The Best Beats Headphones To Buy in 2021

Beats used to get a bad rep. The headphone line created by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine was once viewed as overpriced and lacking in major quality. Since the purchase of the brand by Apple in 2014, Beats has made a significant turnaround, boasting some of the best features and sound quality in the market while also expanding its portfolio of offerings to include colorful options to suit your personality better.

With co-signs from athletes like LeBron James, Beats are well worth their price, providing strong audio quality, comfort, and plenty of stylish swagger. So if you’re in the market for a new set of headphones, Beats should absolutely be on your radar. Plus, if you’re an Apple user, all Beats headphones work easily and seamlessly with their products. So to better help you make your decision, we’ve rounded up eight of the best Beats headphones on the market — our selections below.

1. Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds

With up to nine hours of playback time, adjustable fit ear hooks, and a reinforced design, the Powerbeats Pro is easily the best of the best when it comes to Beats. The go-to wireless earbuds for those working out (thanks to a sturdy design that provides top-tier sweat and water resistance), the Pros can go from the gym to the office without you missing a (power) beat. Plus, pairing them with your iPhone is a breeze, making them extremely user-friendly, with great sound quality.

Buy: Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds $179.95

2. Beats Solo Pro Wireless On-Ear Headphones

With a vibrant color selection, strong sound quality, and noise cancellation, the Beats Solo Pro is our pick for best runner-up because of its intersection of strong features at a fair price. The noise cancellation will help limit outside noise, allowing you to focus on the audio that matters most to you. Additionally, the Solo Pro has smart features like an automatic on/off function when you fold the headphones, 22 hours of battery life, and a comfortable fit to keep the tunes coming all day long.

Buy:

Beats Solo Pro Wireless On-Ear Headphones
$299.99

3. Beats Studio Bud Earbuds

The Beats Studio Buds have been engineered to focus on the high-quality sound that’s further improved upon with active noise canceling. The Buds have an eight-hour battery life, but with the included charging case, life improves to 24 hours, and you can get an hour of life back off a five-minute charge, making it, so you won’t need to fret over battery life too much. The different sized ear tips make it easy to find a fit that works best for you, and the Buds are sweat and water-resistant, so you won’t need to worry about getting caught in the rain with them on. Considering all these features at its price, the Buds are a fantastic value that is well worth it.

Buy: Beats Studio Bud Earbuds $149.95

4. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

With several different color options, the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear headphones are a great way to display part of your personality through your headphones. Looks aren’t everything, however, so it’s good to know the quality and features of the Solo3 are impressive too. Boasting a battery life of up to 40 hours, you can listen to the Beats3 for days in a row without needing to charge them. Additionally, the Apple W1 chip makes them easy to pair with Apple devices while providing a fantastic sound.

Buy: Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones $299.95

5. Beats Powerbeats Wireless Earbuds

The Beats Powerbeats Wireless Earbuds may not be truly wireless, but they are more than effective at being a quality gym partner. Like the Powerbeats Pros, the over-the-ear loops help you dial in a super comfortable and effective fit that will move with your every move. The 15 hours of listening time should provide ample life for your workouts, which means you can focus on nailing that new PR instead of being worried about battery life. Plus, you get that great Beats sound to help propel you every step of the way.

Buy: Beats Powerbeats Wireless Earbuds $99.97

6. Beats EP Wired On-Ear Headphones

If you’re still working from home, it might make sense to invest in a quality set of over-ear headphones you can use to listen in to calls with, which is where the Beats EP Wired On-Ear headphones come into play. The included audio jack can go right in your laptop to provide that quality Beats audio, but at a significantly lower price than some of the other options on this list. Plus, the lightweight construction makes the EP easy to wear for long stretches at a time, which will be handy when you need to buckle down and knock out that project.

Buy:

Beats EP Wired On-Ear Headphones
$129.99

7. Beats Pro Over-Ear Headphones

For those who want the best Beats experience possible, there’s the Beats Pro. The studio-quality headphones provide a deep bass response and sound across the whole audio spectrum, thanks to the fact they don’t leverage any sort of noise cancellation tech. Instead, noise cancellation is accomplished by a heavily padded ear cup which helps you to focus on what matters: sound. However, these are wired headphones, so that may be a dealbreaker for some.

Buy:

Beats Pro Over-Ear Headphones
$339.95

8. Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones

If you’re looking to get into the Beats line of headphones but don’t have a ton of money to invest in purchasing a pair, the Beats Flex is a fantastic entry-level set of headphones. The magnetic earbuds clip together when you’re not using them to keep from getting tangled up, while Auto-Pause functionality ensures your tunes aren’t playing when you’re not listening. Additionally, the Flex has a battery life of up to 12 hours, making them great for all-day wearing.

Buy:

Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones
$49.95

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