Beats Studio Pro / Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Beats Studio Pro: Beats Studio Pro (2023) over-ear wireless headphones. The Beats Studio3 Wireless and the Beats Solo series are separate models.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C); 2023 version. The 2022 Lightning-case version has the same earbuds but a different case; AirPods Pro 3 is a separate model.

Specification	Beats Studio Pro	Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
Release year	2023	2023
Type	Over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones; foldable A carrying case for the folded headphones is in the box. Beats	—
Driver	Custom 40 mm active driver; integrated digital processor Beats says distortion at high volume is up to 80% lower than on the Studio3 Wireless. The digital processor adjusts the frequency response for balance. Beats	—
Noise cancelling	Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC); Transparency mode Adaptive ANC keeps adjusting the cancellation to the fit and surrounding noise. Transparency mode passes outside sounds such as announcements or traffic through the microphones. Beats	—
Spatial audio	Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Atmos content Head tracking keeps sound anchored to the screen as you turn your head; this works with Apple devices. Beats	—
Wired audio	Lossless audio over USB-C with three sound profiles (Beats Signature, Entertainment, Conversation); 3.5 mm analogue input On a USB-C cable the headphones act as a digital audio interface; the sound profiles are only selectable on this connection: Signature for music, Entertainment for films and games, Conversation for calls and podcasts. The 3.5 mm input is for analogue sources such as in-flight entertainment. Beats	—
Wireless	Class 1 Bluetooth; on Apple: one-touch pairing, “Hey Siri” and Find My; on Android: Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device Class 1 Bluetooth uses higher transmit power for longer range and fewer dropouts. Beats says pairing on Apple spreads to every device on the iCloud account; on Android the Beats app adds settings. Beats	—
Microphones	Upgraded voice-targeting microphones Beats	—
Battery	Up to 40 hours with ANC off, up to 24 hours with ANC or Transparency on; Fast Fuel gives up to 4 hours from a 10-minute charge; rechargeable lithium-ion Charging is via USB-C; no power adapter is included. Beats	—
Controls	“b” button for music and calls; volume rocker; multi-function button for listening modes, EQ modes, power and pairing Beats	Press once: play/pause, calls; twice: skip forward; three times: skip back; press and hold: switch modes; swipe: volume Apple
Design	UltraPlush engineered leather cushions; metal sliders Beats	—
Size and weight	17.8 × 7.8 × 18.1 cm; 260 g Beats	Earbud 30.9 × 21.8 × 24.0 mm, 5.3 g; case 45.2 × 60.6 × 21.7 mm, 50.8 g Apple
In the box	Headphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5 mm analogue audio cable Beats	—
Colours	Black, Deep Brown, Navy, Sandstone Additional retailer-exclusive colours have also been sold. Beats	—
Chip	—	Apple H2 in the earbuds; Apple U1 in the case The U1 chip lets Find My show the direction and distance of the case precisely. Apple
Sound and noise control	—	Custom high-excursion Apple driver and amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency based on surrounding noise; Conversation Awareness lowers the music when you start speaking. Apple
Spatial audio and EQ	—	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; vent system for pressure equalisation Apple
Hearing health	—	Hearing Test; Loud Sound Reduction The Hearing Test runs with a compatible iPhone; availability depends on country and software version. Apple
Microphones and sensors	—	Dual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; skin-detect sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; touch control Apple
Battery life	—	Up to 6 hours per charge with ANC (5.5 hours with Spatial Audio); up to 30 hours total with the case; about 1 hour from 5 minutes of charging Apple
Case charging	—	MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C The case has a speaker for Find My and a lanyard loop. Apple
Durability	—	Earbuds and case rated IP54 for dust, sweat and water IP54 protects against splashes and sweat but not immersion, and resistance can decrease over time. Apple
Connectivity	—	Bluetooth 5.3 With non-Apple devices they work as basic Bluetooth earbuds; most settings need an Apple device. Apple
Ear tips	—	Silicone; XS, S, M, L Apple