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Beats Solo Buds

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alaScore 93

19 reviews

Mar, 2026

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Beats Solo Buds. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the usability and size are generally positive. The comfort and price also get good reviews. Comments about the noise isolation and sound are different. Some have doubts about the bass quality.

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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 93/100 = 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 : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Beats Solo Buds Review

 

The Beats Solo Buds deliver big bass and bright highs but they don't offer a traditional charging case, active noise cancellation, or a transparency mode like competitors.

Jun, 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 : Stephen Eldon Kerr (rtings.com)

Beats Solo Buds: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

 

The Beats Solo Buds True Wireless are decent for neutral sound. They have a generally neutral sound profile with a boost in the mid-range that brings voices forward but can also make them sound honky and harsh. They have enough bass to ensure mixes...

Deliver audio very consistently

No eq or other sound customization features

Jul, 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 : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

Apple's cheapest earbuds just got even cheaper thanks to this new deal

 

Don't let their small size fool you - the Beats Solo Buds deliver big sound and a long battery life. They're currently 25% off at Amazon.

After a few days of testing and listening, I've found that the Beats Solo Buds fail to compete with other budget earbuds I've tested and loved. You might be better off looking elsewhere for a pair of earbuds with all the features Beats neglected to add...

Apr, 2025
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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

The cheapest earbuds Apple sells just got cheaper with this Woot deal

 

The refurbished Beats Solo Buds are $35 off on Woot, and the new earbuds are $20 off on Amazon right now.

After a few days of testing and listening, I've found that the Beats Solo Buds fail to compete with other budget earbuds I've tested and loved. You might be better off looking elsewhere for a pair of earbuds with all the features Beats neglected to add...

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

The cheapest earbuds Apple sells just got cheaper with this early Presidents' Day deal

 

The Beats Solo Buds are $30 off on Amazon ahead of Presidents' Day.

After a few days of testing and listening, I've found that the Beats Solo Buds fail to compete with other budget earbuds I've tested and loved. You might be better off looking elsewhere for a pair of earbuds with all the features Beats neglected to add...

Feb, 2025
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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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