Beats · Released Jun 2023 Last verified April 30, 2026

Beats Studio Pro · Midnight Black Review

Name: Beats Studio Pro · Midnight Black
Brand: Beats

Over-ear · 2023

Specdex verdict The Beats Studio Pro · Midnight Black scores 82/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.

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Beats Studio Pro · Midnight Black — Over-ear · 2023

Specdex Score

/ 100

anc 80

sound 82

comfort 81

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Editorial · Specdex take

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

Who's the Beats Studio Pro · Midnight Black for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Battery-life shoppers Consider

Battery sub-score of 82 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $349 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Beats Studio Pro · Midnight Black.

Headphones
Hard travel case
USB-C charging cable
3.5 mm audio cable
Airline adapter (region-dependent)

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score

anc 80

sound 82

comfort 81

battery 82

features 78

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →