Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Pro Wireless

Comfortable for most users ; Active noise-canceling works well ; Turns off when folded ; Better sound than prior Beats

Excellent sound ; Improved design ; Solid ANC ; Hands-free Siri

Uncomfortable (especially for big heads) ; No 3.5mm jack for wired use ; No companion app for customization ; No automatic pausing

Nicer design than past Beats headphones ; Effective noise cancellation ; Enjoyable sound quality ; Increased sweat resistance

Significant clamping force on your ears ; Might be too small for the big-headed crowd ; No auto-pause when removed ; Lightning connector, no USB-C

The new Beats Solo Pro headphones stand out as the company’s first on-ear headphones with noise cancellation. They look good, sound good, and have great battery life, but some people might find them uncomfortable.

Powerful audio performance with boosted bass and sculpted highs. Solid noise cancellation blocks out low-frequency rumble. Voice control option for iOS devices.

Expensive. No track navigation buttons. Noise cancellation adds slight hiss. No ANC or EQ adjustments.

From an audio perspective, the Beats Solo Pro headphones handle bass well without going overboard. The noise cancellation can't quite compete with Bose's two heavy hitters, the $350 QuietComfort 35 II and the $400 Noise Cancelling Headphones 700,...

Clean, genre-agnostic music quality ; Active noise cancellation is solid ; Super-simple pairing with Apple devices ; Transparency mode is excellent

Other ANC headphones still have a noise-cancelling edge ; No 3.5mm cable in the box ; No customization of sound or ANC profiles

Very well-built design. Great isolation performance. Great battery life. Fairly neutral sound profile, although a bit excited.

No EQ or presets. No audio cable included. Sub-par recording quality. Not very portable. Tight fit may not be comfortable.

The Beats Solo Pro are decent for neutral sound. They have a well-balanced sound profile, although it's a bit on the excited side with some extra bass and treble. However, they deliver sound quite consistently, and the peaks and dips in the response...

Fast Fuel charging ; Great ANC, especially for on-ears ; Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1 ; H1 chip, hands-free Siri access

Microphone quality ; No 3.5mm input ; Cost

The Beats Solo Pro makes few compromises between form and function. The design will appeal to many while the Beats moniker still informs passersby of the brand. Noise-cancelling is uniquely effective for on-ear headphones. Unfortunately, comfort is an...

Clear and natural sound, good comfort, and excellent wireless connection. Noise reduction works just fine.

Tpical Beats fans will miss bass. Despite thick pillows, small on-ear clocks will be able to squeeze a little over time.

Sexy, colorful design Powerful noise-cancelling technology Great audio and call quality Long battery life

Uses Lightning charger App lacks equalizer

If you're looking for a stylish pair of noise-cancelling headphones for $100 less than Bose's best, the Beats Solo Pro is hard to beat.

Excellent sound quality ; Active Noise Canceling and Transparency Mode are great ; Superb build quality and finish

Very tight and get uncomfortable quickly as a result ; Lightning connector for charging is just stupid ; No wired option