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Beats Solo 4
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Solo 4

Beats Solo 4 lasted 84 h 18 min in one test, but they have no noise canceling.

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7.4/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Beats Solo 4 on a discount if you want light headphones you almost never charge: Beats lists them at $199.99 (Oct 8, 2026), and they lasted 84 h 18 min in one playback test. They pair in one tap with iPhone and Android, and they play lossless audio over USB-C or analog over the included 3.5mm cable. Skip them for planes or trains, because there's no active noise canceling. The on-ear pads press on your ears and leak sound, there's no wear sensor, and at full price the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) adds ANC.

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Key specs
Weight
7.7 oz (217 g)
Connection
Wireless · USB-C audio · 3.5 mm analogue audio
Driver size
1.57 in (40 mm)
Controls
b button · volume rocker · multifunction power/pairing button
Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio
Type
Headphones
Wear
On-ear
Bluetooth
5.3
Battery
50 h
Driver
40 mm
Body
Dimensions
177 x 158 x 68 mm
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioHeadphones · On-earBT 5.3 · 50 h
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Beats Solo 4 on a discount if you want light headphones you almost never charge: Beats lists them at $199.99 (Oct 8, 2026), and they lasted 84 h 18 min in one playback test. They pair in one tap with iPhone and Android, and they play lossless audio over USB-C or analog over the included 3.5mm cable. Skip them for planes or trains, because there's no active noise canceling. The on-ear pads press on your ears and leak sound, there's no wear sensor, and at full price the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) adds ANC.

Best for

Commuters on a budget who want light on-ears they rarely have to charge.

Not for

Flyers and train riders who need noise canceling.

Main strength84 h 18 min of playback in one test
Main weaknessNo active noise canceling
Reasons to buy
84 h 18 min of playback in one test
Lossless USB-C audio and a 3.5mm cable in the box
Folds up, and pairs in one tap on iPhone and Android
Spatial audio with head tracking on Apple devices
Reasons to avoid
No active noise canceling
On-ear pads press on the ears and leak sound
No wear sensor
Build feels basic for the price
Measured view7.4/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys6.9/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Solo 4 review: Is it really worth the money?Christian Thomas · Dec 2025

Weighs the Solo 4's sound and features against its price.

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WIRED7/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Solo 4 Review: Minimal Features, Maximized SoundRyan Waniata · May 2024

Few features and no ANC, but the sound impressed the reviewer.

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The Verge7/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Solo 4 review: playing both sidesChris Welch · Apr 2024

Cross-platform on-ears aimed at both iPhone and Android users.

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CNETBeats Solo 4 Review: Better Battery Life and Voice-CallingWatch on YouTube ↗
SoundGuysBeats Solo 4 Review: Is This REALLY Worth $200?Watch on YouTube ↗
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How it stacks up

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Product data

Full specifications

41 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Sound

Speaker config
Custom acoustic architecture
Driver type
Custom-built dynamic transducer
Driver size
1.57 in (40 mm)
Drivers per side
1
Lossless audio
1
Spatial audio
1
Head tracking
1

Battery

Charging port
USB-C
Quick charge
10
Quick-charge playtime
5

Connectivity

Connection
  • Wireless
  • USB-C audio
  • 3.5 mm analogue audio
Bluetooth class
Class 1
Apple one-tap
1
USB audio
1

Microphone

Microphone
Multiple digital beam-forming microphones
Call noise reduction
1
Beamforming
1

Controls & Software

Controls
  • b button
  • volume rocker
  • multifunction power/pairing button
Physical buttons
1
Companion app
Beats app
App platforms
Android
Voice assistant
1
Find My
Apple Find My, Google Find My Device
Apple Find My
1
Google Find My Device
1
Compatibility
iOS, Android

Comfort & Build

Weight
7.7 oz (217 g)
Dimensions
6.97 in (17.7 cm)

Sensors

Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • gyroscope
Accelerometer
1
Gyroscope
1

Launch

In the box
  • Beats Solo 4 headphones
  • carrying case
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • 3.5 mm analogue audio cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • warranty card
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