The Truth about the New Beats by Dre!

The new Beats are really good and also a little confusing for $350
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Headphones provided by Beats for review.
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[@dannymartial7997]

The only reason Apple hasn’t gotten rid of the Beats brand and just absorbing it into the Apple brand is because Beats can still be marketed outside of the Apple ecosystem.

[@simperingham]

Yeah, but if they also had those (bonus) Apple features then they’d be a good draw for people into the ecosystem.

[@Volker_A4]

Main reason is that Apple can use brands like beats to try things with lower standards. They are very stringent when it comes to the Apple brand.

[@trihard42069]

There's more to it then that

[@A.H_610]

Sony waaaaaaaaaay better

[@brandonsmith6962]

@@A.H_610nah

[@musicalman1995]

I’m more interested in seeing this compared with Sonys in terms of ANC and sound quality

[@Carlos1116]

He is saying this is the best Apple Headphone, doesn't mean its the best in the market.

[@musicalman1995]

@@Carlos1116 but given many say Sonys is the best in the market, it’ll be a useful comparison

[@fastmot1on]

You'd think an ANC headphone review would mention those exact points but not on youtube i guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@EstaDePiPi]

@@Carlos1116xm2 over here, over 5 years, and still going strong, maybe the xm6 will get me to switch

[@Alphoric]

@@Carlos1116exactly it’s a lot easier to get a brand you know will deliver on top quality sound These will not as that’s not what they’re for

[@jonathanjuarez3841]

Its crazy to see how far you’ve come bro I remember watching your old tech review about beats headphones I think the first one actually, congrats on all your success bro

[@antoinelambouths6593]

Your reviews are the best out here Sir. Perfect sound quality and video imaging. I'm impressed.... Keep pushing! 👍🏿

[@Torbinsky]

I thought I never see the day when Beats had truly great headphones

[@RichieLanderos]

They’re okay headphones at best lol. I wouldn’t have gotten them if I didn’t get a discount

[@DMS3TV]

You still haven't, because these aren't great lol

[@onemanshow4116]

...and you were correct.

[@mambaforever24.]

@@RichieLanderoshowd you get a discount on such a new product?

[@avianreacts]

@@mambaforever24.working retail most likely

[@bhpope2k176]

been watching this channel for 3 years since the walkman video in retro tech and love it i hope to be like you in the youtube industry but i got a add this morning on youtube and saw you were in the beats commercial you looked great in it dude have an amazing day/night and stay safe

[@hassaanfareed6378]

I love your videos I go to your reviews before I buy products sooo helpful thank you and keep up the work 🎉

[@newnuu6448]

The USB input feature is really neat. Probably really useful to connect to a computer with that

[@cjeffcoatjr]

Limiting EQ to the cable is a HUGE miss. I daily Sony XM5s, and you can set a custom EQ in the app. Once that's done, the EQ is saved to the headphones. I can turn off the headphones overnight and connect them to my PC for work in the morning, and they keep the same EQ. This is great once you find an EQ that works for you, and in [the current year], where any expensive headphone worth its weight should respond well to EQ, this is disappointing to see from Apple/Beats.

[@liquidfluid6935]

a lot of music sofwares do come in with eq settings

[@RealUlrichLeland]

The only issue with the way Sony does it is occasionally I'll set the EQ to something like high treble or extra base and forget about it. Then I'll spend the next week wondering why my headphones are hurting my ears lol

[@corruptedsquid1745]

Apple has never made good headphones/earphones. Especially featurewise

[@toptiertech7291]

@@corruptedsquid1745you think the AirPod pros aren’t good feature wise? With swiping on the stem for volume changes ? The same tap features and all. How are those not good? Also best noise cancellation on wireless earbuds

[@corruptedsquid1745]

@@toptiertech7291 those are horrible in nearly every aspect, especially sound quality. The nothing ear 2s cost around 150€, and have a lot better sound quality and more features, than 300€ airpods. And, the bose quietcomfort 2 are better at the only thing airpods do remotely good, noice canceling. You can get those tap and swipe feature on 30€ wireless earpuds now. Airpods are one of the worst earbuds on the market

[@TerraDiASMR]

I love Beats Studio and I also love my AirPods Max, but I can’t use the AirPods for longer than 1hr because I find them to be too heavy and I usually get a headache after I use them for a longer time. The Beats Studio have never given me any issues, even when using them for 12hr travel/flights. I wish Apple would add some vivid colors to these new Beats Pros’.

[@keith12311]

Bro I love my apple max but like you said they're to damn heavy, I fell asleep and woke with the biggest headache in the world.

[@JRDawkins]

The absence of the H1 chip and a few other features might of been to keep costs down. Also to draw a clear line between the AirPod Max.

[@taki_val]

Idk if anybody else experiences this, but one problem that I usually have with beats as someone that wears glasses is that it’s too tight on the head (or the mesh isn’t flexible enough) so it ends up feeling uncomfortable after wearing them for a short while.

[@scottstever8]

can confirm this, and the fact my ears were touching the inside of the headphone made it uncomfortable after 30 minutes. switched to the bose 700 and they’re still going almost 4 years later

[@kennethburden1065]

Yeah I had that same issue

[@jaymavs]

Absolutely with you on this! Every time I want to wear my sunglasses, I have to remove the headphones.

[@HarlemsFinest85]

I'm also a glasses wearer. I only noticed that with certain materials that the glasses are made from. I have a pair of carbon fiber Ray Bans I've had for year, and never had that pressure issue. But with certain pair of Warby Parkers with a thicker plastic I do.

[@Ryurex]

@@HarlemsFinest85 guys just buy a pair of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

[@SomeMadAussie]

The one dealbreaker for me is that the buttons haven't changed. I had solo3s, and the buttons felt so cheap and nasty to the touch. When the Solo Pros came out, they changed this for a more premium feel, yet they didn't for these. It boggles the mind.

[@-xnnybimb-9398]

I feel the exact same. My solo pros broke and I grabbed the studio 3s, good headphones but the buttons and feel would make me switch back to my solos in a heartbeat…plus the design was really sexy.

[@StarmenRock]

The sound is still terrible, just get sony ones.

[@brodeywong9207]

just wait for the new bose qc ultras coming out soon

[@andrewperkin7192]

Just get some sonys , Bose or senhissers

[@iwearLingerie]

​​@@-xnnybimb-9398you down graded from the solo pro to the studios 😅

[@777VIV]

Love this review mate. I had the beats studio 3's which i abused for 2 years and then they cracked when i placed them inside my weekly grocery bag. Rookie mistake but i now have the Sony M4's and I dont think i'lll ever buy another brand now. they are superb

[@albertopaolofloresoros8312]

do you recommend xm4 instead of this pro ? thank you

[@RVDL]

Great review! Didn’t hear about the missing H-chip on any other review

[@Ultimate_Gemini]

Those quirks are definitely there so they don't compete 1 to 1 with the airpod max, anyhow its fun seeing Beats making a come back.

[@ChristofferLund]

Imo they don't compare at all with the max because of the missing features. Also they look and feel cheap. The max feel premium.

[@kindplanet1]

The Beat fit pros compete with the AirPod pros, both gens. Mostly because of function and the Fit pros are decent in noise cancellation and transparency

[@ChristofferLund]

@@kindplanet1 I have both the beat fit pros and airpods pros, and airpods max. The beat fit pros is close to the airpods pros than these beats are to the airpods max. But there really isn't any alternative to the airpods pros and max that are *equal*. The alternatives are all worse in some key ways

[@TheDeathmail]

@@ChristofferLund That's the point... they are missing a few features and their material is cheaper... but that's it... they are solid wireless headphones...

[@junoperberry]

​@@ChristofferLundfeeling premium is probably the worst part of the airpods, those things are way too heavy

[@Xyrek]

3:46 Thats some incredible pinky strength to hold up the Pixel fold with one finger

[@zodiac909]

I remember the first vid I ever watch of MKBHD was the comparison Vid of Beats Vs. Audio Technica ATH-M50. Crazy how far his channel has grown, and still love my ATH-M50's to this day 😁

[@obsidian00]

I just value my Audio listening experience way too much ti drop what little coin I have on Beats...Great video as always!

[@femis9829]

I really, REALLY, liked this video: The Intro and Outro music, your energy, and of course the value offered by the headphones ... solid work!! ( then again, it usually is 😉.)

[@sanjitjoseph4990]

What's the outro track?

[@MagicMatts]

I've been a Beats customer since 2011. I had the first Studios and from 2015 until today I still use the Mixrs. I can't complain, they have a solid construction and a reliable sound.

[@Kieran_OPC]

I LOVE my mixrs! I got my neon blue set when they came out still mint minus 1 or 2 chips but the paints soooo thick!

[@Superknullisch]

Oh how sad.. my condolences! Because yeah.. that sound is certainly, certifiably, reliably baaad!

[@sunb1ind]

@@SuperknullischLol right, you don't even need to be an audiophile to feel robbed after putting on any decent pair of cans in the $100 range. From muddied nonsense to noticing new sounds in songs played 100s of times previously.

[@nadirolgacay582]

do your Beats Studio buds have spatial audio or dolby atmos ?

[@Superknullisch]

@sunb1ind Tbh.. I'm a bit confused by your reply, as I'm not quite sure whether you're being ironic/sarcastic, or agreeing with my comment 🤔

[@Klauspactus]

I love your videos and all and everything but its nice to see some internet back on them again

[@yagrlsami1]

Agree with this review. The noise canceling on and off feature is definitely only a very slight difference. Totally agree.

[@Digitalizedtech24]

Hey Marques, appreciate what you and the studio do for us! I had a question, how does the noise cancellation (ANC) compare to that of the sony XM4/XM5 and Airpods Max? I was actually looking into the beats studio 3 (from 2017) because they went on like 55% off recently, but these caught me out of the blue. I'm really digging these to be good for travel, entertainment, and the noise blockage is important. *thanks for the likes/comments

[@DrunkNugget]

I’d be shocked if it were any better, but if he didn’t even mention it In the video I have to imagine it’s at least comprable

[@josephhodge5387]

This is why I don’t see him as a true reviewer. Not sure how this wasn’t mentioned!

[@Solidcancer07]

@@josephhodge5387exactly a NC headphone review without the NC part….

[@t51byte]

C'mon bro, there's thousands of comments on this video already. Do you honestly think he's going to see your comment and respond to it? 🫤

[@lilapple]

other comparisons I've seen have said they're not as good but still good, noises are a few dB louder compared to APM or XM5

[@RoboOptimus]

Marques's videos are always fun to watch. Love you man. ❤

[@ericpistons9387]

Just got these. They are better than the 3 in every way. Biggest positive for me is when I am electric longboarding even at 60kmh I don’t hear any wind at all. Past version had a big issue and let tons of noise wind in.

[@RakeshKumar6375]

Hey Marques!! Sooo eagerly waiting for your Bose Ultra 2 vs Sony 1000xm5 review… relying on you for the purchase… please get this review video out as soon as you can ✌️😄

[@speedsociety9177]

not having the instant switch is a real bummer, thats my favorite convenience feature with beats

[@Goldfishlive]

Haha! Stoked you’re listening to our music 3:42 🤍

[@Bravidthegoldfish]

[@knutekjc93]

I actually ditched my in ear AirPods for Powerbeats Pro (RIP to my pair) a few years ago, and more recently switched to the Beats Studio. They’re the exact same chipset, but actually fit in my ears without aftermarket silicone cups. For work and gym headphones, they’re great!

[@miscellaneousz2681]

Over ear are SO MUCH BETTER for people who actually workout properly. In ear falls out when you do anything worth your weight

[@carlozzz3300]

Don’t understand why people use headphones for the gym bc they get really hot and uncomfortable and have no water resistance also after a few workouts will have a sweaty ass smell to them and u also cant remove the earpads on these so good luck getting rid of the smell

[@mateuszmrozek2569]

WOOOW! Those Porta Pros (1:03) took me way back. I remember having those and dreaming of owning beats (I was really stupid back then)

[@mannyolea5765]

I was just about to buy these too. I am glad I saw this video.

[@menachem711]

I think the lack of multi-connectivity is the biggest miss for these headphones. You had me sold up until that point. To be frantically finicking around with the settings to try to connect your phone to answer a phone call while watching something on your laptop is just a non-starter for a $350 pair of headphones. Even my old Bose QC 35s handle that with ease. Could never see myself compromising on that in year 2023, especially at this "premium" price-point.

[@D1_Tactical]

Just a few clicks unless you’re lazy

[@lnAmberClad]

Dang bro I actually prefer not having multi connectivity. My Sony's are always trying to connect to everything and it becomes more work than just switching devices by pressing a button

[@meair]

@@D1_Tacticalit’s not just a few clicks for single point devices when they’re already connected to a device. i’m not the biggest fan of it because it destroys audio quality, but the difference in availability is huge

[@davidalvarado9957]

Just take your headphones off to answer?

[@kunalverma5952]

You can answer iphone calls on iMAC, macbook. Am amazed MKBHD didn't knew about this feature. Even if your phone is not connected to headphone at all. wired or wireless. Such a great feature. What can we expect from a guy who gets paid for promoting junk.

[@06bostonguy]

I just got these and I’m very impressed! Great sound quality, great for phone calls and very good ANC, not on AirPods Max level but pretty good and good transparency mode too. I’m pleased .

[@quake721]

are they good for big ears?

[@jpt4409]

@@quake721 nope, go check them out, or even look at other reviews that aren’t clearly paid for by apple

[@isaac4273]

@@quake721 Ehh, sorta, I've had two pairs of Beats Studio and they still sit on top of your ears' edges, so you'll feel some discomfort after an extended period of time if you've got large ears. Mind you, I'm talking hours here. On the plus side, these don't have that weird airplane cabin pressure feeling that some other headphones have such as Bose's QCs.

[@mirandamcwhorter8247]

Here I am coming back to this video looking into beats headphones I used to have some a long time ago

[@jaredzamudio670]

love your content, been watching you for years! but i'm wondering, can you please review the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones?

[@ashp_17]

i think why apple didnt want to bring beats into the apple ecosystem is to separate the beats and airpods max from each other so some may decide to opt for the more expensive but easier to access airpods max rather than the beats which may be a bit more time consuming to switch between devices

[@shayanmostad]

The chip is what I was most excited for 😢

[@yirung12]

The lab at LMG compared the frequency response of the beats to the xm5 and shockingly they are pretty similar.

[@JHayler7]

What video is that ?

[@kylerclarke2689]

and they are both hot garbage. Seiously, if you have ever heard Airpods 2 Pro, Sony's in-ear XM4s or Galaxy Buds 2 pro they absolutely destroy Sony's over-ears

[@Anthony-fl3sd]

Beats were actually less bass heavy than the xm5s. Crazy world we live in

[@alifnaufal]

​​​​@@kylerclarke2689 why are you comparing in-ears/earphones with over ears?

[@corruptedsquid1745]

@@kylerclarke2689 the airpods pro destroys nothing at all. The xm5s are way better in every category

[@yotambronsky9990]

Love your videos! Though I would love to have marks throughout the video for knowing when you're talking about what

[@alexlalisoccer100]

Hey! Could you do a review of the Bowers and Wilkins?? Thank you, love everything you do :)

[@LeBeautiful]

Beats have came a long way. I’m so proud.

[@Izeezus]

I love you LeBeautiful

[@filgiupo4853]

@@Izeezusu high or smth

[@triforcepokeguy]

​@@filgiupo4853I love you

[@reflex6311]

Well it's not rlly beats, it's apple

[@alexochoa6147]

@@reflex6311plus they haven’t even been working on beats since they started working on their own headphone line up

[@qwertiee]

4:15 the way I screamed "QUIRKS" at the screen and was so proud when Marques actually said it HAHA

[@vikrantsingh4257]

Hey Marquis You Knew Something that when you were reviewing this product i m feeling this product Quality and weight maybe because of your ability to review a product is excellent and optimistic

[@LordofThunder305]

great video marques

[@_AJH_]

I’d say they are saving all the fun extra stuff for the new max headphones.

[@Banininator]

def

[@canturkcivelek4896]

I remember you also liked Beats Solo Pro. If you compare this one with Beats Solo Pro, how much better sound quality you get with the Beats Studio Pro? Is the difference big? Thank You 😊

[@yjesquivel]

Nice... i really enjoy your videos... Thanks

[@Lionel_MessiD10S]

Marques, can you make a video on the new studio buds?

[@Paradox287]

I believe the valid reason Beats are here to stay and why the teams do speak to each other is because they market to the Beats consumer. Android users get decent products, and Apple users get a decent product with compatibility, which will sell. It won't hurt Airpods Max, and we may even take this as a sneak peek of the second generation, lossless audio over USB-C, which is significant!

[@toptiertech7291]

You got it. Apple is catering to literally the whole market. That’s why they still used the beats name. Even non Apple users will be able to get all of those things

[@HassanMohamed-tb8hk]

I have been using Sony MDR XB970N1 for about 7 years now maybe more, and I was shocked to see that the music quality is better on this old Sony than the new beats (Bass boosting is off ofc), I have no idea why or even how.

[@AxiomaticAssumptions]

this has been true for a very long time now it seems. I think the first time I saw beats was in highschool and my 60$ headphones from the local guitar shop sounded much better although most beats owners would not admit it. I think people are too caught up in the marketing and don't understand what they are buying, kind of like the kids when I was in high school. I think for some beats are more about status maybe than sound quality

[@Kleytontsc]

The combination of s23 ultra screen + this crazy high-end cameras AND editing is so pleasant to the eyes!!!

[@TechBaffle]

I would consider these but earcup depth is a deal-breaker. I'm so used to thick, deep earcups that anything else just feels weird. Keen to see what they're like in person though!

[@spaghettiallacarbonara]

I have been using the previous model almost everyday for the past 4 years. And they just work great. I just replaced the foam 3-4 times

[@jordanyzapata1878]

For me the studio 3s have always been a great buy, because i got them on discount. However the hinges on them were plastic and suffered from snaps after a couple hundred folds. (Year of use) if they fixed the shoddy plastic in this gen it may be worth waiting to see which retailers have these on discount eventually. In my eyes they still arent $400 worthy

[@CambodianGeographic]

Where do you get the foam?

[@adamalbright2020]

@@CambodianGeographic^^

[@Reidsworld55]

Time to upgrade

[@ahmadaburub4959]

Where do u get the foam

[@MarioGoatse]

Apple must have finally realised that Beats branding finally wasn’t strong enough to stand on it own, so they needed to ship a good product. The last few have been decent, but it’s been a slow slog to get to where we are. Marques must have been surprised this time!

[@michaelwal2600]

you dont pay 3 billion for a company that you think cant stand on there own. 3 billion tell beats was doing great.on there own....

[@Kevynmorgan]

😂 you're funny

[@mrwilliams8623]

lol how about they were just overdue for a refresh it’s been a long time.

[@jadenrobinson1561]

You’re wrong

[@AtMediaTCI]

Have you ever tried the Beat Fit Pros?!? They’re INCREDIBLE!! Great for working out or daily use. Small, and pack a great sound. Especially the bass!

[@ath.7500]

3:50 you can tell marques has heavily invested in camera gear. Just look at the quality of the video, completely outstanding!

[@bradleyc79]

Thank from Chicago, Il

[@xianandy9518]

I been using the studio 3s for well over 5 years now and they work as good as the first day!! Durability is insane i have changed the ear pads twice already tho very cheap on Amazon.

[@aminebouanani3076]

idk why my microphone on mine is trash and it the model cracked easily nonflexible for me

[@afolabiajayi3128]

You just described my experience with the studio 3 also!

[@landagreen]

Lol i just installed my new earpads today after 5 years. And i got that feeling like when i first got them.

[@ThePeacePlant]

Who cares if cheap. If it works and you like it then go

[@cgpxae2119]

Mine have been through hell and back and still sound great I can’t complain

[@emdotdee]

I bought the cheapest beats headphones (the ones with wire around the neck) and the H1 chip is really good for switching between iPad and iPhone/Apple Watch etc, would be a bit annoying without the quick switching

[@aleksaivanovic8375]

those are beats flex, and they only have icloud pairing meaning you neeed to tap their icon to switch. these have that feature but dont have automatic switching of the newer beats and airpods.

[@hotstudiosyoutube1805]

How did they do in the Canadian winters? My solo’s shut off in the freezing cold

[@zugo-tg7125]

USB-C and retaining the 3.5mm jack… excellent choices, I can forgive retaining the same form factor even after _6 years_ because they made a good choice over the Solo Pro’s (which have a good redesign and better sound quality but use lightning and have no jack option).

[@benreiter7218]

Feeling kinda cheaped out on with the lack of the H2 chip - Not sure why they chose not to support native Apple compatibility like the beats fit pros, which are pretty great earbuds. Either way, will have to check these out to see if the sound quality is worth it. Aside from those quirks you mentioned, seems like a pretty awesome headphone. Lossless direct connection capability is a great feature. But also to be fair, the Beats Fit Pro also don't track on Find My when off.

[@HomesteadAce]

If it becomes a pattern, it likely means Apple will be divesting the beats brand or kill it all together. It's a suspicious omission.

[@Milos596]

Because most users aren't in apple. And we would like quality headphones to use as well :)

[@Randomness662]

Apple ecosystem issue. You can't dock points off of them for not having Apple features because this isn't an Apple product. Apple may own beats, but beats is still their own entity.

[@matthewledford7209]

I think the intentional nerfing of these headphones are a sign that Airpods Max 2 is coming soon.

[@tjadejoh]

@@Randomness662nah they just did it to make sure it doesn’t eat into next gen AirPods Max sales. It is Beats by Apple

[@coding9152]

are these significantly better than the old beats studio pro? I have the older pair and not seeing any insane upgrade with these that is worth paying the $300 price tag again for new set!

[@collinibug]

I received a free pair of beats about 8ish years ago with purchase of my Mac. Still going strong. I did have to replace the ear foam but no biggie. Love them.

[@madmaxthegamekiller.9721]

Your voice is just so smooth and soothing, Professor Mark.😜

[@tonywu6485]

Don't see myself as a Beats fan, but could you review the Sony WF-1000XM5 that was just announced? Maybe it's better than the Studio Buds

[@TheDkbohde]

I have three different pair of beats and I have enjoyed all of them. Build quality is solid and I admittedly enjoy their sound profile more than I’d admit in real life talking with an audiophile.

[@MyFlamingoe]

I like saying to people that beats may not be technically great sounding headohones but it sure is a fun sounding headphone.

[@mcmach1]

What made you change 2 times? What was missing from each previous causing you to upgrade?

[@trophywolfe]

if someone doesnt like bass they arent a true "audiophile". clear powerful bass not muddy bass is always nice. should try the skullcandy crusher evos.

[@toptiertech7291]

@@twinturborayyou know beats came out 15 years ago right? A new pair every 5 years just happens bro 😂😂

[@TheDkbohde]

@@mcmach1 they are all still in use constantly 🤣 I am a contractor and I keep headphones in all day long while I work. 10-12 hour days are the norm so I keep both pair of earbuds with me. I use the over the ear for the drive to work or when I’m working out to give my ear holes a break. Power Beats probably get used the most, I use the Studio buds when those die and need to charge or on weekends when I want a smaller case and profile earbud. Beats Studio 3 are the over ear headphones, those are getting pretty worn out but I’ve had them for almost five years. Lot of hard use and they still sound good they’ve just gotten beat up. Mostly listen to podcasts and audio books and I avoid playing anything very loud so the drivers don’t have to work overtime constantly. Studio buds I got when they first came out and they are going strong. Power beats are two years old and still function like new.

[@ericpistons9387]

I only get these for the chips. The chip on the previous beats is what made the anc so good WHEN MUSIC WAS ON

[@idekanymore1152]

Love beats, been thru 3 studio 3’s before I switched to give bose a shot. The ear muffs always wear out first but Id go back after these wear out

[@archiebeatz]

I definitely need to get my hands on these. I wonder how is the frequency response 🤔

[@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529]

you'll need a hi-fi music head ytuber to cover it, like dankpods

[@archiebeatz]

@@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529 For sure, he has great stuff. I may grab them since I am a pro audio KZbinr myself. Possibly do a video on them from that perspective.

[@ralphgriffin2785]

Never knew Apple bought Beats…WoW…thanks! Nice review as always

[@ZAYFLX]

Yeah it’s been a few years now

[@AJK323]

@@ZAYFLXapparently 9 years is a few years

[@ZAYFLX]

@@AJK323 lmaooooo Nah I totally lost track on when apple bought it but holy shittttt didn’t think it was that long ago

[@mbseigel]

did you mention the noise cancel? did mention the pass through audio. anyway, anyone, if missed that or have done your own compare. and overall, thanks, great review

[@RoyaltyB1]

Thank you for the thorough and honest take for these new Beats headphones. I’ve been waiting for the new AirPods Max to no avail, these might fit the bill for a whole lot less. But don’t like that they got rid of the H chip. That part makes no sense…unless Apple is coming with the successor to the AirPods Max, with better sound and features. But isn’t that true Apple fashion, let’s give you an SE version and show you the Pro model.

[@LaunchRecap]

So exited for this video. Honestly I completely forgot that apple owned beats. Great vid. ❤

[@arda_]

So these could have been the best Apple over ears by far but Apple intentionally cut features to keep selling Airpods Max’s.

[@shrtrnd6706]

Which kinda makes sense, and also doesn't. I was waiting for these because I assumed OF COURSE they're gonna have an H chip in them. But since they don't, they have zero features that put them above Sony or Bose headphones. So instead of buying an Apple product, I'm gonna by the competition.

[@bmgoff2011]

honestly i think they failed at that anyhow. id gladly take no h chip and slightly worse transparency mode (who cares that much about that anyway) for the $200 discount.

[@shrtrnd6706]

@@bmgoff2011 Well I wanted these to watch movies with my wife over our Apple TV without waking the kids and you need an H chip for that AFAIK.

[@markercrayon457]

@@shrtrnd6706why would you need an h chip for that? You can connect any Bluetooth headphone to the apple tv

[@TonyTroie]

@@markercrayon457to share audio wirelessly with two different devices, they need the h chip. Otherwise the sounds goes to one device only

[@Mystery-Moon]

I got the gold solo 3 for a long time now and still works perfect. But I want something with noise canceling and better sound quality. Will this be an significant upgrade from the solo 3 ?

[@VanposhSapru]

Hey Marques, Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones are out. What are your thoughts, review coming anytime soon?

[@taratajika]

I'm sorry if I missed something, but it would have been nice to see if I could get the lossless audio and EQ management if I plugged the USB C cable into an Apple product that DOES have the C port like a MacBook or a new iPad.

[@Qub4d]

It works on a MacBook - I have been using mine with it. The audio profiles are stored on the headphones, and they are using a USB audio standard, so anything that supports the USB standard will work. This actually includes iPhones! You just need the special “OTG”cable

[@burns0100]

With the angle 3.5mm lightning dongle you can get loseless, also the zipper pocket would be good for a small power bank. It is weird that they don't have the apple chip inside but I guess Apple did so to make them cheaper while still having all the other stuff and all the same features as the other brands basically. Otherwise they'd be like the Max.

[@Andrew-tl9gk]

Why you need a power bank these things last 40 hrs

[@burns0100]

@@Andrew-tl9gk I don't know, just an idea.

[@QU4DLIFE]

Currently using these rn, No Regrets!! Beats for Life

[@hannahbruni6051]

I’m looking for over-ear headphones for meetings (zoom, Skype) for work. Ideally comfy for 2 hours at a time for back to back meetings. Would these be a good choice? Curious if the AirPods Max would be better? Ideally would be used for work and listening to music on flights, etc.

[@Qual_]

The video setups are always so clean, that the dirty/scratchy part on the left of the screen at 0:13 is very eye catching. Dude raised the bar so high that it's weird to see something like this. 😂

[@megagene]

My question is: will the upgraded "seamless engineered leather" still start to peel and flake off after about a year and a half of regular use due to contact with sweat and natural oils on your skin? Because that's one of my biggest pet peeves with headphones that don't have very easily replaceable ear cups. I guess only time will tell.

[@andrhamm]

the airpods max cups pop right off, they are magnetic and super quick to swap

[@cedybo12]

Try sweat covers from wicked cushions

[@VargVinter]

Yes, they will. But that is an industry-standard. Every fake leather stuff is going to disintegrate as soon as the chemicals used to make the material soft evaporate. There is nothing you can do about it. If you want good Headphones with lasting earcups you have to go for real leather. Everything else will eventually turn to goopy oil or flaky stuff again. Btw. it has nothing to do with sweat and oil in general, it just accelerates the process.

[@RaiJK3]

HyperX has replaceable ear pads that you can buy third party or possibly from them

[@tuliosouzaa]

@@andrhamm and they also cost like 70usd lol

[@pm.v2]

8:45 this works if you use an aux to lightning adapter too.

[@alexmiller940]

With the new usb c port on the iPhone 15, do you think we might get some lossless audio feature from usbc to lightning for the AirPods Max?

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

They will never know true headphone mastery until they merge together as one and become... BEAPLE

[@KelliConan]

The size of the ear cups seem to be the middle ground for people with smaller ears and a lot of ladies' ears, but large enough for a lot of the men's sizes of ears. Make them a balanced fit for both sizes of ears. Not just catering to one. Making them big for the bigger sized ears isn't good for the smaller ears. It is too big for a lot of us smaller eared people. It's also a typical thing to have to turn off headphones (I'm not talking about earbuds 'cause people also call those headphones). It's also a typical thing with Beats headphones to use that button to pair and turn them off. So that's nothing different.

[@framil1966]

i just placed an order and waiting for my first Beats Studio Pro

[@jeremiahziebell254]

Got my pair couple days ago, great headphones

[@LC-le9ew]

I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s using my cheap Walkman headphones and was very happy with them. All of these features blow my mind and I’m having a hard time deciding I need any of them. Granted, I’ve been using the same pair of Bose Soundsport Bluetooth phones for the last 7 years, so maybe I’m not the right demographic for this product.

[@FloorManiac]

I grew up in the 80's and 90's also and could barely afford a walkman, but they were very cool and I couldnt live without my bootleg indie and punk rock cassette collection, and at the time the headphones were fine for what they were....However, Forget all that for now, go get yourself some Airpods Max, connect it to your iPad or apple TV 4k, turn on a movie, and prepare to frown at every headphone youve ever heard. Also, the demographic is "people who have ears that hear stuff".

[@LC-le9ew]

@@FloorManiac lol 😂 ok if you say so! Adding AirPods to my wishlist…

[@MegaBullshitChannel]

​@@LC-le9ewIf you aint an apple user get sony 1000whxm5

[@Icefly-Lena]

My problem is I can't justify the price for these Beats or any Beats headphones.

[@bd1zzle]

Yeah sounds like my brother, he’s in construction and uses some type of “Walmart brand” wireless ear buds and loves just listening to music. All these features and him having an iPhone 10 he didn’t understand the “invisible ink” text feature from a buddy and I tried to show him oh that’s easy just do this and he said he’d rather not know how to use it hahaha basic is nice but he does like some luxury but pretty basic not tech savvy

[@moots27]

you should explain more of the frequency response to consumers on a basic level. Linus started doing it as well. Can help people make an informed decision

[@jel517]

Thank you for the video. I am in no way a tech guy. I bought a pair of these studio pros from Target not even looking for headphones the other day because they were 51% off. I WILL use these, and I'm glad I got them. Advertising for the most part doesn’t phase me unless I’m out there specifically shopping for something. Just couldn’t pass up the deal. I am finding the buttons and pairing are giving me some trouble. I’m sure with time I’ll get used to them. Of course I got buyer’s remorse after I got them seeing all the other headphones out there, but after watching your video I feel much more comfortable with my purchase. Thank you again.

[@teh0r4c13]

Would love to see Marques’ take on the Sennheiser ANC headphones line

[@tylerlarsonmedia]

Better than Air Pods Max or Air Pods Pro?

[@lyndoncobb7077]

Honestly Ive been enjoying my beats I have the studio buds but I definitely wanna upgrade to either these or the studio buds pro

[@diamonddistrictmedia2447]

now with the addition of the usb c port on the iphone 15 this will make a great pair

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

Great video

[@deterioquinn8861]

The only thing I hate about the beats headphones is the ear cushion part peels off which is crazy for that price of the headphones hopefully they fixed that problem.

[@tiffanyribbons]

Well with wear and use that’s normal no matter what ear cushions. You just have to replace the cushions.

[@user-nw8nk9gp1f]

@@tiffanyribbonswear and use is normal, but beats just DONT hold up on the long term. ive had the powerbeats( i dont rmbr the version sory😭), solo 3 wireless’s, AND studio 3 wireless. ive had to replace all of them within the first year, and replace both of the headphones TWICE within the two years ive had each all due to physical issues. the top headband cushion would peel off. the sides would crack and the hinges broke. the ear cups peeled like a 20 year old cheap leather couch-and they just looked NASTY. I still have them, and the only thing they’re held together by is copious amounts of tape😭. compare that to the sony 1000 xm4’s, ive had them for 1.5 years and they still look and feel brand new. the only edge id give to the beats is that theyll replace ur beats for free under warranty.

[@user-nw8nk9gp1f]

like the build quality is FINE if u dont use them too often, but if u depend on using them daily its just not a good option (im autistic so i usually have in either my headphones or airpods pro 247)

[@doomsday9973]

It’s super easy to change them out

[@G-R-IE-IE-D]

I’ve had my studio 3 for like 10 years and only replaced the EarPods once

[@Janus1000]

Just put in a Black Friday order for $160, and am hoping they make sense at that price point (I suspect they will). Waiting for the next generation of AirPods Max, figured this would be a good holdover. I’ve been wanting some over the ear headphones for a while, my AirPod Pro’s just don’t cut it for my long commute. I could have gone with many other options, but I have both an iPhone and Android (one is a business phone), a Switch I like to plug into, and an Apple TV at home I like to watch at night but don’t want to wake the family OR lose an earbud between the mattress and the bed frame. These seemed feature packed to handle all of that, and I appreciate that. Here’s hoping they work out

[@quranspell6678]

I just ordered some from target for 169

[@Thefrakenkraken]

just bought them for 160 too👍👍

[@akshatghoshal6098]

160 gang lmao. I also just put an order in

[@Janus1000]

Hey gang! At least on my iPad I was underwhelmed by the volume and punch, but found out that the adjustment of volume on the headphones lives separately than the volume of the OS. Once I turned it up to max on the headphones, the adjustments on the iPad itself was much better. I also found that playing with the equalizer settings in the settings app for Apple Music was needed to get the sound I was hoping for. It got there, though! I think it was well worth the price 👍

[@Thefrakenkraken]

@@Janus1000 what eq do you use for apple music

[@Josephlz]

Marques traduciendo los videos?. El mejor canal de tech

[@gamester1416]

So far I still have an use the second gen ones I just bought new ear pads and replaced the battery on them. But these do seem like a good upgrade