Beats Studio Pro discounted as Jennie Solo 4 debuts

Beats headphones are drawing attention this week as a Labor Day price cut on the premium Beats Studio Pro coincides with the imminent launch of a Jennie-branded special edition of the Solo 4 and fresh rumors about new color options ahead of Apple’s September event. The Studio Pro is available on Amazon for about $179.95 in navy as of Sept. 1, while the limited edition JENNIE Solo 4 will go on sale Sept. 5 at Apple stores, select retailers and online in several countries.

Amazon’s listing shows the navy Studio Pro at roughly $180, a reduction of about $170 from the model’s usual $350 list price. Other colorways are reportedly available for about $199.95, and at least one shade is not discounted. The over-ear Studio Pro offers active noise cancellation and transparency modes, spatial audio support and a fast-charge feature that provides roughly four hours of playback after a 10 minute top up, according to product descriptions. The company advertises up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Independent audio reviewers, however, reported different endurance in hands-on tests. Technical reviewers found the Studio Pro delivered closer to 31 hours of playback under their...