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Bose Headphones 700 vs Beats Studio Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Bose Headphones 700

Bose Headphones 700

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • About 250 g.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 38,000Out of Stock
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Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 260 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 33,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Beats Studio Pro is the better buy: it lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has virtual surround sound and a foldable design for travel.

Weight

Bose Headphones 700
About 250 g
Beats Studio Pro
260 g

Fit

Bose Headphones 700
Cushioned over-ear earcups
Beats Studio Pro
UltraPlush engineered-leather cushions

Battery life

Bose Headphones 700
Up to 20 hours per charge
Beats Studio Pro
Up to 40 hours (ANC off)

Controls

Bose Headphones 700
Capacitive touch controls and physical buttons
Beats Studio Pro
B button, volume rocker and multifunction button

Connections

Bose Headphones 700
Bluetooth 5.0
Beats Studio Pro
Class 1 Bluetooth

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose Headphones 700

  • Connection: Bluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cable.

Beats Studio Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 20 hours), ANC off.
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2019).
  • Folds for travel.
  • Connection: Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm analog.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio.

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PriorityBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
FitCushioned over-ear earcupsUltraPlush engineered-leather cushions
WeightAbout 250 g260 g
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 40 hours (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Class 1 Bluetooth
Charging15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours10 minutes provides up to 4 hours
SoftwareWorks with the Bose Music appWorks with the Beats app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
BrandBoseBeats
ModelNoise Cancelling Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
AnnouncedMay 29, 20192023
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorBlack, Luxe Silver—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
WeightApproximately 250 g260g
Dimensions203 x 165 x 51 mm178 x 78 x 181mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
Battery LifeUp to 20 hoursUp to 40 hours (ANC off); up to 24 hours (ANC/Transparency on)
Charging TimeUp to 2.5 hours—
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours10 minutes provides up to 4 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
ConnectionBluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cableClass 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm analog
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10 m / 33 ft—
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
Connector2.5 mm headphone input; USB-C chargingUSB-C and 3.5mm
Cable Length1.06 m audio cable; 0.5 m USB cable—
App SupportBose Music appBeats app on Android; native Apple integration

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant and native voice assistant accessSiri and Android voice assistant support
Special Features11 ANC levels; Conversation Mode; touch controlsThree built-in USB-C audio profiles; foldable design
Sensors—Motion sensors for dynamic head tracking

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
Active Noise CancellationYes — 11 adjustable levelsFully adaptive ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeConversation ModeYes
MicrophonesEight-microphone system: six for ANC and four for voice pickup, with two sharedVoice-targeting microphones
Audio FeaturesActive EQ; Bose AR supportLossless USB-C audio; three USB-C sound profiles
Drivers—40mm custom active drivers
Spatial Audio—Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Atmos

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
ControlsCapacitive touch controls and physical buttonsb button, volume rocker and multifunction button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned over-ear earcupsUltraPlush engineered-leather cushions

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro
Headphones / EarbudsBose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700Beats Studio Pro headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio Cable2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable3.5mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry caseOn/over-ear design
DocumentationDocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty card

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

The Beats Studio Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer battery life and virtual surround sound.

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