Beats Solo 4 vs Beats Studio Pro
The Verdict
Beats Solo 4 excels in battery endurance with an impressive 50-hour rating versus Studio Pro's 24 hours with ANC enabled, making it ideal for travel. Studio Pro counters with active noise cancellation, over-ear comfort, and three customizable sound profiles via USB-C,features Solo 4 lacks entirely. Both feature 40mm drivers, Spatial Audio, and lossless wired connectivity, though Studio Pro's larger form factor and ANC suit professional environments better. Solo 4's on-ear design sacrifices passive isolation but delivers portability and exceptional value at $199. Studio Pro justifies its $350 price through premium noise cancellation and extended comfort for extended listening sessions. Choose Solo 4 for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and casual use; select Studio Pro if ANC and passive comfort matter more.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Beats Solo 4 if…
- →50-hour battery life is the longest in any Beats product
- →Works equally well with both iOS and Android — no ecosystem lock-in
- →Lossless audio via USB-C is a first for Beats on-ear headphones
Buy the Beats Studio Pro if…
- →Lossless USB-C wired audio playback
- →Works well with both iOS and Android
- →Comfortable, lightweight build
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Beats Solo 4
Pros
- 50-hour battery life is the longest in any Beats product
- Works equally well with both iOS and Android — no ecosystem lock-in
- Lossless audio via USB-C is a first for Beats on-ear headphones
- Lighter and more comfortable than Solo 3 at 217 g
- Spatial Audio with head tracking for immersive music
Cons
- No active noise cancellation — odd for $199 in 2024
- On-ear design causes pressure fatigue after extended wear
- AAC/SBC only via Bluetooth — no LDAC or aptX
- Sound leans bass-heavy, which won't suit all genres
Beats Studio Pro
Pros
- Lossless USB-C wired audio playback
- Works well with both iOS and Android
- Comfortable, lightweight build
- Strong battery life
Cons
- No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- ANC trails Sony, Bose, Apple
- Same physical design as 2017 Studio 3
- No aptX or LDAC codec support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Beats Solo 4 | Beats Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | on-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 217 g | 260 g |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 50 hrs | 24 hours ANC on (40 hours ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C, 10-min Fast Fuel for 5 hrs | USB-C, 10 min = 4 hours Fast Fuel |
| Drivers | 40 mm transducer with custom acoustic platform | 40mm custom dynamic |
| Features | Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking, Lossless audio via USB-C or 3.5mm cable, Apple and Android Find My support, One-touch pairing with both iOS and Android, Class 1 Bluetooth for extended range, Up to 50 hours of battery life | Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking, Lossless audio over USB-C, Native compatibility with both Apple and Android, Transparency mode, Three signature sound profiles via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | None | None |
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