Beats Solo Pro vs Beats Studio Pro

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Solo Pro compared with Studio Pro
BeatsSolo ProBeatsStudio Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2023
Sound
TypeOn-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head tracking–Yes
Driver size–40 mm
BackClosed–
Bluetooth codecsAACSBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-C–Yes
Drivers–Custom-made 40 mm active driver; Beats says distortion is up to 80% lower than on the Beats Studio 3 Wireless
Noise cancelling detail–Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling; Transparency mode
ChipApple H1–
Audio featuresAdaptive Pure ANC; transparency mode; Audio Sharing with compatible Apple devicesPersonalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Atmos content in supported apps; lossless audio over USB-C with three built-in sound profiles (Beats Signature, Entertainment and Conversation); integrated digital processor
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 22 hoursUp to 24 hours
Battery life detailUp to 22 hours with noise cancellation or transparency mode, or up to 40 hours with both offUp to 40 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volume
Fast chargingA 10-minute Lightning Fast Fuel charge gives up to 3 hours of playback10 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours of playback (Fast Fuel)
Design
Weight–260 g
Bluetooth5.05.3
Two devices at onceNoNo
Headphone cable–Yes
ControlsRight-ear button for playback, calls, volume and Siri; left-ear button changes listening mode; unfold to switch on and fold to switch offThe "b" button for music and calls; volume rocker; multi-function button for listening modes, EQ modes, power and pairing
MicrophonesTwo beamforming microphones and a speech-detecting accelerometerVoice-targeting microphones that Beats says filter background noise up to 27% more than the Beats Studio 3 Wireless
Fit and ear tipsOn-ear cushions, adjustable metal sliders and a folding headband; closed-back design (SoundGuys)UltraPlush engineered leather cushions; metal sliders; folds for the carrying case; 17.8 × 7.8 × 18.1 cm
Water resistance detail–No water resistance rating published
Works withApple H1 pairing and hands-free Siri; Bluetooth 5.0, AAC and no simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint (SoundGuys); Beats app for AndroidOne-touch pairing, "Hey Siri" and Find My with Apple devices; Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch and Find My Device with Android; Beats app for Android; Class 1 Bluetooth
ColoursBlack, Ivory, Grey, Dark Blue, Light Blue, RedBlack, Deep Brown, Navy, Sandstone (Beats UK)
In the box–Headphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5 mm analogue audio cable, Quick Start Guide, warranty card (no power adapter)

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