The Beats Studio3 are a step up from the Solo3, adding active noise cancellation, a more balanced audio profile, and featuring an over-ear design that's more comfortable when worn for longer periods. The Studio 3 is the third-generation of the already popular Studio series of Beats by Dre over-the-ear headphones featuring the Apple’s proprietary W1 chip. The W1 chip is the Apple’s new wireless technology that makes instant pairing over Bluetooth and automatic pairing to other Apple devices a snap.