

A Lightning-to-USB cable is used to charge the keyboard and sync the keyboard to a MacBook or iMac. The battery life is pretty impressive as it lasts for close to a month, depending on use.

The travel depth hasn't changed, and Apple still uses a similar scissor mechanism under each key enhancing stability. In addition, Apple increases the number of functional keys to 19 up from the traditional 12 keys with controls like page up/down, home, delete, and end getting exclusive spots.

That's the reason the keyboard is much longer than its predecessor (5.5 inches longer).īeyond the keypad, there were a few layout changes, including right, left, up, and down keys which come in handy for gamers. According to Apple's experts, this was a much-requested feature by engineers and coders because they can input numbers faster and more accurately. It still features the symbol and number row but now comes with the traditional keypad on the right. The Magic Keyboard is an upgrade from Apple's Magic Keyboard developed a few years ago now designed to make your typing experience easier. Apple likes to refer to the Mac mini as a BYODKM (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse) desktop. If you've bought a Mac mini, you'll need a keyboard as the device doesn't come with one. However, clarity isn't the pair's strong cue because you may feel like you're listening to the caller through some layers of fabric. The call quality is also quite impressive as the caller's voice is pretty audible. That's because the bass isn't too deep the upper bass and low mids sound aren't as punchy, but the mids are more coherent than comparable headphones.

The sound quality is a little disappointing but tolerable for everyday use. Beats Studio3 lasts 22 hours with the wireless and noise-canceling features on and 40 hours if the ANC feature is turned off. What's more, the battery doesn't deplete, as is the case with other headphones. The WI processing chip provides a fast wireless connection whether you're hooking it up to the Mac mini, iPhone, or iPad. Its connectivity and battery life are still unbeatable compared to modern-day headphones. It avoids distortion caused by loud sources like loud engines and noisy city traffic, so you don't have to turn up the music when in such environments. Its noise cancellation feature also stands out in fact, it's an improvement from Beats' previous offerings. The pads are made from synthetic leather, which is relatively soft to enhance comfort. They stick pretty close to the head, a critical feature for any headphone shopper. They're comfortable, have a solid construction, long battery life, and the W1 chip makes them compatible with Apple's Mac mini.Ī glimpse at its overall design depicts a pair that keeps you comfortable despite the number of hours you use the headphones. Despite debuting in 2017, Beats Studio3 headphones remain the brand's flagship over-the-ear headphones.
