Beats Solo Solo 4
Custom 40mm drivers with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking deliver balanced immersion, backed by a 50-hour battery and fast charging that nets 5 hours of playback from a 10-minute top-up. At 216 grams, the foldable design and UltraPlush ear cushions make them remarkably comfortable for all-day wear. Best for Apple users wanting effortless comfort and cinematic spatial audio for movies and music at home or the office, though their lack of isolation and moderate accuracy make them a poor fit for commuting or critical listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong sound (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong battery (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong mic (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | UltraPlush |
| Headband | Flex-Grip |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beats Solo Solo 4 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 48 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Solo Solo 4 | 30.4 | 66.6 | 34.5 | 88.1 | 83.7 | 50.6 | 93.7 | 16.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.3 | 97.5 | 66.9 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 85.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 92.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.6 | 96.6 | 92.5 |
Usage Scores
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