Beats Beats Studio Buds+ vs Beats Beats Solo 4
Beats Beats Studio Buds+ ($108) vs Beats Beats Solo 4 ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Beats Beats Studio Buds+ | Beats Beats Solo 4 |
| Price | $108 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 59g | 217g |
| ANC | Active + Transparency | — |
| Chip | None, standard Bluetooth (no H1/W1) | — |
| Battery | 6h ANC, up to 36h with case | up to 50h |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Colorway | Black/Gold shown | — |
| Weight | 59g (Apple published: 5g bud x2 + 49g case) | 217g |
| Type | — | On-ear |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 Class 1 |
| Wired | — | USB-C and 3.5 mm |
| Released | — | 2024-05-02 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Beats Studio Buds+
- Genuinely equal feature set on iOS and Android, no chip favoring one side
- Transparent colorway shows the internals, a distinct look
- USB-C case ahead of when AirPods Pro 2 switched
- Strong battery life for the ANC class
- No spatial audio or automatic device switching, that needs the H1/W1 chip
- No wireless charging case
- Fit is the older Studio Buds shell, not everyone's shape
- Discontinued in favor of newer Beats models
Beats Beats Solo 4
- 50-hour battery
- Wired lossless option
- 217 g
- On-ear, no active noise cancelling
- Beats lists $199.99
Beats Beats Studio Buds+ is the better value at $108. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.