Beats Solo Buds review: Apple’s budget earbuds rock

Cut-price Bluetooth Beats are small, comfortable and last a long time, with great Android and iPhone support

Apple’s latest Beats-branded earbuds offer the sound, fit and Android-loving features of its popular Studio Buds but in a smaller, much cheaper and longer-lasting package.

The Solo Buds follow in the footsteps of last year’s Buds+, offering full integration with Apple’s various devices and Google’s Android, making the best of both platforms.

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC

Battery life: 18 hours

Water resistance: none

Drivers: 8.2mm

Earbud weight: 5.7g each

Earbud dimensions: 16.7 x 18.5 x 18.9mm

Case weight: 22g

Case dimensions: 34.7 x 66.1 x 23.7mm

Charging: USB-C