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Beats Beats Solo Buds vs Beats Beats Pill
Beats Beats Solo Buds ($51) vs Beats Beats Pill ($149.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Beats Beats Solo Buds | Beats Beats Pill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $51 | $149.99 |
| Weight | 33.4g | 680g |
| ANC | None | — |
| Charging | Built-in fold-out USB-C cable, no case | — |
| Battery | Up to 18h playback | up to 24h |
| Fast Charge | 5 min charge = 1h playback | — |
| Weight | 33.4g (Apple published: case 22g + bud 5.7g x2) | 680g |
| Water | — | IP67 |
| Fast Fuel | — | 10 min = 2h |
| Bluetooth | — | Class 1 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Beats Solo Buds
- No case to lose, the charging cable is part of the earbud itself
- 18 hours of playback from a tiny 33.4g package
- 5-minute fast charge for an hour of listening
- Cheapest entry point into the Beats lineup
- No ANC or Transparency mode at all
- No wireless charging, no case-based quick charge
- Basic fit, no tip-size options
- No spatial audio or auto device switching
Beats Beats Pill
- IP67 rating
- 24-hour battery
- Android and iOS pairing
- 680 g is a bag item, not a pocket item
Beats Beats Solo Buds is the better value at $51. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.
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