Beats Solo Buds

14 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
portability (7)
price (7)
comfort (5)
size (4)
usability (3)

Negative
sound (7)
bass quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Beats Solo Buds. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and size. The comfort and price also get good comments. Many are less positive about the bass quality and sound, while comments are divided on the noise isolation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Beats Solo Buds is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (wired.com)

Beats Solo Buds

Beats' budget buds are brilliantly tiny but don't have noise canceling, transparency mode, or—gulp—water resistance.

Brilliantly tiny and lightweight case. Comfy, user-friendly design. Auto-pairing, Find My support, and settings adjustments for iOS and Android. Baseline Spatial Audio. The best battery playback time I've tested.

No noise canceling or transparency mode. No iOS audio switch. Lack of standards like auto-pause, case battery, and water resistance. Control keys are hard to press. Sound quality is accessible but basic.

Jul, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Beats Solo Buds Review: Tiny Case And Big Sound, But At The Cost Of Some Features - SlashGear

The Beats Solo Buds offer a tiny case that easily fits in your pocket and long battery life in the buds, but they also come with some pretty big compromises.

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Scott Schaen (geekspin.co)

Beats Solo Buds review: Apple's $80 earbuds are a steal

Find out how Apple nailed the essentials with Beats Solo Buds, offering great sound, design, and comfort while skipping the frills to keep costs down Beats Solo Buds reviewBottom LineThe Beats Solo Buds are Apple's most affordable wireless earbuds ever...

Great value buds ; iOS/Android ecosystem support with Fast Pair ; Find My, and pre-pairing across devices ; Fantastic sound quality and comfort ; 18-hour battery ; Ultra-light and transparent case

No charging cable included ; No IP water rating ; No auto-play wear sensor ; No “Hey Siri”

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Unnati Gusain (indiatoday)

Beats Solo Buds review: Punchy audio, compact design but lacks ANC

Beats Solo Buds, priced at Rs 6,900, is one of the most affordable earbuds in the Beats universe. It has a punchy audio, a long-lasting battery, a light and compact design. However at its price tag, the lack of ANC leaves you asking for more. Read the...

Compact ; Big battery ; Compatible with iOS and Android ; Single multifunction button

No ANC ; No charging indicator

Oct, 2024

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Expert review by : Antoine Engels (androidpit.com)

These Beats headphones are Perfect if You're Torn Between Apple and Android

The Beats Solo Buds are fairly basic $80 true wireless earbuds. They have two major strengths which I'll describe in this review.

Amazing battery life ; Intuitive pairing with Android and iOS devices ; Multipoint Connectivity with Android and iOS devices ; Ultra-compact case

Poor audio quality ; Case has no battery ; Charges via USB-C but cable is not included ; No Active Noise Cancellation ; No head tracking for spatial audio ; No equalizer ; No wireless charging supported ; No wear detection

Would I recommend you buy the Beats Solo Buds for $79.99? No. The Nothing Ear (a) (review) is a much better alternative, there's no question about that. That's just pure supposition. In my opinion, the Beats Solo Buds are Apple's attempt to test the...

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Malcolm Owen (appleinsider.com)

Beats Solo Buds review: specifications, features, price

The Beats Solo Buds are the cheapest wireless earphones Apple produces, yet still offer outstanding battery life and an astoundingly small case.

Jun, 2024

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Beats Solo Buds review: Small case, less waste, and balanced bass

Beats Solo Buds have the new signature neutral tuning, and a relatively tiny price. Only thing smaller is their case size, but that comes at a cost One of the most inexpensive Beats earbuds to date sounds great while taking up little space

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Josh Russell (techradar.com)

Beats Solo Buds review: budget earbuds with an epic battery… but where’s the bass?

These buds trade audio quality for an 18-hour continuous battery life

Awesome 18-hour in-bud battery life ; Compact buds with comfortable fit ; Cheapest Beats buds ever

Quiet and lacking in bass ; No ANC or in-ear detection ; Can get better sound at this budget

As Beats' smallest, cheapest and longest-lasting earbuds, the Beats Solo Buds may feel like a bargain. They’re supremely comfortable, easy to carry around in a pocket, and have an epic battery life. And while they miss out on higher-end features such...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Beats Solo Buds

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Apple subsidiary Beats says its Solo Buds truly wireless in-ear headphones, released in 2024, offer ‘high-fidelity sound with uncompromising clarity and warmth'. But did our listening panel agree? And are they comfortable to wear or do they fall out...

Nov, 2024

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