Beats Studio Pro vs Beats Solo 4
Quick take: The Beats Solo 4 costs $70 less; the Beats Studio Pro has active noise cancelling while the Beats Solo 4 doesn't; the Beats Solo 4 lasts longer per charge (50 hrs).
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 | $100 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (21,000) | 4.6★ (13,300) |
| Type | Over-Ear Headphones | On-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 24 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 4 hrs | Fast Fuel: 10 min = 5 hrs |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC (lossless via USB-C) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | No | No |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Weight | 260 g | 217 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | No | No |
Pros & cons
Beats Studio Pro
- ✓Regularly $170 — flagship-adjacent ANC at clearance pricing
- ✓USB-C port doubles as a lossless DAC
- ✓First-class features on both iOS and Android
- ✓Custom 40mm drivers far better tuned than old Beats
- ✓10-minute Fast Fuel charge buys 4 hours
- ✓Find My and Google Find Hub both supported
- ✗No wear detection, multipoint, or user EQ
- ✗Unchanged 2017 plastic design shows its age
- ✗Headband transmits clamp to the top of your head
- ✗Ear cushions aren't user-replaceable when worn out
- ✗Pleather pads run sweaty in warm rooms
Beats Solo 4
- ✓Huge 50-hour battery is untouchable for on-ears
- ✓Genuine lossless over USB-C or 3.5mm
- ✓Far more balanced tuning than 2010s bass-cannon Solos
- ✓Fast Fuel: 10 minutes buys 5 hours
- ✓Personalized Spatial Audio head tracking on iPhone
- ✓One-touch pairing on both iOS and Android
- ✗No ANC at a $200 list price
- ✗Trademark Solo clamp aches after an hour or two
- ✗On-ear clamp plus glasses gets painful fast
- ✗No EQ app on either platform
- ✗No true multipoint — just Apple ecosystem switching