Beats · Solo

Solo Pro

Released October 2019

Folding on-ear headphones with Apple's H1 chip, adaptive noise cancellation and a transparency mode. Unfolding switches them on; folding switches them off.

Type: On-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 22 h
With case: –
Best codec: AAC
Weight: –

Noise cancelling

What reviewers say

Reviewers praised noise cancellation and easy Apple pairing, but found the tight fit uncomfortable, especially with glasses. TechRadar liked the sturdier construction and more balanced sound; SoundGuys found bass could mask vocals and criticised microphone quality. Both disliked the lack of a built-in headphone socket.

From soundguys.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: On-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Transparency mode: Yes
Back: Closed
Bluetooth codecs: AAC
Chip: Apple H1
Audio features: Adaptive Pure ANC; transparency mode; Audio Sharing with compatible Apple devices

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 22 hours
Battery life detail: Up to 22 hours with noise cancellation or transparency mode, or up to 40 hours with both off
Fast charging: A 10-minute Lightning Fast Fuel charge gives up to 3 hours of playback

Design

Bluetooth: 5.0
Two devices at once: No
Controls: Right-ear button for playback, calls, volume and Siri; left-ear button changes listening mode; unfold to switch on and fold to switch off
Microphones: Two beamforming microphones and a speech-detecting accelerometer
Fit and ear tips: On-ear cushions, adjustable metal sliders and a folding headband; closed-back design (SoundGuys)
Works with: Apple H1 pairing and hands-free Siri; Bluetooth 5.0, AAC and no simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint (SoundGuys); Beats app for Android
Colours: Black, Ivory, Grey, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Red

Pros and cons

Pros

Active noise cancellation and transparency mode
Up to 22 hours with noise cancellation, or 40 hours with listening modes off
Apple H1 pairing, Audio Sharing and hands-free Siri

Cons

Lightning charging rather than USB-C
No built-in 3.5 mm socket

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
BoseNoise Cancelling Headphones 700	Over-ear	Yes	20 h	–	AAC	254 g	Jun 2019
SennheiserMOMENTUM 3 Wireless	Over-ear	Yes	17 h	–	aptX	305 g	Sept 2019
AppleAirPods Max (Lightning)	Over-ear	Yes	20 h	–	AAC	384.8 g	Dec 2020

Sources

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