Ive tested 40+ headphones these new Beats made me rethink my fave

The Beats Solo 2s were my very first pair of “nice” over-ear headphones, lasting me many years.The day they finally gave in, I was devastated, and I never thought I could find a pair I loved more.And then the brand-new Beats 360 came on the market.

They’re more than just a pair of headphones.They’re an accessory I reach for daily, and if you grab them for yourself, I’m willing to bet it will be the same for you.Each pair comes with replaceable ear cushions, with two options available: UltraPlush for those days of dedicated music listening and Performance Knit for hardcore elliptical workouts without giving out.Out of the box, the Beats 360 look somewhat like a pair of AirPods Max, albeit smaller and much more compact.

They come in four colors, including the pink-on-pink pair I own.You can purchase other ear cushions separately, making it easy to customize your headphones as you go.Type: Wireless over-ear headphones | Battery life: Up to 32 hours | Charging: USB-C, 5-minute charge for up to 1 hour of playback | Weight: 10.39 ounces (0.65 pounds) | Dimensions: 7.53 × 6.52 × 3.43 inches | Colors: black, cloud, pink, sky | Water resistance: IPX4 | Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3The headband and ear cushions feel comfortable for all-day wear, and the headphones stayed snug on my head throughout workouts and long workdays.

At just 0.65 pounds (10.4 ounces), they’re surprisingly lightweight.Many headphones feel like they put pressure on my ears the longer I have them on, but I didn’t experience that with the Beats 360.The design (with the Performance Knit cushions) means you can wear them to the gym as well.

My only qualm was that my makeup did transfer onto the ear cushions, and they weren’t the easiest to clean.Luckily, since Beats is owned by Apple, there’s no lengthy setup process if you’re using an iPhone.You can toggle between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes directly through your phone’s Control Center by holding down the volume sli...