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Beats Solo Pro Wireless Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Review updated Mar 16, 2021 at 04:01 pm
Latest change: Retest Apr 06, 2023 at 03:30 pm
Beats Solo Pro Wireless Picture
7.7
Neutral Sound
7.4
Commute/Travel
7.1
Sports/Fitness
7.1
Office
5.6
Wireless Gaming
5.4
Wired Gaming
6.6
Phone Calls

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are very well-built on-ear headphones with a sleek, premium-looking design. They have a fairly neutral, although slightly excited sound profile, and a very good active noise cancellation feature that does a good job of blocking out ambient sound. However, their fit is very tight for some people, which can be uncomfortable, and they can only be used via Bluetooth out-of-the-box as the included charging cable doesn't provide audio. On the upside, their continuous battery life of 24 hours should be more than enough for most people.

Our Verdict

7.7 Neutral Sound

The Beats Solo Pro are decent for neutral sound. They have a well-balanced sound profile, although it's a bit on the excited side with some extra bass and treble. However, they deliver sound quite consistently, and the peaks and dips in the response aren't very audible. However, their on-ear design isn't great for a very wide and natural soundstage.

Pros
  • Very well-built design.
  • Fairly neutral sound profile, although a bit excited.
Cons
  • No EQ or presets.
7.4 Commute/Travel

The Beats Solo Pro are decent for commuting. These on-ears have a great ANC feature that blocks a lot of ambient noise. Their continuous battery life is also very long and should be more than enough for long flights. However, they may be uncomfortable for some because they fit fairly tightly.

Pros
  • Great battery life.
  • Great isolation performance.
Cons
  • Tight fit may not be comfortable.
  • Not very portable.
7.1 Sports/Fitness

The Beats Solo Pro are satisfactory for sports. They fit tightly and don't trap as much heat as over-ear headphones. They aren't the most portable, but you should still be able to fit them in most gym bags easily. They aren't as good as in-ears or earbuds for working out, but if you prefer on-ear headphones, they're a decent option for this use.

Pros
  • Great battery life.
  • Great isolation performance.
Cons
  • Tight fit may not be comfortable.
  • Not very portable.
7.1 Office

The Beats Solo Pro are okay for office use. They block out a lot of ambient chatter and work environment noises thanks to their ANC feature. However, they aren't the most comfortable option to wear for long periods because of their tight fit, and they can't connect to two devices simultaneously, which is disappointing. On the upside, their long continuous battery life means you probably don't need to charge them every day.

Pros
  • Very well-built design.
  • Great battery life.
  • Great isolation performance.
Cons
  • Sub-par recording quality.
  • No audio cable included.
  • Tight fit may not be comfortable.
5.6 Wireless Gaming

The Beats Solo Pro are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is likely too high to be suitable for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with Xbox One or PS4 consoles.

5.4 Wired Gaming

These headphones can't be used wired and therefore can't be used for wired gaming.

6.6 Phone Calls

The Beats Solo Pro are alright for phone calls. The microphone makes your voice sound thin and muffled. On the upside, the mic is able to separate your voice from ambient noise well enough that you should be heard clearly, even though background noise is still present. These headphones also have a great ANC feature that effectively isolates you from a good amount of noise, like the rumble of plane and bus engines and background conversations.

Pros
  • Great battery life.
  • Great isolation performance.
Cons
  • Sub-par recording quality.
  • Tight fit may not be comfortable.
  • 7.7 Neutral Sound
  • 7.4 Commute/Travel
  • 7.1 Sports/Fitness
  • 7.1 Office
  • 5.6 Wireless Gaming
  • 5.4 Wired Gaming
  • 6.6 Phone Calls
  1. Updated Apr 06, 2023: We've added more information about the lightning to 1/8" TRRS cable in Wired.
  2. Updated Aug 06, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
  3. Updated Mar 16, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
  4. Updated Feb 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
  5. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Review published.
  6. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Early access published.
  7. Updated Nov 11, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
  8. Updated Nov 03, 2019: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  9. Updated Oct 30, 2019: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Beats Solo Pro are available in a variety of color variants: 'Black', 'Dark Blue', 'Light Blue', 'Gray', 'Red', and 'Ivory'. We tested the 'Ivory' variant, but we expect our results to be valid for the other colors as well. If you come across another variant or your headphones are different, please let us know in the discussions below so we can update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The Beats Solo Pro 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.

Beats Solo3 2019 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Beats Solo3 2019 Wireless are headphones with different strengths, and depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other. The Solo Pro are more suitable for casual 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, as their fit is more stable.

Beats Studio3 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are slightly better than the Beats Studio3 Wireless if you don’t mind the on-ear design. The Solo Pro Wireless 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 you need to buy separately for the Solo Pro.

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless

The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are more versatile than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sony's 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 profile of the Beats is more neutral, but you can't EQ them like you can with the Sony.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless

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 are very well-built, the Apple are more comfortable, have a virtual surround feature, and block out more ambient noise. They also have a standby feature to conserve battery life when they aren't being used. However, the Beats have a more neutral sound profile, and their fit is more stable.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better over-ear headphones for most uses than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sony are more comfortable and have a more bass-heavy sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their companion app offers a graphic EQ plus presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. Their ANC also does a significantly better job of blocking out noise around you, and they have longer continuous battery life. However, the Beats have an H1 chip, which makes it easy to seamlessly pair them to your Apple devices.

JBL Live 460NC Wireless

The JBL Live 460NC Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The JBL are more comfortable and have a slightly more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. Their battery performance is better, and they have a companion app with a parametric EQ and presets so that you can tweak their sound to your liking. However, the Beats are better-built and more stable. They also have a better noise isolation performance.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Bose are more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and a significantly better noise isolation performance. They also have a better overall battery performance and can be paired with up to two devices at a time. However, the Beats are better built.

JBL Tune 510BT Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better than the JBL Tune 510BT Wireless. The Beats have a more breathable and stable fit, noticeably better build quality, and an ANC system that enables them to block out an impressive amount of ambient noise. Meanwhile, the JBL have longer battery life and multi-device pairing capability, so you can stream music from your phone while remaining connected to your computer. They can also be folded up into a smaller form factor, though they lack a carrying pouch.

JBL Live 660NC Wireless

The JBL Live 660NC Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The JBL are over-ear headphones that are more comfortable and have a better battery performance. Their companion app also offers a parametric EQ and presets so that you can tweak their sound, and you can pair them with up to two devices at a time. However, the Beats are better built on-ears and have a better noise isolation performance. They also have an H1 chip to seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless

The Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Apple are in-ears that are easier to take with you on the go. They have a more comfortable and stable fit, a better noise isolation performance, and a longer total battery life. However, some users may prefer the Beats' on-ear design.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Audio-Technica are over-ears designed with audiophiles in mind. They have a more comfortable fit, a neutral and accurate sound profile, and a wider, more immersive passive soundstage. However, the Beats are more versatile headphones designed for casual use. They have a wireless design, which some users may prefer, have an ANC system that does a great job of blocking out background noise around you, and an H1 chip so you can seamlessly pair them with Apple devices.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. While both headphones are well-built and have very good ANCs, the Beats are on-ears with a more neutral sound profile, which some users may like, and longer continuous battery life. They also have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your other Apple devices. However, the Sony are more comfortable, their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets to help adjust their sound, and they have a better battery performance.

Sony WH-XB910N Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Sony WH-XB910N Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Beats are on-ears that feel better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and block out slightly more ambient noise. They also have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Sony have a more bass-heavy sound profile that you can customize using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. They also have significantly better battery performance and support multi-device pairing.

Beats Solo3 2018 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are a nice upgrade over the Beats Solo3 Wireless. They have active 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.

Bose 700 Headphones Wireless

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Bose over-ear design is noticeably more comfortable and isn't as tight as the Beats. Their ANC feature is also better for blocking out sound in noisy environments and their microphone has a better recording quality and noise handling capability. On the other hand, the Beats have a longer continuous battery life from a single charge, although they don't have a power-saving feature. The Beats take advantage of the H1 chip, which may result in better overall connectivity performance, but we couldn't test this. 

Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sony are in-ears that are more comfortable, portable, and have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, which some users may prefer. They have longer-lasting total battery life, and their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets to help adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats have a better noise isolation performance and an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with other Apple devices.

Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless are casual-use headphones with different strengths. The Beats are better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and leak less audio. However, the Anker have a more comfortable fit, a better battery performance, and their ANC has a significantly better noise isolation performance. You can also customize their sound profile using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets, and you can pair them with up to two devices at a time.

Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Wireless

The Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Anker are more comfortable, have a customizable sound profile thanks to their companion app's graphic EQ and presets, and have a better performing ANC. Their mic also does a better job of recording your voice, even in noisy environments, and they have a better battery performance. However, the Beats are better-built and have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box.

Beats Studio Buds True Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless. The Solo Pro have a better build quality, better ANC, and a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have longer continuous battery life, and an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the Studio Buds are more comfortable and lightweight.

Beats Fit Pro True Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better headphones for most uses than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. While both headphones have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices, the Solo Pro are on-ears that are better built, and a longer continuous playback time. However, the Fit Pro are in-ears with a more stable fit, and they support Apple's Spatial Audio on iOS devices. Their ANC also has a better noise isolation performance.

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and the Beats Solo Pro have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Beyerdynamic are over-ears designed for audiophiles. They're more comfortable and have a more immersive passive soundstage. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have an ANC system and can significantly block out more background noise. They also have a wireless design and have an H1 chip, so you can pair them with other devices in your Apple ecosystem.

Sennheiser HD 598

The Sennheiser HD 598 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either. The Beats are more versatile Bluetooth-only headphones. They have a better build quality and a more stable, breathable fit. They have a great ANC feature, leak much less sound, and also have a more bass-rich sound profile, which some may prefer. On the other hand, the Sennheiser are wired headphones with an open-back design and a much better passive soundstage performance. 
 

Sennheiser HD 599

The Sennheiser HD 599 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Sennheiser are open-back over-ears designed for audiophiles. They're more comfortable and have a more neutral, open, and spacious passive soundstage. However, the Beats are better suited for casual use. They have an ANC system that can block out more background noise, a wireless design, and an integrated mic so that you can take calls when you're on the go.

Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless

The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Powerbeats Pro have a more comfortable and stable fit suitable for sports, and their integrated mic offers better overall performance. They also have a better battery performance. However, the Solo Pro are better-built, have an ANC system that can block out more background noise, and their continuous battery life is longer.

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless are similarly performing headphones. The Beats are better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC can block out more ambient noise around you. That said, the Anker are more comfortable and have longer continuous battery life. You can also use them passively with their 1/8" TRS cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Samsung are more comfortable, stable, and portable. They also work with a companion app that gives you access to an EQ and presets.  However, the Beats feel better built and have a more neutral sound profile. Their ANC is also able to block more noise. 

JBL Tune 760NC Wireless

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Beats Solo Pro Wireless or the JBL Tune 760NC Wireless. The Beats are better built, and they have better noise isolation and leakage performances. However, the JBL are more comfortable, and they have a longer continuous battery life and a better mic performance. You can also use them wired, unlike the Beats.

AKG N700NC M2 Wireless

The AKG N700NC M2 Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The AKG are more comfortable, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have a companion app that offers a parametric EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound. They also have a better noise isolation performance, support passive playback, and can be paired with up to two devices at the same time. However, the Beats are better built and have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices.

Superlux HD 681

The Superlux HD 681 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are for different uses. The Superlux are designed with audiophiles in mind. They have a semi-open enclosure, which helps improve their passive soundstage performance, a neutral and accurate sound profile, are more comfortable, and their passive soundstage performance is better. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They have a wireless design, are better-built, and have an ANC system that can out a great amount of ambient noise around you. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II. The Beats are wireless on-ear headphones with a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have superior noise isolation performance, thanks to their active noise cancelling system. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the HyperX are over-ears designed for gaming. They're more comfortable and have a significantly better overall boom mic performance.

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better headphones for most uses than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless. The Beats have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer; an active noise cancelling system that blocks out a great amount of ambient noise; and a better battery performance. However, the Apple are more comfortable.

Sennheiser Game One Gaming Headset

The Sennheiser Game One Gaming Headset and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes. The Sennheiser are gaming headphones with an open-back design. They're more comfortable and have a significantly better passive soundstage as well as overall microphone performance. In contrast, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They have a wireless, closed-back design, feel better-built, and have an ANC system that can block out a significant amount of noise around you.

KZ ZSN

The KZ ZSN and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes. The KZ are in-ear monitors with a balanced armature transducer. They have a more comfortable and stable fit. However, if you're looking for versatility, check out the Beats instead. They're on-ears with a more neutral sound profile and an ANC system that offers a great overall noise isolation performance.

Sony MDR-7506

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Sony MDR-7506. The Beats have a much better build quality and an ANC feature that blocks out an impressive amount of ambient noise. They also have a much more stable fit, so they're less likely to slide off your head during light physical activity like walking. On the other hand, the Sony are wired headphones with a more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The SteelSeries are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable, have a significantly better boom mic performance, and have longer-lasting continuous battery life. Their companion software also offers more robust customization features like a graphic EQ and presets. However, the Beats are more versatile headphones. They have an ANC system that helps blocks out more background noise when you're on the go and come with a carrying case.

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x

The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The Audio-Technica are for audiophiles. They're more comfortable and have a better passive soundstage performance. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They're better built and have an ANC system that can block out a good amount of background noise. They also have a wireless design and an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The Sennheiser HD 800 S and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes. The Sennheiser are wired audiophile headphones with a well-balanced, neutral sound profile. Their passive soundstage is perceived as wide and spacious, thanks partly to their open-back design. They're also better built and more comfortable. On the other hand, the Beats are wireless headphones with a closed-back design. They're more versatile since they leak much less audio, have onboard controls and an integrated mic, and have an ANC feature that does a great job of isolating you from ambient sound.

Sony WH-H910N/h.ear on 3 Wireless

The Sony WH-H910N/h.ear on 3 Wireless are slightly better than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sony are comfier, slightly more portable, have significantly longer battery life, and can be used for passive audio playback thanks to their included 1/8" TRS cable. Their companion app also has a much broader range of sound customization features and their ANC offers a better overall performance. Meanwhile, the on-ear Beats feel better-built, deliver audio more consistently, and leak less audio.

Sennheiser HD 560S

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Sennheiser HD 560S have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Sennheiser are open-back over-ear designed for audiophiles. They have a more comfortable fit, neutral sound profile, and a natural-sounding, open, and spacious passive soundstage. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. The Beats are better-built, have an ANC system that isolates significantly more noise around you, and an integrated mic, so you can take calls on the go. They also have a wireless design and last roughly 24 hours continuously.

Sennheiser HD 6XX

The Sennheiser HD 6XX are better for neutral sound than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sennheiser are open-back headphones with a more neutral, well-balanced sound profile and a more speaker-like, spacious sound stage. They're also much more comfortable. On the other hand, the Beats block much more ambient sound, thanks to their impressive ANC feature, and they have a more bass-rich sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. They also have a significantly better build quality.

JBL Tour One Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the JBL Tour One Wireless are similarly performing headphones and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. The Beats are on-ear headphones that are better-built and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have a better noise isolation performance and have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. In contrast, the JBL are over-ears that are more comfortable and have a longer continuous battery life. They also support multi-device pairing, and have a companion app that offers a parametric EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless and the Βeats Solo Pro Wireless are very different, and you may prefer either, depending on what you’re looking for. The Βeats are on-ear headphones with much better build quality. Their ANC feature blocks out more ambient noise, and they have longer continuous battery life. On the other hand, the Jabra are much smaller, more portable earbuds. Their app also includes sound customization features, unlike the Βeats.

1More Piston Classic

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better headphones than the 1More Piston Classic. The Beats are better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have an ANC system that can block out a great amount of ambient noise around you. Some users may prefer their wireless design, and their H1 chip allows you to pair them with other Apple devices. However, the 1More are more comfortable.

Logitech G432

The Logitech G432 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on your needs. The Logitech are gaming headphones with a more comfortable fit and a mic with a much better overall performance. They can be used wirelessly or wired with the included 1/8" TRRS cable, and you can customize their sound profile with a graphic EQ and presets in a companion app. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile on-ear headphones with a great ANC feature. They have a more stable fit, a better build quality, and more onboard controls, including call and music control.

Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019 are for different uses. The Astro are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable, have a better passive soundstage performance, and their boom mic does a significantly better job of recording your voice, even in noisy environments. Their battery performance is better too. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have more versatile controls and have an ANC system to help block out a great amount of noise around you.

HiFiMan HE-400i

The HiFiMan HE-400i are better headphones for neutral sound than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The HiFiMan are planar magnetic headphones with an open-back design. They're much more comfortable and have a significantly better passive soundstage performance. However, the Beats are more versatile wireless headphones. They have a closed-back design, a much better build quality, and a great ANC feature. They also have onboard controls and an integrated mic, unlike the HiFiMan. 

Philips SHP9500

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Philips SHP9500 have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The Beats are wireless on-ears designed for casual use. They're better built, more stable, and thanks to their ANC system, they can block out more ambient noise around you. However, the Philips are audiophile headphones. These over-ears are more comfortable and have a neutral sound profile. Since they have an open-back design, they also have a more immersive passive soundstage.

AKG K240 MKII

The AKG K240 MKII and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different uses. The AKG are designed for audiophiles. They're more comfortable and have better passive soundstage performance. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have a wireless design, a better build quality, and a mic so that you can take calls on the go. They also have an ANC system that can block out a great amount of noise around you and a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer.

Beyerdynamic DT 880

The Beyerdynamic DT 880 are better for neutral sound than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Beyerdynamic are much more comfortable, and their passive soundstage is perceived as much more open and spacious. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile since they have an integrated mic, onboard controls, and an ANC feature that blocks out an impressive amount of noise.

1More Triple Driver

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the 1More Triple Driver. The Beats are better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, and their ANC is able to block out a lot more background noise. They also have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the 1More are more comfortable, and their in-line mic offers a better overall performance. 

Logitech G433

The Logitech G433 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are headphones designed for different uses. The Logitech are for wired gaming. They're more comfortable, have a better overall boom mic performance, and you can customize their sound profile using their companion software's graphic EQ and presets. Conversely, the Beats are better-suited for casual use. They're better-built, have an ANC system that can block out more background noise, and have a wireless design.

Marshall MID ANC Wireless

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 longer battery life on a single charge. On the other hand, the Marshall have a more comfortable fit, and you can use them wired, even if the battery is dead.

HyperX Cloud Stinger

The HyperX Cloud Stinger and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The HyperX are for wired gaming. They're more comfortable and have a better overall mic performance. However, the Beats are more versatile. They have a wireless design, are better-built, and have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

HiFiMan Sundara 2018

The HiFiMan Sundara 2018 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are for different uses. The HiFiMan are more comfortable audiophile headphones, have a neutral sound profile, and a more spacious and immersive passive soundstage. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have a wireless design, which some users may prefer, are better-built, and have an ANC, which can help cut down a significant amount of ambient noise around you.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, so you may prefer either. The SteelSeries are much more comfortable over-ear gaming headphones. Their boom mic has a significantly better overall performance and they come with a DAC that allows you to easily switch EQ or surround sound settings while you game. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile Bluetooth headphones. They have a great ANC feature, leak much less sound, and have a significantly better onboard control scheme. 

Corsair HS70 Wireless

The Corsair HS70 Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes. The Corsair are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable, have a virtual soundstage feature, and their boom mic offers a better overall performance. They also have a longer continuous battery life and their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets. However, the Beats are better-suited for casual use. They have an ANC system that's able to significantly block out more ambient noise around you. They also support Bluetooth and have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with other Apple devices.  

HyperX Cloud Alpha

The HyperX Cloud Alpha and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The HyperX are gaming headphones. They're more comfortable and better built, and their boom mic has a significantly better overall performance. However, the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile. They're wireless, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have an ANC system, making them significantly better at isolating you from background noise.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO

The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths. The Beyerdynamic are wired open-back headphones with a well-balanced sound profile. Their soundstage is perceived as bigger and more spacious and they have a more comfortable fit. On the other hand, the Beats are wireless closed-back headphones that have a more versatile performance. Their ANC feature blocks out an impressive amount of ambient sound and they have an integrated mic and onboard controls. 

Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless

The Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless are better for gaming than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Razer are more comfortable, and their mic has a much better overall performance. They have a more bass-heavy default sound profile that some listeners may prefer, and unlike the Beats, their companion software gives you access to a graphic EQ and presets. You can use them either wirelessly or with a wired connection. On the other hand, the Beats are Bluetooth-only headphones with much longer continuous battery life. They have an ANC feature with an impressive performance and onboard controls that are easier to use.

Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019

The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Astro are more comfortable gaming headphones, have a virtual soundstage feature, and their boom mic offers better overall performance. Their companion software also has a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, some users have encountered issues using it. Conversely, the Beats are better for casual use. They have a wireless design, have a more neutral sound profile that some users may prefer, and have an ANC system that can block out more ambient noise around you.

HyperX Cloud Flight

The HyperX Cloud Flight and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are for different uses. The HyperX are better for gaming as they have a more comfortable fit, a superior overall microphone performance, and a longer continuous battery life. However, the Beats are better suited for casual use. They have a wireless design, which some users may prefer, a better build quality, and an ANC system to help reduce a significant amount of ambient noise around you.

SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition Wireless

The SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are for different purposes. The SteelSeries are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable and have a superior mic performance. They also have a better battery performance and you can customize their sound profile using their companion software's graphic EQ and presets. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. The Beats have better controls, a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and an active noise cancelling system that blocks out a significant amount of noise around you. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

Razer Kraken X

The Razer Kraken X and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are for different uses. The Razer are wired gaming headphones that are more comfortable. Their boom mic also offers a significantly better overall performance, and their passive soundstage performance seems more open and spacious. However, the Beats are better-suited for casual use. They have a wireless design, a better build quality, and a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have an ANC system that can block out a great amount of background noise.

AKG K702

The AKG K702 are better for neutral sound than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The AKG are much more comfortable over-ear headphones. Thanks to their open-back design, their passive soundstage is perceived as much more open and spacious. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile Bluetooth-only headphones. They have a much better build quality and an ANC feature that does a great job blocking out ambient sound. They're also more stable, so they're less likely to slide off your head during light physical activity like a walk.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Edition

The SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Edition and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes, and you may prefer either one. The SteelSeries are for wired gaming. They're more comfortable, have a significantly better overall microphone performance, and have companion software that offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They're wireless, have great build quality, a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and an ANC system that can block out more background noise.

AKG K712 PRO

The AKG K712 PRO and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes. The AKG are over-ears that are suitable for neutral sound. They have a comfortable fit, a better passive soundstage performance, and come with a coiled audio cable, which some users may prefer. However, the Beats are better-suited for casual use. These wireless on-ears feel better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, and their ANC can significantly block out more background noise. They also leak less audio at high volumes, have a mic so that you can take calls on the go, and their H1 chip allows you to pair them with your Apple devices.

Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset

The Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are headphones designed for different uses and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. The Logitech are wired gaming headphones. They're more comfortable, and have a significantly better overall microphone performance. However, the Beats are more versatile. They're better-built, have a wireless design as well as a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC is able to block out a lot more ambient noise. They also have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. 

SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either depending on your usage. The Beats are more versatile on-ear headphones with ANC. They're more breathable and portable, and are also equipped with an H1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices. On the other hand, the SteelSeries are over-ear gaming headphones with a significantly better overall mic performance and a much longer continuous battery life. They have lower latency over Bluetooth and work with PCs, PS4, and Xbox One via analog connection, unlike the Beats. 

Jabra Elite 85h Wireless

The Jabra Elite 85h Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Jabra are more comfortable, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and better overall mic performance. Their battery performance is better, and their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats are better-built, and their ANC system does a significantly better job of blocking out noise around you.

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are designed for different purposes. The SteelSeries are wireless gaming headphones. They're more comfortable, have a virtual soundstage feature, and a significantly better overall boom mic performance. They also have a longer continuous battery life, a customizable sound profile thanks to their companion software, and they support Xbox Wireless for a lower latency connection suitable for gaming. Conversely, the Beats are casual use headphones. They have an ANC system that's able to block out more ambient noise, and they have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. 

Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset

The Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset and the Beat Solo Pro Wireless are headphones designed for different uses. The Logitech are wired gaming headphones that are more comfortable, and have superior microphone performance. They also have a more customizable sound profile, thanks to their companion software's graphic EQ and presets. However, the Beats are better-suited for casual use. They have a more stable fit, have an active noise cancelling system that significantly blocks out more ambient sound, and have a wireless design. They also have an H1 chip, which allows you to pair these headphones to your Apple devices.

AKG N60NC Wireless

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 profile of the Beats is a bit more neutral while the AKG can sound a bit sharper.

SteelSeries Arctis 1

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the SteelSeries Arctis 1 have different strengths, and you may prefer either. The SteelSeries are wired gaming headphones. They don't feel as tight, which may be more comfortable, and they have a much better overall mic perfomance. On the other hand, the Beats are Bluetooth-only headphones. They have a much better build quality, a more stable fit, and a more neutral sound profile that some may prefer. They isolate you from much more ambient sound too, thanks to their ANC feature. 

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless headphones are more versatile than the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x. The Beats are better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have a significantly better noise isolation performance, thanks to their ANC system. They also have an integrated mic, a wireless design, and an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the Audio-Technica are more comfortable and have a better passive soundstage performance.

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE are for different purposes. The Corsair are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable, have a virtual soundstage feature, a significantly better mic performance, and you can use them wired. Their companion software also allows you to adjust their sound using their graphic EQ and presets. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have a more neutral sound profile, an ANC system that can block out more ambient noise, and longer continuous battery life.

Sennheiser HD 600

The Sennheiser HD 600 and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The Sennheiser over-ears designed for audiophiles. They're more comfortable, have a neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and a wider, more immersive passive soundstage. However, the Beats are wireless on-ears that are better-built and have great noise isolation, thanks to their ANC system. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with Apple devices.

Sennheiser HD 650

The Sennheiser HD 650 are better for neutral sound than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. Thanks to their open-back design, the Sennheiser's soundstage is perceived as more open and spacious. Their over-ear fit is also much more comfortable. On the other hand, the Beats are Bluetooth-only on-ear headphones with a great ANC feature. They're more versatile since they don't leak as much audio, have good onboard controls, and are equipped with an integrated mic.

Sennheiser HD 660 S

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Sennheiser HD 660 S. The Beats have an impressive ANC feature and a better build quality. They have an integrated mic, good onboard controls, and a more bass-rich sound profile that some listeners may prefer. On the other hand, the Sennheiser are wired headphones with an open-back design. Their soundstage is perceived as more open and spacious, and they have a much more comfortable fit.

Sony WH-XB900N Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Sony WH-XB900N Wireless. The Beats are better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC can significantly block out more ambient noise. However, the Sony are more comfortable, you can customize their sound profile using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets, and you can use them wired.

Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee are headphones designed for different purposes. The Sennheiser are designed with audiophiles in mind. They're more comfortable, have a neutral sound profile, and their passive soundstage is perceived as more neutral, open, and spacious. However, the Beats are better suited for casual use. They're better-built, have an ANC system that can block out a great amount of background noise, and have a wireless design. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sennheiser are more comfortable and have a better battery and noise isolation performance. Their microphone also offers better overall performance, and their companion app has a parametric EQ and presets to help adjust their sound to your liking.

Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless are better headphones for most uses than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Jabra have a more comfortable and stable fit, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can customize their bass-heavy sound profile to your liking, and you can pair them with up to two devices at a time. However, the Beats' ANC can block out more ambient sound around you, and they have longer continuous battery life.

Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless

The Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless are better than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless for most purposes. The Sennheiser are much more comfortable, stable, and portable. They can be used wirelessly or wired with the included 1/8" TRRS cable, (although this connection only supports audio) and their mic has a much better overall performance. They support multi-device pairing and work with an app that has sound customization options. On the other hand, the Beats have a more neutral default sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. They also have longer continuous battery life and a much better build quality.

Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless are better headphones for most uses than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Anker have a more comfortable and stable fit, and their mic offers a better recording quality. You can also customize their sound profile. The Beats are better-built, and they have longer continuous battery life. They also have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

AKG K371

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better for most purposes than the AKG K371. The Beats are wireless headphones that have a significantly better build quality and a much more stable fit. They isolate you from much more ambient sound, thanks to their ANC feature. On the other hand, the AKG have a more neutral sound profile that some listeners may prefer. They're also much more comfortable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Samsung are in-ears that have a more comfortable and stable fit. They have a more neutral sound out of the box, which some users may prefer, EQ presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking, and better battery performance. However, the Beats are better-built and have an ANC system that can isolate you from a greater amount of background noise.

Philips Fidelio X2HR

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Philips Fidelio X2HR. The Beats are wireless on-ears that feel better-built, come with a carrying case to help protect them when you're on the go and have an ANC system that helps block out a great amount of noise. They also have an integrated mic so you're able to take calls, and an H1 chip, which allows you to seamlessly pair them with other Apple products. However, the Philips are over-ears with an open-back design, making them better suited for neutral sound. They're more comfortable, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their passive soundstage is larger, more natural-sounding, and spacious.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have different strengths, and you may prefer either depending on your usage. The Beats are on-ear headphones with a much better ANC performance, a much longer continuous battery life, and a more bass-rich default sound profile, which some may prefer. They're also equipped with an H1 chip for easier pairing with Apple devices. On the other hand, the Sennheiser are much better for sports, thanks to their in-ear design, more stable fit, and IPX4 rating for water resistance, although we don't test that currently. Unlike the Beats, their sound profile can be customized using their companion app. 

JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless

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 more neutral default sound profile, much better noise isolation thanks to their ANC feature, and offer seamless pairing to Apple devices.

HyperX Cloud Alpha S

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the HyperX Cloud Alpha S are designed for different uses. The HyperX are gaming headphones. They're more comfortable, are better built, and have a virtual soundstage feature, and their microphone offers better overall performance. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They have a wireless design, a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, an ANC system that helps block out a significant amount of noise, and an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with Apple devices.

Razer Opus Wireless 2020

The Razer Opus Wireless 2020 are better for most uses than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Razer are more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, which some users may prefer, and their ANC does a significantly better job of blocking out ambient noise around you. They also have longer-lasting continuous battery life, and their companion app has EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking.

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless have different strengths. The SteelSeries are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable, have a better overall boom microphone, and longer continuous battery life. Their companion software also offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They're better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC helps them block out a lot more ambient noise.

Sennheiser HD 450BT Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better for most purposes than the Sennheiser HD 450BT Wireless. The Beats have much better onboard controls and a more premium look and feel. Their ANC feature does a much better job of isolating you from ambient sound. They also have a much more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. On the other hand, you can use the Sennheiser wirelessly or wired, so you can listen to audio passively when you run out of battery. They also offer multi-device pairing, and you can customize their sound profile with a graphic EQ and presets in the companion app.

Razer BlackShark V2 X

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Razer BlackShark V2 X have different strengths, and you may prefer either one, depending on your needs. The Razer are wired gaming headphones. They're much more comfortable, and their boom mic has a significantly better overall performance. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile truly wireless headphones. They have a better build quality and an ANC feature that blocks out a great amount of ambient sound. They also have much better onboard controls.

Razer BlackShark V2

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Razer BlackShark V2. The Beats are truly wireless headphones with a great ANC feature. They have a more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer, and significantly better build quality. On the other hand, the Razer are for wired gaming. They're much more comfortable, and their detachable boom mic has a significantly better recording quality and noise handling performance than the Beats' integrated mic. You can also customize their sound profile with a graphic EQ and presets in the app.

Logitech G PRO X WIRELESS LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Logitech G PRO X WIRELESS LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset are two headphones designed for different uses. The Logitech are wireless gaming headphones that are more comfortable and have a significantly better mic performance. They also have a better battery performance, a customizable sound profile, thanks to their companion software's graphic EQ and presets, and low enough wireless latency for gaming. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They feel better built, and they have better controls, a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and an ANC system that blocks out a great amount of background noise.

Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Wireless

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 sound profile, charge faster, feel more stable, and have a much longer wireless range.

Grado The Hemp Headphone

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 more 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 have a much better passive soundstage, thanks to their open-back design.

Sony WH-CH710N Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better than the Sony WH-CH710N for most uses. The Beats are sturdier and have a more neutral sound profile, which some may prefer. Their ANC feature is also much better at blocking out ambient sound. However, the Sony have a much more comfortable fit. They support NFC pairing and can be used wirelessly or with a wired connection. 

Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED WIRELESS are for different uses. The Logitech are wireless gaming headphones. They're more comfortable, their boom mic delivers superior overall performance, and you can customize their sound profile using the companion software's graphic EQ and presets. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They're better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have an ANC system that's able to block out a significant amount of ambient noise. They also have longer continuous battery life.

Philips SHP9600

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Philips SHP9600. The Beats are on-ear headphones with a closed-back design, better build quality, an impressive ANC feature, an integrated mic, and good onboard controls. On the other hand, the Philips are wired open-back headphones. They have a much more comfortable fit, and their soundstage is perceived as much larger and more spacious, which helps make them more suitable for neutral sound.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2020

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2020 are designed for different uses. The Razer are gaming headphones. They're more comfortable, have a virtual soundstage feature, and their boom mic offers better overall performance. They also have a better battery performance, and you can customize their sound using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. They also have low non-Bluetooth latency. However, the Beats are more suitable for casual use. They're better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, and their ANC system can block significantly more background noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Bose are more comfortable, their ANC can block out more background noise, and they have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the Beats have a better battery performance and an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one, depending on your needs. The SteelSeries are gaming headphones. They have a more comfortable fit and a boom mic with a much better overall performance. They can be used wirelessly or wired with the included 1/8" TRRS cable, allowing you to use the headphones while they're charging. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile headphones with an integrated mic. They have an ANC feature that blocks out an impressive amount of noise.

Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless

The Jabra Elite 85t Wireless Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Jabra have a more stable and comfortable fit, have a longer total battery life, and their integrated mic has a better recording quality. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets so you can adjust their sound to your liking, and they can be paired with up to two devices at a time. However, the Beats' ANC has a better noise isolation performance. 

Corsair HS70 Bluetooth

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 more neutral 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.

Cooler Master MH751

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better for most purposes than the Cooler Master MH751. The Beats are truly wireless headphones with ANC. They have a much better build quality and a more bass-rich sound profile, which some may prefer. They're also less prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery. On the other hand, the Cooler are wired over-ear headphones with a much better passive soundstage performance. Also, their detachable boom mic has a much better overall performance than the Beats' integrated microphone. 

Creative Outlier Air V2 True Wireless

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, which some users may prefer.

HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless are for different uses. The HyperX are better suited for gaming. They're more comfortable and have a virtual soundstage feature, and their boom mic does a significantly better job of recording your voice, even in noisy environments. They also have a longer-lasting continuous battery life and low non-Bluetooth latency. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, their ANC system can block out a great amount of background noise, and their H1 chip allows you to pair them to your Apple devices.

Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better headphones than the Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless. The Beats are better built and have a more neutral sound profile, and their active noise cancelling feature can reduce the ambient noise around you. They also leak more noise. However, the Skullcandy are more comfortable and have a more stable fit. They also support passive playback if you want to use them wired.

Astro A20 Gen 2 Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and Astro A20 Gen 2 Wireless are wireless over-ear headphones that are good for 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.

Drop + THX Panda Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Drop + THX Panda Wireless are for different uses. The Drop are audiophile over-ear headphones that are more comfortable, have a significantly better battery performance, and can pair with up to two devices at a time. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have better build quality, a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and active noise cancelling, which can help block noise around you.

Wyze Noise-Cancelling Headphones Wireless

Depending on your preferences, you may prefer either the Beats Solo Pro Wireless or the Wyze Noise-Cancelling Headphones. The Beats are on-ear headphones, which some users may like, are better-built, and sound more neutral out-of-the-box. However, the Wyze are more comfortable, have a better battery performance, and have a graphic EQ plus presets. Their ANC also does a slightly better job of cutting down ambient noise around you. 

HiFiMan Arya

The HiFiMan Arya are better headphones for neutral sound, but the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more versatile. The HiFiMan are more comfortable, have more consistent audio reproduction, and their passive soundstage is wider and more immersive. However, the Beats have a more stable fit, a great ANC which helps to cut down noise around you, and an integrated mic so that you can take calls on-the-go. They also have a wireless design, which some users may prefer.

EarFun Air Pro True Wireless

The EarFun Air Pro True Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The EarFun have a more comfortable fit, their ANC can block out more bass-range noise like the rumble of bus or plane engines, and their integrated mic does a better job of recording your voice. They also have a better battery performance. However, the Beats are better built.

Focal Clear Mg

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Focal Clear Mg have different strengths and, depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other. The Beats are more suitable for casual use as they're closed-back headphones with an active noise cancelling feature, which can reduce a great amount of noise around you. They also have a wireless design, a more neutral sound profile than the Focal, and an H1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices. However, they can't be used wired. The Focal, in comparison, are audiophile headphones with superior comfort and build quality. They also have more consistent audio delivery and their passive soundstage seems more spacious and immersive. Thanks to their wired design, they have negligible latency, too.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Beats Solo Pro Wireless or the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. The Beats have a more stable fit, a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, and a better noise isolation performance. Their continuous battery life is also longer. However, some users may prefer the gaming-oriented design of the Bang & Olufsen, which are more comfortable and have a better microphone performance. They're more customizable thanks to their graphic EQ and presets, and you can use them with Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Logitech G333

The Logitech G333 are better headphones for gaming than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. They have a bass-rich sound profile that emphasizes sound effects in games, an in-line mic with a much better recording quality, and use a wired 1/8" TRRS connection, so they have virtually no latency. They're also much more portable because of their more compact in-ear design. On the other hand, the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are Bluetooth over-ear headphones. They have a more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer, and a great ANC feature that blocks out an impressive amount of mid-range noise like conversations. 

Skullcandy Dime True Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Skullcandy Dime True Wireless are differently designed headphones; depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other. While both headphones have a fairly neutral sound profile, the Beats are on-ear headphones that are better built and have an ANC feature that can block out a lot of noise. They also have around 24 hours of continuous playback time and have an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the Skullcandy are in-ears that are more portable and stable.

JBL Live Pro+ TWS True Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the JBL Live Pro+ TWS True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The Beats are on-ear headphones that are better-built. Their ANC can reduce slightly more background noise, and they have longer continuous battery life. However, the JBL are in-ears that are more comfortable and stable. They also have a companion app that offers a parametric EQ and presets so that you can tweak their sound to your liking.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 True Wireless

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 True Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Bowers & Wilkins are more portable and have a significantly better noise isolation performance. They also have a more stable fit, are rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for this, and you can use their carrying case as a wireless transmitter. However, the Beats have longer continuous battery life and an H1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices.

HiFiMan Sundara 2020

The HiFiMan Sundara 2020 are better than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless for neutral sound. The HiFiMan deliver sound more consistently, have a much better passive soundstage performance, and have a more neutral sound profile, which some listeners may prefer. On the other hand, the Beats are more versatile headphones with a closed-back design. They have a better build quality, an ANC feature that blocks out an impressive amount of noise, and good onboard controls.

Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X

The Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. The Drop are wired gaming headphones that are more comfortable, have a wider, more spacious passive soundstage, and their boom mic delivers a better overall performance. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They're better-built, are wireless, which some users may prefer, and they have ANC, which helps block out a great amount of noise around you. 

JBL Live Free NC+ TWS True Wireless

The JBL Live Free NC+ TWS True Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The JBL are in-ears that are more comfortable, stable, and neutral-sounding, which some users may prefer. They also have a companion app that offers a parametric EQ and presets so that you can customize their sound to your liking. However, the Beats are better-built, and their ANC does a better job of cutting down more ambient noise around you. They also have longer-lasting total battery life.

Turtle Beach Recon 500

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Turtle Beach Recon 500 are designed for different purposes. The Beats are wireless on-ears that are better suited for casual use. They're better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have active noise cancelling, so they're able to block out a good amount of ambient sound around you. They also have an H1 chip, so you're able to seamlessly pair them with other devices in your Apple ecosystem. Conversely, the Turtle Beach are wired gaming headphones. They have a significantly better overall microphone performance and a more comfortable fit. 

Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT

The Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT are better for gaming while the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better for casual use. The Corsair are more comfortable, have a virtual soundstage feature, and their boom mic offers a significantly better overall performance. They also have companion software that offers a graphic EQ and presets to adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have active noise cancelling and are able to block out a great amount of ambient noise around you.

SteelSeries Arctis Prime

The SteelSeries Arctis Prime are better for wired gaming while the Beats Solo Pro Wireless are more suitable for casual use. The SteelSeries are over-ears that are more comfortable, have a more immersive passive soundstage, and can connect to consoles via analog with full audio and mic compatibility. Their boom mic also offers better overall performance. However, the Beats are on-ears with a wireless design, which some users may prefer. They're better-built, have a great noise isolation performance thanks to their ANC, and have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

ROCCAT Syn Pro Air Wireless

The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either. The ROCCAT are better for wireless gaming. They have a detachable boom mic, companion software with more features, and full compatibility with PCs, PS4, PS5, and Android phones and tablets via non-Bluetooth wireless. On the other hand, the Beats are Bluetooth headphones with an on-ear design. They have much better build quality, an ANC feature, and an H1 chip for easier pairing with Apple devices.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are somewhat better headphones than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series Truly Wireless. The Beats are better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and can isolate you from significantly more ambient noise. They also have a better battery performance and an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Google earbuds are more comfortable.

Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless

The Jaybird Vista 2 Truly Wireless are somewhat better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Jaybird are more comfortable, stable, and have a customizable sound profile, thanks to their companion app's parametric EQ and presets. However, the Beats' ANC helps cut down significantly more ambient noise. They also have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

JBL Tour Pro+ TWS True Wireless

The JBL Tour Pro+ TWS True Wireless are better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The JBL are more comfortable, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their companion app offers a parametric EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Beats have a better noise isolation performance and a longer continuous battery life. They also have an H1 chip that allows you to seamlessly pair them with Apple devices.

Razer Opus X Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Razer Opus Wireless are similarly performing headphones. The Beats are on-ears that feel better-built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and are able to block out more background noise. They also have an H1 chip which allows you to seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the Razer are over-ears that are more comfortable, have a significantly longer continuous battery life and their companion app offers EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. 

Sennheiser CX True Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and Sennheiser CX True Wireless are different types of headphones that suit different purposes. The Beats are wireless on-ears with a much longer continuous battery life. They're also equipped with an ANC system that helps them block out a good amount of ambient noise. Meanwhile the Sennheiser are truly wireless in-ears that are significantly more portable and have a more breathable fit. They also leak less audio and have a more consistent sound delivery.

EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Beats Solo Pro Wireless or the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600. The Beats are more versatile wireless on-ears that offer better noise isolation. They have a more balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, and they have better frequency response consistency. However, the EPOS are designed for wired gaming. These over-ears are more comfortable, and they're compatible with more gaming consoles. They also have a better mic performance.

Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Beats are on-ear headphones with a better build quality and a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have a very good noise isolation performance thanks to their ANC system, a longer continuous battery life, and an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Skullcandy are in-ears that are more comfortable and have a stable ear-hook design, making them a solid choice for sports. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound and smart commands.

Nothing Ear (1) Truly Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Nothing Ear (1) Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Nothing are in-ears with a more comfortable as well as stable fit, a slightly better noise isolation performance, and have EQ presets in their companion app. However, the Beats are on-ear headphones that are better built, have a longer continuous battery life, and have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices.

Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless and the Βeats Solo Pro Wireless are very different, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Jabra are truly wireless earbuds designed for sports. They're more compact, have a more stable fit, and have an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They also work with an app that has sound customization features. On the other hand, the Βeats are wireless, on-ear headphones with much better build quality and longer continuous battery life.

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless are very different, and you may prefer either depending on what you're looking for. The Beats are on-ear headphones with a longer continuous battery life and a more accurate bass response, which some may prefer. They also have a significantly better noise isolation performance. On the other hand, the Apple are much more portable earbuds. Their design lets you hear ambient sound, and their total battery life is longer, thanks to their charging case.

JBL Tune 130NC TWS Truly Wireless

Depending on your usage, you may prefer either the Beats Solo Pro Wireless or the JBL Tune 130NC TWS Truly Wireless. The Beats are on-ear headphones that are better built, have a significantly better noise isolation performance, and have longer continuous battery life. They also have an H1 chip to seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices. However, the JBL are in-ears that are more comfortable and have a more neutral default sound profile that you can adjust to your liking using their companion app's parametric EQ and presets.

Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless

The Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Jabra headphones' in-ear design makes them much more portable and stable. They're also more customizable since their app includes a graphic EQ and presets. On the other hand, the Beats are on-ear headphones with a significantly better noise isolation performance and much longer continuous battery life.

Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the Sony LinkΒuds Truly Wireless are very different, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Beats are on-ear headphones with a good noise isolation and a more neutral sound profile with a much more accurate bass response. They also have a longer continuous battery life. They're designed to not block your ears and let you hear your surroundings. They struggle to reproduce bass, but are more customizable, since they have a graphic EQ and presets in their app.

Razer Opus Wireless 2021

The Razer Opus Wireless 2021 are slightly better headphones than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. While both headphones are well-built, the Razer are over-ears that are more comfortable and have a better battery performance. Their companion app also offers EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking, and their integrated mic has a better overall performance. Their ANC is also able to block out significantly more ambient sound. However, the Beats have an H1 chip so that you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.

Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2

The Beats Solo Pro Wireless are better on-ears than the Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2. While both headphones are fairly comfortable, the Beats have a significantly better build quality, a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and ANC, meaning they can block out a superior amount of background noise. They also have an H1 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Skullcandy have a better battery performance, and are more customizable, thanks to their companion app. They also support multi-device pairing with up to two devices at a time.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type On-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Yes
Transducer Dynamic

The Beats Solo Pro are very stylish headphones. They have a premium look thanks to the wide metallic band which follows the 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.

6.5
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.59 lbs
Clamping Force
1.2 lbs

The Beats Solo Pro are fairly comfortable, but some people may find them too tight. The padding on the cups is thicker than on the Beats Solo3 2019 Wireless, but they don't feel plushier against your ears when you put them on. They aren't that heavy, and the headband does a good job of redistributing the weight of the headphones. The size of the headband can be adjusted, but the extension is quite limited, so these may not fit people with bigger heads.

7.7
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use Good
Feedback Good
Call/Music Control Yes
Volume Control Yes
Microphone Control No
Channel Mixing
No
Noise Cancelling Control On/Off
Talk-Through
On/Off
Additional Controls Voice Assistant

The Beats Solo Pro have a good control scheme. There's a small, very clicky ANC/talk-through button on the bottom of the right cup, and the rest of the controls are on the left cup. You can easily control the volume, play/pause, manage calls, and skip tracks by pushing the top, bottom, or center of the cup. It's easy to use but can be a bit confusing at first because it feels intuitive to use the left and right sides for track skipping, but they aren't actually buttons. You need to fold the headphones to turn them off, as there's no power button.

8.4
Design
Breathability
Avg.Temp.Difference 1.7 °C

The Beats Solo Pro are impressively breathable. Due to their on-ear design, not much heat stays trapped under the ear cups. There's some decent airflow, allowing your ears to breathe more than with over-ear headphones. However, these aren't as ideal as in-ears for sports or working out, as you may sweat more than usual.

5.7
Design
Portability
L 7.5" (19.1 cm)
W 6.6" (16.8 cm)
H 2.8" (7.1 cm)
Volume 139.00 in³ (2,277.79 cm³)
Transmitter Required No

The Beats Solo Pro have sub-par portability. They're quite bulky for on-ears. On the upside, they fold into a more compact format, but the cups don't swivel to lay flat. If you're looking for more portable Beats headphones, check out the Beats Studio Buds True Wireless.

6.0
Design
Case
Type Soft case
L 6.6" (16.8 cm)
W 5.2" (13.2 cm)
H 2.8" (7.1 cm)
Volume 96.00 in³ (1,573.15 cm³)

The Beats Solo Pro's case isn't bad. It's soft and should slightly protect the headphones against scratches, but that's about it. The case isn't very sturdy and doesn't absorb shocks or protect the headphones against water exposure.

8.0
Design
Build Quality

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 metal-alloy headband. The control scheme on the left ear cup seems to be the weak link since even though the buttons are only located in the center (where the Beats logo is) and above and below, the left and right sides wobble and feel like buttons if accidentally pushed, which is a little confusing.

7.0
Design
Stability

These headphones are decently stable but aren't the ideal choice for runners. You can easily keep them on your head during a casual listening session, but more intense head movements can make them sway off your head easily. On the upside, they're wireless and fairly tight, so they might not feel loose to everybody.

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In The Box

  • Beats Solo Pro headphones
  • USB-A to Lightning charging cable
  • Carrying soft case
  • Manuals

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
0.95 dB
Treble Amount
0.19 dB

The Beats Solo Pro have a pretty neutral sound profile suitable for a wide variety of music genres. That said, these headphones also pack a bit of extra bass and treble, which may sound a bit too excited for fans of neutral sound.

7.7
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.45 dB

The frequency response consistency is good. Treble delivery is slightly inconsistent and depends on the fit and positioning. You may need to readjust them on your head each time you wear them to get the same listening experience.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
8.8
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.68 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
10 Hz
Low-Bass
2.72 dB
Mid-Bass
1.73 dB
High-Bass
0.75 dB

The Beats Solo Pro's bass accuracy is excellent. There's a bit of extra thump in the low-bass, which should satisfy fans of genres like EDM and hip-hop, but the overall response is pretty neutral.

9.0
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.28 dB
Low-Mid
0.23 dB
Mid-Mid
0.66 dB
High-Mid
1.46 dB

These headphones have excellent mid-range accuracy. Vocals and lead instruments sound present, detailed, and accurate.

7.4
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
3.85 dB
Low-Treble
2.57 dB
Mid-Treble
2.41 dB
High-Treble
-2.82 dB

The Beats Solo Pro have decent treble accuracy. It's fairly well-balanced, but vocals and lead instruments are very detailed and slightly harsh, while sibilants like S and T sounds may be a bit piercing.

7.9
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
1.43 dB
Dips
0.74 dB

The Beats Solo Pro have very good peaks and dips performance. There aren't many audible peaks and dips, except a few narrow dips in the treble, which affect the brightness and detail of instruments and lead vocals. However, that shouldn't be too audible for most people.

8.6
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.15
Weighted Phase Mismatch
3.02
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
0.68
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
2.33

The Beats Solo Pro have amazing imaging. 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 are well-matched amplitude, frequency, and phase response. However, please note that these results are only valid for our unit, and yours may perform differently.

3.0
Sound
Passive Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
3.46 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)
0.7 dB
PRTF Distance
5.75 dB
Openness
2.3
Acoustic Space Excitation
1.9

The Beats Solo Pro have an awful passive soundstage. They don't interact much with your outer ear, so sound seems to come from inside your head instead of from all around you. Because of the closed-back design, the soundstage also seems small and closed off. If you're looking for a pair of on-ear headphones with a better passive soundstage, check out the Grado The Hemp Headphone.

0
Sound
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
No
Speaker Modeling
No
Room Ambience
No
Head Tracking
No
Virtual Surround
No
8.2
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.215
WHD @ 100
0.073

The Beats Solo Pro's weighted harmonic distortion performance is great. Most frequencies fall within good limits, which should result in a clear and pure audio reproduction. There is very slight distortion at normal listening volumes in the treble range, but it shouldn't be audible for most listeners.

Sound
Test Settings
Firmware
Unknown
Power
On
Connection
Bluetooth 4.2
Codec
SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz
EQ
No EQ
ANC
On
Tip/Pad
Default
Microphone
Integrated

These are the settings we used to test these headphones. Our results are only valid when using these settings.

Isolation
7.7
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-23.18 dB
Noise Cancelling Yes
Bass
-11.23 dB
Mid
-23.13 dB
Treble
-36.34 dB

The Beats Solo Pro have a great noise isolation performance. While their ANC feature isn't very good at blocking out lower-frequency sounds like the rumbling of bus and plane engines, it blocks out an impressive amount of office-type noise, like background conversations and humming A/C units.

8.3
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
31.54 dB

The Beats Solo Pro have an impressive leakage performance. They don't leak much noise even at high volumes, so you can crank up your music in a moderately quiet environment without bothering people around you. Most of the leakage is higher-frequency noise, so it sounds thin. However, you probably shouldn't blast your music in a very quiet environment like a library.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
In-Line
No
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
No
Mic Yes
5.6
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
LFE
687.92 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
3.5 dB
HFE
7,671.33 Hz
Weighted THD
54.571
Gain
3.21 dB

The microphone's recording quality is disappointing. Recorded speech sounds muffled and lacks a lot of detail. You should be understandable in very quiet environments, but these aren't 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.

7.0
Microphone
Noise Handling
SpNR
13.86 dB
Noise Gate
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
7.0
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
7.0
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

Update 11/19/2021: These headphones have been updated to test bench 1.5. In this update, we made changes to the way we test noise handling. We now use a subjective evaluation of our audio clips. This new method has resulted in different results than what we had reported in our previous test bench. As a result, the scoring of this box has changed, and we have updated our results.

The Beats Solo Pro's integrated microphone has decent noise handling. Although moderate noise is still loud and present when you speak, your voice is understandable. If you're taking a call from a busy street, whoever's on the other end of the line should still be able to hear you well.

Active Features
7.2
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
24 hrs
Additional Charges
0.0
Total Battery Life
24 hrs
Charge Time
1.2 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
No
Audio While Charging
No
Passive Playback
No
Charging Port Lightning

The Beats Solo Pro have a decent battery performance. They provide roughly 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge, which should be more than enough for most. They recharge in less than an hour and a half, which is quick. However, they don't have a power-saving feature, so be sure to fold them to power them off, or else the battery could drain while you're not using them. On the upside, if you disable the ANC, you get up to 40 hours of continuous playback time, according to the manufacturer. Please note that battery performance can vary with real-life use, so you may have a different experience.

The headphones can also 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.

4.5
Active Features
App Support
App Name Beats
iOS Yes
Android Yes
macOS No
Windows No
Equalizer
No
ANC Control
On/Off
Mic Control No
Room Effects
No
Playback Control
No
Button Mapping No
Surround Support
No

The Beats Solo Pro have poor app support. There is an app available on both iOS and Android, but it barely does anything. It only allows you to turn the ANC on and off and control talk-through mode (which is called Transparency).

Connectivity
7.1
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
5.0+H1 chip
Multi-Device Pairing
No
NFC Pairing
No
Line Of Sight Range
277.00 ft (84.43 m)
PC Latency (SBC)
216 ms
PC Latency (aptX)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)
N/A
iOS Latency
88 ms
Android Latency
101 ms

These headphones have decent Bluetooth compatibility. They're compatible with Bluetooth 5.0 but don't support multi-device or NFC pairing. They don't have much latency with iOS or Android devices, but you may notice audio lag on PC. However, some apps also seem to compensate for latency, so your experience may vary. Also, unfortunately, our dongle doesn't take advantage of the H1 chip, so if you're using an iOS device, you may get lower latency and a more stable connection.

0
Connectivity
Non-Bluetooth Wireless
Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
N/A
Non-BT Latency
N/A
0
Connectivity
Wired
Analog Audio
No
USB Audio
No
Detachable No
Length N/A
Connection
No Wired Option
Analog/USB Audio Latency
N/A

These headphones come with a USB-A to Lightning cable that you can only use for charging the headphones. They don't come with an audio cable. However, you can use them wired if you purchase a Lightning to 1/8" TRRS cable separately. Keep in mind that this cable is unique and sold only by Apple as it's bi-directional. To use the headphones wired, they still need to have some battery left. You can use the ANC on/off while wired, but you'll lose access to the built-in mic.

Connectivity
PC Compatibility
Analog
No
Wired USB
No
Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
No
PS4 Wired USB
No
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
PS5 Analog
No
PS5 Wired USB
No
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
No
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
No
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No
0
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
No Base/Dock
USB Input
No
Line In
No
Line Out
No
Optical Input
No
RCA Input
No
Dock Charging
No
Power Supply
No Base/Dock