Customer Ratings & Reviews

true noise cancelation, good sound and practical for the winter time. Good value for the price. i recommend this product

At first not comfy but you’ll get used to it. The sound cancellation is good you can barely hear others when turning it on. A bit expensive but worth it.

Sound quality and construction is amazing highly recommend it to anyone who is in the look for a new pair of headphones.

I’ve bought this just for $169 and i never thought that it will be that good that one day I’ll fall in love with it.

These headphones are amazing! They cancel all the noise on the airplane! I can focus and enjoy my music

I was gifted this dope headphones days after my BDAY and I'm loving it especially the color.

I got these for my 5 year old and he doesn’t listen to anything without them. Simply amazing

Amazing Product! Best price sound is crystal clear! The Best Buy staff were amazing

I love beats headphones..really very good quality sounds..easy to use.

good product, just few things that I don’t like too much but the rest of features are so good quality.

Pretty good this far. The noise canceling is my favorite while on the plane

Best beats headphone yet, sound bass and noice cancellation amazing

So, these are exciting for a few different reasons. Starting with these are the first headphones that were designed in collaboration with Apple from the very start. Second, the headphones were built from the ground up by both Beats and the engineers at Apple. These have the same quality assurance (QA) of the rest of Apples products and you can even take them to an Apple Store if you are having problems. These come with a fold to power On and Off and a carrying case which make them very portable and easy. All these things lead to a product that quite honestly, I did not expect. As I have not liked Beats in the past because they come with poor build quality, comfort, features, and bass heavy sound at the expense of everything else for a premium price. But that has now changed, for the better, and it is dramatically noticeable which leads to a solid product that depending on your niche may be an excellent choice for you. Some specs that they do not highlight that I think are solid selling features are it comes with Apples H1 chip. Which is the same one that just released with the Airpod Pros. This makes use with Apple products seamless and with IOS 13 allows the use of “Hey Siri” and Audio Sharing. They also have Class 1 Bluetooth which means that it can transmit up to 100 meters (328 feet) where Class 2 is about 10 meters (33 feet) which is what most devices come with. It does this at the cost of power, but you can get 22 hours with ANC on and up to 40 hours with ANC/transparency off so you won’t notice. Which is great. They also have sweat resistance which rarely comes on these types of devices. They also have quick charge which we have come to expect with most products where you get three hours of use after just 10 minutes of charge. They are the first On Ear headphones that have ANC from Beats and do the same as the Airpod Pros and make sure the noise cancellation isn’t messing with your music by comparing the waveform with the ANC on the original source file in real time and making subtle adjustments when necessary to give you the best sound. So now that all that marketing is out of the way how does it translate to the product? PACKAGING: Beats have always had awesome packaging. For this particular product it’s probably one of the coolest and most satisfying openings I’ve ever had. Inside you get the headphones (matte red in my case), carrying case, and a black USB-A to Lightning cable. AETHETICS/BUILD QUALITY: I’ve found the previous models of Beats to feel cheap. But I am very pleased with these guys. They have better than expected durability and overall feel sturdy (especially to years past). Starting from the top down they have a plastic head band (but on the inside I think they have a small aluminum band ¼ of an inch or less). And the padding there is rubber with just air between it. You can feel that band I was talking about with your thumb if you press hard. People who are sensitive to the top of their hands will probably find this hurts them after a short period of wearing. On the sides there is more plastic but in-between is aluminum. The adjustable headband slides smoothly. They will work for anyone with a small to medium/large head. But not for large heads. You’ve also got two hinges (which have been weak points previously) that are surrounded with metal in a metal hinge. They bend and straighten easily and feel solid and don’t feel like they would break from normal use. I’m still concerned about really cranking on these guys as there is still a lot of plastic. So, I’d still be careful with them, but you don’t have to baby them. Moving onto the earcups themselves. They have 40 mm drivers and the earcup cushions have increased surface area to make more contact with your ears for a better seal and comfort from previous models. The drivers are also raised to shoot sound into your ear better and provide a better seal. The clamping force is significant. This is a good thing as it helps create a good seal which leads to improved sound and more effective noise cancelling. It also allows it to not fall off your head if you are running or working out with them. Some may find this to be a negative and may be a bit too much for some where it is uncomfortable. For me I thought they were quite comfortable. But I wouldn’t be able to wear them all day. But I don’t think I could wear any On-Ears all day. The earpads are also on ball joints that flex a few degrees in all positions to help get that perfect position. This is greatly appreciated as it helps with comfort as each person’s head/ears are unique. On the right earcup on the circle peace the B is your multi-function button that allows you to play/pause/forward/back/hold for siri. On the top and button of that circle it allows you to volume up/down. It Is the worst part of the whole headphone. As it is relatively loose, is hard to press down, makes a huge racket in your right ear, and is hard to find the center. I don’t like it one bit. On the bottom of that earcup you have the lighting port for charging and a white LED when on. I think it’s red when charging. On the left earcup you have a tiny little button in the bottom in the center that feels solid that turns on ANC/transparency mode. Or with a double click turns both off. I have no complaints with this button. There is no 3.5 mm input. You’ll have to buy a 3.5 mm to lightning adapter if you want to hardwire it in. The soft case is made from recycled materials. It feels premium, is soft, padded, smells great (like new shoes), and is not super protective. SOUND QUALITY: They are mostly accurate, with an aggressive (forward and bright) character that focuses on vocals. They are articulate, crisp, full, with good imaging and body, with a small soundstage which makes voices and vocals easy to hear and point out. You won’t hear all the nuances of the music but most of them. They have a mostly balanced sound. Bass is solid and accurate, but way less than previous models. Highs are crisp without sounding shrill. Mids also sound good. They are tuned for an exciting listen over a critical listen. I don’t find them to be blanketed, bloated, blurred, congested, colored, or muddy. For those who don’t understand the terms above. They sound great. Most will greatly enjoy them. Bass heads may be a bit disappointed as they went for a cleaner more accurate sound this time around (which for a Beats product is strange). I have no complaints. PROS: • Solid ANC. Not going to beat the best but is solid. • Great transparency mode. Very similar to the Airpod Pros (which I think do it best). Voices sound like they are coming from microphone and are bit quiet but overall mixes very well and is almost like you don’t have a headphone on. • Good call quality on both ends. • Better than expected durability (especially compared to years past), • Great battery life with quick charge. • Balanced, clear sound profile (compared to bass heavy at the expense of everything else). Not audiophile but good for a fun listen. Especially for Bluetooth on the go headphones. • Bass is not super heavy. • Has lots of cool tech that make it a premium product worth the price tag (balanced sound with microphones to make sure you are getting the best sound experience with ANC, excellent transparency mode, fold on/off, H1 chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, sweat resistance, long battery life, quick charge, Hey Siri, Audio Sharing, on ear controls for everything, highly portable, quick connect to Bluetooth especially for Apple devices which also means low latency time. • Fantastic portability. Which for Bluetooth headphones is HUGE for me. Are very much like Airpod’s. They are relatively compact and just work. With the added benefit of sounding great (still not audiophile). • The best product from Beats to date. If you like previous products, I think you’ll really like this one. • Android app for quick pairing or installing firmware updates. CONS: • Plenty of competition. With some depending on your preferences doing things better such as ANC or sound quality. • Don’t have an app that can change EQ, ANC quality, or other features that some others provide. • Do not have a feature where they auto pause music if you take them off or lift an earcup. • Doesn’t auto turn on or off. (I left them on for an hour without anything playing while I did something else and they never turned off). • No AptX as they are made to work with Apple and the H1 chip. Makes other Android headphones better for those people to reduce latency. • Not USB C. • No 3.5 mm input. Have to buy an adapter from Apple if you want to listen hardwired. • Clamping force is substantial to help with sound, noise cancellation, and keeping them on your head when active. • Poor on ear controls. • ANC turns off during calls and “Hey Siri”. • “Hey Siri” cannot turn on/off ANC or transparency mode. CONCLUSION: I’m usually not a fan of Beats. But I really like these. They feel more deserving of the $300. Which some will be willing to pay for. But I’d for sure pick them up on sale. They are still not audiophile quality but have a relatively balanced exciting style to them which makes them enjoyable. They have solid tech. If you’ve liked Beats in the past, I think you’ll really enjoy the newest generation. If you haven’t liked them in the past but use Apple products, they are worth looking into. Same if you are looking for something that is highly portable and straight forward. If you are going for that audiophile sound, sensitive to clamping force, and/or use android you may want to look elsewhere. In comparison to the niche and product demographic these are made for I think they are 5/5. In comparison to other products in this range 4/5. As they do almost everything right.

These new Beats Solo Pro are great. They sound amazing, with that immersive rich and clear sound that Beats is famous for, but one change they made to their signature sound is that the bass has been toned down a bit since they've been criticized that they focus too much on that sound feature, but they still sound awesome. Along with that great sound they have two sound modes controlled at the press of a button, Noise Cancelling mode which blocks out all noise and creates a deep immersive listening experience, and when cut off it switches to Transparency mode which feeds in limited external sound so that you can still hear your surroundings while listening to music. I also really like the new matte color scheme which is a change from their initial glossy and shiny designs, it makes them vibrant and pop and they are still as cool and trendy as ever. Lastly, the feature I love most is the battery and power. To Power On/Off all you have to do is fold them open and closed, no more Power buttons, folding them open and you're good to go and once you're done just fold them up. It's really simple and smart and as someone who is constantly forgetting to turn off my devices and then draining them, this is really a cool feature to have. They have a 22hr battery life and up to 40hrs if you cut off Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode, but when you need to charge them they have this Fast Charging Feature that after 10min of charging will give you 3hrs of battery life. So you're gonna get a ton of use in between charges. The only bad thing I can say is that it uses the Lightning Cable type cord a.k.a iPhone cord, instead of the growing standard Type-C, but that's to expected since they're owned by Apple. Overall these are great headphones and a must have for those that want great sound without compromising on style and power.

Verdict: a great pair of headphones all around! Comfortable to wear, great sound, and good active noise cancellation. Caveats. I am not an audiophile so my assessment of the sound quality may not be as thorough as others. I’ve had these for a couple days and put them through hours of wearing and listening. Wear. I found these to be comfortable to wear. The earcups are very soft and plush. The overhead band is also plush and seems durable. I’ve worn these headphones for up to three hours at a time without pain and little discomfort, in fact they are more comfortable in some aspects than my regular go-to headphones. I could see how they may feel tight to some though. Also, these are big with bold colors, so you have to own the look… but that’s just a part of the headphones lifestyle. There are left and right marking on the hinges where the headphones fold. The headphones are angled to be fit in that way, so definitely wear them the right way. Siri Integration. It makes sense that Siri integration would work well with the Beats headphones since it is now an Apple brand, but Siri works REALLY well! I’ve had Siri (or voice assistant) integration with other headphones/earphones but frankly they were clunky, thus not suitable for practical use. On these headphones, saying “Hey Siri” will immediately lower the volume (so you know the command was heard) and within a second Siri will answer or execute a command, then the music will resume at normal volume. Sound. The sound quality combined with active noise cancellation makes for a really nice experience. No need to raise the volume to enjoy! The sound itself is well rounded from highs to lows. I listen to a wide variety of music and these handle all types perfectly. Active noise cancellation blocks all surrounding sounds and allow you to enjoy your tunes in complete focus. They make for an complete immersive experience. Buttons. I was surprised that there are no dedicated buttons to skip songs. I think this was a mistake by Beats since it seems simple to incorporate dedicated physical buttons (like the volume ones) on the right earcup. While the volume is at the top and bottom of the earcup, the song skip buttons could have been at the left and right of the earcup. The software solution of pressing the center button twice to skip and three times to go back is acceptable but not ideal. This is not a significant problem for me since the Siri integration works so well; at home it is just as fast to ask Siri to skip a song as it is to find the center button and press twice. Actually, I have found myself using Siri way more with these because it is so easy! Exercise. I did not try these with cardio workouts because they are too nice. No way I want to be sweating in these; for running there are great compact Bluetooth earphones that provide passive noise cancellation, great sound, and better fit. However, I did use these for a weightlifting session and they stayed in place well throughout the workout. I think this may be one reason they are built to be a little tighter. App. I could not find an app for these headphones. Many of my other earphones/headphones include an app to adjust the equalizer, review usage controls, register for warranty, etc. I actually seldomly use the apps, so maybe this was a good decision by Beats to not waste resources on an app. If you didn’t know this, the iPhone has a native equalizer inside of its settings that works well with these earphones. Simply search for EQ in your iPhone settings. Connections. I was surprised to see that the charging cable is lightning! It’s not a problem for us since we have lightning cables everywhere, but these are the ONLY headphones we have that are not USB-C. Also, there is no 35mm plug in option; at this price range, they really should have this option. I have used this option on other headphones with my work computer (Bluetooth disabled) and laptops belonging to others. Things I love: - Bluetooth setup was a breeze! Connected in just seconds with an iPhone. Seamless connection on subsequent uses. I love that these turn on, and connect (!!), as soon as you unfold them. Nicely done! - Best Siri integration I have seen in headphones. - Great sound! Couldn’t really ask for more. - Active noise cancellation works well. Pass through mode easily activates by a quick button touch. You can also turn off noise cancellation by holding the button down. - Comfortable! No issues for me. And they are snug enough to stay in place when you lift weights. - These work well with phone calls too! I received a phone call while listening to music and pressed the play/pause button, and it picked up the call. - It comes with a nice (soft) carrying case. - Excellent battery life. I am at about 15 hours of use, with still plenty to go. Also, if you are in a bind, a 10 min charge will provide 3 hours of play! - Nice Bluetooth range! I left my phone in the living room and roamed around the house without any signal loss. Things I don’t love: - I would have liked dedicated physical skip buttons for songs. - Pass-through mode should lower the music a little so that you can hear the outside world. Otherwise it works decently to let sound through. - Auto-pause when removing the headphones would be nice. - Lack of 35mm option. There are great use case for this. This limits the versatility of these headphones for me. - May feel tight to some. Overall, these are great headphones that I plan to use frequently. These definitely deserve four stars, maybe even 4.5. I did not give these five stars because they are missing a couple of things, and don’t quite have the “wow” factor.

Setup The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Pro wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancelling came in a very sturdy box which unfolded to reveal the softshell case, cable, carabiner clip, and manual. Paring with my iPhone was easy. Unfolding of the headphones automatically turns them on. My iPhone detected the headphones via Bluetooth and asked to install an update for using the headphones. The update only took a minute which is how long it took me to figure out how to extend the earcups. Once the update was complete the iPhone showed that the headphones connected and the battery strength. Control There is a circular button on the right earcup for play/pause, track next/previous, backward scanning, and call answering/decline. The same button is used for up/down volume control when pressed at the top or bottom. The left earcup has a small button on the bottom for disabling/enabling the active noise cancelling. The headphones also listen for Siri commands, or the center button on the right earcup can be held till the Siri chime. Sound The sound quality of these headphones is amazing. The highs are crisp and clear, vocals are distinct, and the bass is very pronounced when wanted. The headphones adapted nicely to the EQ adjustments on my iPhone. The Active Noise Cancelling is awesome. I am impressed that it works without making my ears feel like all the sound has been sucked out of the room. According to the documentation, the ANC continues to monitor exterior sounds and actively cancels the noise, even when the environment changes. Comfort The earcups are not a full over-the-ear enclosure, but rather on-ear enclosure. At first I thought this would be a problem with comfort. However, the cups are very comfortable and provide enough coverage to reduce exterior sounds. The headphones are fairly snug which makes me want to give my ears a break after several hours. But the snug fit should help with keeping a good fit when active or exercising. Pros • Clear and crisp music at all levels. Strong bass when wanted. A pure music experience! • Active Noise Cancelling removes background noise without feeling like a deep void. • Easy to use controls and voice control. • Snug fit when active or exercising. • Phone calls are clear and crisp. • Voice control. • Easy paring. • Automatically turns on when unfolding and off when folded. • Durable construction with quality materials. • Comprehensive users guide and great website for support. Cons • It took a little while for me to find the battery level on the iPhone. (Notifications > Music Player Widget > Blue icon) • No app for the iPhone, though not really needed. • The snug fit seems a little tight after several hours. Overall I am very happy with the Solo Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless headphones. They are well worth the money when it comes to precise and crisp music playback of all types. I highly recommend these for anyone who wants to have a pure music experience without external distractions.

They work good, sound good. So far the only issue is they are not kid user friendly. I bought two pair for my twin 8 year old boys.

Bose Quiet Comfort would be the next step up from these

Being a 6'1 220 lbs guy with a round head makes it hard to find any headphone comfortable for me. I was worried that like every other headphones, these will eventually squash my head and start to hurt to where I would never use them again. Boy I was wrong. Build quality is superb. Looks and FEELS premium. I LOVE the folding on/off feature. The padding on both the ears and the headband are very comfortable. To try them out, I decided to watch LoTR Extended on my tablet to see if 3+ hrs would be long enough for them to hurt. Nope. Start to finish (minus the credits) I never once took them off. My ears weren't red nor did my head hurt at all. I was shocked. Sound is great. Lows and lows and highs are highs. Nothing sounded distorted even at higher volumes. I paired these with not only the Samsung/Android ecosystem, but also Apple's. No syncing issues at all. Using YouTube, Apple Movies, Google Movies etc etc, all sounds and talking matched perfectly. Now this is no fault of anyone's, but like usual, only games lag about half a second. Tested on iPhone 11 Max, Note 10+, Tab S6, Tab S4 and the current gen iPod. I thought I would never say this, but GREAT job Beats.

I have had the Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones for a few days now and have really enjoyed how comfortable they are to wear. I sit at a computer all day and with the transparency turned on I can now wear headphones, hear my phone ring and not disturb my co-workers with loud music like I usually do. Like I said they are very comfortable to wear, the noise cancelling works really well and using the transparency lets ambient and surrounding noises in, so you are never surprised by family or co-workers when you are listening to music or watching you tube videos on your computer. The ear controls work like a charm, I like the fact that you actually push in on the earpiece and it moves so you are aware that it registers your command, Volume up, Volume down, pause, skip forward and long press the center to activate your favorite virtual assistant, Siri, Google or Alexa. The power on and power off is a simple as unfolding or folding the headphones. Beats have been around for a long time and I have a pair of wired headphones from when they first came out, the sound quality has always been impressive. The one fault that I see on these headphones is the app does not have an adjustable equalizer to set the frequency to the way you prefer it. The sound quality of the headphones is superb, but depending on what I am listening to, increasing the depth of the base for movies or hard rock or adjusting the mid-range for audio books would be a benefit.