Beats Studio Buds + vs Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4
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| Feature |  Beats Studio Buds + |  Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,000.00 | KSh 20,500 |
| Drivers | — | 40mm custom transducers |
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 50 hours |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | — |
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 217g |
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General
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Beats | Beats |
| Model | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats Solo 4 |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud; 49g case | 217g |
| Dimensions | Earbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | 177 x 158 x 68mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 50 hours |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Class 1 Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm audio |
| App Support | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | — | USB-C and 3.5mm |
Features
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Hands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistant | Siri and Android voice assistant support |
| Special Features | Apple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio Switch | Foldable design; passive noise isolation |
Audio
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | 3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithm | Multiple digital beamforming microphones |
| Audio Features | Custom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audio | Lossless audio over USB-C or 3.5mm |
| Drivers | — | 40mm custom transducers |
Charging Case
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | 72 x 51 x 25.5mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 49g | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Multifunction button on each earbud | On-ear multifunction and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | UltraPlush on-ear cushions |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Beats Studio Buds + | Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Beats Studio Buds + earbuds | Beats Solo 4 headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | 3.5mm audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | N/A - on/over-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card | Quick Start Guide and warranty card |