aking full-sized headphones to a workout has always been an exercise in frustration. Apple wants to change that dynamic with the Beats 360, priced at $349. They mark Beats' first pair of over-ear headphones to come with an official sweat and water resistance rating, aiming directly at gym-goers who are tired of ruining delicate pads during heavy training sessions.
If you have ever tried doing bench presses while wearing bulky premium cans, you know they inevitably slide off your skull. That is precisely where the engineering tradeoffs become obvious when comparing hardware options.
In comparison, the AirPods Max 2 clock in at 386g.
The Beats 360 weigh roughly the same as the Beats Studio Pro at around 260g. That massive gap between the two models completely changes how securely the headphones stay anchored to your head during explosive movements, sparing you the constant adjustment mid-set.
To keep ear pads from turning into soggy sponges, Beats took a modular route. The brand will sell replacement cushions in multiple color variants retailing for $49.99 each. Swapping breathable fabric directly tackles long-term hygiene and durability without forcing you to replace the entire headset when sweat eventually destroys the padding.
Check your gym bag and weigh whether your current in-ear buds actually bother you enough during workouts to justify putting a $349 plastic frame over your head.