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TechAudioHeadphonesEarbuds6 things you need to know about the new Beats Solo Buds, the brand’s smallest and most affordable true wireless earbuds to dateBeats’ upcoming affordable buds are not just a great deal, they’re also an exciting proposition - here’s whyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Beats’ upcoming affordable buds are not just a great deal, they’re also an exciting proposition - here’s why
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(Image credit: Beats)
(Image credit: Beats)
Beats is back! After what feels like forever, the hip audio brand has been steadily releasing newheadphones(and maybeother products). The latest cohort of Beats products includes the already-availableBeats Solo 4and the soon-to-be-released Beats Solo Buds.
The Solo Buds are a brand-new addition to the Solo line. These tiny earbuds are remarkable for quite a few reasons, six of which are listed below. The headphones won’t become available until 6 June 2024, but we know that they will come in four colours: Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and the Beats-signature Transparent Red.
We also know they will be super affordable, selling for only $80/ £80/ AU$130, making them the cheapest Beats true wireless earbuds to date. Are they worth the wait? We think so; here are six reasons why you should be excited about the Beats Solo Buds launch.
Ridiculous battery life
Solo Buds feature Beats’ longest earbud battery life ever, with up to 18 hours of playback, which is just plain ridiculous. It’s practically twice as long as your average TWS earbud battery life, especially considering the Solo Buds' form factor. Plus, thanks to the Fast Fuel feature, a 5-minute charge gives up to one hour of playback.
Better still, the Solo Buds can be charged via a USB-C cable connected to a phone, tablet or laptop (requiresiPhone15 or supportedAndroiddevices)! Who needs a chagrin case, anyway?
Top up your Solo Buds anytime using a smartphone, tablet or laptop(Image credit: Beats)
Top up your Solo Buds anytime using a smartphone, tablet or laptop
Top up your Solo Buds anytime using a smartphone, tablet or laptop
(Image credit: Beats)
Similar to last year’s Beats headphones, the excellentBeats Studio Buds Plusand the premiumBeats Studio Pro, the Solo Buds are built on the company’s proprietary audio platform rather thanAppleSilicon. This allows more seamless connectivity to both Apple and Android devices without losing out on additional benefits, such as one-touch pairing, automatic account setup, plus Find My or Find My Device.
More eco-friendly design
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If the Solo Buds are good enough for Sha’Carri Richardson for workouts, they should be more than good enough for the rest of us(Image credit: Beats)
If the Solo Buds are good enough for Sha’Carri Richardson for workouts, they should be more than good enough for the rest of us
If the Solo Buds are good enough for Sha’Carri Richardson for workouts, they should be more than good enough for the rest of us
(Image credit: Beats)
No IP rating
Many people use Beats headphones for workouts, and we’re sure some will use the Solo Buds for running; however, it’s worth keeping in mind that the earbuds aren’t IP-rated. This doesn’t mean they aren’t resilient – it just means the company didn’t test it against water and dust ingress. We’d suggest considering a different model, like theBeats Fit Pro, for sweaty workouts.
Ear-friendly design
In addition to being small, the Beats Solo Buds feature ergonomically designed acoustic nozzles and laser-cut vents to improve audio performance while relieving pressure in your ears. Better still, you get four ear tips (XS, S, M, and L) in the box to ensure the best fit and maximum passive noise isolation.
The case is 40% smaller than the already small container of the Beats Studio Buds Plus(Image credit: Beats)
The case is 40% smaller than the already small container of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
The case is 40% smaller than the already small container of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
(Image credit: Beats)
Packs a punch
Head over toBeatsfor more info on the Solo Buds.
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