The Beats lineup has gone from strength to strength since being acquired by Apple, with the parent company offering a big influence over the tech in its products.
With an expansive range now available to choose from, though, finding the right Beats for your needs can be an uphill battle.
Whether you’re interested in over-ear, on-ear or in-ear headphones, there are now multiple options to explore at a number of different price points.
Best Bluetooth headphones: Which are best for you?
We’ve tested and rated the entire range for our in-depth Beats reviews, but, especially if you’re new to the range, this is a good place to get familiar with what’s available. And to give you a quick summary, we’ll be covering each of the key models’ features, design and price.
What are the best Beats headphones?
As a quick summary, we’ve featured and ranked eight of the best Beats headphones available, comprising one pair of over-ears, two pairs of on-ears and five pairs of in-ears.
For a more detailed summary of each model, check out the section below.
Beats Fit Pro: A nice midpoint between the Studio Buds and Powerbeats Pro, these are ideal for those who need headphones for both exercise and easy listening. Beats Powerbeats Pro: These are essentially a true wireless version of the Powerbeats 4, but with an improved design and the same internal tech as the Apple AirPods. Best for heavy exercisers.Beats Studio Buds: A wireless pair of in-ear buds, offering great support for Android users and balanced sound.Beats Solo Pro: This model features an on-ear design, but with a more premium design than its predecessor, the Studio 3’s ANC engine, updated H1 Chip and great battery life.Beats Studio 3 Wireless: An over-ear design that can connect wirelessly to your mobile device, these are available in a range of colours, have active noise cancellation technology and the new W1 chip.Beats Solo 3 Wireless: An on-ear design that features the new W1 chip to instantly connect to iPhone.Beats Flex: An entry-level, wireless pair of in-ear headphones with a neckband and the W1 chip. Beats Powerbeats 4: A sports-orientated in-ear wireless headphone pair, with the H1 chip and an ear-hook design.