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Beats Beats Solo Buds vs Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen)
Beats Beats Solo Buds ($51) vs Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) ($145) — 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 Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $51 | $145 |
| Weight | 33.4g | 86.4g |
| ANC | None | Active + Transparency, new to this generation |
| Charging | Built-in fold-out USB-C cable, no case | — |
| Battery | Up to 18h playback | Up to 10h per charge, ANC off |
| Fast Charge | 5 min charge = 1h playback | — |
| Weight | 33.4g (Apple published: case 22g + bud 5.7g x2) | 86.4g (Apple published: 8.7g bud x2 + 69g case) |
| Chip | — | Apple H2 |
| Sensor | — | Optical heart rate |
| Fit | — | Adjustable secure-fit ear hooks |
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 Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen)
- First Powerbeats with ANC and Transparency mode
- Built-in heart-rate sensor, no separate strap needed
- H2 chip brings current AirPods Pro-level call quality
- Ear hooks stay put through workouts the wingtip-style Fit Pro can't handle
- Heaviest earbuds on this list at 86.4g
- Ear-hook fit is more visible and less discreet than stem or stemless buds
- Case is noticeably larger than any other Beats or AirPods case here
- Costs the most used of any earbud on this list, it is the newest and most capable
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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