In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 19.8 cm | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | - | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 520 g | Beats Solo3 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones. |
| Colour | Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Diaphragm | - | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | RemoteTalk cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Beats Solo3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Beats Solo3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1 | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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