No excessive clamps or wires are protruding from the headphones, which inevitably adds to their durability. The Beats Solo Pro headphones are constructed using a combination of soft and harder plastic parts. The Studio 3 headphones are also 30 percent lighter than the Beats Pro 3. We’ve put together a brief comparison study to show the major differences between the Beats Solo Pro and Studio 3 headphones.
Even if the earpads aid in the overall result, there’s no denying this is an above-average ANC experience. Turning the ANC on can sometimes change the sound signature. Here, there’s the slightest change in bass response, but it’s not at all obvious, so there are no issues on that front. A handsome zip-up soft-shell case houses the headphones when they’re folded up, and Beats includes a carabiner that can attach to a loop on the exterior. Other than the included charging cable, these are the only accessories.
Both headphones have soft storage covers, and you may compress them into a much more manageable configuration. However, their soft covers aren’t as durable as hard cases. It’s frustrating that even the most expensive Solo Pro doesn’t come with a protective case.
Carrying onto the comfort, the two headphones will provide enough of it thanks to their broad and plush cushioning. During our trials, we were very impressed with both in terms of comfort. Beats Solo Pro comes equipped with a Lightning to USB-A charging cable type, whereas the Beats Solo 3 comes with a USB-A to USB Micro-B charging cable. The Beats Solo Pro has a battery life of up to 22 hours with ANC and 40 hours without ANC.
When you take the headphones out, turning them on is as simple as unfolding them. If you tend to wear headphones around your neck sometimes like I do, these will automatically conserve power whenever music or other audio isn’t playing. Unfortunately, the Solo Pros don’t automatically pause music when you remove them or pull away a single ear cup, and that’s one feature I really beats flex review wish they had. In November 2021, Beats discontinued the Beats Solo Pro, which is a shame since it was the best noise cancelling Beats headset to date. If you can find it on promotion from an outlet vendor, the Solo Pro is worth buying. Listeners who can pardon the microphone quality, expense, and comfort, will find the Beats Solo Pro an easy-to-love pair of daily headphones.
They also have longer-lasting continuous battery life, and their companion app has EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. The Beats Solo Pro Wireless and the JBL CLUB 700BT Wireless are both decent Bluetooth on-ear headphones. The JBL are more comfortable as they don’t clamp nearly as tightly. They also have a significantly longer battery and a better-dedicated companion app with a parametric EQ. The Sennheiser HD 800 S are better for neutral sound than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless. The Sennheiser are wired headphones with a very well-balanced, neutral sound profile.
That said, some of this is beneficial, especially for listeners who still want the option to enjoy wired audio; the 3.5mm input makes up for the microUSB charging port. These parts will only fit your Beats Solo Pro Wireless and are not compatible with any other model of Beats headphones. With the large number of quality earbuds and headphones currently on the market, making the right choice can be difficult. The ergonomic fit is too tight for wearing glasses with these headphones. Furthermore, the same Siri voice commands can engage or disengage the Active Noise Cancelling, as is the case with the Transparency Mode. As a result, using these headphones with an iOS device means near total hands-free operations.
Furthermore, there is an app you can download that controls the same functions. This means you can develop playlists and control every function right from your smartphone. Wearable wireless audio accessories are all the rage these days. The ability to quickly and easily connect to your mobile device makes listening to music a whole lot more enjoyable.
On the other hand, the Beats have a longer continuous battery life from a single charge, although they don’t have a power-saving feature. The Beats take advantage of the H1 chip, which may result in better overall connectivity performance, but we couldn’t test this. The Apple AirPods Max Wirelessand the have different strengths and depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other.