Beats Solo HD vs Beats Solo2 Wireless
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BeatsSolo HD | BeatsSolo2 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2010 | November 2014 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | On-ear | On-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | SBC |
| Audio features | – | No active noise cancellation (TechRadar and CNET); SBC playback observed with a MacBook Pro (MacRumors) |
| Drivers | Original maker announcement describes redesigned drivers; no diameter is published in the sources read. | – |
| Noise cancelling detail | Passive isolation from the ear pads, described by What Hi-Fi? and AVForums; no active noise cancelling. | – |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | Up to 12 hours |
| Battery life detail | – | Up to 12 hours of wireless listening, from the maker's announcement quoted by MacRumors; passive wired listening remains available when the battery is flat |
| Design | ||
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | In-line remote supports playback, track skipping and scanning, calls, voice commands and volume; functionality varies by device. | Left ear-cup playback, call and volume controls; supplied RemoteTalk cable with playback, call, volume and voice-command controls; functions vary by device |
| Microphones | Microphone built into the detachable remote cable. | – |
| Fit and ear tips | On-ear design with folding hinges; AVForums describes metal hinges, pivoting ear pads and a padded headband. | Adjustable headband, folding ear cups and supplied carrying case |
| Works with | Analogue audio through a detachable 3.5 mm cable. The original Monster manual lists remote and microphone support for specific iPod, iPhone and iPad models; the later Beats guide also lists HTC, BlackBerry and Android with device-dependent functions. | Bluetooth wireless listening and 3.5 mm wired connection (CNET); maker claims up to 30 feet of wireless range, quoted by MacRumors |
| Colours | AVForums' reviewed range includes black, white and red. The maker confirmed the PRODUCT(RED) edition was already available on 5 February 2010; its general launch announcement had stated March 2010. | Black, White, Blue and Red at announcement; additional finishes followed |
| In the box | Maker announcement lists a carrying case. AVForums' reviewed bundle includes two detachable cables, one with an in-line microphone remote; bundles may differ. | Headphones, carrying case, RemoteTalk audio cable and Micro-USB charging cable |
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