Beats 360 Leak Reveals $299 Sweatproof Headphones With ANC
Beats appears ready to ship its first sweat- and water-resistant over-ear headphones, and a wave of leaks has put a name, a price, and a spec sheet on them before Apple has said a word. The headphones are codenamed Beats 360, carry an IPX4 rating, and are expected to start at $299 in the United States.
The evidence stacks up from three separate places rather than one rumor: an FCC filing from May that showed the physical design, strings referencing the product inside Apple's own macOS 26.7 code under the internal name B518, and retail listings that briefly went live on UK Amazon pages before being pulled down. That combination is why the leak is being treated as close to confirmed even though Apple has not announced anything.
What's new about the Beats 360
The headline feature is the IPX4 water and sweat resistance, something no previous Beats over-ear model has offered. That puts them in direct competition with sport-focused headphones rather than just studio and travel cans, and it's a clear signal Beats wants a slice of the workout market its earbuds already dominate.
The leaked spec sheet also points to active noise cancellation rated at up to 1.75x stronger than the Beats Studio Pro, all-day battery life with ANC switched on, and personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. Call quality is said to lean on AI-trained algorithms to cut background noise for the other person on the line.
Design and colors
Controls sit on the back of each ear cup: a volume rocker, a multifunction button for music and calls, a power button, and a separate button to cycle listening modes. The headphones ship with interchangeable cushions in two styles — Performance Knit and UltraPlush — along with a woven ripstop carrying case, a warranty card, and a Quick Start Guide.
Listings point to four confirmed launch colors — Pink, Black, Sky, and Cloud — with Volt and Navy showing up as possible additions. Beats has used bold, sport-oriented colorways for its Fit Pro and Powerbeats lines before, so a wider palette than a typical Apple product wouldn't be a surprise.
Nothing official yet
No release date has surfaced. The retail listings that leaked the price and specs have already been taken down, which is typical of an accidental early publish rather than a planned reveal. Given the product is already sitting in Apple's own operating system code and has cleared FCC certification, a launch announcement in the coming weeks looks likely, but until Beats confirms it, treat the price, colors, and feature list as leak-sourced rather than final.
Who this is aimed at
At $299, the Beats 360 would sit above the Beats Studio Pro and go head-to-head with sport and lifestyle over-ear headphones from other audio brands, rather than Apple's own AirPods Max. The sweat resistance and interchangeable cushions suggest Beats is targeting gym and outdoor use specifically, a gap its over-ear lineup hasn't filled before. It would also join a busy year for headphone leaks and launches, following the Sony WH-1000XM4C re-release rumor and Bose's own second-generation QuietComfort launch.
- Price: Expected to start at $299 in the US
- Water resistance: IPX4, a first for Beats over-ear headphones
- Colors: Pink, Black, Sky, Cloud confirmed; Volt and Navy possible
- Release date: Not yet announced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Beats 360?
The Beats 360 is an unannounced pair of over-ear headphones leaked through FCC filings, Apple's macOS code, and retail listings. It's expected to be Beats' first sweat- and water-resistant over-ear model, with an IPX4 rating and stronger active noise cancellation than the Beats Studio Pro.
How much will the Beats 360 cost?
Leaked retail listings point to a starting price of $299 in the United States. Apple and Beats have not confirmed pricing, so this figure could still change before an official announcement.
What colors will the Beats 360 come in?
Leaked listings show four confirmed colors — Pink, Black, Sky, and Cloud — with Volt and Navy appearing as possible additional options that haven't been fully confirmed.
When will the Beats 360 be released?
There is no official release date. The product has already appeared in Apple's macOS 26.7 code under the codename B518 and cleared FCC certification, which usually means an announcement isn't far off, but Beats hasn't confirmed a timeline.
Is the Beats 360 water resistant?
Leaked specs list an IPX4 rating, meaning the headphones can handle sweat and light splashes but are not designed for submersion. That would make them the first Beats over-ear headphones with any water resistance rating.
