Beats also launches the next generation of its
bestselling headphone, Beats Solo 4
Beats today announced the expansion of its bestselling product
family with the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless earphones and
the next generation of its most popular headphones, Beats Solo
4.
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Introducing the all-new Beats Solo Buds
and Beats Solo 4 (Photo: Business Wire)
Beats brings the Solo line’s signature concept of portability,
comfort and premium audio quality to its tiniest form factor ever
with the introduction of Beats Solo Buds. Delivering incredibly big
sound, up to a whopping 18 hours of battery life1, seamless
one-touch pairing to both iOS and Android users2 and USB-C
charging, Beats Solo Buds are the perfect on-the-go companion.
Beats Solo Buds will be available in four premium colors, Matte
Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and Transparent Red, for $79.99
(US) beginning in June.
Beats Solo 4 delivers upgraded, powerful sound, Personalized
Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking3, UltraPlush cushions, up
to 50 hours of battery life4 and Lossless Audio via USB-C. Beats
Solo 4 is available to order starting today in three gorgeous
colors—Matte Black, Slate Blue and Cloud Pink—for $199.99 (US) from
apple.com.
"Our newly expanded Solo line delivers remarkable value,
offering exceptional sound quality, battery life and comfort in our
most portable designs,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice
president of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats. “Beats Solo
4 takes our bestselling headphone to the next level with
outstanding performance upgrades, and the all-new Beats Solo Buds
pack impressive power in our smallest product yet.”
Beats Solo Buds
Beats Solo Buds custom-built acoustic architecture packs big
Beats sound in the smallest case we’ve ever made. Ergonomically
designed acoustic nozzles and laser-cut vents improve audio
performance while relieving pressure for added comfort. And with
four ear tip sizes (XS, S, M & L) to securely fit a diverse
range of ears, Solo Buds optimize comfort and passive noise
isolation for the ultimate listening experience. Each earbud
features dual-layer transducers designed to minimize
micro-distortions across the frequency curve, ensuring
high-fidelity sound with uncompromising clarity and detail.
Delivering exceptional call quality, each earbud is equipped
with a custom-designed microphone powered by an advanced
noise-learning algorithm. Enjoy extended range with fewer dropouts
thanks to industry-leading Class 1 Bluetooth®.
Native compatibility ensures seamless one-touch pairing,
automatic account setup, plus Find My or Find My Device2 — for
everyone.
Customizable on-ear functions allow you to control your music,
take calls and activate your voice assistant by pressing the ‘b’
button. You can also configure the press-and-hold action in iOS
settings or the Beats app to control volume.
Solo Buds feature Beats’ longest earbud battery life ever with
up to 18 hours of playback. When it’s time to recharge, seat your
earbuds in the case while connected to a USB-C cable. For extra
power on the go, they can charge directly from your phone,5 tablet
or laptop. And with Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour
of playback.6
Solo Buds will be available in four sleek colors, Matte Black,
Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and Transparent Red, for $79.99 (US) from
apple.com in the US, beginning in June.
Beats Solo 4
Developed with comfort and a secure fit in mind, Beats Solo 4
features an ultralight design — at just 217 grams, you can almost
forget you’re wearing them. UltraPlush on-ear cushions provide
exceptional durability, and the flex-grip headband, customizable
sliders and ergonomically angled ear cups ensure that Solo 4 is
comfortable and stays put to deliver sound optimally to your
ears.
Beats Solo 4 has been re-engineered for incredible,
high-fidelity acoustics. The custom-built 40mm transducers minimize
electronic artifacts, latency, and distortion for extraordinary
clarity and range. Now featuring Personalized Spatial Audio with
dynamic head tracking, Solo 4 immerses you in your music, movies
and games for a truly interactive surround-sound experience.
Leveraging upgraded beam-forming microphones and an intelligent
noise-learning algorithm, Solo 4 offers high-quality call
performance and voice assistant interaction.
Dual compatibility for both iOS and Android enables seamless
one-touch pairing, automatic account setup across your devices, and
Find My or Find My Device. iOS users can also enjoy hands-free
access to “Hey Siri”7 and Audio Sharing.8
Connect Beats Solo 4 to your devices in multiple ways: Class 1
Bluetooth® for optimal wireless connectivity, USB-C audio for
lossless audio and simultaneous charging, and 3.5mm analog input
for high-resolution, battery-free wired playback.
The ‘b’ button allows you to manage music, take calls, or
activate your voice assistant. To control volume, press above or
below the ‘b’ button.
Beats Solo 4 boasts improved battery life over the previous
generation, now with up to 50 hours of battery to outlast the
longest gym sessions, travel days and phone conversations. If
you’re low on power, Fast Fuel gives you up to 5 hours of playback
from a quick, 10-minute charge.9
Beats Solo 4 is available to order starting today in three
stunning colors, Matte Black, Slate Blue and Cloud Pink for $199.99
from apple.com in the US, with shipping beginning May 2nd.
Designed with the Environment in Mind
Beats Solo 4 and Beats Solo Buds packaging is 100% fiber-based
using recycled material from sustainably managed forests.10
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1. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2024 using preproduction
Beats Solo Buds units and software paired with iPhone 15 Pro units
and prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio
tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding).
Volume was set to 50%. Testing consisted of full Beats Solo Buds
battery discharge while playing audio until the first unit of Beats
Solo Buds stopped playback. Battery life depends on device
settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
2. Requires an iCloud account and a compatible Apple device
running the latest operating system software or a compatible
Android device running the latest operating system software with
Google Play Services enabled.
3. Compatible hardware and software required. Works with
compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in
Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a
personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple
devices running the latest operating system software, including
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.
4. Testing conducted by Apple in March 2024 using preproduction
Beats Solo 4 and software paired with iPhone 15 Pro units and
pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio
tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding).
Volume was set to 50%. Testing consisted of full Beats Solo 4
battery discharge while playing audio until Beats Solo 4 stopped
playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment,
usage, and many other factors.
5. Requires iPhone 15 or supported Android devices.
6. Testing conducted by Apple in April 2024 using preproduction
Beats Solo Buds units and software paired with iPhone 15 Pro units
and pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique
audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC
encoding). Volume was set to 50%. 5-minute charge testing conducted
with drained Beats Solo Buds that were charged for 5 minutes, then
audio playback was started until the first Beats Solo Buds stopped
playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment,
usage and many other factors.
7. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas,
and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet
access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
8. Requires an iCloud account and a compatible Apple device
running the latest operating system software.
9. Testing conducted by Apple in March 2024 using preproduction
Beats Solo 4 units and software paired with iPhone 15 Pro units and
pre-release software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio
tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding).
Volume was set to 50%. 10-minute charge testing conducted with
drained Beats Solo 4 that were charged for 10 minutes, then audio
playback was started until Beats Solo 4 stopped playback. Battery
life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other
factors.
10. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives,
inks, and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic
content and packaging weight.
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Erin Manago Beats PR emanago@apple.com