Beats Solo 4
Custom 40mm drivers with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking deliver balanced immersion, backed by a 50-hour battery and fast charging that nets 5 hours of playback from a 10-minute top-up. At 216 grams, the foldable design and UltraPlush ear cushions make them remarkably comfortable for all-day wear. Best for Apple users wanting effortless comfort and cinematic spatial audio for movies and music at home or the office, though their lack of isolation and moderate accuracy make them a poor fit for commuting or critical listening.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 50
52 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong sound (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong battery (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong mic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | UltraPlush |
| Headband | Flex-Grip |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beats Solo 4 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | - | 314 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Solo 4 | 30.1 | 65.7 | 33.7 | 87.4 | 82.7 | 50.1 | 93.4 | 18.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
Usage Scores
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