Summary
- Beats 360: modular over-ear, upgraded ANC, sweat/water-resistant, and come with a $350 price tag.
- Supports Google Fast Pair, Find Hub, automatic audio switching and Android voice-assistant controls.
- Apple’s first IP-certified over-ear headphones with replaceable cushions.
After taking the tech scene by storm with its latest event, Apple has just launched a new pair of Beats headphones. Dubbed the “Beats 360,” Apple’s latest over-ear headphones come with a modular design, upgraded ANC, and sweat and water resistance.
What’s interesting is that the headphones support native Android features, including Google Fast Pair, Find Hub, and voice-assistant controls. With a $350 price tag, they’re in the same league as Sony’s XM series (or at least they’d better be!).
Beats 360 are more than redesigned Studio Pros
Apple has built these headphones with exercise and longevity in mind
The Beats 360 are Apple’s first IP-certified over-ear headphones. By default, they come with removable performance cushions designed to wick away moisture. With an IPX4 rating, the Beats 360 are a rare pair of premium over-ear headphones designed with workouts and outdoor activities in mind.
If you don’t dig the gym aesthetic, Apple also offers UltraPlush cushions made from engineered leather for a classier look. Both the earcups and headband are replaceable, and the cushions are available in several colors. What’s more, the headphones can detect which cushions you attach and automatically tune the speakers accordingly.
The unusual thing is the number of supported Android features that come with a flagship product from Apple. The Beats 360 support Google Fast Pair, which allows for one-tap setup and saves the connection for pairing across other devices using the same Google account. On compatible phones, Android users can also enjoy automatic audio switching. You can also track the headphones using Google Find Hub in case they go missing.
Voice-assistant access works on Android as well, although you must press the play/pause button instead of using the hands-free Siri command available on Apple devices.
Although previous Beats-branded products featured similar compatibility features, they were often overshadowed by Apple’s higher-quality AirPods models. With the AirPods Max long overdue for an update — especially that questionable purse-like case — the Beats 360 occupy a position we’re not used to seeing from the moniker: the most up-to-date and feature-rich headphones in the Apple Store.