Speaking of design, these buds are incredibly comfortable and among the best we've tested in that regard. This means not only are they a good option for all-day listening but because they stay put they're a solid choice for working out. On paper, the Beats Flex are a great deal – and worth it if you have a small budget –but, spend some time with them, and you’ll understand why the price is what it is.We had a hard time getting the fit right and the sound might be good, but it doesn't compare to other headphones out right now. At first glance, the Solo 3 Wireless don't look all that different to their predecessors, the Solo 2, Apple takeover or not. It's only under further inspection to the internal specs that the improvements become more obvious – Apple's expertise in mobile engineering sees connectivity stabilized and battery life improve.

That doesn't mean the Beats Studio Buds Plus aren't an accomplished pair of buds, mind you. First up, they're some of the best-looking true wireless earbuds on the market. They don't have the long stems many brands have – we're looking at you, AirPods – but are instead very compact with a transparent design. Fast Pair requires a compatible Android device running Android 8.0 or later, with Google Play Services enabled. However, there were some criteria that we wanted to see from all of the headphones, including a comfortable and solid design, quality audio and good value for money.footnote2Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.

These are the Beats headphones for the everyman. A more balanced, well rounded sound will appeal to the masses, while touches of the classic Beats look will appease those who demand their headphones are as much of a fashion accessory as they are audio enablers.Although Apple now has a number of headphones out under its own brand name – including the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max– there are still plenty of brilliant, new Beats headphones to choose from. How we test the best Beats headphones footnote11Fast Pair requires location enabled. Full access to features requires an Android 6.0 or newer device with Google Play Service enabled and Google Account. The Flex are affordable, but still premium, earbuds from Beats. They have traditional Beats sound with a traditional Beats design, as well as many of the same features of other Beats headphones, but at a very non-Beats price. The Beats Studio Buds Plus earbuds are an upgrade to the Beats Studio Buds. So why aren't they higher in our list? Well, despite the fact the Studio Buds Plus are a better pair of true wireless earbuds, they're more expensive and, therefore, not as good value for most people.

The battery has massively improved since previous models as well, which means you can enjoy music for up to 22 hours, or 40 with the active noise cancellation turned off – you get a similar experience with the Beats Solo Pro. Press and hold feature customisation requires an iPhone running iOS 14.6 or later, or an Android device with the latest version of the Beats app installed.This guide is a little different as we've included all of the latest Beats headphones you can buy and then ranked them based on which we think are the best and likely to appeal to the widest range of people. We've tested all of the best Beats headphones in this guide. Usually when we have a list of the best headphones, we select the cream of the crop and expect them to hit specific criteria to be included. may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access is required. Cellular data charges may apply.

One-touch pairing - easy, one-touch setup instantly pairs with every device in your iCloud account 5 To do that, we tested the headphones putting them specifically through their paces in the areas they're designed to excel. For example, we tested the comfort levels of the Powerbeats Pro, especially when we were exercising, to see if they deserved the title of best workout buds. Similarly, we made sure we tested the Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones for their noise-cancelling and immersive listening abilities. using included USB-C cable with a compatible USB-enabled source device. Requires compatible lossless content from supported apps/services. Not all content is available in lossless format. But there are a few niggling issues. Noise cancellation is akin to the AirPods Pro, but they’re not quite as powerful as other earbuds from Bose and Sony. And although the wing tips hold them in place, during our testing we found they also add extra pressure to the outer ears. It's also worth mentioning that Android users won’t quite get the full experience (i.e. spatial audio and hands-free voice assistance) that iOS users get.My Device requires an Android device running Android 8.0 or later. User must be signed into an active Gmail account and have Google Play Services enabled. No, we’re not looking at a rival to the likes of the Sony MDR-1000X or Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless, but there’s a pleasing level of crispness to the Beats EP’s sound. There’s no digital clipping when the volume’s cranked and there’s a better balance to the output than you might have expected. footnote1While using included USB-C cable with a compatible USB-enabled source device. Requires compatible lossless content from supported apps/services. Not all content is available in lossless format.