Beats Solo Buds – Wi-fi Bluetooth Earbuds | 18 Hours of Battery Life | Apple & Android Compatibility | Constructed-in Microphone – Clear Pink

Very impressed!
I got these as a Black Friday deal for $49.99, and was so convinced that they would just be awful. Well, not only was I wrong but I fell in love with them! I’ve been an AirPods girl for years but I may have to switch over to Beats completely- plus, they’re still very compatible with iPhone.
I love the transparent look of these, though it was not my first choice they are growing on me. The case itself is very slim and not large at all, so I would definitely get a case so I can clip them to my pants. It is also funny how a beats sticker is included with the earbuds, but it is way too big to fit on the case.
The battery life has far exceeded my expectations. I’ve had them for a week, charged them up when I first got them and they’re still at 90% even with daily use! This is better than my AirPods ever got. I am not a huge fun of the charging port location, or that you have to pay extra just for a cord, but I had plenty of USB-C chargers around so I didn’t need one.
Lastly, the sound is actually quite decent. I wore them in a lobby of a very busy hotel and heard almost 0 outside noise, but a little bit is fine to have, anyways.
I will say that my only real complaint is that the button on the earbud itself is very annoying. It is a hard press button but somehow my hair keeps on pressing it and skipping songs when I’m using them. No idea how it’s even possible, but maybe I need to mess with the settings a bit more.

Affordable but ..
Lost my AirPods and had to find a quick replacement . These were the next at bat . These are subpar compared to the AirPods.
The case is cheap plastic that doesn’t show a led charging light . So the only way you know if they are ready is if you open your phone to see battery percentage.
A lot of jumbling around to fit them back into the case and in your ears correctly..
The fit is ok but you cannot go to sleep in them since they aren’t flush to the ear .
The sound quality is rich on bass but the clarity almost sounds like a ft call without speakerphone . Value is great and the noise cancellation is EXCELLENT but just know they are inferior to the 🍎 ones

Great product
Good sound, and I like the long battery life. Yes, it’s not ideal that the case doesn’t have a battery, but I have worked full shifts with them on and still have enough juice to run errands and workout.

It’s Alright
It’s very light weighted and the battery lasts for a long time. But the bass is not good enough, surprisingly

The Beats Solo Buds fall short of expectations, offering subpar performance that doesn’t justify their price tag. I am returning these. These earbuds should be priced no higher than $50 given their significant limitations. Sound quality is the most disappointing aspect of the Solo Buds. While Beats has delivered impressive audio in some of their higher-end models, they’ve clearly cut corners here. The bass lacks depth and punch, while the mids and highs sound muddy and lack clarity. Even with Spatial Audio enabled on compatible tracks, the overall audio experience remains underwhelming.
Another major drawback is the Solo Buds’ limited functionality. Unlike many competitors in this price range, these earbuds lack active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and wear detection. The absence of these features, which are increasingly common even in budget earbuds, severely hampers their versatility and user experience.
Volume is another area where the Solo Buds struggle. Even at maximum settings, they fail to deliver sufficient loudness for many listening environments. This inadequacy is particularly noticeable in noisier settings like gyms or public transportation, where users may find themselves straining to hear their audio content.
The physical controls on the Solo Buds are also problematic. The buttons are uncomfortable to press and can cause discomfort when used frequently. This poor design choice further detracts from the overall user experience. While the Solo Buds do offer some positives, such as a compact design and decent battery life, these advantages are overshadowed by their fundamental shortcomings in sound quality and functionality.

It works very well. Has a more stable Bluetooth connection than my Bose 700 or my Sony wh1000xm5. It has no ANC but it’s $100 so that’s expected. Use the appropriate silicone ear insert for proper noise isolation and you’ll barely hear the outside world. Sound quality isn’t great at lower volumes but at higher volumes it’s decent. The case is incredibly small and easy to pocket and I find when going out I grab these instead of my other two headphones.