Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 Wireless

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

8
Average:

6
Bad:

1

8.8

User Score

Based on 166 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Same great sound, design
Battery absolutely lasts 12 hours

Cons:

Mic is poor for making handsfree calls
Expensive

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Last revision on December 1, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Same great sound, design
Battery absolutely lasts 12 hours

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mic is poor for making handsfree calls
Expensive

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Expert reviews and ratings

By PC Mag on August 02, 2016 80

The pricey Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones offer sculpted, but balanced, Bluetooth...

By What Hi-Fi? on February 11, 2016 60

The real struggle here is the cost. As ever, the Beats branding appears to have put a premium on the price and, at £230, they sit between two great pairs of headphones – the AKG Y50BTs at £150 and the B&W P5 Wireless at £330, either of which make much...

By Gadget Guy Australia on June 23, 2015 70

Beats may not have ears for every form of music, but given the music we tested with, it's not far off, with strength in the mids and lows.This attention results in a meaty type of sound on offer for the fans of pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop, with lovers...

By techguide.com.au on April 22, 2015 100

If you really want to unleash your music then listening to the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones is a great way to do it with excellent sound and no cables to get in your way.The headphones connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and work within a...

By ImpulseGamer on April 22, 2015 94

The Beats Solo 2 Wireless not only looks great but produces almost flawless sound quality that will have you in audio...

By Trusted Reviews on March 09, 2015 70

Grippy design and fuss-free wireless are great for exercise use, but sound should be better at the...

By TechRadar on February 11, 2015 80

You're still paying a lot for a logo, but the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones show that Beats is quickly closing the gap between style and...

By TechRadar AU on February 10, 2015 80

You're still paying a lot for a logo, but the Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones show that Beats is quickly closing the gap between style and...

By The Verge on December 17, 2014 74

Wireless headphones are awesome. Of all the gadgets I use on a daily basis, they are the ones that make me most feel like I'm living in the near future. That may sound like hyperbole, but putting on headphones and having music pump directly into my ears...

By CNET Australia on December 05, 2014 70

Beats on-ear Bluetooth headphone has lot going for it, but it doesn't quite justify its lofty price...

By cnet on December 04, 2014 70

Beats on-ear Bluetooth headphone has lot going for it, but it doesn't quite justify its lofty price...

By techwelike.com on July 29, 2015

I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed wearing the Powerbeats2 wireless. They are comfy (the over-ear clip does a great job), loud, and deliver an overall great experience. They have quite a few color options too, for different personalities. They are...

By brisbanetimes.com.au on May 18, 2015

Beats Solo2 wireless headphones let you cut the cable thanks to built-in Bluetooth.These Bluetooth-enabled Beats headphones sound fantastic, but the hefty price-tag might not be music to your ears.Bluetooth headphones have been around for quite a few...

By Chip Chick on January 03, 2015

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Wireless headphones is the first product to be rolled out from the brand post Apple acquisition. And it may seem a little surprising since they had just released the Solo2 not that long before it.If you haven't bought the Beats...

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Beats by Dr. Dre Solo 2 Wireless

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Price: $230

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