I work as a software developer, and spend long hours wearing headphones, both for listening (music, audiobooks, news, etc), and for frequent phone calls and audio/video conferencing. As such, I looked long and hard at the various options for noise-canceling headphones. I also exercise frequently, and wanted to find a set of headphones for both work and recreation. Lastly, I wanted good battery life, sound quality, and a product that didn’t have issues with pairing back and forth with multiple devices.
The Beats Solo Pro seemed to fit the bill, and I have certainly not been disappointed. The battery life has been exceptional — I can go days in between charges, and when empty, reach a few hours of battery life in no time. Reaching a full charge also seems remarkably quick, though I’ve never thought to time it. I recall going a few weeks once without using them, and the battery still had plenty to give.
The fit is nice - takes a bit of time to break in, but not noticeably uncomfortable when doing so. They sit firmly over the ears, including during running, hiking, or exercise, and deal fine with moisture. During long work days, they don’t feel uncomfortable after long hours of use.
I have been extremely impressed with how easy it is to pair back and forth with multiple devices (Windows, MacOS, iOS, etc). Most of my experience has been with Apple devices (no surprise, given the Apple/Beats partnership), which presents the user with a friendly and intuitive interface. I can see battery life, the device name, and toggle noise cancellation—something I appreciate, since NC does affect battery life. Transparency mode makes for another great feature when I want to hear what’s happening in the background, which is great during a run.
So far, I haven’t found any appreciable faults. I do appreciate good sound quality, though I’m not a devout audiophile, so I’ll simply say the sound quality is fantastic across the spectrum. Sony, Bose, and other brands certainly produce incredible NC headphones, but I didn’t want a delicate or gigantic set of headphones. Simply a high-quality, long-lasting, simple to use, and versatile set that can endure frequent use in my home office and on the trail. For those purposes, the Beats Solo Pro have hit the mark, and I highly recommend them.
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I have had several higher market headphones and these Beats are above those in terms of sound clarity and quality. Being that due to COVID I, along with my family are working from home, there tends to be a little/lot noise in the house. Thus, the need for the noise canceling feature which is super plus.
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