No New Studio Wireless Headphones Coming From Beats in 2016

Apple recently announced several updates to its Beats line of headphones, debuting new wireless Beats Solo3, PowerBeats3, and BeatsX products, all of which take advantage of the company's new W1 wireless chip for battery life improvements.

Missing from the lineup was a new version of the high-end over-ear Studio Wireless headphones, and according to CNET, no updated Studio Wireless products are planned for the near future due to an inability to improve battery life.

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The reason? Beats can't yet achieve the battery improvements needed to distinguish a Studio Wireless sequel from the current model. That's a big contrast to the major battery life gains in Beats' aforementioned updated wireless headphones, which come courtesy of Apple's new custom low-energy Bluetooth chip, the W1. The Solo3 Wireless, for example, wrings out three times the lifespan from the exact same battery found in the Solo2. But the W1 can't offer any energy savings on the active noise-canceling feature on the Studio Wireless.

The existing Studio Wireless headphones, priced at $380, offer an Adaptive Noise Canceling feature that consumes battery life. The headphones feature a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 12 hours when used over Bluetooth and 20 hours when plugged into an iOS device.

Apple's new Beats Solo3 headphones are available for $299 from Apple.com. The PowerBeats3 and the BeatsX, priced at $199 and $149, respectively, will debut this fall. Apple is also planning to introduce Apple-branded wire-free "AirPods," which will be priced at $159 and will be available in October.

Tags: Beats by Dre, BeatsX

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keysofanxiety

34 months ago

No new headphones? This is completely unacceptable, Apple. I bought a Dell XPS instead and couldn't be happier.

Am I doing this right?

Rating: 13 Votes

Mac Fly (film)

34 months ago

That most of the new Beats headphones still use Micro-USB is all kinds of sad. Perhaps my least favourite connector. Just move to Lightning for charging and dump wired used entirely. Solo3 aren't a DJ headphone anyway, and with 40-hour battery life and a 400+ foot range wires are the least concern.

And while Apple are at it just move to Lightning to Lightning for all of their iOS charging cables/plugs.

Rating: 9 Votes

jarred125

34 months ago

Anyone buying Beats headphones has no self respect. They're garbage headphones, mediocre sound quality and extremely overpriced.

Why would ANYONE buy them when for that money you could get an incredible pair of Sennheiser headphoes... ones that are wired and don't need constant charging either?

Because people like different things.

Rating: 5 Votes

RamGuy

34 months ago

That most of the new Beats headphones still use Micro-USB is all kinds of sad. Perhaps my least favourite connector.

I find it really awkward that Apple decided to still use Micro-USB on the new Beats Solo 3. Doesn't make any sense at all. It also comes with only a standard minijack cable for those who want to use it with cable at times. No Lightning option to use with the iPhone 7.

Rating: 5 Votes

xTIMMYxCOREx

34 months ago

Anyone who uses wired headphones has no self respect. Yes, I'm pointing out how stupid your argument is. People like different things and that's ok. I like convenience and sound like a club PA. Not everyone does. Get over it.

Rating: 5 Votes

Tmelon

34 months ago

They could at least have done a price cut to reflect the fact that they've been out for multiple years. Regardless, I do enjoy my Studio Wireless. Very underrated pair of headphones.

Rating: 5 Votes

flat five

34 months ago

Just cuz it's true it doesn't mean you have to like it.

lol.. so you just try to keep saying the same thing again using different words?
nice

here's something to think about.. next time you're off the internet and start wondering "why does life suck?" (for the millionth time)... realize this -> it's probably not life that sucks.

Rating: 5 Votes

Zoboomafoo

34 months ago

Anyone buying Beats headphones has no self respect. They're garbage headphones, mediocre sound quality and extremely overpriced.

Do you need a hug? Sounds like you need a hug.

Rating: 3 Votes

Beck Show

34 months ago

You know - i never considered this Beats Studios.

Any thoughts on it?

I've demoed the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 - i liked them very much and not very impressed with the noise cancellation. I also didnt find them very comfortable over my ears.

I just ordered the Bose Quiet Comfort 35's.

No where in my research did anyone suggest to buy Apple Beats Studios.

I have nothing but good things to say about mine. Great connection, good range, pair easily, great sound (better than my Bose have been in my opinion), great rigs overall.
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I'm so disappointed.

- said no one ever

I am very disappointed. I would love to upgrade to a new, refreshed model from my current Studio Wireless rig. You can start the list with me.

Rating: 3 Votes

flat five

34 months ago

Anyone buying Beats headphones has no self respect.

really? that's the first thing you choose to post on the internet tonight?

like- "I'm going to go to a public forum in a topic where i know there will be a lot of people who buy beats.. And I'm going to tell a high percentage of my readers that they have no self respect !!!11!"

that sucks man.. sorry.
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I think in the end Apple will abandon beats and all those money paid for the company will be wasted.

this is what they paid 3,000 million for:
http://www.apple.com/music/

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Rating: 3 Votes

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