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Beats Solo3 Wireless Review

Name: Beats Solo3 Wireless
Brand: Beats

September 18, 2023

True Score

69

Meh

75

13

Experts

91

65.8k

Consumers

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Overall, the Solo 3’s work great for casual listening on the move, thanks to their long-lasting battery. They have user-friendly controls and customizable sound quality, but they’re still not quite for audiophiles since they have muddled vocals and instrumentals.

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, 40 Hours of Listening Time, Built-in Microphone - Black (Latest Model)

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Table of Contents

What Is Not on the Box
Overview
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
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What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

our Verdict

The Beats Solo3 Wireless are a pair of colorful, on-ear headphones that have a high clamping force which can cause fatigue over time, but they’re…

The Beats Solo3 Wireless are a pair of colorful, on-ear headphones that have a high clamping force which can cause fatigue over time, but they’re still comfortable thanks to good padding, and their bass-heavy sound quality is sure to impress bass enthusiasts.

The only caveat is that the vocals and instrumentals are sometimes muddled. The well-built headphones feature a user-friendly sound adjustment app for customization, and they are powered by a tested 38.2-hour battery that’s great compared to other alternatives.

The headphones offer great Bluetooth connectivity, with a tested latency of 81ms and 120ms, with iOS and Android devices. Unfortunately, their latency is too high for video streaming on PCs, and they also don’t have ANC.

They do have user-friendly onboard controls and ship with a case for storage.

True Score

69

Reasons to Buy

Comfortable on-ear design with good seal and stability
Excellent wireless Bluetooth connectivity
Long battery life and quick charging
Lightweight plastic construction for added comfort
App for sound customization
Bass emphasis may impress bass heads
Reliable and responsive controls

Reasons to Avoid

No Active Noise Cancellation
Vocals and instrumentals lack detail and accuracy
Treble reproduction could be improved for better clarity
Plastic build quality not as premium as some competitors
Bass may be too accentuated for some listeners

Specifications

Battery Charge Time
2 hours
Battery Life
40 hours
Built In Microphone
Yes
Built-In Voice Assistant
Yes
Environment/Transparency Mode
No
Noise Canceling
Yes
True Wireless
No
Water Resistant
No
Weight
0.5 pounds
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth

Overview

Announced in 2019, The Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones are an entry-level pick for music listening and sound-focused work in the studio, which Beats headphones are well known for.

The headphones also stand out courtesy of long-lasting battery life – even the highest-rated headphones struggle to match this. Despite being made of plastic, they’re also lightweight and ship with a soft case for easy carrying.

Its microphone doesn’t feature any mute or unmute controls, and the headphones also don’t have noise canceling. Still, the headphones are available in a wide variety of color options, such as matte black, gloss black, citrus red, and rose gold.

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Product Comparison

	Beats Solo3 Wireless Review
True Score	69
Market Context	–	Read more ↓	The Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones do not have noise-canceling as a feature, but the Beats Solo Pro Wireless headphones do. Also, the Solo3’s have a longer battery life than the Beats Solo Pro since the Solo3 headphones can last up to 38.2 hours, while the Solo Pro Wireless only manages 24. We’ve covered the Solo Pro in our Beats Solo Pro review. Read more ↓	The Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones also have a longer-lasting battery life than the JBL Live 400BT Wireless, as it can last 38.2 hours while the JBL headphones stay on for 30.3 hours. The Beats Solo3 can also be used while charging, but the JBL 400BT headphones cannot. Read more ↓
Noise Canceling>
Wireless Connectivity>
True Wireless>
Built-In Microphone>
Battery Life>
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Score Card

E

Expert Score

75

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

91

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

69

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

D
Trust Score
70
Clever new tech for iPhone users, but otherwise sub-par performance from these new Beats headphones. read more
D
Trust Score
72
The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well… read more
D
Trust Score
70
The Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones use Apple’s W1 chip for easier connectivity with iOS devices… read more
D
Trust Score
78
The Beats Solo3 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless… read more
D
Trust Score
70
Smart wireless headphones that make some real techy improvements, but the sound unfortunately lags behind. read more
F
Trust Score
NR
You’re getting good value from the Solo3 Wireless because they sound great, pair and charge… read more