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Beats Solo Buds by Dr. Dre
Weighing just 22g with an 18-hour total battery and Bluetooth 5.3, the Solo Buds use dual-layer drivers and laser-cut vents to emphasize bass in a tiny frame. Their ergonomically angled nozzles and phone/tablet charging directness make them exceptionally portable. Best for budget-minded listeners who prioritize lightweight convenience over music fidelity, as audio scores a weak 37.8/100.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 18
case battery hours 18
water resistance Water-Resistant
multipoint Yes
63 Overall Score
Price CA$80
Snapshot
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 35 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 18 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 18 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Beats App |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beats Solo Buds by Dr. Dre | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 18 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 11 |
| Case Battery Hours | 18 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 50 | 31 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Solo Buds by Dr. Dre | 32 | 71.7 | 73.3 | 31.5 | 88 | 94.6 | 95.7 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 81.5 | 83.2 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 89.9 | 72.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 94.5 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 89.8 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 81.5 | 93.9 | 85.7 | 73.3 | 95.7 | 89.8 |
