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Platform-Agnostic Beats: Now Cheaper Than Ever
18 Mar
Summary
- Beats Studio Pro offer cross-OS compatibility for iOS and Android devices.
- These headphones are available for an all-time low price of $169.95.
- They support lossless USB-C audio playback with noise cancellation disabled.
Apple has introduced the AirPods Max 2, but the Beats Studio Pro headphones are currently commanding attention with a significant price drop. Available for an all-time low of around $169.95, these headphones provide excellent value and cross-platform compatibility, a feature notably absent in Apple's latest release.
The Beats Studio Pro are designed for universal use, offering one-touch pairing with both iOS and Android devices. They integrate with Apple's Find My network and Google's Find Hub, simplifying location tracking. While their design is from 2017, their functionality remains robust for both Apple users, who benefit from hands-free Siri and head-tracking spatial audio, and Android users, who enjoy seamless audio switching between devices.
Sound quality from the 40mm drivers is balanced and decent, though not on par with the latest premium offerings. However, they feature a strong transparency mode and support lossless audio via USB-C, enabling 24-bit / 48kHz playback from services like Spotify and Apple Music. A drawback is that USB-C playback disables noise cancellation and transparency modes.
