Beats Solo 4 review: Apple headphones get Android-loving upgrade
by Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor from on (#6NED1)
Solid sound, 50 hours of battery life, spatial audio and cross-platform features elevate fourth-gen Beats
The Solo 4 headphones are a revamp of the fan favourite that helped make Beats a household name, upgraded with longer battery life, better sound and modern Apple and Android-loving features.
The original Solo HD launched in 2009 and was most recently updated as the Solo 3 in 2016 after Apple's purchase of Beats. Now in their fourth generation, the Solo are the company's smallest and lightest headphones, costing 200 (230/$200/A$330), and sit below the 350 Studio Pro.
Weight: 217g
Dimensions: 177 x 158 x 68mm
Drivers: 40mm
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, USB-C audio and charging
Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC
Battery life: 50 hours
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