Beats Studio Pro
Over-ear · 2023
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Beats Studio Pro lands at 82 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Beats Studio Pro if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Focal Utopia 2022Tuning, detail, and staging
Focal Utopia 2022 leads on sound (96 vs 82).
Noise cancelling
Beats Studio ProANC strength for commute and travel
Beats Studio Pro leads on anc (80 vs 0).
Comfort
Focal Utopia 2022Long-session wearability
Focal Utopia 2022 leads on comfort (88 vs 81).
Value for money
Beats Studio ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Beats Studio Pro more score per dollar ($349 vs $4,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Open-back |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Beats Studio Pro
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Focal Utopia 2022
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Beats Studio Pro vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, Beats Studio Pro or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Beats Studio Pro worth the price? +
At $349, Beats Studio Pro delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.
Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +
At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Beats Studio Pro or Focal Utopia 2022 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, Beats Studio Pro or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 — leads on sound (96 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Beats Studio Pro or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Beats Studio Pro — leads on anc (80 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.