70
Jason Cross
MacWorld
“With sound quality that punches about its weight and truly epic battery life, the Beats Solo Buds are definitely a better buy than 2nd-gen AirPods, and I honestly prefer them to 3rd-gen AirPods, too.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Long battery life
- Very affordable
- Comfortable fit
- Solid audio performance
- Great sound quality
- Impressive noise reduction on calls
Points of Contention
- No ANC
- No wear detection
- Not IP‑rated
- No transparency mode
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics70
Josh Russell
TechRadar
“Unfortunately, their sound is lacking in terms of bass and clarity, making them hard to recommend for anyone who wants good audio quality as the priority”
68
Billy Steele
Engadget
The Beats Solo Buds offer a comfortable fit, long battery life, and solid spatial audio performance at an affordable price. However, they lack premium features like active noise cancellation and wear detection, with flat audio and subpar call quality limiting their appeal for audiophiles.
66
David Abraham, Stephen Eldon Kerr, John Peroramas
RTINGS
The Beats Solo Buds receive an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on six scores. The review provides a general overview without highlighting specific strengths or weaknesses in the provided text.
60
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
The Beats Solo Buds offer strong sound quality, comfort, and battery life at an affordable price, but lack key features like ANC, transparency mode, and wireless charging. They are a solid budget option for basic use, though not a standout performer compared to competitors.
60
Ryan Waniata
Wired
“the Solo Buds are a tough sell with so many loaded budget options out there, and countless more on the way.”
60
Tim Gideon
PCMag
“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.”
