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Beats By Dre Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Beats By Dre Pro Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Beats By Dre Pro
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 87% of headphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

8.3

Battery

4%

9.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 88%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £350
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beats By Dre Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

6.3

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

8.3

Battery

4%

9.2

Calls & Controls

7.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Beats By Dre Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
6
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 6 microphones, more microphones than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Beats
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
400 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 400 g, heavier than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Beats By Dre Pro vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Head tracking support
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (59 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    59 mm vs 44 mm
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described in the product summary as a DJ headphone, designed for DJ use, or intended for DJ monitoring.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 5 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (6 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    6 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Head tracking support
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 83.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (400 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    400 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Beats By Dre Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Beats By Dre Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2010 vs 2016
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Beats By Dre Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£350 vs £90).
    £350 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Beats By Dre Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 83.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (400 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    400 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 6 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2010 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
Snazzy Labs
≈ estimated
20/10/2010
Final review · sound tests and comparison with iPod
Verdict
Beats Pro sounds great for studio or laptop use, but it is overpriced and not worth it with a standard iPod.
9.5
uncletone99
≈ estimated
16/10/2010
Hands-on review · sound, cable and power tests
Verdict
Beats Pro is a great pair of over-ear headphones that the reviewer would happily recommend and keep using.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Beats By Dre Pro

  • Durable, rugged all-metal construction using steel and aluminium instead of plastic
  • Deep, powerful bass response designed for studio monitoring and DJ use
  • Dual input/output ports allowing for daisy-chaining multiple headphones
  • Excellent passive noise isolation due to heavily padded, over-stuffed leather ear cups
  • Unique flip-up ear cups that swivel for easy one-ear monitoring
  • Foldable design that becomes deceptively compact for travel and storage

What customers don't like about Beats By Dre Pro

  • High retail price compared to competitors with similar technical specifications
  • Heavyweight design (approx. 1lb) that can cause neck strain or discomfort during long sessions
  • High clamping force on the head that may lead to pressure headaches after extended wear
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) and built-in amplification
  • Treble and mid-range can sometimes feel sculpted rather than perfectly neutral
  • Included headband padding is considered thin by some users given the total weight

Verdict

The Beats Pro is a premium wired over-ear headphone designed for professional DJ and studio use, featuring a rugged steel and aluminium frame and a 400g build that ensures long-term durability. It is equipped with large proprietary drivers that deliver a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response, high sensitivity of 115dB/mW, and deep, punchy bass without the need for active noise cancellation or batteries. Key characteristics include unique flip-up earcups for single-ear monitoring, dual input/output ports for daisy-chaining audio, and washable plush leather cushions for improved hygiene. Main pros include its virtually indestructible construction, high-volume clarity, and superior passive acoustic isolation. However, some users report cons such as significant weight and a high clamping force that can become uncomfortable during extended listening sessions.

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