Beats Solo 4 offer features like spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and lossless audio playback, but lack active noise cancellation (ANC) support available on similarly priced models from Sony and Bose. Read our Beats Solo 4 review to find out more about these wireless headphones.
Beats Solo 4 was launched earlier this year, and the company’s latest on-ear headphones made their way to India in August. They are equipped with audio features found on more expensive wireless headphones from Apple, including spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and support for lossless audio, but lack support for active noise cancellation (ANC). The headphones are compatible with iOS and Android devices and feature a standard USB Type-C port for charging. The Beats Solo 4 competes with similarly priced headphones from Bose and Sony.
Pricing for the Beats Solo 4 is set at Rs. 22,900 in India. It is sold in three colourways — Cloud Pink, Matte Black, and Slate Blue (the company sent us this variant for review) — via the company’s online store and authorised retailers in the country.Beats Solo 4 Design: Lightweight and Comfortable
Dimensions – 177x158x6.8mm
Weight – 217g
These over-the-ear headphones are mostly made of plastic and appear quite similar to previous generation models, aside from the more pastel-like colours that give them a slightly less edgy look. This also means they’re pretty light to wear for extended periods, even though you can feel them on your head. The earpads don’t appear to be user-replaceable, which is unfortunate.
Like its predecessors, the Beats Solo 4 has the company’s logo embossed on both earcups. There’s a small ‘4′ on the right side of the adjustable headband, while the inside of the headband contains more text related to regulatory information (right) and a left ear indicator — none of these are visible when you’re wearing the headphones.
The headphones ship with a carrying pouch that is slightly cushioned, along with a 3.5mm audio cable and a USB Type-C to Type-C cable that can be used for lossless audio playback or to charge the headphones. You’ll need to purchase a power adapter separately, though.
I have a fairly long head and wear spectacles, but the Beats Solo 4 felt comfortable even after wearing them for a few hours at a time. However, headphone fitting can vary from person to person, so it’s best to try these out at a store to make sure they feel comfortable on your head.Beats Solo 4 Software: Gets the Job Done
Software platforms – iOS, Android
Customisable controls – Call management, media playback, mute/ unmute, volume controls
Like the Beats Studio Buds+ and the Beats Solo Buds, these wireless headphones work with Android smartphones and most of Apple’s devices. You’ll have to download the Beats companion app on the former, while the same controls are baked into the settings app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers.
You get support for Google’s Fast Pair service on Android and Fast Pair on Windows when you set up the Beats Solo 4 for the first time. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you’ll see the familiar card pop up asking you to connect to the headphones.
