The Beats 360s are the brand’s new flagship over-ear headphones that, for the first time, come with interchangeable ear and headband cushions. This means you can customize them with both different colours and different cushion types for each use case, from fitness to travel, for example.
A precision engineered acoustic system is combined with advanced Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), featuring up to 1.75 times more total noise cancellation than Beats Studio Pro. Premium cushions are available in breathable Performance Knit or UltraPlush materials that feature sweat and water resistance with an IPX4 rating. Interchangeable cushion kits are available in a range of colours and materials.
Beats 360 combines a new acoustic architecture with custom-designed drivers developed exclusively for this headphone and Bluetooth 5.3. Sensitive three-layer diaphragms and dual neodymium magnets in each driver create powerful bass and precision across the tonal range with ultra-low distortion, says the company.
The ANC technology is an adaptive system that blocks external sounds while Transparency mode lets you hear your surroundings. Adaptive EQ works continuously, dynamically adjusting acoustic frequencies based on fit for a clear, consistent, and personalized sound experience. With Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and Dolby Atmos, a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope in the left earcup continuously track head movement.
Nine advanced digital MEMS microphones are integrated throughout Beats 360, eight for ANC and three for voice pickup, with two shared, delivering high signal-to-noise performance for clear audio capture. During calls, a dedicated beam-forming voice microphone works alongside feed-forward mics to focus on your voice and help reduce environmental noise. The system dynamically leverages additional microphones when they provide a stronger signal, optimizing call clarity in real time.
They are powered by a custom Beats chip for seamless integration across both Apple and Android ecosystems. and Apple users get one-touch pairing, always-on Hey Siri, Automatic Switching between devices, Audio Sharing, FaceTime with Spatial Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and Find My with network location support. Android users benefit from Audio switch, Fast Pair, Find Hub, and other integrated features for a smooth, connected experience.
Easy-to-use controls are positioned on the back of each earcup. The right earcup features a tactile volume rocker and a play/pause button for music playback and calls, while the left earcup has a power button and a dedicated listening mode button.
Beats 360 delivers up to 32 hours of battery life with Adaptive EQ when ANC and Transparency mode are off, and up to 32 hours with ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on. Thanks to Fast Fuel, a five-minute charge provides up to an hour of playback via USB-C charging.
Beats 360 cushion kits are available in two premium materials, each optimized for a different experience. Performance Knit cushions are crafted from plush memory foam and wrapped in a breathable knit for a light, airy feel. Each diamond-knit strand is constructed from 36 strong micro-threads for added durability and long-term resilience. UltraPlush cushions, meanwhile, feature seamless engineered leather for all-day comfort and extended wear. It uses the same premium material found in Beats Studio Pro and Beats Solo 4.
Beats 360 ear cushions are acoustically engineered and shaped to sit comfortably over the ears, forming an optimal seal that enhances sound isolation and delivers rich, immersive audio, says the company. The slim headband features a reimagined balanced fit architecture. By moving to a wireless-first design, Beats freed up room in the headband to focus on comfort rather than cable management. This, says Beats, allowed engineers to optimize weight distribution and tension force, creating a headphone that feels light on the head and is comfortable, stable, and good for all-day wear.
They are the first over-ear Beats headphone with sweat and water resistance with an IPX4 rating. They fold flat into the woven ripstop fabric case and come standard with Performance Knit cushions. Additional Performance Knit cushion kits are available in Black, Cloud, Pink, Sky, Navy, and Volt and UltraPlush cushion kits in Black and Cloud. Beats 360 is available to order starting today for $479.95 in Canada and will be in stores beginning September 24. For a limited time, Canadians can purchase Beats 360 Cushion Kits at a special introductory price of $15 with standard pricing of $74.95.
The Beats 360 are available in the U.S. for $349.
Coinciding with this launch, Beats Studio Pro is now available in Canada at a new price of $399.95.