Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 vs Shokz OpenFit 2
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| Feature |  Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |  Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,500 | KSh 25,000.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm custom transducers | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Weight | 217g | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 (earbuds) |
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General
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | Shokz |
| Model | Beats Solo 4 | OpenFit 2 |
| Announced | 2024 | January 2025 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217g | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case |
| Dimensions | 177 x 158 x 68mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds 60 minutes; empty case 100 minutes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Connector | USB-C and 3.5mm | — |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | Shokz app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri and Android voice assistant support | Configurable through Shokz app |
| Special Features | Foldable design; passive noise isolation | Find My Earbuds; Ultra-Soft Silicone 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm custom transducers | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Multiple digital beamforming microphones | 4 microphones (2 per earbud) with AI |
| Audio Features | Lossless audio over USB-C or 3.5mm | DualBoost; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch 2.0 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Extends total playtime to 48 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-ear multifunction and volume controls | Physical multifunction buttons and optional touch controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | UltraPlush on-ear cushions | N/A - open-ear design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 (earbuds) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Solo 4 headphones | OpenFit 2 earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |