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The video provides a comparative review of the Beats Studio Pro headphones against various high-end models, focusing particularly on the Bose QC45, the reviewer's previous daily driver. Key themes revolve around price, battery life, comfort, sound quality, features, and noise cancellation. The Beats Studio Pro, priced at £349.99, stands out for its support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio, quick device connections, USB-C for lossless audio, and faster charging. Both models use physical buttons and offer similar battery life, but the Beats Studio Pro charges more quickly and includes practical case design enhancements. While the Bose QC45 is praised for its balanced sound profile, the Beats Studio Pro provides a refined bass-heavy sound suited for various genres. Despite the superior noise-cancelation of Sony XM5s and better transparency modes of AirPods Max, the reviewer ultimately prefers the Beats Studio Pro for its overall performance and features, choosing it as the new daily driver over the Bose QC45.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer addresses his audience about the upcoming comparison of the Beats Studio Pro headphones against other popular models. The models mentioned include Skull Candy Bone Crusher ANC2, Bose 700, Sony XM5 and XM4, Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2, Apple AirPods Max, and Soundcore Q45. He emphasizes the increasing competition in the headphone market and selects the Bose QC45, his current daily driver for the past year, as the toughest competitor for this comparison. The Bose QC45 is praised for its reliability, well-rounded performance, and excellent carrying case. He mentions the importance of finding headphones with minimal compromises for daily use. Before diving into the comparison, the reviewer briefly promotes Brain FM, a focus music service that enhances productivity when used with noise-canceling headphones.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the Beats Studio Pro and Bose QC45 headphones. The key differences start with the price: the Beats Studio Pro are priced at £349.99, while the Bose QC45, being almost two years old, can often be found at a lower price, making them more affordable. Both headphones have similar battery life, weight, and proprietary drivers, but differ in features.
The Beats Studio Pro supports Dolby Atmos spatial audio and head tracking with compatible Apple devices and offers lossless audio via its USB-C port. It also has an advantage in quick device connection across both Android and iOS platforms and is compatible with the Find My network for locating lost headphones. Additionally, it supports voice commands on iOS.
Comfort-wise, both headphones are comparable, but the Bose QC45 feels lighter on the head due to less clamping force, which might be preferable for some users. Despite this, both models can be worn for long periods without discomfort. In terms of battery life, the Beats Studio Pro charges faster, providing four hours of playback from a 10-minute charge, compared to the QC45’s 15-minute charge.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the Bose QC45 and Beats Studio Pro headphones. The Bose QC45 offers 3 hours of playback with a 2.5-hour full charge time, while the Beats Studio Pro charges fully in 2 hours. With noise canceling on, Beats last 24 hours, and Bose lasts 22 hours. Both headphones utilize physical buttons instead of touch controls, a desirable feature for daily use. The Beats indicate battery life with an LED, and the Bose informs users when turned on.
The speaker prefers the Beats Studio Pro case for its design, additional pockets, and ease of use over the Bose case. Regarding sound, the Bose QC45 delivers a refined, balanced sound suitable for various music genres but lacks impactful bass. The Beats Studio Pro, known for its signature bass, now offers a more refined sound with character, making it suitable for a broader range of music genres compared to its predecessors.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses a comparison between the Beats Studio Pro and Bose QC45 headphones, emphasizing their noise-cancellation capabilities. They mention that neither pair surpasses the Sony XM5s, which are considered the best in the market. The Beats Studio Pro has a slight audible hiss when music isn’t playing, while the QC45s make the world marginally quieter. Both headphones have decent transparency modes but fall short compared to the AirPods Max. Ultimately, the reviewer prefers the Beats Studio Pro as their new daily driver for tasks like writing and deep work, though they still highly regard the Bose QC45s.