Beats 360 review: Gym-ready design meets surprising noise cancellation
The Beats 360 ($350) tackle gym-goers' biggest pain point by pairing an official IPX4 sweat rating with modular, auto-tuning cushions, intuitive physical controls and 32 hours of battery life with ANC enabled.
Beats 360: A Workout-Ready Pair of Headphones
Apple has finally released a pair of headphones that cater to those who love to work out, addressing a long-standing issue. Sweat can damage delicate electronics, and standard warranties don't cover liquid damage if a device isn't explicitly rated for protection. The Beats 360 are an over-ear pair of headphones built to bridge the gap between workout durability and modern everyday features.
The Beats 360 come with an official IPX4 sweat rating, indicating their water and sweat resistance. They also feature swappable modular cushions that automatically adjust sound settings, and they offer equal-treatment connectivity across both Apple and Android ecosystems. Priced at $349, they compete with other similarly-priced headphones like the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) and Sony WH-1000XM5, which are often discounted to $299.
While the beats 360 boasts the best noise cancellation that Beats has ever produced, Bose's noise cancellation still outperforms in silencing plane engines, and Sony offers some added convenience for commuters like wear detection. Considering all factors, the beats 360 may not be the best headphones for everyone, but they are definitely a strong contender.
Price and availability: The Beats 360 are available for $349 directly through Apple, Beats, and major third-party retailers. They are priced above the $299 MSRP of the Beats Studio Pro, which has been permanently dropped to $299. The Beats 360 are also significantly cheaper than the $550 AirPods Max 2.
Design: The Beats 360 have an official IPX4 rating, making them suitable for workouts. They feature a modular twist-and-click cushion system, gym bag-ready low-profile carrying bag, and aesthetically designed to resemble athletic sneakers. The weight is distributed directly into the earcups, with 50% more cushion mass than the Studio Pro to distribute pressure evenly across the head.
Each earcup functions as a self-contained hardware module with its own battery, antenna, and processing chip, allowing for custom acoustic firewall behind the drivers and IPX4 sweat and water rating.
Written by urgent.news from Tom's Guide's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
