Beats Solo 4
Headphones (wireless)

Solo 4

Beats

Released Apr 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 25, 2026

The Beats Solo 4 scores 76/100 based on 40 expert reviews in the headphones (wireless) category. Coverage includes reviews from Appleinsider, Suyooh, Graytechnical, and T3.

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Pros

  • Usb-c charging(20)
  • Excellent battery life (up to 50 hours)(18)
  • 50-hour battery life(17)
  • Compatible with both apple and android devices(16)
  • Spatial audio with head tracking(15)

Cons

  • No active noise cancellation(47)
  • Uncomfortable(11)
  • Expensive(10)
  • No eq settings(5)
  • Not water resistant(5)

40 Expert Reviews

90
Independent publication04/2024

The Beats Solo 4 offers excellent audio quality, long battery life, and improved Android functionality, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious Apple ecosystem users.

87
Independent publication12/2025

The Beats Solo 4 represents a significant evolution in the iconic Solo line, delivering professional-grade sound in a portable on-ear design.

85
Independent publication

The Beats Solo 4 headphones offer powerful sound, exceptional comfort, and long battery life, making them a compelling choice for both Apple and Android users despite some concerns about price and occ...

85
Established publication04/2024

Beats' Solo 4 headphones offer a signature sound profile that caters to listeners seeking a bold, impactful, and immersive audio experience.

85
Independent publication04/2024

After eight years, Beats' much-anticipated next-generation on-ear headphones don't disappoint, offering excellent audio, long battery life, and a lightweight comfortable design.

85
Independent publication05/2024

Beats made significant updates to audio quality and battery life on the Solo 4, but the design is in need of a refresh.

85
Independent publication05/2024

The Beats Solo 4 headphones offer excellent battery life, great sound quality, and impressive comfort, making them a real blessing for Apple fans despite lacking some features like ANC and water resis...

85
Major publication04/2024

Beats Solo 4 represent some of the best on-ear headphones you could rock out to, with a neutral tuning that's a revelation for listeners accustomed to bass-heavy Beats.

83
Major publication04/2024

Beats Solo 4 offers modern features for Apple and Android users, like Find My and one-touch pairing, with solid audio quality and 50-hour battery life.

82
Established publication04/2024

The Beats Solo 4 are a long overdue update to Beats' most compact wireless headphones, delivering an improved sound, better battery life, new up-to-date features and an experience that is much the sam...

82
Independent publication07/2024

The Beats Solo 4 Wireless headphones offer a solid improvement over the Solo 3 with better battery life, good sound quality, and a lightweight design, though the lack of ANC and IP rating may be drawb...

82
Established publication04/2024

The Beats Solo 4 are the best on-ear headphones available, with great sound and amazing battery life, although they're missing common features like ANC.

82
Independent publication04/2024

The Beats Solo 4 headphones offer solid sound quality, long battery life, and meaningful upgrades over the previous generation while maintaining the same $200 price point.

80
Major publication

The Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones have pretty much the same look on the outside as the 3s but some notable improvements on the inside that bump their performance by about 25% to 30% when it comes to ...

80
Major publication

The Beats Solo 4 headphones promise a lot of value packed into the $199 price.

80
Independent publication10/2024

The Beats Solo 4 offer clear sound, 50 hours of battery life, spatial audio and cross-platform features.

80
Independent publication07/2024

The Beats Solo 4 easily live up to brand's reputation to provide clear, crisp and punchy audio to suit fans of all kinds of music.

80
Established publication03/2025

The Beats Solo 4 offers compact design and exceptional battery life but lacks ANC and customization options, making it best suited for casual listeners rather than audiophiles.

79
Major publication04/2024

Beats made significant updates to audio quality and battery life on the Solo 4, but the design is in need of a refresh.

78
Major publication06/2024

The Beats Solo 4 are a great update to a popular set of headphones with full cross-platform support across Android and iPhone being a killer feature.

78
Independent publication07/2025

The Beats Solo 4 is a refresh of a familiar product that holds onto what worked and makes small changes that mostly help.

75
Established publication06/2024

The Beats Solo 4 can sound good, easily handling all genres of music without focusing too much on bass.

75
Independent publication10/2024

The Beats Solo 4 offers good audio quality and excellent battery life but is expensive and lacks ANC support.

75
Major publication

The Beats Solo 4 are a gentle evolution of the Solo3 Wireless, keeping the same design and price but adding modern upgrades like longer battery life, spatial audio, and USB-C connectivity.

75
Major publication04/2024

Beats Solo 4 on-ear wireless headphones offer a comfortable design, excellent battery life, and versatile wired audio options, but their lack of active noise cancellation at the $200 price point is a ...

73
Major publication01/2026

The Beats Solo 4 delivers very good sound quality with some noticeable sonic quirks, including boomy bass, grainy midrange, and prominent treble.

72
Independent publication05/2024

The Beats Solo 4 offers crisp sound and excellent battery life but lacks noise cancellation and feels overpriced at $330.

72
Independent publication05/2024

The Beats Solo 4 have a fantastic battery life and solid sound, but an overly tight fit may limit their appeal.

72
Established publication06/2024

The Beats Solo 4 are stylish on-ear headphones but struggle to justify their price, especially if you don't own an iPhone.

72
Major publication05/2024

Beats' more affordable on-ear headphones finally get an upgrade, but it's just enough to keep them competitive.

70
Major publication05/2024

Beats’ latest on-ear headphones lack noise canceling and auto pause, but they sound fantastic.

70
Major publication04/2024

The Beats Solo 4 headphones produce satisfying sound and support hands-free Siri, though they leave out expected features at this price like active noise cancellation and adjustable EQ.

70
Independent publication05/2025

The Beats Solo 4 are a good pair of headphones for anyone looking for that stealthy vibe and a good overall sound, though they fall short in ANC and sound leakage.

70
Independent publication10/2024

The Beats Solo 4 offers a balanced sound and long battery life but lacks ANC and wear detection sensors at its premium price point.

69
Independent publication05/2024

This is not the set of headphones you buy because you want bang for your buck. There are a very narrow range of needs these headphones suit, and you'd be better served waiting for these to go on sale ...

68
Major publication05/2024

The Beats Solo 4 are versatile on-ear headphones with excellent connectivity and battery life, but their lack of ANC, comfort issues, and sound quality that doesn't match competitors make them hard to...

65
Major publication05/2024

The Beats Solo 4 are the long-awaited on-ear wireless headphones that aim to improve on the company's 2016 Solo 3 with an increased battery life and additional features.

62
Independent publication07/2024

The Beats Solo 4 headphones offer impressive battery life and portability but fall short on sound quality and comfort, making them hard to recommend at their $329 price point.

50
Major publication06/2024

The Beats Solo 4 look great and are well made, but they are sorely lacking when it comes to audio quality.

33
Established publication08/2025

Gym-goers and active users seeking a snazzy design and snug fit for short listening sessions might appreciate what the Beats Solo 4 offers, but it fails to provide great value for its high price tag.