Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Pro Wireless

Excellent battery life Impressive ANC performance Stunning design Surprisingly sturdy

Lightning port only Lacks 3.5mm Aux port Headband pressure too firm

After years of minor revisions to the Solo line, Beats has delivered a true reinvention with the Solo Pro. Bringing top-notch adaptive noise cancelling to its on-ear offering for the first time, Beats Solo Pro is a marked step-up from its previous...

Full-bodied and clear sound ; Excellent noise-cancelling ; Premium feel

Bettered for timing and dynamics ; Tight fit

It’s not often that bass doesn't appear in the against column for Beats headphones, but this pair is well-balanced and has great noise-cancellation too

Great sound profile ; Impressive active noise-cancelling (ANC) ; Battery life lives up to expectations ; H1 means easy pairing with Apple products ; Premium design and materials

Design is a tiny bit snug – not great for glasses wearers ; No wired connection ; Lightning port isn't ideal for non-iPhone users ; A little pricey ; Non-adjustable equaliser (EQ)

A very good pair of portable on-ear headphones with great sound and impressive active noise-cancelling (ANC). These on-ears are hard to fault, except for the lack of any wired connection.

Detailed ; Engaging sound ; Good noise cancelling, ; Attractive design ; Good battery life and fast charging

Snug fit isn’t the most comfortable ; No way of listening wired out of the box ; iPhones get the best experience ; ANC not adjustable

Noise cancelling and improved sound make these the best Beats yet, but their fit is still a bit too close for comfort

Exceptional battery life ; Excellent ANC ; Great sound quality

No auto-pause ; No ANC adjustment ; ANC doesn’t work well in wind

They might not be as comfortable or as spacious-sounding as rivals from Bose and Sony, but it’s hard not to be impressed by the Beats Solo Pro. They deliver emphatically in the areas people care most about and the price is competitive, too.

Active noise cancellation is far better than you'd expect for on-ear headphones • 22 hours of battery life • Transparency mode when you want to let the sound in

$300 headphones should include an audio cable • Uncomfortably tight fit

Beats Solo Pro headphones have amazing noise cancellation abilities that unfortunately come at the expense of comfort.

Comfortable for most users ; Active noise-canceling works well ; Turns off when folded ; Better sound than prior Beats

Excellent sound ; Improved design ; Solid ANC ; Hands-free Siri

Uncomfortable (especially for big heads) ; No 3.5mm jack for wired use ; No companion app for customization ; No automatic pausing

Nicer design than past Beats headphones ; Effective noise cancellation ; Enjoyable sound quality ; Increased sweat resistance

Significant clamping force on your ears ; Might be too small for the big-headed crowd ; No auto-pause when removed ; Lightning connector, no USB-C

The new Beats Solo Pro headphones stand out as the company’s first on-ear headphones with noise cancellation. They look good, sound good, and have great battery life, but some people might find them uncomfortable.

Powerful audio performance with boosted bass and sculpted highs. Solid noise cancellation blocks out low-frequency rumble. Voice control option for iOS devices.

Expensive. No track navigation buttons. Noise cancellation adds slight hiss. No ANC or EQ adjustments.

From an audio perspective, the Beats Solo Pro headphones handle bass well without going overboard. The noise cancellation can't quite compete with Bose's two heavy hitters, the $350 QuietComfort 35 II and the $400 Noise Cancelling Headphones 700,...