Beats Beats Studio Pro vs Beats Beats Flex
Beats Beats Studio Pro ($88) vs Beats Beats Flex ($69.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right over-ear.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Beats Beats Studio Pro | Beats Beats Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $69.99 |
| Weight | 260g | 18.6g |
| Type | Over-ear, ANC | — |
| Battery | Up to 40h ANC off, 24h ANC on | up to 12h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C audio, 3.5mm wired | — |
| Chip | Custom Beats, no H1/W1 | Apple W1 |
| Weight | 260g (Apple published) | 18.6g |
| Fast Fuel | — | 10 min = 1.5h |
| Charging | — | USB-C |
Pros & Cons
Beats Beats Studio Pro
- 40-hour battery life is class-leading for ANC over-ears
- Works fully wired over 3.5mm if the battery ever dies
- Equal feature set across iOS and Android
- Comfortable UltraPlush cushions for long sessions
- 260g is heavy for all-day wear next to any true wireless option here
- No auto device-switching without Apple/Beats chip pairing logic
- Case is bulky compared to earbud alternatives
- ANC is solid but trails Sony/Bose flagships in outright cancellation
Beats Beats Flex
- Low price
- 12 hours of battery
- Magnetic earbuds that stay together
- Older W1 chip
- No noise cancelling
Beats Beats Flex is the better value at $69.99. Both are part of our curated over-ear index — tap through to check current pricing.