The new Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian over-ear headphones came out Thursday in moon, dune and earth colors, broadening the noise-canceling cans’ color palette with some neutral Kardashian hues a la her previous Beats Fit Pro earbuds release. But the over-ear cans in new colors cost full price, at $350, whereas it’s not difficult these days to find the four regular colors on sale for about $180.
“I’m so excited we’re bringing these three popular, chic colors to Beats’ most iconic and advanced headphones,” Kardashian said in press materials. “Beats Studio has always been a fashion statement, so I can’t wait to see how everyone styles them.”
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Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian (new neutral colors)
Back in August 2022, Kardashian collaborated with Apple’s Beats brand to bring out Beats Fit Pro in pretty much the same neutral colors — moon (light), dune (medium) and earth (deep). They sold out quickly on Apple.com and have proved to be a best-selling accessory for the iPhone giant. And she was one of the celebrities sporting Beats Fit Pro before their official release in 2021.
Kardashian’s new cans only change the color of the well-regarded headphones, they don’t update any features otherwise. Beats Studio Pro remain Bluetooth active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones with Apple’s Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Lossless audio, Apple and Android compatibility and up to 40 hours of battery life, according to Beats. Apple acquired the company in 2014 for $3 billion. The regular colors are black, brown, navy blue or sandstone.
How much do you want to spend on Beats Studio Pro?
How much you like Kim Kardashian — and especially how much you value her dune, earth and sandstone colors — may determine if you’re willing to shell out for the new cans. You can get the regular colors for about $180 on Amazon right now, and sometimes they go about $10 cheaper than that. Kardashian’s versions are going for full price, $349.95 (which is a price not seen on Beats Studio Pro for some time, with all the sales lately).
But take your pick:
- Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian in dune, earth or moon colors — $349.95
- Beats Studio Pro in black, brown, navy blue or sandstone colors —
$349.99$179.95 (49% off)
Source: Kim Kardashian/Beats
These Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones in new neutral colors come with the usual Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Lossless audio, Apple and Android compatibility and up to 40 hours of battery life. Shown in moon.
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