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Beats Studio Pro vs. Apple AirPods Max: We Put Apple’s Flagship Headphones to the Test
Aug 7, 2025
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Beats has come a long way since being purchased by Apple in 2014, offering improved noise-canceling and sound quality that makes their headphones and earbuds competitive with their parent company, particularly for anyone looking for a more fitness-friendly option.
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If you’re looking for Apple over-ear headphones, you have two main options: Beats’ flagship over-ear headphones, the Studio Pro, and Apple’s, the AirPods Max. Both options offer noise-canceling, easy integration with Apple devices, and solid audio performance.
And while both of these are among our favorite noise-canceling headphones, there are significant differences between them in terms of price, performance, and design. We put both to the test, comparing factors like audio quality, fit, noise canceling, and design. Read on for our review.
Beats Studio Pro
$179.95 $349.99
Apple AirPods Max
$529.00
Beats Studio Pro
List Price: $349.99
Stated battery life: Up to 40 hours
Wear Detection: No
Release Date: July 2023
Apple AirPods Max
List Price: $549.00
Stated battery life: Up to 20 hours
Wear Detection: Yes
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