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Beats Solo 2

Overview

Pros & Cons

Reviews

Price: $92

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76

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 42 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    4
  • Good:
    22
  • Average:
    11
  • Bad:
    5
7.8

User Score

Based on 92 reviews
as rated by Amazon users

Pros:

  • Improved sound
  • Very good sound isolation
  • Reliable grip good for exercise

Cons:

  • Sound relatively unbalanced
  • Comfort issues for glasses-wearers
  • More Pros & Cons
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  • Price:
  • $92 on Amazon
Last revision on April 27, 2018

Editors Liked

  • Improved sound
  • Very good sound isolation
  • Reliable grip good for exercise
  • Lightweight, comfortable fit
  • 30 foot range
  • 12-hour internal rechargeable battery
  • Inline remote control and microphone for mobile devices

Editors Didn't Like

  • Sound relatively unbalanced
  • Comfort issues for glasses-wearers
  • Big bass sound isn't for purists or anyone seeking flat response
  • Slightly overpriced

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    Oppo PM-1

Expert reviews and ratings

By DigitalVersus on August 05, 2015 80

Beats has come a long way. Gone are the days of shaky manufacturing and poor sound quality. This first Apple/Dre collaboration has produced a pair of headphones that stays true to the brand's bassy ethos, but that, this time, stays in check. Just keep...

By PCMag on July 02, 2014 80

Fans of booming low-end won't be disappointed by the Beats Solo 2 headphones' powerful bass and distortion-free audio performance.

By Gadget Guy Australia on June 23, 2015 70

Beats may not have ears for every form of music, but given the music we tested with, it's not far off, with strength in the mids and lows.This attention results in a meaty type of sound on offer for the fans of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop, with lovers...

By TrustedReviews on June 06, 2014 70

Beats is continually improving its headphones, and the Beats Solo 2 are better than the Solo HD in a few respects. However, the continued bass-centric approach limits their appeal among fans of good sound.

By Good Gear Guide on June 19, 2015 70

Immediately there's a sense the design brief for the Solo2 must've been ambitious. Beats has earned a reputation for making stylish headphones attuned to the low end of the sound spectrum. The Solo2 headphones would have to stay true to this identity,...

By TechCrunch on June 11, 2014

If you don’t care about fashion, you can find cheaper headphones that offer similar performance, but Beats has done an admirable job of earning up to their popularity this time around.

By What Hi-Fi? on April 24, 2015 60

The top picks at this money, such as the B&O H2s and Philips M1MKIIs sound clearer, more exciting and deliver rhythms with more care and greater finesse.The Solo 2s do the job – the problem is that rival cans do it better for similar...

By techguide.com.au on April 22, 2015 100

If you really want to unleash your music then listening to the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones is a great way to do it with excellent sound and no cables to get in your way.The headphones connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and work within a...

By ImpulseGamer on April 22, 2015 94

The Beats Solo 2 Wireless not only looks great but produces almost flawless sound quality that will have you in audio...

By Trusted Reviews on March 09, 2015 70

Grippy design and fuss-free wireless are great for exercise use, but sound should be better at the...

By TechRadar AU on February 10, 2015 80

You're still paying a lot for a logo, but the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones show that Beats is quickly closing the gap between style and...

By The Verge on December 17, 2014 74

Wireless headphones are awesome. Of all the gadgets I use on a daily basis, they are the ones that make me most feel like I'm living in the near future. That may sound like hyperbole, but putting on headphones and having music pump directly into my ears...

By cnet on December 04, 2014 70

Beats on-ear Bluetooth headphone has lot going for it, but it doesn't quite justify its lofty price...

By reviewed.com on September 30, 2014 85

A solid marriage of style and sound If the Solo2 on-ears have a single drawback, it's the uncomfortable fit when you wear them for extended periods of time. The audio quality here is terrific, but the fashion-forward on-ear design makes long-term...

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