Deciding on whether to buy a product like BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or perhaps BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones vs BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones specs

BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
 BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Type: On-ear

Type: On-ear headphones

Colour: Red

Colour: Black

DESIGN FEATURES

DESIGN FEATURES

Foldable: Yes

Foldable: Yes

Acoustic system: Closed

Detachable cable: Yes

Single-sided cable: Yes

CONNECTIVITY
Detachable cable: Yes

Other features: LED fuel gauge

Bluetooth: Class 1 Bluetooth

CONNECTIVITY

NOISE REDUCTION

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Passive noise-isolating: No

Bluetooth: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: No

NOISE REDUCTION

CONTROLS

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: Yes

Volume control: Yes

CONTROLS

Remote control: Yes

Control compatibility: iPhone

Microphone: Yes

Control positioning: Earcup

Volume control: Yes

POWER
Remote control: Yes

Control compatibility: All smartphones

Battery: Yes, internal

Control positioning: Earcup

Battery life: Up to 40 hours

POWER

GENERAL

Battery: Yes, internal rechargeable battery

Box contents: – Beats by Dr Dre Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
– Carry case
– 3.5 mm RemoteTalk cable
– Universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B)
– Quick Start Guide
– Warranty card

Quick charge: 3 hours battery life from 10 minutes charging

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Battery life: – With ANC on: Up to 22 hours
– With ANC off: Up to 40 hours

GENERAL

Box contents: – Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
– Carrying case
– 3.5 mm RemoteTalk cable
– Universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B)
– Quick start guide

Weight: 260 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £270

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Beats and Beats, the average was £161.31 for Beats, £161.31 for Beats. The max for each was £299/£299 and minimum was £26/£26

Price analysis of BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Price analysis of BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

  • BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • Over-ear headphones: surrounds the ear
  • Compatible with all smartphones
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Single-sided detachable cable
  • Quick charging & foldable
  • Top features: – Pure Adaptive Noise-Cancelling blocks out external noise – Wireless Bluetooth connectivity offers all-day playback – Multi-function on-ear controls for calls, music control, and Siri – Listen in comfort with soft over-ear cushions Pure Adaptive Noise-CancellingFocus on your music, podcast, TV show, or movie with the Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones. Pure Adaptive Noise-Cancelling (Pure ANC) actively blocks out external noise while automatically responding to individual fit and music playback – ideal commuting or flights.Designed to continuously preserve clarity and range so you can truly appreciate your music, real-time audio calibration provides a premium listening experience.Wireless BluetoothEnjoy music free from cables thanks to stable class 1 wireless Bluetooth connectivity that pairs with all smartphones and other Bluetooth enabled devices. The efficient Apple W1 chip supports up to 22 hours of playback with Pure ANC on, or up to 40 hours with Pure ANC-off for low-power mode.Fast Fuel offers up to three hours of battery life from a 10 minute charge, perfect for when you’re on the go. If you do run out of battery, you can still enjoy your music by plugging in the single-sided detachable RealTalk cable.Multi-function on-ear controlsTake calls and control music with the multi-function on-ear controls which save you from reaching for your phone. You can also activate Siri on compatible iOS devices for voice control.If you’re an iOS 10, iOS 11, macOS Sierra, and watchOS 3 user, you can enjoy seamless switching between iCloud-registered devices, meaning you can switch from watching a film on your MacBook to talking a call on your iPhone.Listen in comfortThe Studio 3 Headphones are kitted out with soft over-ear cushions and a flexible fit which offers extended comfort and added noise isolation. The foldable design makes them easy to pack away and store between uses.
  • Product codes: 190198461254
  • BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • On-ear headphones: rests on the ear
  • Compatible with iPhone
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Top features: – Wirelessly connect to your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac – Listen to award-winning Beats sound – Enjoy multi-day use with up to 40 hours of battery life – Adjustable fit with cushioned foldable ear cups – Take calls, control your music and activate Apple Siri with on-ear controls Wirelessly connect to your devicesBeats Solo 3 is easy to set up, simply power on and hold near your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. Bluetooth technology makes it easy to instantly enjoy music from your Apple devices.Award-winning soundWith award-winning Beats sound you get premium fine-tuned acoustics with clarity, breadth and balance. The comfort cushion ear cups buffer outside noise for an immersive acoustic experience so all you hear is your music.Up to 40 hours of battery lifeListen for days with a 40 hour battery life powered by the Apple W1 chip. With Fast Fuel a quick 5-minute charge provides 3 hours of playback for when you need enough music listening time to get you through a dull journey.Cushioned foldable ear cupsA bold streamlined design features on-ear cushioned ear cups that are adjustable so you can customise your fit for comfortable all-day listening. Pivoting ear cups provide extra flexibility for a better fit and listening experience.Take calls, control your music and activate Apple SiriIntegrated on-ear controls and dual beam-forming mics let you take calls, play music, adjust volume and activate Siri while you’re on the go.
  • Product codes: 190198253361

What’s better BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones or BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £270 cost of BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones and BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas BEATS BY DR DRE Solo 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



BEATS Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones



Rating:
9.47 out of
10