"I've spent a lot of time testing headphones, and I find a new favorite with every fresh release. But one pair of headphones will always hold a special place in my heart: The Beats Solo 3 on-ear headphones. Also: The 12 best headphones of 2025 The Solo 3 awakened my passion for headphones; they were the first pair I spent more than $50 on."
"The Solo 4 design shows Beats' deviation from flashy, chrome accents adorned with heavy branding, transitioning to a muted matte finish with simplistic elements. I think Apple may have influenced these design choices. The Solo 4 ditches the mini USB port and instead has a USB-C port for charging and lossless audio. You can also now plug the headphones into a device to listen and charge them simultaneously."
"I tried the Solo 4 cans in Cloud Pink to trigger nostalgia for my Rose Gold Solo 3. The Cloud Pink Solo 4 is stunning and aesthetically pleasing, making it suitable for people who like stylish devices. In terms of audio, Beats has given the Solo 4 headphones a much-needed tune-up. If you previously strayed away from Beats because of their incredibly bass-forward sound, you'll like the Solo 4 sound much better."
The Beats Solo 4 retails for $200 in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink. Design shifts away from flashy chrome and heavy branding to a muted matte finish with simpler elements, with possible Apple influence. The headphones replace a mini USB port with USB-C, enabling charging, lossless audio, and simultaneous listening and charging when plugged in. Cloud Pink provides a fashionable color option. Audio tuning is less bass-forward and more balanced than prior models. A tight fit and relatively small ear cups may shorten comfortable listening sessions for some users. The Solo 4 modernizes the Solo line after an eight-year gap.
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