Beats
**all coming from an airpods & airpods pro 2 user**
Two notes about me:
* I have a pretty average sized head & ears
* I wear glasses
Thoughts:
- Noise isolation is way better than people give credit for, works about as well as the active noise cancellation on my airpods pro 2.
- I can FEEL the bass.
- Can hear all kinds of details in music (like when I upgraded to airpods pro but slightly better than even those). The AirPods gen 2 did that for me, then the AirPods Pro 2 did it again, and now these are doing the same.
- Electronic music sounds absolutely amazing. Better than any other headphones or speaker I’ve heard.
- Classical sounds amazing—way better than AirPods Pro 2.
- Folk sounds amazing, & it’s like someone’s playing a really high end guitar right next to me while also serenading me.
- Piano also sounds especially amazing
- Case is slightly padded, but leaves a lot to be desired there—they also barely fit (see pictures).
- They feel durable, even at hinges (which shocked me).
- They DO fingerprint easily, if that matters to you.
- Box is very sleek & giftable.
- Not having the automatic ear detection is really nice for when I lift one side up to hear someone or something.
- They are more comfortable than AirPods Pro, even with memory foam ear tips on those. But they do get slightly annoying with glasses but there is a sweet spot where it’s not bad (if I angle the headband towards the back of my head instead of having it straight up and down). But it’s not so uncomfortable that I don’t want to use them. Merely a minor inconvenience.
- I ever so slightly wish I could see the battery percentage on my phone while charging, but it’s not any real inconvenience.
- The micro-USB charger is potentially going to be a slight inconvenience because they wear out—USB-C or a lightening cord would’ve been way better.
- Pairing with an iPhone is extremely easy.
- The included carabiner for the case is a nice afterthought, but it’s a super flimsy carabiner and the loop keeping it on the case is tiny and I wouldn’t trust it. If it were better sewn and had a bigger loop, that’d be fantastic. I CAN attach an aluminum locking carabiner, but it’s just barely big enough for that.
- Charging seems pretty fast, and while I do wish it would show me the percentage while charging, I really appreciate seeing the percentage in the battery widget while connected because other non-apple Bluetooth headphones don’t have that and I’m left guessing how much is left on the tiny control center icon with those.
In sum, I HIGHLY recommend these if you’re looking for good bluetooth headphones and don’t have $400+ to spend. I snagged them for $99.95, and I couldn’t be happier. They’re definitely a good value at $200, but they’re mind blowing at a part-time, minimum wage budget. Almost every feature has been either mind blowingly fantastic, but those that aren’t are barely worth commenting on.
Are they perfect? No. Should one expect perfection at this price? Absolutely not. I’d highly recommend buying if they’re in your budget!!!
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| Price | From: $179.95 | From: - | From: $169.95 | From: $159.95 |
| Ratings | (7,149) | (76,752) | (2,677) | (37,092) |
| Form-factor | Over-ear Headphones | On-ear Headphones | True Wireless earphones w/ charging case | True Wireless earphones w/ charging case |
| Battery Life | Up to 40H | Up to 40H | Up to 9H (buds), up to 36H total | Up to 7H (buds), up to 30H total |
| Fast Fuel | 10-min charge = 4 hr playback | 5-min charge = 3 hr playback | 5-min charge = 1 hr playback | 5-min charge = 1 hr playback |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sweat & Water Resistant | No | No | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) |
| Controls | Multi-function buttons and volume controls | Multi-function buttons and volume controls | ‘b’ button on each earbud | ‘b’ button on each earbud |
| In-ear detection | No | No | No | Yes |
| Calling | Dual-Beam forming mics | Dual-Beam forming mics | Dual-Beam forming mics | Dual-Beam forming mics |
| Chip Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Apple W1 Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Apple H1 Platform |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio w/ Head Tracking | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Fit | UltraPlush over-ear cushions with seamless engineered leather | On-ear cushions with engineered leather | 4 sizes | 3 sizes |
| Charging Port | USB-C | micro-USB | USB-C (via charging case) | USB-C (via charging case) |
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Perfect for running, ear pads a bit small
I run outdoors frequently and was looking for a decent pair of headphones because my area is noisy and I was tired of constantly adjusting my airpods while running. I wanted something with serviceable audio quality that I also wouldn't mind putting through the constant wear and tear of sweaty runs. I was previously wearing a more expensive pair of headphones to run, and while I do prefer those for use at home or for noise-canceling, they were too heavy and hot for running and I was worried about damaging them. The beats solo3 are a better fit for this particular use case (for me).Pros:- the apple bluetooth chip is extremely useful, it makes it so much more convenient to switch between devices! Major QOL improvement over other headphones I own- lightweight and don't make my ears hot during exercise- stay put well even with a lot of movement (I've even worn these while hanging upside down at the gym and they didn't fall off)- blocks out the perfect amount of sound for outdoor running, such that I'm not distracted by ambient noise but I still have enough situational awareness to hear a car honking at me at close range- audio quality is better than any of my in-ear headphones, which is really all I needed in this case- battery life is great, I never find myself running out of battery even though I use these quite a bitCons:- My primary reason for deducting a star: I was expecting these to be over-ear, but they're actually more like on-ear; the ear pads are a bit tight and sometimes they start to hurt my ears after wearing them for longer periods of time, usually after ~45 minutes (I'd be especially cautious if you have any cartilage piercings)- It's a bit hard to use the control buttons sometimes- the double tap to skip is a little finicky, sometimes if I press too quickly in succession or not hard enough it doesn't register. The volume controls are so much smaller and so far to the top and bottom, respectively, that I sometimes accidentally hit the center pause button instead. Still convenient to have controls there, but they have room for improvement. I also find myself wishing that I could use the controls from either side instead of just the one, but that's not a big deal.- I worry that the band might be damaging my hair a bit, as it's a pretty grippy material. It's not pulling out any hair, but I do wish it had a bit more slip since the headphones feel tight enough to stay put regardless
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
**all coming from an airpods & airpods pro 2 user**
Two notes about me:
* I have a pretty average sized head & ears
* I wear glasses
Thoughts:
- Noise isolation is way better than people give credit for, works about as well as the active noise cancellation on my airpods pro 2.
- I can FEEL the bass.
- Can hear all kinds of details in music (like when I upgraded to airpods pro but slightly better than even those). The AirPods gen 2 did that for me, then the AirPods Pro 2 did it again, and now these are doing the same.
- Electronic music sounds absolutely amazing. Better than any other headphones or speaker I’ve heard.
- Classical sounds amazing—way better than AirPods Pro 2.
- Folk sounds amazing, & it’s like someone’s playing a really high end guitar right next to me while also serenading me.
- Piano also sounds especially amazing
- Case is slightly padded, but leaves a lot to be desired there—they also barely fit (see pictures).
- They feel durable, even at hinges (which shocked me).
- They DO fingerprint easily, if that matters to you.
- Box is very sleek & giftable.
- Not having the automatic ear detection is really nice for when I lift one side up to hear someone or something.
- They are more comfortable than AirPods Pro, even with memory foam ear tips on those. But they do get slightly annoying with glasses but there is a sweet spot where it’s not bad (if I angle the headband towards the back of my head instead of having it straight up and down). But it’s not so uncomfortable that I don’t want to use them. Merely a minor inconvenience.
- I ever so slightly wish I could see the battery percentage on my phone while charging, but it’s not any real inconvenience.
- The micro-USB charger is potentially going to be a slight inconvenience because they wear out—USB-C or a lightening cord would’ve been way better.
- Pairing with an iPhone is extremely easy.
- The included carabiner for the case is a nice afterthought, but it’s a super flimsy carabiner and the loop keeping it on the case is tiny and I wouldn’t trust it. If it were better sewn and had a bigger loop, that’d be fantastic. I CAN attach an aluminum locking carabiner, but it’s just barely big enough for that.
- Charging seems pretty fast, and while I do wish it would show me the percentage while charging, I really appreciate seeing the percentage in the battery widget while connected because other non-apple Bluetooth headphones don’t have that and I’m left guessing how much is left on the tiny control center icon with those.
In sum, I HIGHLY recommend these if you’re looking for good bluetooth headphones and don’t have $400+ to spend. I snagged them for $99.95, and I couldn’t be happier. They’re definitely a good value at $200, but they’re mind blowing at a part-time, minimum wage budget. Almost every feature has been either mind blowingly fantastic, but those that aren’t are barely worth commenting on.
Are they perfect? No. Should one expect perfection at this price? Absolutely not. I’d highly recommend buying if they’re in your budget!!!
Color: BlackStyle: Solo3Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Literally mind-blowing upgrading from AirPods Pro 2
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
BeatsReviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
**all coming from an airpods & airpods pro 2 user**
Two notes about me:
* I have a pretty average sized head & ears
* I wear glasses
Thoughts:
- Noise isolation is way better than people give credit for, works about as well as the active noise cancellation on my airpods pro 2.
- I can FEEL the bass.
- Can hear all kinds of details in music (like when I upgraded to airpods pro but slightly better than even those). The AirPods gen 2 did that for me, then the AirPods Pro 2 did it again, and now these are doing the same.
- Electronic music sounds absolutely amazing. Better than any other headphones or speaker I’ve heard.
- Classical sounds amazing—way better than AirPods Pro 2.
- Folk sounds amazing, & it’s like someone’s playing a really high end guitar right next to me while also serenading me.
- Piano also sounds especially amazing
- Case is slightly padded, but leaves a lot to be desired there—they also barely fit (see pictures).
- They feel durable, even at hinges (which shocked me).
- They DO fingerprint easily, if that matters to you.
- Box is very sleek & giftable.
- Not having the automatic ear detection is really nice for when I lift one side up to hear someone or something.
- They are more comfortable than AirPods Pro, even with memory foam ear tips on those. But they do get slightly annoying with glasses but there is a sweet spot where it’s not bad (if I angle the headband towards the back of my head instead of having it straight up and down). But it’s not so uncomfortable that I don’t want to use them. Merely a minor inconvenience.
- I ever so slightly wish I could see the battery percentage on my phone while charging, but it’s not any real inconvenience.
- The micro-USB charger is potentially going to be a slight inconvenience because they wear out—USB-C or a lightening cord would’ve been way better.
- Pairing with an iPhone is extremely easy.
- The included carabiner for the case is a nice afterthought, but it’s a super flimsy carabiner and the loop keeping it on the case is tiny and I wouldn’t trust it. If it were better sewn and had a bigger loop, that’d be fantastic. I CAN attach an aluminum locking carabiner, but it’s just barely big enough for that.
- Charging seems pretty fast, and while I do wish it would show me the percentage while charging, I really appreciate seeing the percentage in the battery widget while connected because other non-apple Bluetooth headphones don’t have that and I’m left guessing how much is left on the tiny control center icon with those.
In sum, I HIGHLY recommend these if you’re looking for good bluetooth headphones and don’t have $400+ to spend. I snagged them for $99.95, and I couldn’t be happier. They’re definitely a good value at $200, but they’re mind blowing at a part-time, minimum wage budget. Almost every feature has been either mind blowingly fantastic, but those that aren’t are barely worth commenting on.
Are they perfect? No. Should one expect perfection at this price? Absolutely not. I’d highly recommend buying if they’re in your budget!!!
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Top reviews from other countries
Megan Johnston
Battery lasts forever
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2023Color: BlackStyle: Solo3Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Arely AreM
Todo excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on November 22, 2023Color: Rose GoldStyle: Solo3Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
João Matheus
Bom fone, com alguns pontos.
Reviewed in Brazil on June 20, 2023Color: BlackStyle: Solo3Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
José Rangel Reyes
Buenos
Reviewed in Mexico on March 3, 2024Color: BlackStyle: Solo3Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Pablo Vilela de Barros
Excelente aquisição
Reviewed in Brazil on January 1, 2024Color: BlackStyle: Solo3Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
