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Beats · Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Beats

Good7/10

Headphone and speaker brand co-founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, owned by Apple since 2014.

Founded
2006
From
United States
HQ
Culver City, United States
Owned by
Apple (2014)
Made in
China
Also sold as
Beats by Dre, Beats by Dr. Dre
www.beatsbydre.com

Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Good7/10Mid-range

Beats is Apple's cross-platform audio brand, giving Android users much of the AirPods convenience plus sport-friendly fits. Reviewers find sound and ANC decent but behind Sony, Bose and AirPods Pro at full price; discounts make them better value.

Good at

  • Works well on both iPhone and Android
  • Secure sporty fit (Powerbeats Pro 2, Fit Pro)
  • Apple chips for quick pairing
  • Frequently discounted

Weak at

  • ANC and sound trail Sony and Bose at similar prices
  • Over-ear models feel dated next to rivals
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Powerbeats ProBeats Fit ProStudio Buds+SoloStudio Pro

Best for: Active users or Android owners wanting Apple-style convenience

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Headphones / earphones / earbuds brands in United Kingdom

Beats is #10 of 16, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1SonyJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
2AppleUnited States8/10GoodPremium
3Audio-TechnicaJapan8/10GoodMid-range
4TechnicsJapan8/10GoodPremium
5SteelSeriesDenmark8/10GoodPremium
6BoseUnited States8/10GoodPremium
7SennheiserGermany8/10GoodPremium
8BeyerdynamicGermany7.5/10GoodMid-range
9SoundcoreChina7/10GoodBudget
10BeatsUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
11JBLUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
12SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
13XiaomiChina7/10GoodBudget
14NothingUnited Kingdom6/10MixedMid-range
15JabraDenmark6/10MixedMid-range
16SkullcandyUnited States6/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.