Beats Solo Buds Wireless
Dual-layer dynamic drivers minimize distortion for full-range clarity, while the compact case houses 18-hour earbud battery life with a 5-minute Fast Fuel charge providing one hour of playback. The exceptionally durable, tangle-free braided design and the smallest carrying case in the Beats lineup make these a practical on-the-go companion. These earbuds are best for budget-conscious listeners who prioritize all-day battery life and a pocketable form factor over fitness-ready features.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 18
case battery hours 18
51 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong sound (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Impedance | 35 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 18 |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge, gives up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 18 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beats Solo Buds Wireless | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13.5 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | 18 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 55 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Solo Buds Wireless | 30.8 | 66.8 | 34 | 76 | 84.3 | 72.4 | 51.1 | 81.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 79.5 | 99 | 78.4 | 72.4 | 99.9 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 79.5 | 88.5 | 75 | 72.4 | 99.1 | 81.4 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.3 | 81.9 | 98.8 | 90.7 | 75 | 94.8 | 99.6 | 99.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.1 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 81.8 | 95.2 | 72.4 | 97.1 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 92.8 | 72.5 | 94.8 | 99.6 | 90.2 |
Usage Scores
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