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Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless

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4.2
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User ratings:
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
10 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
28
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3.8 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
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Pros

  • The headphones are powerful
  • and give life to certain tracks
  • sound quality is pretty great

Cons

  • lack in sound quality negates
  • Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth
  • It symobilizes a website link url

Key specs

  • 2
  • 120 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless - Pros & Cons

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless

Pros

  • The headphones are powerful
  • and give life to certain tracks
  • sound quality is pretty great
  • headphones were pretty great
  • performed consistently well across the board and were surprisingly great in the gym
  • Wireless are built well and feel sturdy
  • sound
  • build
  • and features
  • Beautiful sound and quick to charge
  • sound quality and build quality

Cons

  • lack in sound quality negates
  • Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth
  • It symobilizes a website link url
  • sound quality
  • Solo3 Wireless are expensive for the feature set
  • The bass hits pretty hard
  • and the music gets
  • times when the bass drowns out other parts of songs
  • Apple themselves - also do not include a Lightning charging port
  • Beats headphones leaves a lot to be desired
  • Solo3 Wireless do not come with an app

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
120 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
215 g
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Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width6.22 in
Depth6.97 in
Height7.8 in
Weight7.58 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Built-in heart rate monitorno
Calorie counterno
NFCno
Vibrationno
Carrying caseno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Grey,Silver
  • Pink Gold
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Rose Gold
  • Silver
  • Violet
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeIn-line control
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Channels2
Impedance120.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • Bluetooth
  • 3.5mm
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Bluetooth version4.0
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery life40.0 h
Standby time40.0 h
Talk time12.0 h
Charging via USByes
Charging caseno

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Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats by Dre - Editorial Reviews (28)

3.8
Based on 28 reviews
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Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Review
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Published: 06.03.2017
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Review

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Review: Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless
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www.themasterswitch.com
Published: 07.11.2018
Review: Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless

See our in-depth review of the Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless headphones, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, comfort and fit, accessories, and more.

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones review - great design and exceptional sound
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Tech Guide
Published: 27.11.2016
Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones review - great design and exceptional sound

The future is wireless according to Apple when it comes to listening to music and the new Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones will certainly not make you miss the recently deleted headphone jack on the iPhone 7. Beats – now completely owned by Apple – has been offering wireless headphones for years and the latest version

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Gear this week: An Android gaming phone, a gold-leafed hair dryer, and more
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 18.11.2018
Gear this week: An Android gaming phone, a gold-leafed hair dryer, and more

Gear this week: An Android gaming phone, a gold-leafed hair dryer, and more

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo 3 Review
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Gotta Be Mobile
Published: 09.05.2017
Beats Solo 3 Review

The Beats Solo 3 headphones’ amazing battery life make them better for iPhone 7 users than any other on-ear headset. They’re expensive and a bit heavy on the bass, but the Beats Solo 3’s 40-hour battery life is worth the price. While the Beats Solo 3 headphones sound pretty decent and have iPhone-specific features baked

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Apple Beats Solo3 review: Gorgeous but flawed over-ear headphones
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iMore
Published: 26.04.2017
Apple Beats Solo3 review: Gorgeous but flawed over-ear headphones
4.0

The Beats Solo3 are super stylish, but lack of noise cancellation ultimately dooms them in my quest for perfect wireless headphones.

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo 3 review: decent sound, better wireless
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The Verge
Published: 22.12.2016
Beats Solo 3 review: decent sound, better wireless
3.8

The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo3 Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 18.01.2022
Beats Solo3 Review
3.6

While the Beats Solo3 are good headphones, they don't quite live up to the high-end pedigree suggested by both their price and their advertising. The sound...

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo3 Wireless - for the fashionista
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The Straits Times
Published: 09.11.2016
Beats Solo3 Wireless - for the fashionista

The gold edition of the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones is perhaps the prettiest audio product on the market right now. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 21.11.2016
Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones: Australian Review

Beats’ new headphones are Bluetooth, but better. You don’t even have to touch your phone to pair them, battery life...

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Review: Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
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WIRED
Published: 19.10.2016
Review: Beats Solo3 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
4.5

This on-ear model has a near-identical appearance to the prior version, but it's improved.

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats popular on-ear wireless headphone gains best-in-class battery life
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CNET
Published: 09.11.2016
Beats popular on-ear wireless headphone gains best-in-class battery life

The addition of Apple's energy-saving W1 chip makes the Beats Solo3 Wireless superior to its predecessor, but $300 is a steep price to pay for it.

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless channelnews : Beats Solo 3 Wireless Review: Seamless Listening With Superior Sound
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channelnews : Beats Solo 3 Wireless Review: Seamless Listening With Superior Sound

The Beats Solo 3 Wireless headphones boast of up to 40 hours of battery life, award winning sound and Bluetooth wireless listening – all powered by Apple’s W1 Chip. With soft on-ear cushioned cups fitted beneath a flexible and adjustable band – the headphones scream convenience, booming sound and personalisation for the individual taste. Featuring... Read More

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Beats Solo 3 Wireless review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.11.2019
Beats Solo 3 Wireless review
3.5

Fashion-focused cans get smart

Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless Apple W1-equipped headphones compared: Apple AirPods vs. BeatsX vs. Beats Solo3
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Published: 05.09.2017
Apple W1-equipped headphones compared: Apple AirPods vs. BeatsX vs. Beats Solo3

Join me as I try out three of Apple's newest wireless headphones that are equipped with the company's new W1 wireless audio chip - Apple AirPods, BeatsX and the Beats Solo3.

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