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Beats Solo2 Wireless

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Solo2 Wireless

Released November 2014

Folding on-ear Bluetooth headphones with ear-cup controls and a supplied cable for listening without battery power.

Type
On-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
12 h
With case
–
Best codec
SBC
Weight
–

What reviewers say

Reviews praise the folding build, useful battery life and sound in both wired and wireless modes, but find the price high. TechRadar likes the warmer, clearer tuning, while CNET prefers the balance of cheaper rivals. Comfort opinions differ; TechRadar finds the fit comfortable, but CNET finds the firm clamp tiring during long sessions.

From techradar.com and cnetfrance.fr

Specifications

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Sound

Type
On-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Bluetooth codecs
SBC
Audio features
No active noise cancellation (TechRadar and CNET); SBC playback observed with a MacBook Pro (MacRumors)

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
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
Controls
Left ear-cup playback, call and volume controls; supplied RemoteTalk cable with playback, call, volume and voice-command controls; functions vary by device
Fit and ear tips
Adjustable headband, folding ear cups and supplied carrying case
Works with
Bluetooth wireless listening and 3.5 mm wired connection (CNET); maker claims up to 30 feet of wireless range, quoted by MacRumors
Colours
Black, White, Blue and Red at announcement; additional finishes followed
In the box
Headphones, carrying case, RemoteTalk audio cable and Micro-USB charging cable

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 12 hours of wireless listening
  • Supports passive wired listening when the battery is flat
  • Folding design and supplied carrying case

Cons

  • No active noise cancellation
  • Micro-USB charging

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
BeatsWireless (2011)
On-earNo10 h–––Oct 2011
BeatsSolo3 Wireless
On-earNo40 h–AAC–Sept 2016
BeatsSolo2
On-earNo––Wired–Jun 2014

Newer model: Solo3 Wireless.

Sources

  1. beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/euro/solo2-wireless-quick-start-guide-…
  2. apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/us_education_institution_price_list_12_18_2…
  3. macrumors.com/2014/11/12/beats-solo2-wireless
  4. macrumors.com/2015/04/10/beats-new-solo-2-wireless
  5. macrumors.com/2014/11/14/first-look-solo-2-wireless-headphones
  6. techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/headphones/beats-by-dre-solo…
  7. cnetfrance.fr/produits/beats-solo-2-wireless-39811637.htm

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