Beats Solo 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
The Verdict
Solo 4 headphones deliver exceptional battery life at 50 hours, making them ideal for travel and minimal charging needs. The on-ear design provides comfort for extended wear, though they lack active noise cancellation entirely. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro offer true wireless freedom with 5-hour earbuds playback plus 13 additional hours via case, intelligent ANC with three adjustable levels, and IPX7 water resistance for workouts or weather. The 2-way custom driver system (10mm woofer and 5.3mm tweeter) provides richer audio separation compared to Solo 4's single 40mm transducer. Both support Bluetooth 5.3 and spatial audio with head tracking. Samsung's quick charging (5 minutes for 1 hour) beats Beats' 10-minute Fast Fuel option. Solo 4 excels for stationary use, all-day commutes, or users prioritizing battery endurance. Galaxy Buds2 Pro suit active listeners who value portability, weather resistance, and ANC for noise isolation. At $30 more, Samsung delivers modern earbud features; Beats targets budget-conscious users seeking wired backup options and legendary battery performance.
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro if…
- →24-bit Samsung Seamless codec for Hi-Fi audio quality on Galaxy devices
- →360 Audio with head tracking creates an immersive surround experience
- →Compact and lightweight at 5.5 g per earbud for comfortable fit
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Pros
- 24-bit Samsung Seamless codec for Hi-Fi audio quality on Galaxy devices
- 360 Audio with head tracking creates an immersive surround experience
- Compact and lightweight at 5.5 g per earbud for comfortable fit
- IPX7 water resistance handles sweat and rain confidently
- Voice Detect automatically pauses and enables transparency mode
Cons
- Samsung Seamless codec only works with Samsung Galaxy devices
- 5-hour ANC battery life is short — case extends to 18 hours
- No multipoint Bluetooth for dual-device connectivity
- Touch controls can be finicky and hard to activate consistently
- ANC is not as strong as Sony WF-1000XM5 or AirPods Pro 2
Full Specifications
| Spec | Beats Solo 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | on-ear | in-ear |
| Weight | 217 g | 5.5 g (each) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 50 hrs | 5 hrs (earbuds with ANC), 18 hrs total with case |
| Charging | USB-C, 10-min Fast Fuel for 5 hrs | USB-C, Qi wireless, 5 min = 1 hr playback |
| Drivers | 40 mm transducer with custom acoustic platform | Custom coaxial 2-way driver (10mm woofer + 5.3mm tweeter) |
| 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 | Intelligent ANC with 3 adjustable levels, 360 Audio with head tracking, SmartThings Find for locating lost earbuds, Auto Switch between Samsung devices, Voice Detect for automatic transparency mode |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Samsung Seamless (24-bit), AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | None | IPX7 |
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