FAQs
Are Beats by Dre headphones worth it?
Beats by Dre headphones combine stylish designs with premium noise cancelling capability and rich sound. If you use Apple products, they easily connect with iPhones, iPads and MacBooks for a user-friendly experience. If you’re interested in comparing Beats by Dre headphones with other models, check out our full range of headphones.
Is Beats by Dre the same as Beats?
Yes, Beats by Dre and Beats are the same brand. When it first launched it was Beats by Dr. Dre and now it often gets shortened to Beats by Dre or Beats. Since the brand has been around they offer great options for on-ear headphones, over-ear headphones, in-ear headphones and Bluetooth speakers.
How to pair Beats by Dre Bluetooth headphones?
To pair your Beats by Dre headphones, turn them on, press and hold the system/power button until the LED flashes white to show it’s in pairing mode. Then, go into your devices Bluetooth settings and select the Beats headphones to connect. For iPhones and iPads, a setup animation usually appears for easy pairing. For Android tablets and Android phones, they can use Fast Pair or manual pairing with the Beats app or in the settings.
How long does the battery last, and does Beats support fast charging?
The battery life for Beats products varies by model. They do support fast charging that they refer to as Fast Fuel where a 5–10-minute charge can deliver 1-5 hours of playback depending on the model.
Beats Solo 4 headphones deliver up to 50 hours of playback after an approximate 2-hour-and-15-minute charge. Beats Studio Pro provide up to 24 hours of playback after a 2-hour charge, and up to 40 hours when you turn off Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Transparency mode.
Beats Fit Pro earbuds provide up to 27 hours of playback with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) turned on and up to 30 hours of playback with ANC turned off (when using the charging case). Beats Flex earphones provide up to 12 hours of playback after a full charge. Powerbeats Fit provide up to 27 hours of playback with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) turned on and up to 30 hours of playback with ANC turned off (when using the charging case).
Beats Studio Buds provide up to 30 hours of playback with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) turned on and up to 36 hours with ANC turned off (when using the charging case). Lastly, Beats Pill speakers provide up to 24 hours of playback with a full charge.
Do Beats headphones and earbuds have a built-in mic for calls and meetings?
Yes, the current lineup of Beats headphones and earbuds have a built-in microphone designed to handle phone calls, video calls and virtual meetings. They use voice targeting technology to enhance voice quality and reduce background noise. If you don’t want to use the Beats microphone, we have a Bluetooth headsets that can connect to your phone for taking calls. If you like to work from home, we have computer headsets that provide clear audio with built-in microphones.
































