feeling kinda cheaped out on with the lack of the H2 chip - Not sure why they chose not to support native Apple compatibility like the beats fit pros, which are pretty great earbuds. Either way, will have to check these out to see if the sound quality is worth it. Aside from those quirks you mentioned, seems like a pretty awesome headphone. Lossless direct connection capability is a great feature. But also to be fair, the Beats Fit Pro also don't track on Find My when off.
Apple ecosystem issue. You can't dock points off of them for not having Apple features because this isn't an Apple product. Apple may own beats, but beats is still their own entity.
The only thing I hate about the beats headphones is the ear cushion part peels off which is crazy for that price of the headphones hopefully they fixed that problem.
@@tiffanyribbonswear and use is normal, but beats just DONT hold up on the long term. ive had the powerbeats( i dont rmbr the version sory😭), solo 3 wireless’s, AND studio 3 wireless. ive had to replace all of them within the first year, and replace both of the headphones TWICE within the two years ive had each all due to physical issues. the top headband cushion would peel off. the sides would crack and the hinges broke. the ear cups peeled like a 20 year old cheap leather couch-and they just looked NASTY. I still have them, and the only thing they’re held together by is copious amounts of tape😭. compare that to the sony 1000 xm4’s, ive had them for 1.5 years and they still look and feel brand new. the only edge id give to the beats is that theyll replace ur beats for free under warranty.
like the build quality is FINE if u dont use them too often, but if u depend on using them daily its just not a good option (im autistic so i usually have in either my headphones or airpods pro 247)
I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s using my cheap Walkman headphones and was very happy with them. All of these features blow my mind and I’m having a hard time deciding I need any of them. Granted, I’ve been using the same pair of Bose Soundsport Bluetooth phones for the last 7 years, so maybe I’m not the right demographic for this product.
I grew up in the 80's and 90's also and could barely afford a walkman, but they were very cool and I couldnt live without my bootleg indie and punk rock cassette collection, and at the time the headphones were fine for what they were....However, Forget all that for now, go get yourself some Airpods Max, connect it to your iPad or apple TV 4k, turn on a movie, and prepare to frown at every headphone youve ever heard. Also, the demographic is "people who have ears that hear stuff".
Yeah sounds like my brother, he’s in construction and uses some type of “Walmart brand” wireless ear buds and loves just listening to music. All these features and him having an iPhone 10 he didn’t understand the “invisible ink” text feature from a buddy and I tried to show him oh that’s easy just do this and he said he’d rather not know how to use it hahaha basic is nice but he does like some luxury but pretty basic not tech savvy
The size of the ear cups seem to be the middle ground for people with smaller ears and a lot of ladies' ears, but large enough for a lot of the men's sizes of ears. Make them a balanced fit for both sizes of ears. Not just catering to one. Making them big for the bigger sized ears isn't good for the smaller ears. It is too big for a lot of us smaller eared people. It's also a typical thing to have to turn off headphones (I'm not talking about earbuds 'cause people also call those headphones). It's also a typical thing with Beats headphones to use that button to pair and turn them off. So that's nothing different.
Hey Marques, appreciate what you and the studio do for us! I had a question, how does the noise cancellation (ANC) compare to that of the sony XM4/XM5 and Airpods Max? I was actually looking into the beats studio 3 (from 2017) because they went on like 55% off recently, but these caught me out of the blue. I'm really digging these to be good for travel, entertainment, and the noise blockage is important. *thanks for the likes/comments
No automatic switching is a deal breaker for me. After falling in love with the ecosystem features of my AirPods Pro, I’m really looking forward to an over the ear pair that do the same that are NOT called AirPods Max. You didn’t mention hands free Siri. I’m guessing this is also not included with no Apple chip.
@@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529 For sure, he has great stuff. I may grab them since I am a pro audio TH-camr myself. Possibly do a video on them from that perspective.
Just put in a Black Friday order for $160, and am hoping they make sense at that price point (I suspect they will). Waiting for the next generation of AirPods Max, figured this would be a good holdover. I’ve been wanting some over the ear headphones for a while, my AirPod Pro’s just don’t cut it for my long commute. I could have gone with many other options, but I have both an iPhone and Android (one is a business phone), a Switch I like to plug into, and an Apple TV at home I like to watch at night but don’t want to wake the family OR lose an earbud between the mattress and the bed frame. These seemed feature packed to handle all of that, and I appreciate that. Here’s hoping they work out
Hey gang! At least on my iPad I was underwhelmed by the volume and punch, but found out that the adjustment of volume on the headphones lives separately than the volume of the OS. Once I turned it up to max on the headphones, the adjustments on the iPad itself was much better. I also found that playing with the equalizer settings in the settings app for Apple Music was needed to get the sound I was hoping for. It got there, though! I think it was well worth the price 👍
The video setups are always so clean, that the dirty/scratchy part on the left of the screen at 0:13 is very eye catching. Dude raised the bar so high that it's weird to see something like this. 😂
Beats sound way better than they used to. I had a pair of Monster Beats Studios in 2013 and the bass was too blown out and muddy. Just got these new Studios on sale and they sound way better with a flatter sound profile.
I have owned three pairs of these since they released, and my only advice is that if you listen to podcasts, you should avoid these headphones. With noise cancelling on voices sounds buzzy at any volume and they have the tendency to randomly pause themselves.
you should explain more of the frequency response to consumers on a basic level. Linus started doing it as well. Can help people make an informed decision
The only reason previous Beats had an Apple chip was to bridge the gap. At that time the Max’s didn’t exist yet and all Apple had was AirPods. It totally makes sense to remove the Apple chip because then they (Apple) can upsell you on the AirPods Max. I think what this may actually signal is upcoming changes to the Max. I would wager that at the very least they’ll get the USB-C port and increased battery life. Possibly the audio jack, and maybe even the sound profiles.
I bought the cheapest beats headphones (the ones with wire around the neck) and the H1 chip is really good for switching between iPad and iPhone/Apple Watch etc, would be a bit annoying without the quick switching
those are beats flex, and they only have icloud pairing meaning you neeed to tap their icon to switch. these have that feature but dont have automatic switching of the newer beats and airpods.
I really, REALLY, liked this video: The Intro and Outro music, your energy, and of course the value offered by the headphones ... solid work!! ( then again, it usually is 😉.)
USB-C and retaining the 3.5mm jack… excellent choices, I can forgive retaining the same form factor even after _6 years_ because they made a good choice over the Solo Pro’s (which have a good redesign and better sound quality but use lightning and have no jack option).
If you’re thinking of either of those, I’d consider the Sennheiser Momentum 4’s. They’re better with longer-lasting battery, and a lot cheaper. Amazon has them for $287 at the moment, 24% off their normal price. For Sony, their XM4’s are a better buy than the XM5’s. I had a set of Momentum 4’s for my non-Apple stuff and a set of APM for my Apple gear.
@@techinrl9869 Oh yeah Sennheiser Momentum 4. Forgot about them 😅 Thank you! 🙌 I don't live in the USA so they cost around $320 here in Sweden 😢 But I can find Sony XM4 for $180-$200. I think the XM4 is better than the XM5 for traveling so I fold the XM4's.🙂
The only thing I hate is the max volume. The previous Beats by Dre Old go pretty loud especially if you work out at the gym. The studio 3 volume seems like you have at half max. Other than that they are comfortable and look great. Always been a Beats by Dre user.
@@lingonberryjam320 oh I’m familiar with bass in Sony headphones. Part of the appeal with beats was seamless integration into my Apple devices as well. I’ve got a pair of Marley Positive Vibration XL which I use regularly, great product if you’re on a budget.
I don't know what's happening to me but I'm addicted to your reviews mkbhd. I can't go a couple hours without checking out something on this channel. Every review is perfect!!!❤
Everyone forgets that Airpods Max is like 3 years old at this point, and they still hold against headphones that came out this year. It is wild to have that as a headphone investment.
@@philipwrightonYou say that like headphones change as fast as smartphones. I've got pairs of headphones that are at least fifteen years old and still fit and sound great. It would be a sign of a terrible product if a $500 set of headphones didn't still hold up three years later.
@@philipwrightonthey don't hold at all. The only reason people are still comparing them to more modern headphones is because they're still incredibly expensive.
Some may like the "retro" look, but I'd bet that most people shopping for 300-400 dollar new headphones want people to know that their headphones are new without having to explain it
This is truly what a lot of reviewers don't realize. Nobody buys a $1000 Gucci shoes for only utility. They also want to flex. It's the same with tech.
As an audio engineer, I think the very best value for the money are the Audio Technica M50x bluetooth headphones. Studio quality sound ✅ incredible battery ✅ comfortable ✅
Beats by Dre was ahead of its time. It was the first company that made it seem ok to buy headphones that were sold $299-$499 back in 2011. Wish Apple kept letting themselves make high-quality headphones instead of making them the cheap version of the Airpod lineup
Apple should really go all in with beats and use all the new chips and make AirPods quality transparency as someone who has always shamelessly loved beats but also transparency of the AirPods it would be awesome to see beats on the same level especially since they’re the same company
I would instantly buy these if they had multipoint connectivity and the H chip so it worked properly for find my. I feel like Apple dropped the ball by not including these standard apple features.
I love my Beats! Not sure what Gen I have but I hope they worked out the issue with the pads. The material used flakes off and ends up on your skin and clothes. But the worst is how the pads end up looking like the chair your grandfather has been sitting listening to radio because TV hasn’t been invented yet. Don’t mind paying a bit more if a quality fabric is selected.
I picked up beats solo pro for 100 and have been very happy with them. Was looking to up grade but missing that chip is big miss. Ill see what else comes out
People keep.buying new headphones thinking that's going to improve their audio experience. When in fact they don't consider enough the electronics, especially their DAC and amplifier. Upgrading your DAC and amplifier will make old headphones go from eh to "wow."
@@thinkhectorBut that's if someone wants to research DACs and amplifiers instead of just going for decent to premium headphones that already have their own internal dacs.
@@Ryengeku The difference between using an internal DAC and using an external DAC is like going to an IMAX movie without your glasses. You are not getting the full experience of what you already paid for because you aren't pairing it with the right euipment. Sure, vanilla ice cream is fine by itself, and sure cookie dough is good by itself. But put the two together...and now you really have something nice.
They didn't include H1/2 simply because AirPods Max 2 will be coming in November, likely. Which will cost a lot more. If they added it to the Beats - significantly cheaper - that would dilute the argument and value for the Max 2. Not to mention, USB-C lossless is useless for Apple eco-system customers, currently. Until iPhone gets USB-C - unofficially on 15 - it's not something users with full Apple-adopted hardware can utilize.
Everybody, Literally everybody. Everybody is reviewing these headphones and saying they SUCK. In every way. When you say in 1:23 that the built quality is "nicely done" you are clearly lying. It's cheap, noisy, terrible. Not worth $100. The only downside is the matte color? WOW Glad to see you are not doing reviews as often as before, you lost credibility.
Key point for travel: the Apple headphones are more portable because the cups turn flat whereas the Beats headphones just fold and are still rather bulky at that point. I could slip the Apple headphones into a flat pocket on the outside of my backpack for instance but I can't do that with the Beats headphones, they need way more space. My AKG n60nc wireless headphones were great for travel but their hinge design is a weak point and they eventually broke (common problem) and AKG/Harmon refuses to create a replacement part.
Basically if you want a premium affordable over the ear headphones these are your best bet. If your thrifty you can find them online for 150-200$. If you have the extra money to shell out then the XM5s and Quiet comforts are better
The only reason Apple hasn’t gotten rid of the Beats brand and just absorbing it into the Apple brand is because Beats can still be marketed outside of the Apple ecosystem.
Yeah, but if they also had those (bonus) Apple features then they’d be a good draw for people into the ecosystem.
Main reason is that Apple can use brands like beats to try things with lower standards.
They are very stringent when it comes to the Apple brand.
There's more to it then that
Sony waaaaaaaaaay better
@@A.H_610nah
Its crazy to see how far you’ve come bro I remember watching your old tech review about beats headphones I think the first one actually, congrats on all your success bro
nah
I’m more interested in seeing this compared with Sonys in terms of ANC and sound quality
He is saying this is the best Apple Headphone, doesn't mean its the best in the market.
@@Carlos1116 but given many say Sonys is the best in the market, it’ll be a useful comparison
You'd think an ANC headphone review would mention those exact points but not on youtube i guess 🤷🏻♂️
@@Carlos1116xm2 over here, over 5 years, and still going strong, maybe the xm6 will get me to switch
@@Carlos1116exactly it’s a lot easier to get a brand you know will deliver on top quality sound
These will not as that’s not what they’re for
Limiting EQ to the cable is a HUGE miss. I daily Sony XM5s, and you can set a custom EQ in the app. Once that's done, the EQ is saved to the headphones. I can turn off the headphones overnight and connect them to my PC for work in the morning, and they keep the same EQ. This is great once you find an EQ that works for you, and in [the current year], where any expensive headphone worth its weight should respond well to EQ, this is disappointing to see from Apple/Beats.
a lot of music sofwares do come in with eq settings
The only issue with the way Sony does it is occasionally I'll set the EQ to something like high treble or extra base and forget about it. Then I'll spend the next week wondering why my headphones are hurting my ears lol
Apple has never made good headphones/earphones. Especially featurewise
@@corruptedsquid1745you think the AirPod pros aren’t good feature wise? With swiping on the stem for volume changes ? The same tap features and all. How are those not good? Also best noise cancellation on wireless earbuds
@@toptiertech7291 those are horrible in nearly every aspect, especially sound quality. The nothing ear 2s cost around 150€, and have a lot better sound quality and more features, than 300€ airpods. And, the bose quietcomfort 2 are better at the only thing airpods do remotely good, noice canceling. You can get those tap and swipe feature on 30€ wireless earpuds now. Airpods are one of the worst earbuds on the market
Haha! Stoked you’re listening to our music 3:42 🤍
Your reviews are the best out here Sir. Perfect sound quality and video imaging. I'm impressed.... Keep pushing! 👍🏿
I thought I never see the day when Beats had truly great headphones
They’re okay headphones at best lol. I wouldn’t have gotten them if I didn’t get a discount
You still haven't, because these aren't great lol
...and you were correct.
@@RichieLanderoshowd you get a discount on such a new product?
@@mambaforever24.working retail most likely
3:46 Thats some incredible pinky strength to hold up the Pixel fold with one finger
The absence of the H1 chip and a few other features might of been to keep costs down. Also to draw a clear line between the AirPod Max.
The one dealbreaker for me is that the buttons haven't changed. I had solo3s, and the buttons felt so cheap and nasty to the touch. When the Solo Pros came out, they changed this for a more premium feel, yet they didn't for these. It boggles the mind.
I feel the exact same. My solo pros broke and I grabbed the studio 3s, good headphones but the buttons and feel would make me switch back to my solos in a heartbeat…plus the design was really sexy.
The sound is still terrible, just get sony ones.
just wait for the new bose qc ultras coming out soon
Just get some sonys , Bose or senhissers
@@-xnnybimb-9398you down graded from the solo pro to the studios 😅
I think the lack of multi-connectivity is the biggest miss for these headphones. You had me sold up until that point. To be frantically finicking around with the settings to try to connect your phone to answer a phone call while watching something on your laptop is just a non-starter for a $350 pair of headphones. Even my old Bose QC 35s handle that with ease. Could never see myself compromising on that in year 2023, especially at this "premium" price-point.
Just a few clicks unless you’re lazy
Dang bro I actually prefer not having multi connectivity. My Sony's are always trying to connect to everything and it becomes more work than just switching devices by pressing a button
@@D1_Tacticalit’s not just a few clicks for single point devices when they’re already connected to a device. i’m not the biggest fan of it because it destroys audio quality, but the difference in availability is huge
Just take your headphones off to answer?
You can answer iphone calls on iMAC, macbook. Am amazed MKBHD didn't knew about this feature. Even if your phone is not connected to headphone at all. wired or wireless. Such a great feature. What can we expect from a guy who gets paid for promoting junk.
I love Beats Studio and I also love my AirPods Max, but I can’t use the AirPods for longer than 1hr because I find them to be too heavy and I usually get a headache after I use them for a longer time. The Beats Studio have never given me any issues, even when using them for 12hr travel/flights. I wish Apple would add some vivid colors to these new Beats Pros’.
Bro I love my apple max but like you said they're to damn heavy, I fell asleep and woke with the biggest headache in the world.
not having the instant switch is a real bummer, thats my favorite convenience feature with beats
Idk if anybody else experiences this, but one problem that I usually have with beats as someone that wears glasses is that it’s too tight on the head (or the mesh isn’t flexible enough) so it ends up feeling uncomfortable after wearing them for a short while.
can confirm this, and the fact my ears were touching the inside of the headphone made it uncomfortable after 30 minutes. switched to the bose 700 and they’re still going almost 4 years later
Yeah I had that same issue
Absolutely with you on this! Every time I want to wear my sunglasses, I have to remove the headphones.
I'm also a glasses wearer. I only noticed that with certain materials that the glasses are made from. I have a pair of carbon fiber Ray Bans I've had for year, and never had that pressure issue. But with certain pair of Warby Parkers with a thicker plastic I do.
@@HarlemsFinest85 guys just buy a pair of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
i think why apple didnt want to bring beats into the apple ecosystem is to separate the beats and airpods max from each other so some may decide to opt for the more expensive but easier to access airpods max rather than the beats which may be a bit more time consuming to switch between devices
The chip is what I was most excited for 😢
I've been a Beats customer since 2011. I had the first Studios and from 2015 until today I still use the Mixrs. I can't complain, they have a solid construction and a reliable sound.
I LOVE my mixrs! I got my neon blue set when they came out still mint minus 1 or 2 chips but the paints soooo thick!
Oh how sad.. my condolences! Because yeah.. that sound is certainly, certifiably, reliably baaad!
@@SuperknullischLol right, you don't even need to be an audiophile to feel robbed after putting on any decent pair of cans in the $100 range. From muddied nonsense to noticing new sounds in songs played 100s of times previously.
do your Beats Studio buds have spatial audio or dolby atmos ?
@sunb1ind Tbh.. I'm a bit confused by your reply, as I'm not quite sure whether you're being ironic/sarcastic, or agreeing with my comment 🤔
Just got these. They are better than the 3 in every way. Biggest positive for me is when I am electric longboarding even at 60kmh I don’t hear any wind at all. Past version had a big issue and let tons of noise wind in.
The USB input feature is really neat. Probably really useful to connect to a computer with that
Those quirks are definitely there so they don't compete 1 to 1 with the airpod max, anyhow its fun seeing Beats making a come back.
Imo they don't compare at all with the max because of the missing features.
Also they look and feel cheap. The max feel premium.
The Beat fit pros compete with the AirPod pros, both gens. Mostly because of function and the Fit pros are decent in noise cancellation and transparency
@@kindplanet1 I have both the beat fit pros and airpods pros, and airpods max. The beat fit pros is close to the airpods pros than these beats are to the airpods max.
But there really isn't any alternative to the airpods pros and max that are *equal*. The alternatives are all worse in some key ways
@@ChristofferLund That's the point... they are missing a few features and their material is cheaper... but that's it... they are solid wireless headphones...
@@ChristofferLundfeeling premium is probably the worst part of the airpods, those things are way too heavy
been watching this channel for 3 years since the walkman video in retro tech and love it i hope to be like you in the youtube industry but i got a add this morning on youtube and saw you were in the beats commercial you looked great in it dude have an amazing day/night and stay safe
3:50 you can tell marques has heavily invested in camera gear. Just look at the quality of the video, completely outstanding!
I actually ditched my in ear AirPods for Powerbeats Pro (RIP to my pair) a few years ago, and more recently switched to the Beats Studio. They’re the exact same chipset, but actually fit in my ears without aftermarket silicone cups. For work and gym headphones, they’re great!
Over ear are SO MUCH BETTER for people who actually workout properly. In ear falls out when you do anything worth your weight
Don’t understand why people use headphones for the gym bc they get really hot and uncomfortable and have no water resistance also after a few workouts will have a sweaty ass smell to them and u also cant remove the earpads on these so good luck getting rid of the smell
The lab at LMG compared the frequency response of the beats to the xm5 and shockingly they are pretty similar.
What video is that ?
and they are both hot garbage. Seiously, if you have ever heard Airpods 2 Pro, Sony's in-ear XM4s or Galaxy Buds 2 pro they absolutely destroy Sony's over-ears
Beats were actually less bass heavy than the xm5s. Crazy world we live in
@@kylerclarke2689 why are you comparing in-ears/earphones with over ears?
@@kylerclarke2689 the airpods pro destroys nothing at all. The xm5s are way better in every category
The combination of s23 ultra screen + this crazy high-end cameras AND editing is so pleasant to the eyes!!!
I believe the valid reason Beats are here to stay and why the teams do speak to each other is because they market to the Beats consumer. Android users get decent products, and Apple users get a decent product with compatibility, which will sell. It won't hurt Airpods Max, and we may even take this as a sneak peek of the second generation, lossless audio over USB-C, which is significant!
You got it. Apple is catering to literally the whole market. That’s why they still used the beats name. Even non Apple users will be able to get all of those things
Beats have came a long way. I’m so proud.
I love you LeBeautiful
@@Izeezusu high or smth
@@filgiupo4853I love you
Well it's not rlly beats, it's apple
@@reflex6311plus they haven’t even been working on beats since they started working on their own headphone line up
I can hear all the creaking noise from that product in this review
Spotted Marques's biggest fan 6:09
Apple must have finally realised that Beats branding finally wasn’t strong enough to stand on it own, so they needed to ship a good product. The last few have been decent, but it’s been a slow slog to get to where we are. Marques must have been surprised this time!
you dont pay 3 billion for a company that you think cant stand on there own. 3 billion tell beats was doing great.on there own....
😂 you're funny
lol how about they were just overdue for a refresh it’s been a long time.
You’re wrong
Have you ever tried the Beat Fit Pros?!? They’re INCREDIBLE!! Great for working out or daily use. Small, and pack a great sound. Especially the bass!
$350 and "they sound... fine". Talk about burying the lead? You can get $30 headphones that sound 'fine'. If you don't care about sound quality - why are you spending $350 on headphones?
So these could have been the best Apple over ears by far but Apple intentionally cut features to keep selling Airpods Max’s.
Which kinda makes sense, and also doesn't. I was waiting for these because I assumed OF COURSE they're gonna have an H chip in them.
But since they don't, they have zero features that put them above Sony or Bose headphones. So instead of buying an Apple product, I'm gonna by the competition.
honestly i think they failed at that anyhow. id gladly take no h chip and slightly worse transparency mode (who cares that much about that anyway) for the $200 discount.
@@bmgoff2011 Well I wanted these to watch movies with my wife over our Apple TV without waking the kids and you need an H chip for that AFAIK.
@@shrtrnd6706why would you need an h chip for that? You can connect any Bluetooth headphone to the apple tv
@@markercrayon457to share audio wirelessly with two different devices, they need the h chip. Otherwise the sounds goes to one device only
I have three different pair of beats and I have enjoyed all of them. Build quality is solid and I admittedly enjoy their sound profile more than I’d admit in real life talking with an audiophile.
I like saying to people that beats may not be technically great sounding headohones but it sure is a fun sounding headphone.
What made you change 2 times? What was missing from each previous causing you to upgrade?
if someone doesnt like bass they arent a true "audiophile". clear powerful bass not muddy bass is always nice. should try the skullcandy crusher evos.
@@twinturborayyou know beats came out 15 years ago right? A new pair every 5 years just happens bro 😂😂
@@mcmach1 they are all still in use constantly 🤣 I am a contractor and I keep headphones in all day long while I work. 10-12 hour days are the norm so I keep both pair of earbuds with me. I use the over the ear for the drive to work or when I’m working out to give my ear holes a break. Power Beats probably get used the most, I use the Studio buds when those die and need to charge or on weekends when I want a smaller case and profile earbud. Beats Studio 3 are the over ear headphones, those are getting pretty worn out but I’ve had them for almost five years. Lot of hard use and they still sound good they’ve just gotten beat up. Mostly listen to podcasts and audio books and I avoid playing anything very loud so the drivers don’t have to work overtime constantly. Studio buds I got when they first came out and they are going strong. Power beats are two years old and still function like new.
The first review I ever watched from you was the Beats Pro vs the Audio Technica M50.
You have definitely come a long way
My question is: will the upgraded "seamless engineered leather" still start to peel and flake off after about a year and a half of regular use due to contact with sweat and natural oils on your skin? Because that's one of my biggest pet peeves with headphones that don't have very easily replaceable ear cups. I guess only time will tell.
the airpods max cups pop right off, they are magnetic and super quick to swap
Try sweat covers from wicked cushions
Yes, they will. But that is an industry-standard. Every fake leather stuff is going to disintegrate as soon as the chemicals used to make the material soft evaporate. There is nothing you can do about it. If you want good Headphones with lasting earcups you have to go for real leather. Everything else will eventually turn to goopy oil or flaky stuff again.
Btw. it has nothing to do with sweat and oil in general, it just accelerates the process.
HyperX has replaceable ear pads that you can buy third party or possibly from them
@@andrhamm and they also cost like 70usd lol
I just got these and I’m very impressed! Great sound quality, great for phone calls and very good ANC, not on AirPods Max level but pretty good and good transparency mode too. I’m pleased .
are they good for big ears?
@@Quakiest nope, go check them out, or even look at other reviews that aren’t clearly paid for by apple
@@Quakiest Ehh, sorta, I've had two pairs of Beats Studio and they still sit on top of your ears' edges, so you'll feel some discomfort after an extended period of time if you've got large ears. Mind you, I'm talking hours here. On the plus side, these don't have that weird airplane cabin pressure feeling that some other headphones have such as Bose's QCs.
Love this review mate. I had the beats studio 3's which i abused for 2 years and then they cracked when i placed them inside my weekly grocery bag. Rookie mistake but i now have the Sony M4's and I dont think i'lll ever buy another brand now. they are superb
do you recommend xm4 instead of this pro ? thank you
They will never know true headphone mastery until they merge together as one and become... BEAPLE
I been using the studio 3s for well over 5 years now and they work as good as the first day!! Durability is insane i have changed the ear pads twice already tho very cheap on Amazon.
idk why my microphone on mine is trash and it the model cracked easily nonflexible for me
You just described my experience with the studio 3 also!
Lol i just installed my new earpads today after 5 years. And i got that feeling like when i first got them.
Who cares if cheap. If it works and you like it then go
Mine have been through hell and back and still sound great I can’t complain
I think a lot of people forget who made beats and the reason behind why they made them. The beats are great for what it was made for.
Feeling kinda cheaped out on with the lack of the H2 chip - Not sure why they chose not to support native Apple compatibility like the beats fit pros, which are pretty great earbuds. Either way, will have to check these out to see if the sound quality is worth it. Aside from those quirks you mentioned, seems like a pretty awesome headphone. Lossless direct connection capability is a great feature.
But also to be fair, the Beats Fit Pro also don't track on Find My when off.
If it becomes a pattern, it likely means Apple will be divesting the beats brand or kill it all together. It's a suspicious omission.
Because most users aren't in apple. And we would like quality headphones to use as well :)
Apple ecosystem issue. You can't dock points off of them for not having Apple features because this isn't an Apple product. Apple may own beats, but beats is still their own entity.
I think the intentional nerfing of these headphones are a sign that Airpods Max 2 is coming soon.
@@Randomness662nah they just did it to make sure it doesn’t eat into next gen AirPods Max sales. It is Beats by Apple
The only thing I hate about the beats headphones is the ear cushion part peels off which is crazy for that price of the headphones hopefully they fixed that problem.
Well with wear and use that’s normal no matter what ear cushions. You just have to replace the cushions.
@@tiffanyribbonswear and use is normal, but beats just DONT hold up on the long term. ive had the powerbeats( i dont rmbr the version sory😭), solo 3 wireless’s, AND studio 3 wireless. ive had to replace all of them within the first year, and replace both of the headphones TWICE within the two years ive had each all due to physical issues. the top headband cushion would peel off. the sides would crack and the hinges broke. the ear cups peeled like a 20 year old cheap leather couch-and they just looked NASTY. I still have them, and the only thing they’re held together by is copious amounts of tape😭. compare that to the sony 1000 xm4’s, ive had them for 1.5 years and they still look and feel brand new. the only edge id give to the beats is that theyll replace ur beats for free under warranty.
like the build quality is FINE if u dont use them too often, but if u depend on using them daily its just not a good option (im autistic so i usually have in either my headphones or airpods pro 247)
It’s super easy to change them out
I’ve had my studio 3 for like 10 years and only replaced the EarPods once
I only get these for the chips. The chip on the previous beats is what made the anc so good WHEN MUSIC WAS ON
I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s using my cheap Walkman headphones and was very happy with them. All of these features blow my mind and I’m having a hard time deciding I need any of them. Granted, I’ve been using the same pair of Bose Soundsport Bluetooth phones for the last 7 years, so maybe I’m not the right demographic for this product.
I grew up in the 80's and 90's also and could barely afford a walkman, but they were very cool and I couldnt live without my bootleg indie and punk rock cassette collection, and at the time the headphones were fine for what they were....However, Forget all that for now, go get yourself some Airpods Max, connect it to your iPad or apple TV 4k, turn on a movie, and prepare to frown at every headphone youve ever heard. Also, the demographic is "people who have ears that hear stuff".
@@FloorManiac lol 😂 ok if you say so! Adding AirPods to my wishlist…
@@LC-le9ewIf you aint an apple user get sony 1000whxm5
My problem is I can't justify the price for these Beats or any Beats headphones.
Yeah sounds like my brother, he’s in construction and uses some type of “Walmart brand” wireless ear buds and loves just listening to music. All these features and him having an iPhone 10 he didn’t understand the “invisible ink” text feature from a buddy and I tried to show him oh that’s easy just do this and he said he’d rather not know how to use it hahaha basic is nice but he does like some luxury but pretty basic not tech savvy
The size of the ear cups seem to be the middle ground for people with smaller ears and a lot of ladies' ears, but large enough for a lot of the men's sizes of ears. Make them a balanced fit for both sizes of ears. Not just catering to one. Making them big for the bigger sized ears isn't good for the smaller ears. It is too big for a lot of us smaller eared people. It's also a typical thing to have to turn off headphones (I'm not talking about earbuds 'cause people also call those headphones). It's also a typical thing with Beats headphones to use that button to pair and turn them off. So that's nothing different.
Great review! Didn’t hear about the missing H-chip on any other review
Hey Marques, appreciate what you and the studio do for us! I had a question, how does the noise cancellation (ANC) compare to that of the sony XM4/XM5 and Airpods Max? I was actually looking into the beats studio 3 (from 2017) because they went on like 55% off recently, but these caught me out of the blue. I'm really digging these to be good for travel, entertainment, and the noise blockage is important.
*thanks for the likes/comments
I’d be shocked if it were any better, but if he didn’t even mention it In the video I have to imagine it’s at least comprable
This is why I don’t see him as a true reviewer. Not sure how this wasn’t mentioned!
@@josephhodge5387exactly a NC headphone review without the NC part….
C'mon bro, there's thousands of comments on this video already. Do you honestly think he's going to see your comment and respond to it? 🫤
other comparisons I've seen have said they're not as good but still good, noises are a few dB louder compared to APM or XM5
The USB C thing is honestly so cool that I'm considering buying it now
Or just get a pair of Boses or Sonys, which have that "USB C" thing and more in a comparable price range.
@@twinturborayi think he means the fact you can actually get lossless audio quality through USB C?
@@CalebCheek like literally any other wired headphone if you pair it with the right usb dongle
@@oddinvestigator well if this doesn’t require a dongle that’s still a benefit right?
@@oddinvestigator way too many headphones in this price bracket that don't do audio through USB-C, so its a good selling point for these headphones.
4:15 the way I screamed "QUIRKS" at the screen and was so proud when Marques actually said it HAHA
No automatic switching is a deal breaker for me. After falling in love with the ecosystem features of my AirPods Pro, I’m really looking forward to an over the ear pair that do the same that are NOT called AirPods Max. You didn’t mention hands free Siri. I’m guessing this is also not included with no Apple chip.
These do have hands free siri
Auto switch gets annoying
@@bangalybashir94fr I don’t like it
Never knew Apple bought Beats…WoW…thanks! Nice review as always
Yeah it’s been a few years now
@@ZAYFLXapparently 9 years is a few years
@@AJK323 lmaooooo Nah I totally lost track on when apple bought it but holy shittttt didn’t think it was that long ago
Always gotta watch this channel before making a big purchase.
I feel like a lot of people buy them since they're/were connected to Dr.dre, culture wise they have an aura of coolness.
Sherlock Holmes………he lives!
@@davidlewis1787I see what you did there...
It became the "must have" thing even though they sucked. It's like they never heard a good pair of headphones.
@@unitedhybrid187that’s typically how mainstream trends work, overhyped and something for the masses (not a specific target audience)
I definitely need to get my hands on these. I wonder how is the frequency response 🤔
you'll need a hi-fi music head ytuber to cover it, like dankpods
@@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529 For sure, he has great stuff. I may grab them since I am a pro audio TH-camr myself. Possibly do a video on them from that perspective.
Just put in a Black Friday order for $160, and am hoping they make sense at that price point (I suspect they will). Waiting for the next generation of AirPods Max, figured this would be a good holdover. I’ve been wanting some over the ear headphones for a while, my AirPod Pro’s just don’t cut it for my long commute. I could have gone with many other options, but I have both an iPhone and Android (one is a business phone), a Switch I like to plug into, and an Apple TV at home I like to watch at night but don’t want to wake the family OR lose an earbud between the mattress and the bed frame. These seemed feature packed to handle all of that, and I appreciate that. Here’s hoping they work out
I just ordered some from target for 169
just bought them for 160 too👍👍
160 gang lmao. I also just put an order in
Hey gang! At least on my iPad I was underwhelmed by the volume and punch, but found out that the adjustment of volume on the headphones lives separately than the volume of the OS. Once I turned it up to max on the headphones, the adjustments on the iPad itself was much better. I also found that playing with the equalizer settings in the settings app for Apple Music was needed to get the sound I was hoping for. It got there, though! I think it was well worth the price 👍
@@Janus1000 what eq do you use for apple music
The video setups are always so clean, that the dirty/scratchy part on the left of the screen at 0:13 is very eye catching. Dude raised the bar so high that it's weird to see something like this. 😂
Beats was really known for their strong bass. Now it feels like Apple just adding unnecessary features but no improvements on Bass quality.
Beats sound way better than they used to. I had a pair of Monster Beats Studios in 2013 and the bass was too blown out and muddy. Just got these new Studios on sale and they sound way better with a flatter sound profile.
I have owned three pairs of these since they released, and my only advice is that if you listen to podcasts, you should avoid these headphones.
With noise cancelling on voices sounds buzzy at any volume and they have the tendency to randomly pause themselves.
you should explain more of the frequency response to consumers on a basic level. Linus started doing it as well. Can help people make an informed decision
The only reason previous Beats had an Apple chip was to bridge the gap. At that time the Max’s didn’t exist yet and all Apple had was AirPods. It totally makes sense to remove the Apple chip because then they (Apple) can upsell you on the AirPods Max.
I think what this may actually signal is upcoming changes to the Max. I would wager that at the very least they’ll get the USB-C port and increased battery life. Possibly the audio jack, and maybe even the sound profiles.
I just value my Audio listening experience way too much ti drop what little coin I have on Beats...Great video as always!
I bought the cheapest beats headphones (the ones with wire around the neck) and the H1 chip is really good for switching between iPad and iPhone/Apple Watch etc, would be a bit annoying without the quick switching
those are beats flex, and they only have icloud pairing meaning you neeed to tap their icon to switch. these have that feature but dont have automatic switching of the newer beats and airpods.
I love your videos I go to your reviews before I buy products sooo helpful thank you and keep up the work 🎉
Currently using these rn, No Regrets!! Beats for Life
I really, REALLY, liked this video: The Intro and Outro music, your energy, and of course the value offered by the headphones ... solid work!! ( then again, it usually is 😉.)
What's the outro track?
I would have bought this if it had the H-chip :(
ive been rocking beats since like 2010. will probably never switch to another headphone. love the look and sound
Hell yeah, they're a classic icon of music pop culture.
So exited for this video. Honestly I completely forgot that apple owned beats. Great vid. ❤
the moment when he sad but, huge butt at 6:30 and then smiled was so funny😂
USB-C and retaining the 3.5mm jack… excellent choices, I can forgive retaining the same form factor even after _6 years_ because they made a good choice over the Solo Pro’s (which have a good redesign and better sound quality but use lightning and have no jack option).
10:44 Best take 😂
For that price I think going for Sony or Bose instead😅 Barely see Beats anymore 🥲 Great video as always 🙌
Or just pay +50 because the APM are somewhere around 400 USD these days. He always talks about the MSRP.
Yes - goes Bose
I bought Beats and they fell apart in record time
Ended up going Bose in the end
If you’re thinking of either of those, I’d consider the Sennheiser Momentum 4’s. They’re better with longer-lasting battery, and a lot cheaper. Amazon has them for $287 at the moment, 24% off their normal price. For Sony, their XM4’s are a better buy than the XM5’s. I had a set of Momentum 4’s for my non-Apple stuff and a set of APM for my Apple gear.
@@a51s49Same, my Beats broke after 2 months and got my Bose Quietcomfort 35 II since the end of 2017 and still works fine 🙌
@@techinrl9869 Oh yeah Sennheiser Momentum 4. Forgot about them 😅 Thank you! 🙌 I don't live in the USA so they cost around $320 here in Sweden 😢 But I can find Sony XM4 for $180-$200. I think the XM4 is better than the XM5 for traveling so I fold the XM4's.🙂
The only thing I hate is the max volume. The previous Beats by Dre Old go pretty loud especially if you work out at the gym. The studio 3 volume seems like you have at half max. Other than that they are comfortable and look great. Always been a Beats by Dre user.
I’m in two minds about these for going back to university. I like the studio buds and I’m a bass head, but the build quality is always a mixed bag.
The xm4 has quite a lot of bass
@@lingonberryjam320 oh I’m familiar with bass in Sony headphones. Part of the appeal with beats was seamless integration into my Apple devices as well. I’ve got a pair of Marley Positive Vibration XL which I use regularly, great product if you’re on a budget.
I’d say they are saving all the fun extra stuff for the new max headphones.
def
I don't know what's happening to me but I'm addicted to your reviews mkbhd.
I can't go a couple hours without checking out something on this channel.
Every review is perfect!!!❤
Beats was my childhood, glad they came being better.
This gives hope for AirPods Max 2 finally justifying their price.
Everyone forgets that Airpods Max is like 3 years old at this point, and they still hold against headphones that came out this year.
It is wild to have that as a headphone investment.
@@philipwrightonYou say that like headphones change as fast as smartphones. I've got pairs of headphones that are at least fifteen years old and still fit and sound great. It would be a sign of a terrible product if a $500 set of headphones didn't still hold up three years later.
@@philipwrightonthey don't hold at all. The only reason people are still comparing them to more modern headphones is because they're still incredibly expensive.
@@philipwrighton 40 year old headphones are better, what are you smoking?
@@documentthedrama8279 What 40-year-old headphone has that level of Bluetooth connectivity, ANC, Sound quality, and battery level?
Thought MKHD was gonna say, "they forgot about Dre" lol @0:30
Im not sure how long these headphones are gonna last in terms of the cups and the sound quality but so far they seem good.
Some may like the "retro" look, but I'd bet that most people shopping for 300-400 dollar new headphones want people to know that their headphones are new without having to explain it
This is truly what a lot of reviewers don't realize. Nobody buys a $1000 Gucci shoes for only utility. They also want to flex. It's the same with tech.
@@kingbucketz182 exactly bro.
Your voice is just so smooth and soothing, Professor Mark.😜
As an audio engineer, I think the very best value for the money are the Audio Technica M50x bluetooth headphones. Studio quality sound ✅ incredible battery ✅ comfortable ✅
For a moment... I forgot Beats still exist
Beats by Dre was ahead of its time. It was the first company that made it seem ok to buy headphones that were sold $299-$499 back in 2011. Wish Apple kept letting themselves make high-quality headphones instead of making them the cheap version of the Airpod lineup
The beats pro was so good
Apple should really go all in with beats and use all the new chips and make AirPods quality transparency as someone who has always shamelessly loved beats but also transparency of the AirPods it would be awesome to see beats on the same level especially since they’re the same company
Apple never sells products. It sells the brand. So maybe not. They will put efforts into making Airpods sell, rather than Beats.
would beats by dre pay 20k for us to say that they are great
Love these reviews ❤ The quality is top notch 😎👍
I would instantly buy these if they had multipoint connectivity and the H chip so it worked properly for find my. I feel like Apple dropped the ball by not including these standard apple features.
I think they probably left these features out on purpose
Subtitles out of sync after 8:15
I love my Beats! Not sure what Gen I have but I hope they worked out the issue with the pads. The material used flakes off and ends up on your skin and clothes. But the worst is how the pads end up looking like the chair your grandfather has been sitting listening to radio because TV hasn’t been invented yet. Don’t mind paying a bit more if a quality fabric is selected.
Guess drey got older
I picked up beats solo pro for 100 and have been very happy with them. Was looking to up grade but missing that chip is big miss. Ill see what else comes out
Where did you get them for 100?
i will keep my solo pro and studio 3 instead
now with the addition of the usb c port on the iphone 15 this will make a great pair
i think i would buy these headphones if i had the money
Sony is 1000x better in this pricepoint
People keep.buying new headphones thinking that's going to improve their audio experience. When in fact they don't consider enough the electronics, especially their DAC and amplifier. Upgrading your DAC and amplifier will make old headphones go from eh to "wow."
@@thinkhectorBut that's if someone wants to research DACs and amplifiers instead of just going for decent to premium headphones that already have their own internal dacs.
@@Ryengeku The difference between using an internal DAC and using an external DAC is like going to an IMAX movie without your glasses. You are not getting the full experience of what you already paid for because you aren't pairing it with the right euipment.
Sure, vanilla ice cream is fine by itself, and sure cookie dough is good by itself. But put the two together...and now you really have something nice.
@@thinkhector People looking at Bluetooth headphones are not the same audience as people looking at Amps and Dacs dude...
The zipped pocket inside the case is for an AirTag.
They didn't include H1/2 simply because AirPods Max 2 will be coming in November, likely. Which will cost a lot more. If they added it to the Beats - significantly cheaper - that would dilute the argument and value for the Max 2. Not to mention, USB-C lossless is useless for Apple eco-system customers, currently. Until iPhone gets USB-C - unofficially on 15 - it's not something users with full Apple-adopted hardware can utilize.
Everybody, Literally everybody. Everybody is reviewing these headphones and saying they SUCK. In every way.
When you say in 1:23 that the built quality is "nicely done" you are clearly lying. It's cheap, noisy, terrible.
Not worth $100.
The only downside is the matte color? WOW
Glad to see you are not doing reviews as often as before, you lost credibility.
Another paid advertisement review for an overpriced product with audio worse than the previous model
Key point for travel: the Apple headphones are more portable because the cups turn flat whereas the Beats headphones just fold and are still rather bulky at that point. I could slip the Apple headphones into a flat pocket on the outside of my backpack for instance but I can't do that with the Beats headphones, they need way more space. My AKG n60nc wireless headphones were great for travel but their hinge design is a weak point and they eventually broke (common problem) and AKG/Harmon refuses to create a replacement part.
Basically if you want a premium affordable over the ear headphones these are your best bet. If your thrifty you can find them online for 150-200$. If you have the extra money to shell out then the XM5s and Quiet comforts are better