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Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 vs Sony ULT Wear

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4

  • On-ear design rests on your ears.
  • 217 g.
  • Up to 50 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 20,800Out of Stock
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Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)

Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
KSh 22,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 if you want longer rated battery life (50 hours per charge), faster recharging (10 minutes) and a lighter build (217 g). Choose the Sony ULT Wear if you want active noise cancellation and Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound.

Fit

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
On-ear design rests on your ears
Sony ULT Wear
Over-ear design surrounds your ears

Connections

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Sony ULT Wear
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Noise cancellation

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
No noise cancellation
Sony ULT Wear
Noise cancellation

Weight

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
217 g
Sony ULT Wear
About 254.9 g

Battery life

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
Up to 50 hours per charge
Sony ULT Wear
Up to 30 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4

  • Rated for up to 50 hours per charge (vs 30).
  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 3.5 hours).
  • Lighter: 217 g (vs about 254.9 g).
  • Connection: Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio.
  • Supports spatial audio.

Sony ULT Wear

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound.
  • Connection: Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack.
  • Connects to two devices at once.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear
FitUltraPlush on-ear cushionsCushioned earcups
Weight217 gAbout 254.9 g
Battery lifeUp to 50 hours per chargeUp to 30 hours per charge
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Charging10 minutes provides up to 5 hours3 minutes provides up to 90 minutes of playback
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appSony / Sound Connect

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
BrandBeatsSony
ModelBeats Solo 4WH-ULT900N
Announced20242024
TypeOn-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Forest Gray Off-White Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
Weight217gApprox. 8.99 oz
Dimensions177 x 158 x 68mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
Battery LifeUp to 50 hoursMax. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF)
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 5 hours3 minutes provides up to 90 minutes of playback
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Charging Time—Approx. 3.5 hrs
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
ConnectionClass 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audioBluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
ConnectorUSB-C and 3.5mmGold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
App SupportBeats app on Android; native Apple integrationSony | Sound Connect
Bluetooth Range—Approx. 32.81 ft
Multipoint Connection—Two devices
Cable Length—Approx. 3.94 ft

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
Voice AssistantSiri and Android voice assistant supportAlexa and Google Assistant with compatible devices
Special FeaturesFoldable design; passive noise isolationPassive Operation
Sensors—Wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
Drivers40mm custom transducers1.57 in (Dome Type)
Active Noise CancellationNoYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeNoAmbient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking—
MicrophonesMultiple digital beamforming microphonesElectret Condenser Microphone, All direction
Audio FeaturesLossless audio over USB-C or 3.5mmDsee; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium
Frequency Response—5 Hz–20,000 Hz (JEITA)
Impedance—314 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 32 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
ControlsOn-ear multifunction and volume controlsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsUltraPlush on-ear cushionsCushioned earcups

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
Headphones / EarbudsBeats Solo 4 headphonesWH-ULT900N headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB Cable
Audio Cable3.5mm audio cableConnection Cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn/over-ear designOver-ear design
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty cardWarranty Card; Reference guide

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 for longer rated battery life and faster recharging; Sony ULT Wear offers noise cancellation and Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound.

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