The Beats Studio3 Wireless reviewed here was released in September 2017, and it remains one of our top picks for wireless noise-canceling headphones. While we don't rate it as highly as the Sony WH-1000XM2 and Bose QuietComfort 35 II , the price for the Beats Studio3 Wireless has dropped in recent...

The Beats Studio3 Wireless offers improved sound quality, noise canceling and battery life from its predecessor in the same sturdy design; Apple's W1 chip makes pairing with Apple devices dead simple.

Design is the same as previous model's; Does not fold flat and carrying case is somewhat bulky

Despite having purchased Beats By Dre in 2014, Apple had yet to truly integrate the two company's technology with one another. For the most part, it felt like Beats By Dre was still operating as a standalone company.

Battery life is superb; Adaptive Noise Cancellation is best I've used; Comfortable; even after long periods of listening

Price is in line with comparable headphones; but still steep

The Beats Studio3 Wireless is a solid, balanced pair of headphones that will likely please those looking for more balance and clarity than anything else. The noise cancellation is better than average, and the easy pairing with iOS gear is a nice plus.

Rich, crisp sound signature with a focus on high-mid definition; Wireless audio and active noise cancellation; NC can be disabled to save battery life; Apple W1 chip makes pairing with iOS devices even more simple

Expensive; No passive listening mode; Adaptive aspect of NC is not impressive

The Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones are a big improvement over the Studio2 in regards to audio quality, noise cancellation, wireless range, and battery life. These are very solid headphones for the average person, especially if you travel a lot or work in an office.

Excellent wireless signal thanks to Apple's W1 Chip; Superb battery life; Very comfortable with soft ear cups; Pretty good audio quality with very good noise cancellation; Great presentation and comes with a case and headphone cable

Fatigue ears over time since they don't entirely cover your ears; Expensive; No distinction for controls on remote; Cannot use them as passive headphones

I will never forget hearing my first pair of Beats headphones many years ago. They were all the rage in a kiosk in a Monster Cable booth at CES. It was a self-serve demo of the headphones, which had an aesthetic resembling that of a Michael Jordan Nike shoe.

The Beats by Dre Studio3 Wireless are a great gadget, but a bad pair of headphones. If you have $350 for headphones, look elsewhere.

Plenty of color options; Smooth matte finish; Battery life; Connection

Price; Sound quality; Build quality isn't what I'd expect for the price

The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones are the latest and greatest from Beats. The last time I used Beats headphones was back in the Monster days before Dr. Dre split and went on his own. Back in those days, I felt Beats were far too bass heavy with little balance anywhere else.

Apple's successful subsidiary Beats now releases its third iteration of its successful headphone Beats Studio with an eye to broaden its following even further. The result is a pair of headphones that strive to convince with its sound as much as its functionality, without skimping on style.

Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones offer a comfortable fit, decent active noise cancellation and clean, though a sometimes overly processed, sound profile.

Comfortable Fit; Quick Charging tops up battery in 10 minutes for 3 hours of listening; Stabile connection over large area; Solid bass performance for bass heavy tracks; Offer extra volume over other headphones

Known pairing issues with Samsung S7; Lack of audible notifications for pairing mode and power toggle; Expensive

Ive had the opportunity now to use the headset both for work out and travel (air plane). Both uses were great. Id have to say that the noise canceling for travel is stellar. The comfort over the ear is great. Its a much better feel than on ear head sets.

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