Beats
Beats Solo 4
A entry-level pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with 50 hours up front.
54/100
50 hours5.3on-earUltraPlush3.5 mm audio cabletrue
£199best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Spatial audio
- Head tracking
- USB-C charging
- Above-average battery life
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Beats Solo 4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight217 g
Fiton-ear
Form factorOn-ear
Earpad materialUltraPlush
Sound
Spatial audioYes
Head trackingYes
Battery and power
Battery life50 hours
Full charge time10
Fast charge yield5 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
WirelessYes
Bluetooth version5.3
3.5 mm jackYes
Wired connection3.5
Microphone and features
Microphones1
Wear detection auto pauseYes
Voice assistanttrue
More specs
Wear detectionYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBeats Solo 4 vs Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Beats Solo 4Bose QuietComfort Ultra
| BeatsBeats Solo 4This page | BoseBose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 57 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 50 hoursBetter | 24 hours |
| Weight | 217 gBetter | 250 g |
| ANC | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery ANC | — | 18 hours |
Who it's for
Is the Beats Solo 4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Beats Solo 4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Beats Solo 4?
Its spatial audio stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the JBL Tune 730 BT?
The JBL Tune 730 BT scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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