Updated
Updated · The Verge · Sep 22
Beats Debuts $350 IPX4 360 Headphones for Workouts, Adding Swappable Ear Cups
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Sep 22

Beats Debuts $350 IPX4 360 Headphones for Workouts, Adding Swappable Ear Cups

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Sep 22

Summary

  • $350 Beats 360 headphones target gym users with IPX4 splash resistance, making them the company’s first IP-certified over-ear model.
  • Swappable knit ear cups wick sweat better than typical headphones and can be removed for cleaning, though reviewers still found them wet after a 40-minute run and hour-long gym session.
  • Fit held through squats, planks and lunges but shifted during sprints and sit-ups, leaving earbuds the better choice for higher-intensity workouts.
  • ANC and sound were solid but not class-leading at this price, with reviewers praising bass and noise blocking while criticizing a muddy midrange.
  • Extra cushion kits cost $50—discounted to $10 through October via Apple—and the replaceable ear cups and battery are meant to extend the product’s lifespan.

Insights

Are the Beats 360's smart cushions a true audio breakthrough, or just a clever trick to sell more fashion accessories?
Why did Beats keep the older Studio Pro alive instead of letting their radical new 360 model dominate the lineup?
With a first-ever sweat resistance rating, can these luxury headphones actually survive your most grueling daily workouts?