Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 vs Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N)
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| Feature |  Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |  Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,500 | KSh 22,000 |
| Drivers | 40mm custom transducers | 1.57 in (Dome Type) |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Weight | 217g | Approx. 8.99 oz |
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General
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | Sony |
| Model | Beats Solo 4 | WH-ULT900N |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Forest Gray Off-White Black, Forest Gray Off-White Black |
Design
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217g | Approx. 8.99 oz |
| Dimensions | 177 x 158 x 68mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 50 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | Approx. 3.5 hrs |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Connector | USB-C and 3.5mm | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Approx. 32.81 ft |
| Cable Length | — | Approx. 3.94 ft |
Features
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri and Android voice assistant support | — |
| Special Features | Foldable design; passive noise isolation | Passive Operation |
Audio
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm custom transducers | 1.57 in (Dome Type) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Multiple digital beamforming microphones | Electret Condenser Microphone, All direction |
| Audio Features | Lossless audio over USB-C or 3.5mm | Dsee; 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
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-ear multifunction and volume controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | UltraPlush on-ear cushions | Cushioned earcups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 | Sony ULT Wear (WH-ULT900N) |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Solo 4 headphones | WH-ULT900N headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB Cable |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | Connection Cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | N/A - over-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | Warranty Card; Reference guide |