Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) vs Beats Beats Solo 4
Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) ($145) 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 Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) | Beats Beats Solo 4 |
| Price | $145 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 86.4g | 217g |
| Chip | Apple H2 | — |
| ANC | Active + Transparency, new to this generation | — |
| Sensor | Optical heart rate | — |
| Fit | Adjustable secure-fit ear hooks | — |
| Battery | Up to 10h per charge, ANC off | up to 50h |
| Weight | 86.4g (Apple published: 8.7g bud x2 + 69g case) | 217g |
| Type | — | On-ear |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 Class 1 |
| Wired | — | USB-C and 3.5 mm |
| Released | — | 2024-05-02 |
Pros & Cons
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 4
- 50-hour battery
- Wired lossless option
- 217 g
- On-ear, no active noise cancelling
- Beats lists $199.99
Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) is the better value at $145. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.