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Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones vs Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player

Ravvy scores Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones at 85.74 and Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player at 93.5. Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player takes the overall pick, best for home theater enthusiasts and power users who prefer a physical ethernet connection.

Beats Solo 4 - Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Up to 50-Hour Battery Life, Ultra-Lightweight Comfort, Powerful and Balanced Sound, Apple & Android Compatible - Slate Blue Slate Blue Standalone
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.

Ravvy pick

Roku Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player - 4K Streaming Device for TV
93.5

$91

The Roku Ultra is the best choice for users who want the most responsive interface possible and a rechargeable remote, even if it carries a premium price tag.

How they score

FactorSolo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth HeadphonesUltra, Ultimate Streaming Player
Comfort75–
Portability94–
Battery Life98–
Connectivity9095
Sound Quality82.5–
Value–82
Ease of use–96.5
Performance–98
Visual Quality–92

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

Ultra, Ultimate Streaming Player

What owners praise

  • Significantly faster interface and app loading
  • Backlit remote is perfect for dark home theaters
  • Rechargeable battery saves money on AAs
  • Reliable Ethernet port for lag-free 4K
  • Hands-free voice control works across the room

What to know first

  • Larger footprint than discrete HDMI sticks
  • Higher price point than most competitors
  • Interface design remains somewhat dated

Skip it if budget-conscious viewers with older non-4k televisions

Specs side by side

SpecSolo 4 Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth HeadphonesUltra, Ultimate Streaming Player
ASIN‎B0CZPHPJLNB0DF44RTTP
BrandBeatsRoku
ColorSlate BlueUltra (with Wi-Fi 6)
Units‎1 Count–
WeightWeight: 7.65 oz./217 g–
Batteries‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.–
Impedance32 ohm–
DimensionsLength: 6.9 in./17.7 cm, Width: 6.2 in./15.8 cm, Height: 2.7 in./6.8 cm–
Form FactorOn-EarTV Box
Item Weight‎1.2 pounds18 g
ConnectivityClass 1 Wireless Bluetooth®, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm analog input for wired audio sources–
Manufacturer‎AppleRoku

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