Which is cheaper, AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds or Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones?

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds lists at $99 and Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones lists at $130. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

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AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds vs Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones

Ravvy scores AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds at 89.76 and Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones at 85.74. AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds takes the overall pick, best for apple users who dislike silicone ear tips and need reliable call quality.

Ravvy pick

Apple

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

89.8

$99

Buy the AirPods 4 if you prioritize comfort and ecosystem features over noise isolation, accepting that you will hear your surroundings.

Beats

Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones

85.7

$130

The Beats Solo 4 is the ultimate choice for listeners who want a simple, durable, and long lasting headphone, provided they do not require silence from their surroundings.

How they score

Factor	AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds	Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
Comfort	94	75
Portability	96.5	94
Call Clarity	91	–
Connectivity	99	90
Audio Quality	82.5	–
Battery Life	–	98
Sound Quality	–	82.5

AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

What owners praise

Significantly more comfortable contoured fit
Smaller, more portable USB-C charging case
Excellent voice isolation for phone calls
Innovative head-gesture Siri interactions
Reliable IP54 dust and water resistance

What to know first

No Active Noise Cancellation in this base model
USB-C charging cable not included in the box
Open design allows significant ambient noise bleed

Skip it if commuters in loud environments or those who require active silence

Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones

What owners praise

Exceptional 50 hour battery life
Lightweight and highly portable folding design
Support for lossless audio via USB-C
Seamless one touch pairing for iOS and Android
Improved sound balance compared to predecessors

What to know first

No Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Clamping force may be uncomfortable for some
Passive isolation is weak in loud environments

Skip it if frequent flyers or loud office workers who need active noise cancellation

Specs side by side

Spec	AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds	Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
ASIN	‎B0DGHMNQ5Z	‎B0CZPHPJLN
Chip	H2 headphone chip	–
Brand	Apple	Beats
Color	White	Slate Blue
Units	‎1 Count	‎1 Count
Battery	AirPods 4Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabledUp to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control offUp to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single chargeAirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Charging Case (USB‑C)Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabledUp to 30 hours of listening time with noise control offUp to 20 hours of talk time5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 45 minutes of talk time	–
Sensors	Dual beamforming microphonesInward-facing microphoneOptical in-ear sensorMotion-detecting accelerometerSpeech-detecting accelerometerForce sensor	–
Controls	Press once to play or pause mediaPress once to answer a call or mute or unmutePress twice to end a callPress twice to skip forwardPress three times to skip backPress and hold for SiriSay “Hey Siri” or just “Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directionsWith Siri Interactions, nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications, and more	–
Batteries	‎3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)	‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
In the Box	AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationCharging Case (USB-C) with speakerDocumentationUSB-C Charge Cable sold separately	–
Form Factor	In Ear	On-Ear
Item Weight	‎4.16 ounces	‎1.2 pounds