Get Ready for Spring: Beats Studio Pro Now Almost $200 Off!

This week, Apple introduced the AirPods Max 2, the latest iteration of their over-ear headphones. These new headphones are powered by an H2 chip, bringing a host of fresh features to the table. However, they still lack the cross-platform compatibility that modern Beats headphones offer. For instance, the Beats Studio Pro are currently available at an unbeatable price of around $169.95, a significant discount of $180, just in time for the upcoming Big Spring Sale.

While the Beats design has remained largely unchanged since 2017, the Studio Pro still stand out as reliable, versatile headphones, especially at this price point. They feature one-touch pairing for both iOS and Android devices, and they support Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, making it easier to track them down if they go missing. Apple users can enjoy hands-free Siri access and head-tracking spatial audio, while Android users benefit from a seamless audio switching feature that allows quick transitions between various Android devices like phones and Chromebooks.

In terms of sound quality, the Studio Pro may not compete with newer models like Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra or Sony’s WH-1000XM6, or even the previous XM5. Their custom 40mm drivers provide a balanced sound profile, though they do sacrifice some of the bass punch that Beats headphones were once famous for. On the plus side, they include an impressive transparency mode for letting in ambient sound and support lossless playback via USB-C, enabling 24-bit / 48kHz audio from compatible services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Just keep in mind that using USB-C playback disables access to noise cancellation and transparency modes while active.