![]() ![]() The only thing I'd note is that the darker colored versions like the brown I got end up showing some fingerprints and grime from your hands. The first two versions of the Studio had some issues with the durability of that hinge and the headband cracking and snapping over time, but Beats largely overcame those flaws with the Studio 3 Wireless, and this headphone does feel durable. These feature the same single-hinge design that allows you to fold the headphones up but not flat. Thankfully, Beats has moved to a new rectangular new soft case that has some pockets and is better overall, though it's a little harder to get the headphones in and out of the case. ![]() While it was protective, it was bulky and had no pockets for cables. I can't say I ever liked the hard case that came with previous Studio models. Overall, they have a slightly more chill look. Finally, the headphones do incorporate more recycled materials. On a more cosmetic level, there's no obnoxious Beats logo on the exterior of the headband, which I appreciated, no chrome trim near the right hinge with "Beats Studio 3" etched into it and the headphones have a label for just the left ear piece on the inside of the headband, not the right. Also, the seamless design creates a better seal around your ear that helps keep outside noise from getting in and helps with noise canceling performance. They're apparently more durable, and I think they make the headphones slightly more comfortable. The ear pads no longer have any stitching, and they've been upgraded with higher grades of memory foam and engineered faux leather. The two biggest changes are the addition of USB-C charging and connectivity (for wired audio playback) and new ear pads. (Note that I said something similar about the Beats Studio 3 Wireless' lack of design changes from its predecessor when they came out, but these days there's a lot more competition in the premium wireless noise canceling headphones market with several excellent models, including Sony's WH-1000XM5.) But the other argument is, why mess with success? We'll stick with this iconic design and just make some tweaks around the edges and try not to reinvent anything. I personally like to see some pretty big design changes from generation to generation, particularly when the last version of this headphone, the Beats Studio 3 Wireless, came out nearly six years ago. I'd venture to guess that there was a lot of internal debate at Apple, which owns Beats, about the design of these headphones. Not a single person noticed that this was a new Beats Studio headphone, even on a crowded subway with people standing right next me. I received a review sample of these headphones a little more than week before they were officially announced and took them out into the streets of New York for testing. Watch this: Beats Studio Pro Look the Same but Feel Very Different ![]()
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