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Beats 360 headphones debut with lightweight design, customizable earcups

Apple's Beats brand launches new over-ear headphones aimed at active users with swappable parts and IPX4 water resistance.

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What to know

  • Beats 360 is a new over-ear headphone line designed for active, mobile users—not an evolution of the existing Studio Pro.
  • At 295.4 grams with customizable earcups and two cushion materials, the headphones prioritize lightweight comfort and modularity.
  • IPX4 water and sweat resistance marks the first time Beats has added this protection to an over-ear model.
  • The design separates controls: left earcup handles power and modes, right handles volume and playback.

“We wanted to build the perfect headphone for an active lifestyle. And of course, we wanted it to have all the great ingredients of Beats. We wanted it to look cool, sound amazing, but also be really light, be really comfortable, be water and sweat resistant.”

Oliver Schusser, Apple VP of Music, Sports, and Beats · TechRadar ↗

Oliver Schusser Apple VP of Music, Sports, and BeatsBeats (Apple subsidiary) Headphone manufacturer

Beats 360 headphones debut with lightweight design, customizable earcups
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    TechRadar reviewer confirms comfort and design after weeks of testing

    TechRadar's reviewer reports after spending weeks with the 360 that the headphones deliver on design and sound promises. The reviewer notes the headphones feel streamlined despite sitting between Sony WH-1000XM6 (254g) and AirPods Max (386.2g) in weight, with a thin profile and custom-built drivers positioned farther from the ear than typical.

    “These aren't just the Studio Pro with a new coat of paint; instead, they represent an entirely new direction for the brand.”
    — TechRadar
    1. 1 outlet I've spent weeks with the Beats 360 — the design and sound both won me over

      first by TechRadar, 1d ago

    2. 1 outlet I've spent weeks testing the Beats 360

      first by techradar.com, 1d ago

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    Beats announces 360 headphones with customizable design

    Beats officially launches the 360 over-ear headphones, positioned as a new direction for the brand targeting active users. The headphones weigh 295.4 grams, feature customizable swappable earcups across four colors, and come with two cushion materials: Performance Knit for workouts and UltraPlush for traditional feel.

    “We wanted to create a new ID, a new look, and a new over-ear headphone for a different purpose…for people who live a very active lifestyle who are on the go.”
    — Oliver Schusser, Apple VP of Music, Sports, and Beats