Beats
Beats Studio Pro
Over-ear · 2023
82
/ 100
From $349
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 14
HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Beats Studio Pro lands at 82 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara 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 HiFiMan Susvara if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Beats Studio Pro 82
vs 96 HiFiMan Susvara
Score breakdown
Beats Studio Pro
82 anc 80
sound 82
comfort 81
battery 82
features 78
HiFiMan Susvara
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | HiFiMan Susvara |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Planar magnetic |
| 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
HiFiMan Susvara
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 HiFiMan Susvara
Which is better, Beats Studio Pro or HiFiMan Susvara? +
HiFiMan Susvara 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 HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Beats Studio Pro or HiFiMan Susvara 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.