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Fast Fuel charging Great ANC, especially for on-ears Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1 H1 chip, hands-free Siri access
Microphone quality No 3.5mm input Cost
The Beats Solo Pro makes few compromises between form and function. The design will appeal to many while the Beats moniker still informs passersby of the brand. Noise-cancelling is uniquely effective for on-ear headphones. Unfortunately, comfort is an issue after an hour. If you can push beyond the pain, the Solo Pro may very well be worth it.
The Beats Solo Pro makes few compromises between form and function. The design will appeal to many while the Beats moniker still informs passersby of the brand. Noise-cancelling is uniquely effective for on-ear headphones. Unfortunately, comfort is an issue after an hour. If you can push beyond the pain, the Solo Pro may very well be worth it.
The Beats Solo Pro mean business. These are the company’s debut noise-cancelling on-ear headphones, but you’d never guess that from their great ANC performance and tasteful design. Let’s dig in and see if the on-ear head pain is worth these otherwise great on-ear headphones.
Update, February 7, 2021: This review was updated to expand information on the Apple AirPods Max.
Beats showcases its mature, tempered side with the Solo Pro. The modest, yet distinct design is well executed: concealed hinges and sliding mechanism make the noise-cancelling on-ears look graceful.
Each ear cup rotates to make the fit more comfortable, but this is immediately rendered ineffective due to the extreme pressure placed on one’s ears. After listening for just 30 minutes with glasses, or one hour without, it felt more like I was removing a pricey clamp instead of headphones. I did happen to push beyond the pain to the two-hour mark, and the headset’s removal made me keenly aware of my sharp headache.
The Beats Solo Pro effectively quiet the noise around you and look stylish while doing it.
The headband’s vice-grip does serve a purpose, as it’s a major reason the noise-cancelling performance is so impressive. Suppose the Solo Pro had a loose fit to them. They would be more comfortable but they’d also let in ambient noise. Consequently, your music quality would be at the mercy of auditory masking, which is when loud noises make it difficult to perceive quieter ones.
As far as build quality is concerned, these are surprisingly sturdy. I’m typically apprehensive about using Beats headphones sans-case, but not with the Solo Pro. The headphones depart from the budget plastic used in the Solo3 Wireless . Instead, the company went with a matte finish available in six colorways: light blue, dark blue, red, black, gray, and ivory. Regardless of your color selection, you’re afforded a zippered carrying case and Lightning cable. Beats omitted a 3.5mm input, so wired listening is a no-go for those of use whose phones retain the vanishing headphone jack .
Beats smashed it out of the park with these noise-cancelling headphones. Going into the Beats Solo Pro review, I was skeptical of the ANC effectiveness. However, SoundGuys’ objective testing yields promising results. The headset uses real-time audio calibration to adjust noise-cancelling intensity, and it works. If you want even more effective noise-cancelling on-ears, look into the AKG N60NC.
In the chart above, the higher up the line, the quieter a given frequency range. For instance, high-pitched sounds at 10kHz are attenuated more than 40dB, while 150Hz frequencies are hushed ~12dB. It may not sound like a lot, but decibels follow a logarithmic scale. This means a 70dB sound is 10-times louder than a 60dB sound. It’s really hard to get ANC on-ears to work this well because they don’t passively block noise well, by nature of being on-ear, rather than over-ear, headphones. You need the foundation of good passive isolation before you can achieve good active noise-cancellation.
You can cycle through three sound modes: ANC, transparency, and extended power by pressing the button located on the bottom of the left ear cup. Transparency mode is great for when you need to remain aware when crossing the street or listening for a train stop.
In fact, voice transmission is pretty bad as demonstrated by the sample below. Sure, Beats packed in plenty of sensors and accelerometers to improve voice transmission, but it was all for naught. My friends and family couldn’t stand the sound quality and I dare not subject my co-workers to it during conference calls . You should avoid using the on-board microphone system whenever possible.
Apple-owned Beats included the same H1 chip that’s in the AirPods (2019) and Beats Powerbeats Pro . Unfolding the headset automatically pairs the Solo Pro to your iPhone, assuming you have one. Android users will still have to go through the Bluetooth menu systems. Once paired, the headphones automatically reconnect to the most recent device. They use Bluetooth 5.0 firmware and support AAC streaming. Again, this is mainly to the benefit of iOS users as AAC performance on Android devices is unpredictable. If you’re an Android user who wants high-quality wireless audio, you’ll have to look into some Beats alternatives .
With noise-cancelling turned on, SoundGuys squeezed 21 hours, 53 minutes of playback from the headphones, which is just seven minutes shy of Beats’ listed 22-hour battery life. By deactivating noise-cancelling and transparency audio, you can get closer to 40 hours of listening on a single charge. To charge them up just connect the Lightning cable for about two hours. If you’re crunched for time, just 10 minutes of charging supplies three hours of listening.
Apple devices operating on iOS 10.3 or later will automatically update the Beats Solo Pro firmware, thanks to the H1 chip. Anyone with an older Beats model like the BeatsX benefit from the same functionality courtesy of the W1 chip. Android users, however, have to download the Beats updater for Windows . You must be running Windows 10 in order to update the following products: Solo Pro, Studio3 Wireless, Studio Wireless, Solo3 Wireless, Solo2 Wireless, Powerbeats3 Wireless, Powerbeats2 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro, Pill 2.0, Beats Pill Plus, and BeatsX.
Sound quality is what we’ve come to expect from Beats: bass-heavy. Sub-bass notes are reproduced twice as loud as vocal (midrange) frequencies. This can make it seem like some notes are “missing” from your music, again a consequence of auditory masking. That said, the Beats Solo Pro do a good job of reproducing a seemingly realistic representation of 3D space. In order to get the most out of the default sound, listen to genres like hip-hop, pop, and rap. Otherwise, you can always EQ the sound to your liking. If you’re using a streaming service, you may be able to choose from a variety of presets. You can also download a third-party application to create a sound profile.
Yes, the Beats Solo Pro are the best of the Beats Solo line yet. If microphone quality isn’t a big deal to you and you’re willing to sacrifice comfort for noise-cancelling effectiveness, the Beats Solo Pro is a great all-in-one package.
If you’re apprehensive about any of the headphones’ drawbacks, there are plenty of great alternatives out there like the Sony WH-1000XM4 , which are standout ANC over-ear headphones and are markedly more comfortable than the Solo Pro. Another great pick are the Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones, especially since they’ve dropped in price with the advent of the Bose Headphones 700 .
The AKG N60NC on-ear noise-cancelling headphones are nothing new, but the recent price drop to $100 makes them a tempting alternative. Listeners who aren’t bothered by the microUSB input and dubious pivot points, should save a buck and go with AKG. Its headset is much cheaper than the Solo Pro, and are more comfortable than Beats’ headphones too.
iPhone owners will benefit the most from the Apple AirPods Max , Apple’s debut over-ear headphones with noise-cancelling. Just like the Beats Solo Pro, the AirPods Max use an H1 chip — actually, two chips — to process functions like ANC and hands-free Siri access. The headset also supports Spatial Audio, Transparency Mode, and Adaptive EQ. According to SoundGuys’ first impressions of the Apple AirPods Max , Apple’s ANC outperforms both the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 and Sony WH-1000XM4.
Apple invented ANC , so it knows a thing or two about how to properly implement it. The question isn’t whether or not the AirPods Max noise-cancelling is effective, but if the headset is worth it. The AirPods Max retail for $549, which is significantly more than the $150 price of certain Beats Solo Pro color variants.
The Beats Solo3 Wireless headset is the Beats Solo Pro’s three-year senior, and has outdated hardware. 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.
Of course, there are some features you’re missing out with the Solo3 Wireless: for one, the old headset uses Apple’s W1 chip . Sure, it still allows for snappy switching between iOS devices, but you’re missing out on hands-free access to Siri and improved power efficiency afforded by the H1 chip . The other major feature the Solo Pro has over the Solo3 Wireless is noise-cancelling; this is a must-have for frequent flyers and subway commuters. Although the cancellation can’t compare to Sony’s flagship headset, it’s certainly better than relying on passive isolation alone.
Want a headphone jack? Then you may want to go with the older Beats Solo3 Wireless over the Beats Solo Pro.
ANC is a power-hungry technology, though; so you will see a major decrease in battery life from the old to the new Beats on-ears. The Beats Solo3 Wireless boast just over 45 hours of playtime on a single charge, which is more than double what the Beats Solo Pro provide with noise cancellation on. After about the 24-hour mark, battery life longevity becomes overkill and a way for companies to flex on spec sheets, but it’s impressive nonetheless.
On the whole, the Beats Solo Pro are a better buy for listeners who absolutely need noise cancellation in a more portable form factor than over-ear headphones. Sure, you could just get true wireless noise-cancelling earphones , but the battery cells in those aren’t built to last due to size limitations and constant drainage cycles. If, however, you don’t need ANC and value wired audio, the Beats Solo3 Wireless is still a good option for iPhone users.

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Beats’ most popular line of headphones just got an update. Following the Beats Solo 3 Wireless are the Beats Solo Pro, redesigned with sustainability, simplicity, and noise-canceling in mind. They are also supposed to sound more balanced than previous Beats editions.
With that in mind, I couldn’t help but wonder if the Solo Pro might make a compelling alternative to the Sony and Bose headphones that currently sit at the top.
The Beats Solo Pro are sleek and minimalist. The two available buttons are all but invisible, and even the one LED indicator light doesn’t call attention to itself. In terms of style, Beats has the competition, well, beat.
The metal slider on the headband uses anodized aluminum, and it’s easy enough to slide up and down with your hands when not on your head, but I felt it difficult to make on-head adjustments due to quite a bit of resistance.
The headband padding is improved, but the grippy surface of the rubbery material covering the padding still bugs me when it pulls on my hair. The clamping force isn’t excessive, but you’ll definitely feel the headphones when you wear them. They don’t disappear on your head as the Bose Active Noise Cancelling 700 do.
Longer listening sessions had me wanting to take the headphones off, but I’m talking about an hour and a half of use, and to be clear, I am more picky about fit and pressure than most — on-ear headphones just aren’t my bag. If Apple/Beats is aiming this headset at “creators” as their website indicates, I can see the comfort level being fine for that intended audience. I would not, however, recommend the Solo Pro as a long-haul travel companion.
They’re not just attractive — they make a statement.
I’m a fan of the matte finish for its durability and easy-cleaning, but can we talk about the colors for a second? Yes, they come in classic, muted tones such as black, grey, and ivory, but I’d recommend opting for the Pharrell Williams editions, which come in more exciting light blue, dark blue, and red colors. They’re not just attractive, they make a statement.
Simplicity is the theme here, and that’s seen in elements beyond aesthetic design. For example, there’s no power button. Similar to the Sennheiser Momentum 3 , unfolding the headphones will power them on and put them into a pairing state. Folding them in turns the headphones off.
While this is intuitive, it does mean the battery will continue to wear down when worn around the neck or left unfolded on a desk.
Time will tell if this concern is warranted. Personally, I’m happy to see the feature here, as it means one less button to fiddle around with.
If you like that, then you’ll love the only visible button on the headphones. It’s satisfying to press. You tap it once to turn on active noise-canceling (ANC), and tap it again to turn on transparency mode, which allows you to listen to the sounds around you without needing to take the headphones off.
You double-tap it to turn both ANC and transparency off. That’s it. There aren’t multiple levels of noise-canceling to customize — it’s simple. A three-way rocker on one side of the headphones that lets you toggle volume, change tracks, take calls, and activate a voice assistant.
Beats is following Apple’s approach of building its products in a way that’s better for the environment, which is why the Solo Pro are made out of 36% recycled plastic, and the felt case that comes with it is also made of recycled plastic. The packaging for the box uses up less space, which helps reduce Beats’ carbon footprint, and is made with 70% recycled material.
Unlike Powerbeats Pro , which have an IPX4 rating for water and dust resistance, there’s no rating on the Beats Solo Pro. Don’t fret. However, Beats says you can use the headphones in heavy rain, and sweat won’t affect them either.
The key feature on the Beats Solo Pro is active noise-canceling, bringing the series up to speed with the rest of the market. Unlike other headphones with ANC, there are no varying levels of noise-canceling to toggle through, similar to the system Beats uses on its Studio 3 Wireless .
Turn it on with the only button on the bottom of the headphones, and Beats’ proprietary algorithm will work with the two microphones on the exterior, listening for ambient sounds, as well as with the two interior microphones listening for leakage and volume, to tweak the level of noise-canceling based on your environment.
This algorithm, according to the company, is dynamically creating filters and adapting 50,000 times a second. That might sound like it would feel jarring, but it isn’t. The transitions are smooth and virtually unnoticeable.
If you’re in a quiet coffee shop, the Solo Pro delivers a certain level of noise-canceling. Walk outside to the bustle of traffic and cars honking, and that level will automatically increase to block out the sound as much as possible. It’s smart. I don’t need to press a button to tweak the level of noise-canceling. I can let the headphones do the work for me.
I don’t need to press a button to tweak the level of noise-canceling; I can let the headphones do the work for me.
The Beats Solo Pro don’t cancel noise as well as the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 or the Sony WH-1000xM3, but they do a respectable job. The passive noise isolation does plenty of work on its own and the ANC swings around to take the edge off. Add the sound of music or a movie, and you aren’t going to hear much of the world around you.
Surprisingly, transparency mode is more impressive. It sounds closer to not wearing headphones than any competing model we’ve tested yet. Only the new AirPods Pro do better.
This is the best-sounding set of Beats cans yet. The over-hyped bass we’ve been complaining about for years has toned down to an acceptable level. I still get plenty of bass with a deep presence in the lowest octaves, maintaining the notion that you can feel the bass as well as hear it.
The midrange is also improved, in part thanks to the bass being placed under control. As a result, the Solo Pro don’t have to boost the upper midrange as much to create a sense of clarity and transparency.
And the treble? I’m into it. The highs are bright yet tasteful — zesty, even — but never move into harshness territory. Transients are also well-executed, with sufficient detail around the pluck of strings and tapping of percussion.
Thanks to the Apple’s H1 chip, you get access to features like proximity pairing, making it fast and easy to pair the headphones to your phone, and there’s also iCloud pairing so you can listen from any other iCloud-connected products with ease, like your MacBook. The chip enables the microphones to constantly listen for the Siri trigger for easy access to the assistant. You can also long-press to activate Google Assistant on Android phones. Many of these features are available for Android phones through Beats’ app.
The headphones also support Apple’s Audio Sharing , introduced in iOS 13 . This means you can share your audio, be it music or audio from a movie, with another Apple device owner so your friends and family can listen in without needing a headphone splitter.
They also notice when you’re talking on the phone and employ external microphones to eliminate ambient sound, so the call quality is unaffected by the noises in your surroundings. It works quite well for background clatter, but not so much for wind. In fact, wind created quite a bit of noise inside the headphones themselves.
Beats claims 40 hours of music playback on the Solo Pro, but if you use active noise-canceling or transparency mode, playback time cuts down to 20 hours. That’s a little less than competitors like the Sony WH-1000XM3, which maintain 30 hours of playback with active noise-canceling. While you may not have listening sessions that last that long, it still means less time between charges.
Speaking of plugging in, it’s a shame Beats is still using Apple’s Lightning port on the Solo Pro. You get the same Fast Fuel technology as before, which delivers three hours of playback in 10 minutes of charging, and that’s nice and all, but it’s time for Beats to start using USB-C. It’s more widely-used — even on Apple’s MacBooks — and it’s the better, more versatile choice.
I don’t think the world at large is ready for headphones with no headphone jack.
Now, speaking of not plugging in: There’s no headphone jack. Sure, there’s also no headphone jack on many phones today, but I can think of several sound sources that aren’t wireless, not the least of which is the armrest on your airline seat, where a 3.5mm headphone jack is the only way you’ll hear the sound that goes with the blockbuster you’re watching on a 7-inch screen. I don’t think the world at large is ready for headphones with no headphone jack.
A black Lightning cable is included in the box for Android phone owners that may not have a Lightning cable lying around. Also, you can listen to music while the Solo Pro are charging.
The Beats Solo Pro cost $300 and are available now. You can order here . Beats, a brand under Apple , now offers AppleCare for its wireless products . You can pay $29 extra to cover your headphones for two years, and that includes accidental damage protection.
The pricing makes them more affordable than the excellent Sony WH-1000XM3 , but that $50 difference comes with a sacrifice in long-term comfort and noise-canceling quality. On the other hand, the Beats Solo Pro are way more Apple-friendly and quite a bit more stylish.
The Beats Solo Pro deliver exactly what their target audience wants: style, simplicity, and refined sound. It’s tempting to compare them to popular models from the likes of Sony and Bose due to their cost and features, and in some ways, they compete effectively. However, the Solo Pro aren’t looking to land a spot in a frequent flyer’s travel bag, and that’s just fine. If you’re looking for better travel headphones, we’ve got the best right here .
In terms of style and simplicity — and appeal to Apple fans — the Beats are at the top of their class. For better audio quality, the Sony WH-1000xM3 are a great choice. For noise canceling and call quality, the Bose ANC 700 are a top pick.
The Beats Pro Solo feel durable, according to my short-term stress tests. The only limiting factor here is the same found on any wireless headphone. The battery.
The Beats Solo Pro come with Apple/Beats limited one-year warranty. You can read the fine print here .
Yes. If you are a Beats fan and you want one of the most stylish headphone options available today, the Beats Solo Pro are a stand-out choice. That the sound quality has improved and noise-canceling is in the mix is a welcome change and an encouraging new direction for the brand.
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