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Beats Studio Pro vs Sony MDR-M1

What Studio Pro does better (1) and where MDR-M1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Beats Studio Pro
Beats · 2023Studio Pro
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $220
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Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
1 advantage≈ $230
6.7Noise control & calls4.0

Why is Studio Pro better than MDR-M1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-M1: No

Why is MDR-M1 better than Studio Pro?

  1. Weight260 g vs 216 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Beats Studio ProBeats Studio Pro≈ $2205.6
Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—80,000 Hz
Impedance—50 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h—
Battery life with ANC24 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight260 g216 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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