Name: Solo
Brand: Beats by Dre
SKU: 12962
Rating: 3.9 (38 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

look good
sound good
and have great battery life

Beats doesn t offer any EQ customization
the Solo Pros were a little too tight against their ears
Nothing sounds overly-processed or digital

Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear

Beats by Dre Solo - Pros & Cons

look good
sound good
and have great battery life
all sounds very impressive
lively
dynamic listen with excellent instrument placement and separation for vocal harmonies
good
sound good
and have great battery life
The design is very human
very easy to use
Battery life is exceptionally good and lasts more than 10 hours on a single charge
high-quality wired audio with ease
better build quality
better audio quality and greater comfort
lively and energetic
Beats also consistently delivers stunningly beautiful devices
noise cancellation function is excellent for a set of on-ear headphones
Solo Pro headphones are excellent for overall audio quality
headsets are well balanced and natural sounding
cushioning of these headphones is great
headphones are excellent for everything from premium connectivity
Powerful audio performance with boosted bass and sculpted highs
The battery like is outstanding and charges quickly
the headphone performs very well
The design and color options are stylish
Beats Solo 3 are surprisingly comfortable
sound quality is praised by most reviewers
superior comfort and audio fidelity
listening to music or podcasts
agile and light enough for
Connecting to Apple devices is simple and quick
Works well as a headset for phone calls
sound quality and build quality
The range of volume is impressive
The ample padding on the ear cups provides a comfortable fit
the sound is very good and the controls are easy to navigate
ANC performance and tasteful design
The fit perfectly and are comfortable to wear for extended periods
the whole frequency range plays nice together
lovely design
good noise cancelling
an energetic
detailed performance and outstanding usability
it makes for a pretty insightful listen at this level
very good sound volume and quality
Beautiful sound and quick to charge
the excellent branding now matches the goods
happy the new Beats are so much better than its predecessors
better-built
more comfortable
and have an easier to use control scheme
rubberized headband makes them surprisingly stable compared to other on-ear headphones
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
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earcups swivel to ensure the best fit
The sound is very good
compact and convenient they are
The Play/Pause function is nice
The folding mechanism is pretty ingenious
boxing and presentation are very elegant and make you tingle inside
Bluetooth with a removable cable adds a nice element of versatility
good consumer headphone with a good sound signature
very comfortable and seem durable as well
more comfortable and have a better overall mic performance
clean and intuitive
Noise cancellation is pretty good
audio quality is great for Beats
faster and more-stable connections
better build quality and a more stable
breathable fit
better-built and have great noise isolation
offers more customization and plenty of controls
The materials used feel solid and sturdy
are more comfortable and have a stable ear-hook design
frequency response consistency is good
a more portable
comfortable
and stable design
the Beats are more versatile and better suited for casual use
an efficient and straightforward control scheme
they fold away very nicely after use
The remote control is inline and is easy to use
all very compact and nicely presented
The phones fold up very neatly and fit inside comfortably
the build quality is good and quite sturdy
better-built
more stable
efficient and easy to use
a greater wireless range and better latency performance
the Pro feel more high-end and more durable
They can also connect to two devices simultaneously
which is convenient
Beats have a more portable on-ear design and are more stable for the gym
their battery is incredible and offers 42 hours of continuous playback
Their headband also feels more durable
Excellent wireless range and battery life
good sound and they are lightweight
it becomes quite easy to operate
headphones are designed and built for a specific market
both durable and flexible

Beats doesn t offer any EQ customization
the Solo Pros were a little too tight against their ears
Nothing sounds overly-processed or digital
Beats Solo3 Wireless have active noise cancelling
Beats Solo3 Wireless to the gym
AAC s performance is a bit inconsistent across non-iOS devices
Beats Solo3 Wireless does not have active noise cancelling
low-end attenuation and old hardware
lack of an option for a direct physical connection with the phone
battery life is nothing short of outstanding
the black design has a tendency to get a little grubby
5mm audio cable - no Lightning cable in sight
headphones go pretty loud
Limited dynamics and a lack of spatial detail
unconvincing leatherette in a headphone set this pricey
the mid-range sound quite flat
lacking dynamics
Beats Solo 3 Wireless
Wear chunky glasses and want a wireless pair
expensive of sound quality
this is not suitable for sports though
only a handful of headphones currently support this iOS 13 feature
Neither Bose nor Beats are known for accurate audio performance
the headphones hurt one particular part of each ear
Noise cancellation adds slight hiss
no track navigation control
the price is still too high
Beats hasn't upgraded the sound
but definitely not for the inflight carry-on bag
near ubiquitous status in almost all modern smart device
bass-heavy sound with limited EQ options
plastic which makes the Beats Solo 3 more susceptible to durability issues
the bluetooth connection can become patchy
bulky case zipper stitching unravelled on mine
rendering it useless
apple does not cover structural damage
AAC performance on Android devices is unpredictable
voice transmission is pretty bad as demonstrated by the sample below
showcases its mature
tempered side with the Solo Pro
have to download the Beats updater for Windows
the micro-USB input and dubious pivot points
not even a Lightning cable to use them wired with an iPhone
the surrounding noise feels somewhat lessened just from wearing the headphones
here are significantly larger than on the Solo 3 Wireless
Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth
sound quality
not very comfortable to wear
the controls are only on one ear cup
It symobilizes a website link url
No voice activation for Google Assistant on Android
rumble the musical structures above too badly
the highs are simply too quiet for my preference
Models without this feature get a red cross
rating is not included in our total score
the charging cable uses a micro USB port
lack of comfort and the exorbitant price tag
feature active noise-canceling
wireless headphones are generally heavier than their wired counterparts
Beats did add some tweaks to the wireless version
2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
the audio quality was pretty laughable
bass
no mid-range
awful build quality
Treble can become a bit harsh/sibilant at times
isn't a scroll button as far as I know
smallish cups tend to put uncomfortable pressure on my tiny ears
chintzy-looking glossy finish
the majority of the frame is made of plastic
over-ear headphones not on-ear cans
as shrill with the headphones in place
battery performance can vary with real-life use
interact much with your outer ear
recording quality is disappointing
Beats headphones leaves a lot to be desired
it is not included in the box
the result is poor sounding vocals
are a bit too tight for some
treble is prone to brightness
The buttons are a bit small
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
the plastic coating feels rigid
Too heavy at the bottom end and a bit shrill at the top
the price does seem a little high
not a new phenomenon
it tends to inflate the price

Beats by Dre Solo - Technical Overview

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Weight	160 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Beats by Dre Solo - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	On-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	5.64 oz

Playback controls	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Closed
Body material	Plastic
Category	Travel and Commuting
Noise isolating	yes

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.3

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3.8

Based on 15 reviews

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