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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.

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 life, seamless one-touch pairing to both iOS and
Android users 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
tracking, UltraPlush cushions, up to 50 hours of battery life 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 Device 2 — 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, tablet or laptop. And with Fast Fuel,
a 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback.

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” and Audio Sharing.

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.
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.

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21 May 2024 | Press release

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21 May 2024 | Press release

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21 May 2024 | Press release

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21 May 2024 | Press release

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17 May 2024 | Press release

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16 May 2024 | Press release

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15 May 2024 | Press release

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15 May 2024 | Press release

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15 May 2024 | Press release

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15 May 2024 | Press release

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14 May 2024 | Press release

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14 May 2024 | Press release

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14 May 2024 | Press release

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21 May 2024

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20 May 2024

  • Music rightsholders reach their ‘or what?’ moment with AI (see Comment)

17 May 2024

  • Analysis of yesterday's Rajar Q1 2024 results (see Media)

  • How the music industry is in a new age of arrogance (see Opinion)

16 May 2024

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15 May 2024

  • Musicians share stories about struggling to make ends (see Features)

14 May 2024

  • Proper enters new era (see Business)

  • A perspective on the health of the UK's live industry (see Features)

13 May 2024

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  • MPs call for arena ticket levy and tax relief to stem tide of grassroots music venue closures (see News)

10 May 2024

  • Spotify reveals streaming royalties data for UK (see Digital)

09 May 2024

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  • Steve Albini was a button-pushing musician of uncompromising brilliance (see Features)

08 May 2024

  • AI songwriting has gotten shockingly good — with big implications for the music world (see Comment)