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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.8

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Good
4.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.5

Sound

20.0%

4.3

Features

10.0%

7.3

Design

8.0%

4.0

Connectivity

6.0%

4.5

Battery

4.0%

6.7

Calls & Controls

Poor
8.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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4.0
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3.7
(36)
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4.3
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4.0
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3.7
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Excellent
  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    1.7

    Battery life

  • 1.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    1.7

    Battery life

    18.0%

    5.3

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 4.5
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    1.7

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 4.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.3

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    1.7

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Beats Solo 2 Wireless are sleek, on-ear Bluetooth headphones featuring fine-tuned acoustics with a dynamic, wide range of sound and enhanced clarity compared to their predecessors. They offer approximately 12 hours of rechargeable battery life with a visible LED fuel gauge, a 30-foot wireless range, and a lightweight, foldable design weighing roughly 7.5 ounces. Main pros include a more balanced sound signature that retains punchy bass without overpowering the mids, a stable fit suitable for light activity, and a durable, streamlined aesthetic. However, common cons include a high clamping force that can cause discomfort or 'pinching' during long listening sessions, limited noise isolation due to the on-ear design, and a premium price point that some find hard to justify compared to competitors.

Technical Specifications of Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.5

Sound

20.0%

4.3

Features

10.0%

7.3

Design

8.0%

4.0

Connectivity

6.0%

4.5

Battery

4.0%

6.7

Calls & Controls

4.8
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a technical score of 4.77 points, which is lower than that of 56.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
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4.0
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3.7
(36)
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4.3
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3.7
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8.9
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a user score of 8.86 points, which is higher than that of 80.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.7
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 45.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless uses Bluetooth version 4.0, newer Bluetooth version than 57.4% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

9.1 m
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless offers a Bluetooth range of 9.1 m, lower Bluetooth range than 97.7% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

12 hours
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless offers battery life of 12 hours, lower battery life than 85.9% of headphones and equal to 3.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2 hours
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

350 mAh
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a battery capacity of 350 mAh, lower battery capacity than 81% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Beats
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

215 g
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless weighs 215 g, lighter than 50.7% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

4.9
Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a clamp force of 4.9, higher clamp force than 59.5% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
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Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless vs the average headphone

  • More flexible connectivity
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Sidetone support
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
    What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
    When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.

    Importance: LOW

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
    What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
    When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.

    Importance: LOW

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones rely on an internal rechargeable battery instead of replaceable disposable cells.
    When it matters: When you expect regular wireless use and want charging convenience instead of buying and replacing disposable batteries.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 10.7% higher user score
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher user score than the average headphone (8.86 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher user score than the average headphone (8.86 vs 8.000).8.86 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • On-device controls
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Total
Overall
Design
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 1.5 % higher distortion
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1.8 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 18 hours shorter battery life
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a lower battery life than the average headphone (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 41.7% lower battery capacity
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (350 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 1.5 % higher distortion
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1.8 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (1.8 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.1.803 % vs 0.3 %
  • 18 hours shorter battery life
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a lower battery life than the average headphone (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a lower battery life than the average headphone (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 41.7% lower battery capacity
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (350 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (350 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.350 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).£260 vs £90
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.4.9 vs 4.3
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Sound
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless?

  • Improved audio quality over previous models, featuring powerful, punchy bass and clearer highs
  • Lightweight and portable design with a sturdy, foldable frame for easy travel
  • Solid 12-hour battery life with convenient on-ear controls and quick charging
  • Effective passive noise isolation from plush ear cushions, suitable for commuting
  • Includes a high-quality 'RemoteTalk' cable for unlimited wired use when the battery is dead

What customers dislike about Beats By Dre Solo 2 Wireless?

  • High retail price compared to competitors with similar or better audio performance
  • Uncomfortable 'tight' clamping force that can cause ear pain after 30-60 minutes of use
  • Cramped soundstage that lacks the spatial detail found in higher-end audiophile headphones
  • Potential durability concerns, with some reports of earcups peeling or hinges breaking
  • Lacks support for high-quality Bluetooth codecs like aptX, which can result in lower wireless audio fidelity

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The Beats Solo 2 Wireless are versatile on-ear headphones featuring a sleek, durable design with a well-balanced, above-average sound profile. They offer a comfortable fit and high stability, making them secure for active use. RTINGS.comHowever, the headphones suffer from poor ambient noise isolation, limiting their effectiveness in loud environments, and they exhibit significant...Read more

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The Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones are described as a 4.0-star performer offering a signature bass-forward sound, improved with more controlled low-frequencies and clear highs compared to previous models. Key advantages include an exceptionally comfortable on-ear design and the ability to maintain a robust, balanced audio profile even in passive, wired mode. However, PCMag notes...Read more

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The Beats Solo 2 Wireless is a compact, well-built on-ear Bluetooth headphone that successfully retains the zippy, exciting sound profile of its wired predecessor. Its primary pros include consistent audio performance that sounds equally good in both wireless and wired modes, a functional 12-hour battery life with an external LED juice indicator, and highly intuitive on-ear cup...Read more

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maclife.de
04/02/2015
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 Wireless Review - Mac Life

The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 Wireless headphones mark a significant improvement in sound quality compared to the brand's earlier, poorly received "Monster era" products. Designed with sleek, automotive-inspired lines, these on-ear headphones provide a highly stable and secure fit suitable for jogging, along with impressive passive noise isolation despite lacking active noise...Read more

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The Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones offer a sturdy, foldable on-ear design that provides a firm yet comfortable fit, drawing aesthetic inspiration from the sleek lines of automotive styling. A major standout feature is the impressive battery life, which lasted approximately 16 hours at medium volume during testing—significantly outperforming the manufacturer's 12-hour claim....Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
30/05/2016
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 Wireless Review at kopfhoerer.de

The Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones are a competent Bluetooth on-ear option tailored specifically for bass heavy music genres like dance, dub, hip-hop, and techno. On the positive side, they surprise with an overall sound quality that exceeds expectations set by the brand's heavy marketing hype, delivering a powerful, beat-focused listening experience. They feature an exceptionally...Read more

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leclaireur.fnac.com
26/07/2015
Beats Solo 2 Wireless Review", "Beats Solo 2 Wireless Lab Test

The Labo Fnac review awards the Beats Solo 2 Wireless a technical rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Designed for mobile use, the on-ear headphones weigh just over 200 grams and feature a folding mechanism for compact storage in an included oval pouch. While it offers wireless Bluetooth listening, it also ships with a 126 cm detachable cable equipped with an integrated inline remote and...Read more

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igen.fr
26/02/2015
Beats Solo2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Review

The iGeneration review of the Beats Solo2 Wireless highlights a travel-friendly on-ear model featuring a reliable 12-hour battery life and an energetic, balanced sound profile suited for modern music. Its compact, foldable design is complemented by intuitive, on-ear controls and a built-in microphone, offering a significant, functional evolution from the wired version. However, the...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
23/07/2015
Beats Solo2 Wireless Review: Bass-heavy, sure, but better controlled

The Beats Solo2 Wireless is the first headphone developed following Apple’s acquisition of the brand, showing noticeable improvements over earlier models but still carrying a distinct, bass-heavy sound profile. Built primarily from plastic with an identifiable, streamlined aesthetic, it features memory foam ear cushions covered in synthetic leather and intuitive physical controls on...Read more

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barbichette.fr
06/01/2016
Beats Solo 2 Wireless Review

The Beats Solo 2 Wireless represents the first headphone generation released after Apple's acquisition of the brand, mirroring the design of the standard Solo 2 but introducing a Bluetooth chip and a €100 price increase to a total of €299.95. On the positive side, the integration of wireless functionality is highly convincing and does not negatively impact the headphone's weight or...Read more

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cnetfrance.fr
26/01/2015
Beats Solo2 Wireless - CNET France

The CNET France review of the Beats Solo² WirelessGo highlights a well-built Bluetooth on-ear headphone that largely mirrors its wired predecessor in design, though it gains a slight amount of weight due to the integrated wireless module and rechargeable battery. On the positive side, pros include its compact, lightweight, and foldable design, making it highly portable as it neatly...Read more

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dailymotion.com
04/06/2015
Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones review by Lab 01net.com

The 01net.com video review highlights the Beats Solo 2 Wireless as a stylish and functional upgrade to the brand's audio lineup. Journalist François Bedin explains that this new wireless on-ear model successfully delivers high-quality sound paired with solid battery autonomy, giving users plenty of playback time on a single charge. Additionally, the headphones are designed with...Read more

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macsfera.com
04/09/2015
Beats Solo2 Wireless: My Review - MacSfera

Yes, the Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones deliver strong overall performance, according to this review, though they are best acquired through a promotion rather than at full retail price. The reviewer obtained the space-grey premium model through Apple's "Back to School" promotion, paying an extra €100 to upgrade to the wireless version. On the positive side (pros), the headphones...Read more

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qualescegliere.it
10/06/2016
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Review

The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 headphones are a wired, on-ear model that achieves an overall rating of 7.4 out of 10 from QualeScegliere.it, appealing primarily to design enthusiasts and fans of electronic music. They feature 40 mm drivers, an impedance of 32 Ohm, and a sensitivity of 110 dB to deliver a deeply immersive, bass-heavy sound profile. Highly praised for their modern...Read more

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macitynet.it
07/06/2014
Beats Solo 2 unboxing and first impressions

The Beats Solo 2 overhead headphones mark a significant design shift as the first model released after Apple's acquisition of the brand, moving away from past design flaws by eliminating visible joints and screws. The audio profile has been considerably rebalanced to offer a more nuanced, engaging, and well-rounded sound stage. Unlike previous iterations that aggressively boosted...Read more

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rtings.com
24/10/2016
Beats Solo 2 Headphones Review - RTINGS.com

The Beats Solo 2 Wireless are described by RTINGS as sleek, lightweight on-ear headphones with a sturdy, portable, and comfortable design suitable for active use. They deliver above-average, well-balanced sound reproduction and offer excellent wireless stability for commuters. However, the headphones suffer from poor passive isolation, allowing significant ambient noise to enter and...Read more

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