Storm Score 79 out of 100
Reviews 6 published
Outlets 6 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 83% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the beats solo pro for its upgraded build, polished design and effective ANC, yet fault its premium price and missing cable.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
79 / 100
Tier Distribution 6 reviews total
17%
67%
17%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 4 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent Battery Life
  • Impressive ANC Performance
  • Stunning Design
  • Surprisingly Sturdy Build
  • Natural bass response
  • Effective active noise cancelling

Points of Contention

  • Lightning Port Only
  • Headband Pressure Too Firm
  • Clamping force may be uncomfortable for extended wear
  • Tight fit causes discomfort
  • No wired audio out-of-box
  • No EQ or presets

Professional Reviews

6 reviews from 6 critics
90
Stephen Lambrechts
TechRadar

“Beats Solo Pro is a marked step‑up from its previous iterations – particularly when it comes to build quality.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Caleb Denison
Digital Trends

“Beats' Solo Pro are the company's most polished headphones yet.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Chris Welch
The Verge

“These are not the overpriced Beats of years ago where the product could hardly justify the premium asking price.”

Acclaimed 8/10
80
Jason Cross
MacWorld

“Great sound and the H1 chip make this an easy, if pricey, choice for iPhone owners.”

Acclaimed 4/5
77
David Carnoy
CNET

“It's a very good headphone, one of the best on-ear wireless headphones I've tested.”

Acclaimed 7.7/10
65
Jake Thauvette
RTINGS

“The Beats Solo Pro are decent for neutral sound.”

Mixed 7.4/10

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