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Headphones
Apple AirPods 5 vs Beats Solo Buds
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Beats
Beats Solo Buds
- Speaker
- Fully custom acoustic architecture
- ANC
- Passive noise isolation
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Battery
- Up to 18 hours
Quick verdict
There is not enough scored evidence for an overall winner yet.
This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.
Buy Apple AirPods 5 if
- You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
- It matches the features you care about most.
Buy Beats Solo Buds if
- You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
- It matches the features you care about most.
Category score
Where each product wins
Battery
Apple AirPods 5
0
Beats Solo Buds
0
Design
Apple AirPods 5
0
Beats Solo Buds
0
Connectivity
Apple AirPods 5
0
Beats Solo Buds
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Apple AirPods 5 | Beats Solo Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | 20230923 | — |
| In the Box Verified in the box for this exact product variant. | — | Beats Solo Buds earbuds, carrying case, ear tips in XS/S/M/L, warranty card |
| Type Verified type for this exact product variant. | True Wireless In-Ear (TWS) | True wireless earbuds |
| Manufacturer SKU Verified manufacturer sku for this exact product variant. | — | MUVW3 |
| Regional Model Verified regional model for this exact product variant. | — | UK Matt Black |
| Wear Style Verified wear style for this exact product variant. | — | In-ear |
| Fit & Design | ||
| Earbud Height Verified earbud height for this exact product variant. | — | 19 mm |
| Earbud Width Verified earbud width for this exact product variant. | — | 18.50 mm |
| Earbud Depth Verified earbud depth for this exact product variant. | — | 20.50 mm |
| Earbud Weight Verified earbud weight for this exact product variant. | — | 5.70 g |
| Case Height Verified case height for this exact product variant. | — | 24 mm |
| Case Width Verified case width for this exact product variant. | — | 35 mm |
| Case Depth Verified case depth for this exact product variant. | — | 66 mm |
| Case Weight Verified case weight for this exact product variant. | — | 22 g |
| Ear Tip Sizes Verified ear tip sizes for this exact product variant. | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Audio Hardware | ||
| Driver Type Verified driver type for this exact product variant. | — | Dual-layer driver |
| Codecs & Hi-Res Audio | ||
| Published Codec Support Verified published codec support for this exact product variant. | AAC, SBC | — |
| Noise Control & Spatial Audio | ||
| Noise Cancelling Verified noise cancelling for this exact product variant. | — | Passive noise isolation |
| Microphones & Calls | ||
| Published Microphone System Verified published microphone system for this exact product variant. | — | Leading-edge microphones with noise-learning algorithm |
| Microphone Count Verified microphone count for this exact product variant. | — | 2 |
| Call Noise Reduction Verified call noise reduction for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Connection Type Verified connection type for this exact product variant. | — | Wireless |
| Bluetooth Class Verified bluetooth class for this exact product variant. | — | Class 1 |
| Apple One-Tap Pairing Verified apple one-tap pairing for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Published Battery Life Verified published battery life for this exact product variant. | — | Up to 18 hours |
| Music Runtime, ANC Off Verified music runtime, anc off for this exact product variant. | — | 18 hours |
| Quick-Charge Time Verified quick-charge time for this exact product variant. | — | 5 min |
| Quick-Charge Playback Verified quick-charge playback for this exact product variant. | — | 1 hours |
| Charging Connector Verified charging connector for this exact product variant. | — | USB-C |
| Sensors & Controls | ||
| Control Types Verified control types for this exact product variant. | — | Single multifunction button per side |
| Platform & Software | ||
| Find-My Support Verified find-my support for this exact product variant. | — | Apple Find My, Google Find My Device |
| Google Find My Device Verified google find my device for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Apple Find My Verified apple find my for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Voice Command Verified voice command for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Device Compatibility Verified device compatibility for this exact product variant. | — | iOS, Android |
| Independent Measurements | ||
| OPRA EQ Profiles Verified opra eq profiles for this exact product variant. | — | 1 |
| OPRA Measurement Sources Verified opra measurement sources for this exact product variant. | — | Measured by Rtings |
| Identity | ||
| Model Number Verified model number for this exact product variant. | — | Beats Solo Buds |
| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. | 4.3 g each; 32.3 g case | — |
| Power | ||
| Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. | — | USB-C |
| Audio & Media | ||
| Speaker Configuration Verified speaker configuration for this exact product variant. | — | Fully custom acoustic architecture |
| Controls & Smart Features | ||
| Physical Buttons Verified physical buttons for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Companion App Verified companion app for this exact product variant. | — | Beats app |
| Controller & Software | ||
| App Platforms Verified app platforms for this exact product variant. | — | Android |
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Weight Community decision
Who wins this showdown?
0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Apple AirPods 5
50% · 0 votes
Beats Solo Buds
50% · 0 votes
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Apple AirPods 5
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$65.00
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