Beats Solo 4 vs JBL Tune 770NC
The Verdict
Beats Solo 4 and JBL Tune 770NC target different priorities at different price points. Solo 4 excels with exceptional 50-hour battery life, lossless audio via USB-C, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration through Find My and spatial audio with head tracking. Its on-ear design weighs slightly less at 217g, offering portability advantages. JBL Tune 770NC counters with active noise cancellation,absent entirely from Solo 4,over-ear comfort for extended wear, multipoint Bluetooth switching, and significantly lower $99 price tag with 44-hour ANC-enabled battery. JBL's adaptive ANC and customizable EQ via app provide flexibility Solo 4 lacks. For Apple users valuing lossless audio and all-day portability, Solo 4 justifies the premium; for ANC seekers and budget-conscious listeners wanting over-ear comfort, JBL delivers superior value. Choose Solo 4 if ecosystem lock-in matters; pick Tune 770NC for noise cancellation at half the price.
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 JBL Tune 770NC if…
- →70-hour battery without ANC is staggering for a $99 headphone
- →ANC at $99 makes this the cheapest decent noise-cancelling option
- →Multipoint Bluetooth included — rare at this price
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
JBL Tune 770NC
Pros
- 70-hour battery without ANC is staggering for a $99 headphone
- ANC at $99 makes this the cheapest decent noise-cancelling option
- Multipoint Bluetooth included — rare at this price
- Lightweight at 226 g — comfortable for extended sessions
- JBL Pure Bass profile is fun and engaging
Cons
- ANC is basic — blocks low rumble but misses mid and high frequencies
- No LDAC or aptX — limited to AAC and SBC
- Plasticky build matches the budget price
- Sound quality is acceptable but not detailed or refined
Full Specifications
| Spec | Beats Solo 4 | JBL Tune 770NC |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | on-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 217 g | 226 g |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 50 hrs | 44 hrs (ANC on), 70 hrs (ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C, 10-min Fast Fuel for 5 hrs | USB-C, 5-min quick charge for 3 hrs |
| Drivers | 40 mm transducer with custom acoustic platform | 40 mm |
| 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 | Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Ambient Aware mode, JBL Pure Bass Sound, Multipoint Bluetooth pairing, Smart Ambient with TalkThru, JBL Headphones app with EQ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | None | None |
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