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Beats Studio Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM3

Product A: Beats

Studio Pro

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WH-1000XM3

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  1. Quick chargeA: 4hB: 5hSony is 1 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Weight (measured)
A266g
B254g
Headset weight
A260g
B255g

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ABeats Studio Pro
BSony WH-1000XM3

General

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Series
Studio1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Press release calls it the next generation of the Beats Studio over-ear headphone. The page compares it with Beats Studio3 Wireless.
1000X2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Sony Japan lists it in the 1000X headphone range as WH-1000XM3.
Model numbers
A2924, MQTP3LL/A, MQTQ3LL/A, MQTR3LL/A, MQTT3LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Selector SKUs MQTP3LL/A Black, MQTQ3LL/A Navy, MQTR3LL/A Sandstone, MQTT3LL/A Deep Brown.12Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/06/20/beats-studio-pro-fcc-databaseRead 6 October 2026FCC filing shows model number A2924 and identifier BeatsStudioPro1,1. FCC ID not stored because the FCC sites refused access.
WH-1000XM32Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Page title and product name WH-1000XM3. Colors are sold as (B) and (S) variants of the same model.
GTIN / EAN
194253715092, 194253715184, 194253715276, 1942537153685Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MQTP3LL/A/beats-studio-pro-wireless-headphones-blackRead 6 October 2026UPC or EAN No. on each US colour page: Black 194253715092, Navy 194253715184, Sandstone 194253715276, Deep Brown 194253715368.
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Announced
19 July 20239Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-pro/beats-studio-pro-press-kit.zipRead 6 October 2026Press release in the ZIP, dated Culver City July 19, 2023.
30 August 20185Press article9to5google.com/2018/08/30/sony-wh-1000xm3s-go-on-sale-at-amazon-today-for-349-from-other-retailers-sept-4Read 11 October 2026Article dated 30 August 2018: Amazon starts sales that day.
Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026US maker store shows Add to Bag and schema InStock on 2026-10-06. Current sale price is not a launch price.
Discontinued2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026The page marks the product as production ended (Japanese: 生産完了) and says Sony Store sales have ended.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Sony WH-1000XM48Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-headphones-officially-unveiledRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the WH-1000XM4 replace the WH-1000XM3 and calls the XM3 their predecessor.
Launch price (US)
$349.999Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-pro/beats-studio-pro-press-kit.zipRead 6 October 2026Pricing and Availability: $349.99 (US) from apple.com.
$349.994Press articletechradar.com/news/sonys-wh-1000xm3-turns-your-crowded-commute-into-a-silent-retreatRead 11 October 2026Will be available starting in September for $349.99.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€3796Press articleclubic.com/salon-informatique-tic/ifa/actualite-845173-sony-casque-phare-wh-1000xm3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Clubic France says the WH-1000XM3 will be on sale in mid-September for 379 euros. The source gives whole euros. Tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
US, CA, FR, DE9Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-pro/beats-studio-pro-press-kit.zipRead 6 October 2026Launch markets US, Canada, France and Germany. MacRumors lists more than 20 further countries from August 9, 2023.
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Colours
Black, Navy, Sandstone, Deep Brown1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Product selector: Black, Navy, Sandstone, Deep Brown. Later limited and retailer-exclusive editions are not stored.
Black, Platinum Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Colors: (B) Black and (S) Platinum Silver.5Press article9to5google.com/2018/08/30/sony-wh-1000xm3s-go-on-sale-at-amazon-today-for-349-from-other-retailers-sept-4Read 11 October 2026Black and Silver listings.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Premium wireless noise cancelling headphones for music, movies and calls. Not marketed as a gaming headset.
Music2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Sold as wireless noise canceling stereo headset for music listening.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MQTP3LL/A/beats-studio-pro-wireless-headphones-blackRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Form Factor Over ear.
Over-ear3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Over-ear closed headset with ear cups around the ears (location and function of parts).
Ear cup enclosure
Closed13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Enclosure: Closed-Back.
Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Type: closed, dynamic (Japanese: 密閉, ダイナミック).
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026FAQ: UltraPlush ear cushions and an adjustable headband.
Headband3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Headband with sliders to adjust the headband length.
Folding
Inward17Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-review-96146Read 7 October 2026Own review expressly describes hinges allowing cups to fold for storage. Original 2023 A2924 family, no Beats 360 swivel structure borrowed.19Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-studio-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Design paragraph expressly hinges fold inwards, cups collapse toward one another. No flat earcup swivel.
Flat and inward2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Swivel and folding structure for carrying (Japanese: スイーベル＆折りたたみ構造). The help guide says to fold the headset into the carrying case.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fold the headset and put it in the supplied carrying case.
Swivelling ear cups
No18Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1774622-REG/beats_by_dr_dre_mqtr3ll_a_studio_pro_wireless_over_ear.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact headphone spec row explicitly Earpiece Swivel No. Folding hinges and slight fit pivot are different movements.19Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-studio-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review says cups do not swivel and instead fold inwards on hinges.
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Swivel and folding structure for carrying.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic18Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1774622-REG/beats_by_dr_dre_mqtr3ll_a_studio_pro_wireless_over_ear.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original US Sandstone MQTR3LL/A headphone spec row expressly Dynamic. Common A2924 40 mm hardware, not another Beats generation.
Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Type: closed, dynamic.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Custom 40mm active driver.
40mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Driver unit: 40 mm dome type with a CCAW voice coil.
Drivers per side
118Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1774622-REG/beats_by_dr_dre_mqtr3ll_a_studio_pro_wireless_over_ear.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact row explicitly Number of Drivers 1 per Earpiece. Sound-producing transducer count, microphones excluded.
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Diaphragm material
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Aluminum-coated LCP2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Specially designed 40 mm HD driver unit with an aluminum-coated LCP diaphragm.
Magnet
100% recycled rare earth elements9Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-pro/beats-studio-pro-press-kit.zipRead 6 October 2026The driver magnet is made of 100% recycled rare earth elements.
Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Magnet: neodymium (Japanese: ネオジウム).
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
Min4 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Playback frequency band 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz (JEITA).
Wireless audio transmission band
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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Transmission band (A2DP): 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz sampling, 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz sampling and 990 kbps. The wide value is stored.
Impedance (passive when specified)
Not available
16Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 202647 ohm with wired connection, power on, at 1 kHz. 16 ohm with wired connection, power off, at 1 kHz. The power-off value is stored.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
101dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026104.5 dB/mW wired with power on and 101 dB/mW wired with power off, at 1 kHz. The power-off value is stored.
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maker states the level per mW.
THD (claimed)
0.02%21Review9to5mac.com/2023/09/04/beats-studio-pro-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review published spec list claims less than 0.02 percent total harmonic distortion even at high volumes. Retained upper bound, not measured exact distortion. Frequency, numerical SPL, connection and test method unpublished. Qualitative maker near-zero claim not overridden.
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
48kHz14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Lossless audio up to 24-bit/48kHz over the wired connection, internal 24-bit/48kHz DAC.
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Max digital audio bit depth
24bits14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Lossless audio up to 24-bit/48kHz over the wired connection.
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
No19Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-studio-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact feature section expressly no graphic equalizer to tweak sound manually. Source no EQ presets refers ordinary wireless/app use, while maker confirms three factory USB-only presets. No custom user EQ profiles stored onboard. Firmware at review not published.20Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/beats-studio-pro-review-stylish-but-not-exceptionalRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly no adjustable EQ and USB-only factory presets. Supports false for custom stored playback EQ, not denial of three maker factory profiles.
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
Beats Signature, Entertainment, Conversation1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Three built-in sound profiles, selectable only while using USB-C audio.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Music and movies in Dolby Atmos. Head tracking and personalization need Apple devices.
Surround (VPT)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026App sound effect mode: Surround (VPT).
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Noise canceling function with NC/AMBIENT button, NC Optimizer and Ambient Sound Mode.
ANC type
Hybrid21Review9to5mac.com/2023/09/04/beats-studio-pro-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same spec list expressly feed-forward and feed-back microphones on each cup. Meets schema hybrid definition. Voice-call filtering stays separate.
Hybrid3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list names a microphone (external) and a microphone (internal) for the noise canceling function. Both outside and inside microphones are used, so ANC is stored as hybrid.
ANC microphones
419Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-studio-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly Four microphones handle noise cancellation. Dedicated ANC feed-forward/feed-back set, not six total mics.21Review9to5mac.com/2023/09/04/beats-studio-pro-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Two ANC feed-forward/feed-back microphones per cup, four dedicated ANC mics. These also participate in voice uplink. Two additional beam-forming voice mics complete total six. Exact Expert Reviews four ANC statement independently confirms.
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Adaptive ANC
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Fully adaptive ANC continuously monitors outside noise and creates a precisely-tuned filter 48,000 times per second.
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control detects behavior and place and uses AI to switch to the best mode automatically. The NC Optimizer also tunes cancellation to the wearer.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control in the app switches modes automatically by behavior recognition. NC Optimizer optimizes the noise canceling to suit the wearer.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention Mode.
Adjustable transparency
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Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Ambient sound control lets you adjust how much noise canceling and ambient sound is applied.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The app adjusts the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode (ambient sound control).
Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Balanced sound profile with a little extra bass and treble. A few peaks and dips in the treble. Some left and right driver mismatch in the treble. No audible harmonic distortion.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy verdict. Detailed graphs are behind the paywall and were not used.
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Bass amount
0dB13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Test bench 2.3, Deep Brown unit. Bass Amount: Balanced (0 dB).
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Treble amount
1dB13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Test bench 2.3. Treble Amount: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB).
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
ABeats Studio Pro
ANC onOverall (dB)Bass (dB)Mids (dB)Treble (dB)
Yes175.514.631.2
Source15Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Active Noise Cancelling Reduction table: Low 5.5, Mid 14.6, High 31.2 dB. Text: reduces sound by 17 decibels on average. Rig not published.
BSony WH-1000XM3
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
17dB
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Disappointing. The voice sounds harsh and bright, and the mic does not separate the voice well from background noise.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Public Microphone verdict. Numeric mic results are behind the paywall and were not used.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ABeats Studio Pro
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes31.42
Source24Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-vs-beats-solo3-wireless-97451Read 7 October 2026Explicit standardized Beats Studio Pro test 31 hours 25 minutes with ANC enabled. Bluetooth wireless playback. Decimal hours is exact minute conversion, not extra measured precision. Original Studio Pro reviewer firmware 2B68, Beats app v2.7. Codec and host OS unstated, decorative lighting setting omitted. No Solo3 runtime borrowed.25Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-review-96146Read 7 October 2026Original own Studio Pro review corroborates 31 hours 25 minutes continuous playback. Tested 5 days, firmware 2B68 and Beats app v2.7. Public reviewer method plays music peaking at 75 dB SPL until battery depletion. Exact codec/host unspecified.26Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Standard wireless-headphone battery method: music peaks at 75 dB SPL, recorded output waveform identifies depletion time. This supplies method only, product result and ANC from exact Studio Pro articles. Current method page updated February 2024 for MDAQS text, original result 2023, no separate battery retest claimed.
BSony WH-1000XM3
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Battery life (measured, max)
31.42h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
266g(9.4 oz)15Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Comparison table: Measured Weight 266 g. Cable state not stated.
254g(9 oz)7Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sony-wh-1000xm3Read 11 October 2026Weighed by HeadphoneCheck: 254 g without cable and 269 g with cable. The without-cable value is stored because the maker weight excludes the cord.

Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Upgraded voice-targeting microphones in the ear cups. Count not published.
Built-in3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Built-in microphones in the left and right units for calls (hands-free). No boom microphone.
Microphone element
MEMS21Review9to5mac.com/2023/09/04/beats-studio-pro-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same six-microphone list explicitly MEMS-type. Higher SNR/sensitivity is unquantified, not numerical microphone spec.
MEMS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Microphone type: MEMS
Microphone pickup pattern
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Omnidirectional1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Directivity: omnidirectional
Voice microphones
621Review9to5mac.com/2023/09/04/beats-studio-pro-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual 2023 review spec list explicitly six MEMS microphones: one beam-forming voice microphone plus feed-forward and feed-back microphones on each cup. It expressly says the feed-forward/feed-back pair is utilized for both ANC/Transparency and voice uplink. All six therefore meet the voice-pickup field definition, not merely the total physical count.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Min50Max8,000Hz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Effective frequency band 50 Hz - 8,000 Hz
Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
AI11Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/07/19/beats-studio-pro-debutRead 6 October 2026Enhanced call performance from all-new digital microphones and machine learning. The maker page says the microphones actively filter out background noise.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsstudiopro-dev9148780ba/webRead 6 October 2026During a call, press the b button to mute or unmute the microphone.
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
No19Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-studio-pro-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact feature section expressly says there is no option to adjust how loudly the user hears their own voice on calls. No inference that fixed sidetone itself is absent.
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Class 1 Bluetooth, 3.5mm analog input, USB-C for lossless audio.
Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth pairing chapters and the headphone cable connection to the INPUT jack. The USB Type-C port only charges.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS17Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-review-96146Read 7 October 2026Own review explicitly 3.5 mm male-to-male TRS source cable. Same stock consumer bundle, no microphone TRRS path inferred.
3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Input plug: gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsstudiopro-dev9148780ba/webRead 6 October 2026Connect the included 3.5 mm cable to the headphone jack on Beats Studio Pro.
3.5 mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Cord type: single-sided, detachable. The headset has a stereo mini input jack.
Longest included cable
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1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Cord length approx. 1.2 m, OFC wire, gold-plated stereo mini plug (headphone cable).3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Headphone cable approx. 1.2 m (47 1/4 in.).
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C port is used to connect the headset to a computer or USB AC adapter for charging.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide describes the USB Type-C port only for charging. No USB audio path is described.
Passive wired listening
Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsstudiopro-dev9148780ba/webRead 7 October 2026Current exact Apple guide explicitly headphones require no battery power when connected using the 3.5 mm cable. Passive analog only, not USB audio or ANC.
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026You can listen to music even if the headset is turned off. The noise canceling function cannot be used then.
Wireless receiver
None15Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth only. RTINGS: only works wirelessly via Bluetooth, no dongle.
None3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth headset. No dongle in the package contents.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maximum communication range: line of sight about 10 m.
Bluetooth
5.35Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MQTP3LL/A/beats-studio-pro-wireless-headphones-blackRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Bluetooth Compatibility Bluetooth 5.3.
4.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth standard Ver. 4.2, Power Class 2.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Tech specs table: Codec Support SBC, AAC. The maker does not list codecs.
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Supported codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The headset supports 5 codecs for A2DP music playback: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC.
LE Audio
No23Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-2-135368Read 7 October 2026Exact current-generation discussion explicitly says no LE Audio, Auracast or LC3. Published assessment, not a claim about an unannounced future Studio Pro 2. Bluetooth 5.3 and Audio Sharing do not alone establish LE Audio.
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Auracast
No23Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-2-135368Read 7 October 2026Same exact original Studio Pro assessment explicitly no Auracast. Future wishes are not supported features.
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Bluetooth multipoint
No13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Office verdict: they do not support multi-device pairing. What Hi-Fi and TechGearLab agree.
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Lists multipoint and multipairing.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connection chapter: two Bluetooth devices at the same time. It cannot be used while Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa is set on the NC/AMBIENT button.
Multipoint devices
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23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connects two Bluetooth devices to the headset.
Paired devices remembered
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83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The headset can be paired with up to 8 devices.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
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Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
iOS, macOS, Android, Windows3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsstudiopro-dev9148780ba/webRead 6 October 20265Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MQTP3LL/A/beats-studio-pro-wireless-headphones-blackRead 6 October 2026Compatibility list of iPhone, iPad and Mac models.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Works with Bluetooth-enabled PCs. Mic and audio work with PCs and PlayStation consoles over wired USB-C.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide has pairing chapters for Android smartphones, iPhone, Windows computers and Mac computers.
Connection per platform
ABeats Studio Pro
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
iOSBluetoothNot available
macOSBluetoothNot available
AndroidBluetoothNot available
iOSUSBYes
macOSUSBYes
AndroidUSBYes
WindowsBluetoothNot available
WindowsUSBYes
Source2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/studio-proRead 6 October 2026Pairing steps for iPhone, Mac and Android over Bluetooth. USB-C appears as a standard USB audio device for audio and phone calls on a compatible source.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsstudiopro-dev9148780ba/webRead 6 October 2026USB-C audio with a supported iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android device using the included cable. EQ profiles over USB-C on USB-C iPad, Mac or iPhone.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026PC over Bluetooth, and PC over USB-C with working mic. PlayStation is not stored because the model is not named.
BSony WH-1000XM3
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
640mAh27Retailer pagejoesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-studio-pro-wireless-battery-replacement-640mah-repair-partsRead 7 October 2026Specialist repair vendor explicitly genuine A2924 Studio Pro AEC643333B component, capacity 640 mAh. Its actual component-label photo read: AEC643333B, 3.8 V, 640 mAh, 2.432 Wh. No capacity calculated, aftermarket generic or Studio3 560 mAh inherited.28Reviewjoesge.com/blogs/beats-headphones-repair-guides/studio-pro-wireless-battery-replacementRead 7 October 2026Exact A2924 own removal/installation guide identifies original-style AEC643333B 640 mAh replacement, corroborating rated component and exact headphone identity.
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Swappable battery
No30Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-pro/studiopro-sh-dn.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native paper pages 1-2 says do not replace battery yourself and service/recycling by Apple or authorized provider. Not normal-operation exchange. Independent service-repair guide does not establish swappable battery under this helper.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Studio Pro
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo40
BluetoothYes24
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Up to 40 h with ANC and Transparency off, up to 24 h with ANC or Transparency on. Apple test May 2023, preproduction units, iPhone 13, 256-Kbps AAC files, 50% volume.
BSony WH-1000XM3
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesaptX, aptX HD, LDAC24
BluetoothNoaptX, aptX HD, LDAC30
BluetoothYesAAC30
BluetoothNoAAC38
BluetoothYesSBC28
BluetoothNoSBC36
AnalogYesNot available36
AnalogNoNot available44
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Available operating time, music playback over Bluetooth. aptX, aptX HD and LDAC: 24 hours with noise canceling, 30 hours with both off. AAC with DSEE HX off: 30 and 38 hours. SBC with DSEE HX off: 28 and 36 hours. DSEE HX auto lowers the AAC and SBC values. Ambient Sound Mode rows are not stored. Headphone cable connected with power on: 36 hours with noise canceling, 44 hours with both off.
Battery life (claimed, max)
40h
44h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
24h
36h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
40h
44h
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
USB-C1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Charging method: USB charging.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C port with the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Full charge time
120min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 6 October 2026Up to 24 hours of playback after a 2-hour charge.
180min1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Charging time approx. 3 hours for a full charge with a 1.5 A AC adapter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging is completed in about 3 hours for an empty battery.
Quick charge time
10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026
10min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Music can be played for about 5 hours after 10 minutes of charging with a USB AC adapter that supplies 1.5 A or more.
Quick charge playback
4h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Fast Fuel: 10-minute charge gives up to 4 hours when battery is low. Same May 2023 test conditions, ANC and Transparency off.
5h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026About 5 hours after 10 minutes with a 1.5 A or higher USB AC adapter.
Use while charging
Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/studio-proRead 6 October 2026USB-C audio lets you stream audio or take calls while charging.
No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026If charging starts while the headset is turned on, the headset turns off. While it is connected to an AC outlet or computer, turning on and music playback cannot be performed.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Physical b button, volume up/down rocker and multi-function button.
Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Touch sensor control panel on the right unit, NC/AMBIENT button and power button.
Volume control
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Volume up/down rocker above and below the b button.
Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Touch sensor control panel remotely controls playback and volume.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsstudiopro-dev9148780ba/webRead 6 October 2026Guide: the end-call and mute/unmute actions on Beats Studio Pro can be customized. Press-and-hold can cycle listening modes.
Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026The app can change the function of the NC/AMBIENT button.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The app changes the function of the NC/AMBIENT button, for example to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Wear detection
No14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026No on-head detection. TechGearLab also reports no wear detection.
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Voice assistant
Siri2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/studio-proRead 6 October 2026Hey Siri on Apple devices. Press and hold b for the voice assistant on iOS or Android. No Android assistant is named.
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Chapters for using the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and the voice assist function (Siri).

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded11Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/07/19/beats-studio-pro-debutRead 6 October 2026Cushioned headband and padded ear cups.
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Headband material
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Frame material
Plastic with metal headband reinforcement17Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-pro-review-96146Read 7 October 2026Own review explicitly describes largely plastic construction with metal in the headband holding everything together. No specific metal alloy or every component material claimed.
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Ear cup material
Plastic28Reviewjoesge.com/blogs/beats-headphones-repair-guides/studio-pro-wireless-battery-replacementRead 7 October 2026Exact disassembly instructions explicitly refer to inner and outer plastic shells of earcup. Decorative metal trim not classified as plastic.
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Ear pad material
Engineered leather1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026UltraPlush cushions with seamless engineered leather.
Artificial leather over low-rebound urethane foam2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 20263D-stitched ear pads using low-rebound urethane material (Japanese: 低反撥ウレタン素材を採用した立体縫製イヤーパッド).7Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sony-wh-1000xm3Read 11 October 2026Artificial leather padding and an adjustable headband.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes29Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Beats+Studio+Pro+Earpad+Replacement/183376Read 7 October 2026Exact Studio Pro guide removes original pads and adhesive, cleans housing and installs adhesive replacements. Main resolved ordinary service replacement true. Requires opening pick, cleaning and replacement adhesive, not tool-free removable cushions. Expert Reviews No is different quick-change/service meaning, documented externally.
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Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
Width40Height59mm(1.6 × 2.3 in)15Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Measured Ear Cup Size 59 mm H x 40 mm W, described as room for the ear. Depth not given.
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Earpads29Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Beats+Studio+Pro+Earpad+Replacement/183376Read 7 October 2026Exact DIY guide expressly says users can replace old earpads with new ones in minutes without special skills. Verbatim part Earpads retained. No battery, drivers or headband automatically included. No maker warranty endorsement asserted.
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Software

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Companion app
Beats app2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/studio-proRead 6 October 2026Beats app is named for Android pairing, firmware updates and finding. Apple devices use system settings.
Sony | Headphones Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Sony | Headphones Connect app.
App platforms
Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/studio-proRead 6 October 2026
Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Android smartphones and the iPhone/iPod touch both support the app.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Over-the-air updates on Apple devices. Beats app on Android.
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The app can update the headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Specs: Weight 260 g / 9.17 oz. Cable state not stated.
255g(9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Mass approx. 255 g. The cord is not included.
Headset dimensions
Width178Height181Depth78mm(7 × 7.1 × 3.1 in)5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MQTP3LL/A/beats-studio-pro-wireless-headphones-blackRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Height 18.1 cm, Length 17.8 cm, Width 7.8 cm. Length is stored as width across the head and Width as depth. The 18.1 cm height fits the unfolded headset. Headband extension is not stated. The Beats page lists the same values.
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
BCGA292430Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-pro/studiopro-sh-dn.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native maker safety paper, PDF page 2 exact A2924: FCC ID BCGA2924. FCC mirror access unnecessary.
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Other certifications
CE (EU RED conformity), UKCA (UK Radio Equipment Regulations conformity), ISED Canada (IC: 579C-A2924)30Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-pro/studiopro-sh-dn.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native maker PDF page 2 exact A2924 lists ISED Canada IC 579C-A2924 and EU/UK conformity statements. CE and UKCA marks visually checked on rendered page. Self-declared conformity, not independent sound-quality certification.
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In the box

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In the box
Beats Studio Pro headphones, Carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5mm analog audio cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026USB-C power adapter sold separately.
Wireless noise canceling stereo headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case, Plug adapter for in-flight use1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Accessories: USB cable, warranty, carrying case, airplane plug adapter, connection cable, manual.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable (about 20 cm), headphone cable (about 1.2 m), carrying case, airplane plug adapter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Checking the package contents: headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, approx. 20 cm), headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m), carrying case, plug adapter for in-flight use.
Cables included
ABeats Studio Pro
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio1
3.5mm analog audio cable1
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/studio-pro-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Cable lengths not published.
BSony WH-1000XM3
TypeLength (m)Count
USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)0.21
Headphone cable, 3.5 mm gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug1.21
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C cable approx. 20 cm and headphone cable approx. 1.2 m.
Carrying case
Soft15Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-studio-proRead 6 October 2026Soft case. RTINGS calls it a soft carrying pouch. MacRumors describes semi-rigid woven fabric.
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year16Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 6 October 2026US English: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded or Beats-branded hardware from original retail purchase.
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