Sony ZX Series vs. Beats Studio Pro: which is the better buy?
Two of the most-reviewed headphones best sellers we track, compared on Amazon ratings, reviews and our own hourly price log.
| Sony ZX Series | Beats Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Beats |
| Amazon rating | 4.5★ | 4.5★ |
| Amazon reviews | 101,297 | 28,747 |
| Off Amazon typical/list now | 48% | 33% |
| vs. our tracked low | 30% above | 0% above |
| Our price readings | 14 since Oct 11 | 1 since Oct 12 |
| Price swing we logged | 23% | 0% |
| Lowest logged on | Oct 12, 12:23 AM ET | Oct 12, 11:32 AM ET |
| Real deal label | No | No |
| Our call | Wait | Too early to call |
| Last checked | Oct 12, 10:27 PM ET | Oct 12, 11:32 AM ET |
Short on time? Our top 3 right now
- 48%off#1 pickToday: 11% above our 2-day average (14 readings)Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones4.5★ · 101,297 reviewsWaitCheck price on Amazon →
- 33%offBeats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones- Up to 40-Hour B4.5★ · 28,747 reviewsToo early to callCheck price on Amazon →
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Sony ZX Series if
- you want the most-proven pick (more buyers have reviewed it)
- you want the bigger discount Amazon shows right now (48%)
Pick the Beats Studio Pro if
- you want to buy today; it sits closer to its lowest logged price
Pros and cons
Sony ZX Series
Pros
- Buyers say: Customers find these headphones to be well-made and comfortable, with good sound…
- More reviews on Amazon (101,297 vs 28,747)
- Amazon shows 48% below its list price
Cons
- Buyers say: The fit and noise cancellation receive mixed feedback - while some say they sit well…
- 30% above the lowest price we have logged
Beats Studio Pro
Pros
- Buyers say: Customers find these headphones to be of good quality with excellent sound and…
- At the lowest price we have logged
- Amazon shows 33% below its list price
Cons
- Buyers say: The noise cancellation receives mixed feedback, with some praising its effectiveness…
- Fewer reviews on Amazon (28,747 vs 101,297)
Price history for the 2 products on this page: we've logged 15 Amazon price readings on 2 of them since Oct 11, 2026. Right now 1 is at the lowest price we've logged and 0 carry our Real deal label. How we track prices
48%
below Amazon list price
30% above our tracked low · 14 readings since Oct 11
Today: 11% above our 2-day average (14 readings)
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones
★ 4.5 · 101,297 reviews
#1 pickWait
✓ Checked live Oct 12, 10:27 PM ET
- + Customers find these headphones to be well-made and comfortable, with good sound…
- − The fit and noise cancellation receive mixed feedback - while some say they sit well…
Why we called it · what buyers say
Wait: 30% above the lowest price we logged (14 readings since Oct 11). Rule
Discount check: Amazon shows 48% off, but it's 30% above the lowest price we've logged. Why
Last check Oct 12, 10:27 PM ET: 30% above the lowest we've seen. Tracked since Oct 11 (2 days, 14 readings).
What buyers say (Amazon's AI-generated “Customers say” summary; the +/− lines above are excerpts from it): Customers find these headphones to be well-made and comfortable, with good sound quality and value for money. The fit and noise cancellation receive mixed feedback - while some say they sit well on the ears, others find them too big for their head, and while some praise the noise cancellation, others report muffled mid-range sound. Durability is also mixed, with some saying they hold up well while others report them breaking within weeks of use. Source
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33%
below Amazon list price
1 price reading so far
Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones- Up to 40-Hour B
★ 4.5 · 28,747 reviews
Too early to call
✓ Checked live Oct 12, 11:32 AM ET
- + Customers find these headphones to be of good quality with excellent sound and…
- − The noise cancellation receives mixed feedback, with some praising its effectiveness…
Why we called it · what buyers say
Too early to call: Only 1 price reading so far; we need 3 before calling it. Rule
Last check Oct 12, 11:32 AM ET: at the lowest we've seen. Tracked since Oct 12 (1 reading, 1 reading).
What buyers say (Amazon's AI-generated “Customers say” summary; the +/− lines above are excerpts from it): Customers find these headphones to be of good quality with excellent sound and incredible battery life. The noise cancellation receives mixed feedback, with some praising its effectiveness while others report static noises in the left ear. Customers disagree on the fit, with some finding them comfortable over their ears while others say they're too tight. The reliability, durability, and connectivity also receive mixed reviews - while some say they work well and can be worn for long periods, others report issues with one side not working, breaking in half, and losing Bluetooth connection. Source
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How we compared
Both are among the most-reviewed headphones best sellers we track. Ratings and review counts are what Amazon showed at our last check. Price facts come from our own log: 15 hourly readings. We don't show dollar prices; tap through for today's price. Buyer quotes are from Amazon's AI-generated “Customers say” summary. How we pick and track prices. See the full Sony ZX Series price history and Beats Studio Pro price history.