Beats
Beats Studio Pro
Over-ear · 2023
82
/ 100
From $349
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 14
Focal
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Beats Studio Pro lands at 82 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Beats Studio Pro if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Beats Studio Pro 82
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
Beats Studio Pro
82 anc 80
sound 82
comfort 81
battery 82
features 78
Focal Utopia 2022
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Open-back |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Beats Studio Pro
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Focal Utopia 2022
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Beats Studio Pro vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, Beats Studio Pro or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Beats Studio Pro worth the price? +
At $349, Beats Studio Pro delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.
Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +
At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Beats Studio Pro or Focal Utopia 2022 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.