Beats 360 headphones review, 250 colour combinations, 32 hour battery and a rating built for both the gym and everyday wear

[Jenny75]

The new Beats 360 headphones have launched at $350, positioned as a single pair of over ear headphones designed to genuinely double as both an everyday listening device and a proper gym companion, something the reviewer notes Beats has not really offered in one single product before now. The headline feature is customisation, with swappable ear cushions and headband cushions available in over 250 possible colour configurations, including a Performance Knit fabric option aimed at workouts and a separate UltraPlush cushion for more everyday, relaxed listening.

Each ear cup houses its own separate battery and processor, and the headphones carry an IPX4 water resistance rating for sweat and light rain, alongside what Beats describes as its most powerful active noise cancellation setup yet, built around a nine microphone array. The review also praises the spatial audio implementation, which includes personalised audio profiles and dynamic head tracking, and reports battery life of up to 32 hours with ANC switched on, a full eight hours longer than the previous Studio Pro model offered.

On sound, the review describes powerful, bass forward tuning that at times verges on almost too much for the reviewer's own taste, though it is delivered with a wide dynamic range that avoids distortion even at full volume. Weaknesses noted include a tight fit for people with larger heads, no wired listening option at all, a somewhat overly simple button layout that lacks strong tactile distinction between controls, and the absence of automatic wear detection to pause playback when the headphones are removed. The review lands on a final score of 8.2 out of 10 and a recommended verdict, calling it a solid set of headphones under $400.

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