At $349.99 in the US, Beats 360 make most sense for listeners who value interchangeable cushions and everyday comfort: hands-on reviews praised their sound and comfort, while one reviewer judged their active noise cancellation (ANC) below AirPods Max. Their clearest practical strengths are a customizable design and an IPX4 rating; the battery-life figure is a maximum under specific listening settings.

What stands out about the Beats 360

The Beats 360 are over-ear wireless headphones with removable ear and headband cushions. A two-week hands-on review praised their sound and customization, and another reviewer described them as comfortable for everyday use. Those impressions make them an appealing option if fit and personal style matter as much as noise cancellation.

The manufacturer lists the black US configuration at $349.99, with black Performance Knit cushions. The box also includes a woven ripstop case. Extra cushion kits are sold separately.

Interchangeable cushions and everyday design

Both the ear cushions and the padded headband cushion can be swapped. That lets you change the headphones’ look without replacing the whole set; Beats describes Performance Knit and UltraPlush cushion options. The supplied configuration includes color-matched Performance Knit cushions.

At 294.5 g, the Beats 360 weigh less than AirPods Max, which weigh 386 g. A hands-on review also described the Beats as comfortable in everyday use. That is a useful point of comparison, but it does not make comfort identical for every listener.

Sound, comfort and noise cancellation

Hands-on reviews praised the Beats 360’s sound and everyday comfort. One reviewer judged their ANC less effective than AirPods Max, so listeners who put noise cancellation first should weigh that assessment alongside the headphones’ modular design. Beats also lists Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

Specs that affect daily use

Beats specifies up to 32 hours of listening on a charge with both ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio enabled. The company also says a five-minute charge provides up to one hour of playback. These are manufacturer figures, and the 32-hour maximum is tied to those listening settings.

The headphones have an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance, Bluetooth 5.3 and a USB-C charging port. A hands-on account says USB-C does not support wired audio playback, so these are not the pick for listening over a cable.

Price, strengths and trade-offs

Beats lists the black US configuration, with black Performance Knit cushions, at $349.99.

  • Strengths: interchangeable ear and headband cushions, positive hands-on impressions of sound and comfort, and an IPX4 rating.
  • Trade-offs: extra cushion kits are sold separately; one reviewer judged ANC below AirPods Max; and a hands-on account says wired audio playback is not supported.

If customizable styling and everyday comfort matter most, the Beats 360 have a clear case. If noise cancellation is your main priority, compare AirPods Max as well.