The Beats Solo Pro are very well-built on-ear headphones that have a fairly neutral sound profile that's a bit on the exciting side, with a bit of extra bass and treble. They have a premium feel and sleek design, on top of having a very good active noise cancellation feature that blocks out ambient noise well. However, they're very tight on the head for some people, which becomes quickly uncomfortable, and they can only be used via Bluetooth as the charging cable doesn't provide audio. On the upside, the 24-hour battery life should be more than enough for most people.
Decent for mixed usage. These on-ear headphones are great to use during your commute or at the office while enjoying your music with good fidelity. However, they won't be as comfortable for everyone due to their tight fit. They'll be better than over-ears for sports, but still won't be a great option. Also, they aren't designed for gaming and their microphone performance is quite lackluster so it won't be great for phone calls either.
The Beats Solo Pro have a well-balanced sound profile, although they're a bit on the excited side with a bit extra bass and treble. On the upside, they perform quite consistently and the peaks and dips in the response aren't very audible. However, the on-ear design won't be great for a very wide and natural soundstage.
Good for commuting. These on-ears have a great ANC feature that blocks a lot of ambient noise. Their battery life is also very long and will be more than enough for long flights. However, they might become uncomfortable after a while as they're rather tight on the head.
Decent for sports. They're decently stable and don't trap as much heat as over-ear headphones. They aren't the most portable, but you'll still be able to fit them in a gym bag easily. They won't be as great as in-ears or earbuds, but can be a decent option too.
Decent for the office. They block out a lot of ambient chatter and work environment noises thanks to their ANC feature. However, they won't be the most comfortable option to wear for a while, and they also can't connect to two devices simultaneously, which is disappointing. On the upside, you won't have to charge them daily as their battery life is very long.
These Bluetooth headphones aren't designed for gaming wirelessly. They might be fine for mobile gaming on devices that take advantage of the H1 chip, but other than that, the wireless latency will be too high for gamers.
These headphones can't be used wired and therefore can't be used for wired gaming.
The Beats Solo Pro are mediocre for phone calls. The microphone sounds muffled and thin and doesn't perform well in noisy environments. Recorded speech lacks detail, but will still be understandable in a very quiet environment.
The Beats Solo Pro are very stylish headphones. They have a premium look thanks to the wide metallic band and follow a traditional Beats design. These on-ears are fairly big and almost look like over-ears, especially on smaller heads. They come in multiple different color schemes, making it easier for you to match your preferred style.
The Beats Solo Pro are decently comfortable, but some people might feel like they're too tight. The padding of the cup is thicker than the Solo 3, but doesn't feel plushier once on the head. They aren't that heavy and the headband does a good job at redistributing the weight of the headphones. However, the size adjustment range is fairly limited and isn't great for people with larger heads, as these won't fit.
The Beats Solo Pro's control scheme is great. You get easy to use controls on the left cup and an ANC/talk-through button on the bottom side of the right cup. You can easily control the volume, play/pause, manage calls, and skip tracks. However, everything is done on the up, bottom, and center button, since the left and right sides aren't buttons, which is unsettling at first. It feels intuitive to use the left and right for track skipping, so you have to get used to not using these, as the buttons feel fairly flimsy. Note that to turn off the headphones, you have to fold them.
The Beats Solo Pro have a great build quality and feel like high-end headphones. The materials used feel solid and sturdy. They have a more premium look than the Beats Solo3 2019 Wireless thanks to the full metal-alloy headband. These headphones feel durable, but the control scheme button on the right ear cup seems to be the weak link as the side buttons wobble a lot and aren't actual buttons; you can press them thinking it would skip tracks, but you'd only be applying pressure on it for nothing.
These headphones are decently stable, but won't be the ideal choice for runners. You can easily keep them on your head during a casual listening session, but heavy head movement will make them sway off your head easily. On the upside, they're wireless and fairly tight, so they might not feel loose to everybody.
The frequency response consistency of these headphones is good. There are very few variations when listening to the Solo Pro and most people should hear the same thing every time they put on the headphones. There's a bit more variation in the treble range, but this won't be too audible in most cases.
The headphones' stereo imaging is great. The GD graph shows the group delay is below the audibility threshold, which results in tight and accurate bass and treble ranges. Also, the L/R drivers of our unit were well-matched, but note that these results are only valid for our unit and yours may perform differently.
The on-ear design doesn't interact much with the pinna, therefore these headphones won't have a speaker-like soundstage. There's not much pinna activation, and the closed-back design won't sound as open as open-back headphones. The soundstage should sound fairly small and unnatural, on top of being inside the listener's head rather than in front. If you're looking for a pair of on-ear headphones with a better passive soundstage, check out the Grado The Hemp Headphone.
The Solo Pro's ANC feature is great and blocks a lot of ambient noise. Unlike the Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless, they can reduce a decent amount of bass-range noise like bus or plane engine rumbles. They'll also be suitable for an office setting to block out ambient chatter and the noise coming from the A/C unit.
These headphones don't leak that much for on-ears, which is great. You'll be able to raise your listening volume without bothering surrounding people. Most of the leakage will be thin sounding as it consists of higher frequencies. You still shouldn't blast your music in very quiet environments like a library.
The microphone's recording quality is pretty bad. Recorded speech is muffled and lacks a lot of detail. The speech is still understandable in very quiet environments, but won't be the best option for important phone calls. If you want superior recording quality from a pair of wireless on-ear headphones, consider the Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless, which have a boom microphone.
The Beats Solo Pro's battery life performance is decent. It has a good 24-hour battery life on a single charge, which should be more than enough for most and won't require daily charging. They also don't take too long to charge, which is great. However, they don't have any power-saving feature, so be sure to fold them to power them off, or else they will drain out. On the upside, if you disable the ANC, you can get up to 40 hours of continuous playback time according to the manufacturer. The headphones can be used wired with a lightning cable, but you'll need to purchase one separately as no audio cable is included in the box. If you want a pair of on-ear headphones with a much longer lasting battery, check out the similarly-performing JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless.
There's a Beats app that is available on both iOS and Android, but it barely does anything. All you get is an interface to control between ANC off, ANC on, and the talk-through mode.
These headphones are Bluetooth compatible and might even have better performance with H1 chip compatible devices. Unfortunately, our dongle doesn't take advantage of the chip, so if you do have an iOS device, you might get lower latency and a more stable connection. If you're looking for a pair of premium on-ear wireless headphones with superior Bluetooth connectivity, take a look at the Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Wireless, which support multi-device pairing, not to mention the aptX and aptX HD wireless codecs.
These headphones are Bluetooth-only and don't have a secondary wireless connection.
Update 15/05/2019: After receiving feedback from a user, we acknowledge the fact that the Beats Solo Pro can be used wired with a Lightning to 3.5mm cable. However, the headphones don't come with one, which is disappointing. The text previously stated that it was impossible to use them wired. The review has been updated. These headphones come with a USB to Lightning charging cable, and that's it. They don't have any included audio cable.
These headphones can't be used on PC or PS4 wirelessly other than with Bluetooth on PC.
These on-ear headphones have a surprising and very efficient ANC feature that blocks out a lot of ambient noise. However, they aren't the most comfortable headphones we've tested as they're rather tight. See our recommendations for the best noise cancelling headphones, the best on-ear headphones, and the best wireless Bluetooth headphones.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are slightly better than the Beats Studio3 Wireless if you don’t mind the on-ear design. They have a slightly better noise cancellation feature and their sound profile is better balanced than the Studio3. On the other hand, the Studio3 are more comfortable thanks to their over-ear design and come with an audio cable to use when wired, which the Solo Pro lack, but can be purchased.
The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are more versatile than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sony over-ear design and amazing ANC feature block out a lot of noise, which is better for commuting or at the office. They're also noticeably more comfortable and have a better battery life. Their app also offers more customization and plenty of controls. On the other hand, the default sound signature of the Beats is more neutral, but you can't EQ them like you can with the Sony.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are a nice upgrade over the Beats Solo3 Wireless. They're noise cancelling, which is very useful in public transit or at the office. However, the Pro are a bit too tight for some, and the Solo3 feel more comfortable. On the other hand, the Pro feel more high-end and more durable. They both have a fairly similar sound profile, but the Pro are a bit more neutral.
The Apple AirPods Max Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths and depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other. While both headphones have great build qualities, the Apple are more comfortable, have a virtual surround feature, and can block out more ambient noise. They also have a standby feature to help conserve battery life when not in use and exhibit lower audio latency on iOS and Android. However, the Beats have a better-balanced sound profile and their fit is more stable.
The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Bose over-ear design is noticeably more comfortable and won't be as tight as the Beats. Their ANC feature is also better for blocking out noise in noisy environments and they have one of the best microphones we've tested on Bluetooth headphones. On the other hand, the Beats have a bit more battery on a single charge, although they don't have any power-saving feature, and don't have a real app. The Beats take advantage of the H1 chip, which may result in better overall connectivity performance, but we couldn't test this.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, portable stable, and their companion app offers EQ presets. However, the Beats feel better-built and have a more neutral sound profile. Their ANC is also able to isolate against more noise.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Beats Solo3 2019 Wireless are headphones with different strengths and depending on your usages, you may prefer one over the other. The Solo Pro are suitable for mixed use and office use. They feel better-built, their sound profile is more neutral, and they have a great ANC to help cut down ambient noise around you. However, the Solo3 2019 have a better battery performance and a bass-heavy sound profile, which some users may like. They're better-suited for sports too as their fit is more stable.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Marshall MID ANC Wireless are two decent pairs of on-ear headphones. The Beats have a noticeably better ANC feature that blocks out more noise and have a longer battery life on a single charge. On the other hand, the Marshall have a more comfortable fit, and they can be used wired, even if the battery is dead.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Corsair HS70 Bluetooth have different strengths and depending on your needs, you may prefer one over the other. The Beats are better for mixed use, as they have a balanced sound profile suitable for a variety of audio content. They also have a great active noise cancelling feature that can help block out ambient sound during your commute or workday. However, the Corsair are designed for gaming, even though their wireless design ensures that they can be used more casually too. They have a better-performing boom mic and a companion app so you can tweak their sound to your liking.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are slightly better headphones than the AKG N60NC Wireless. The Beats feel noticeably better-built and have a better control scheme. Their ANC features are both great, but the sound quality of the Beats is a bit more neutral while the AKG can sound a bit sharp.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless are both decent Bluetooth on-ear headphones. The JBL are more comfortable as they don't clamp nearly as tightly. They also have a significantly longer battery and a better-dedicated companion app with a parametric EQ. On the other hand, the Beats feel more durable, have a better-balanced default sound profile, much better noise isolation thanks to their ANC feature, and offer seamless pairing to Apple devices.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better headphones than the Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless. The Beats are better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, and their active noise cancelling feature can reduce more ambient noise around you. They also leak more noise. However, the Skullcandy are more comfortable and have a stable fit. They also support passive playback if you want to use them wired.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and Astro A20 Gen 2 Wireless are wireless over-ear headphones with different uses. The Beats are designed for casual day-to-day use, as they're Bluetooth-compatible and can be easily paired with your phone. They're also better-made, a little easier to carry around, and block out a lot more ambient noise courtesy of their ANC system. Meanwhile, the Astro aren't Bluetooth-compatible but offer lower wireless audio latency when using their wireless USB dongle, which is good for gaming. Their boom mic also delivers superior recording quality and noise handling capability than the Beats' integrated unit.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Creative Outlier Air V2 True Wireless are two different pairs of headphones, and depending on your usage habits, you may prefer one over the other. The Creative are in-ear headphones with a more portable, comfortable, and stable design. Their app offers more sound customization features, including head mapping and a graphic EQ with presets. However, the over-ear Beats are better-built with a longer continuous battery life and better noise isolation. Also, the Beats' sound profile is more neutral than the Creative's v-shaped sound.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Wireless have different strengths. The Bowers & Wilkins are better-built, more comfortable, and have an easier to use control scheme as well as a more comprehensive companion app. They also offer multi-device pairing and wired audio playback, neither of which the Beats support. However, the Beats provide more consistent and neutral audio delivery, charge faster, feel more stable, and have a much longer wireless range.
The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile on-ear headphones than the Grado The Hemp Headphone. The Beats are more comfortable, they have controls so that you can answer calls as well as manage music, and they feel significantly better built. They're more stable, and their sound profile is better balanced and neutral. The Beats also have a great ANC feature as well as a mic, and since they're wireless, they have 24-hour continuous battery life. However, the Grado are designed for neutral sound and due to their open-back design, they have a better passive soundstage.