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Beats Solo Buds

Arctic Purple · Matte Black · Storm Gray · Transparent Red

Announced April 2024, on sale since June 2024.

Beats Solo Buds are small true wireless earbuds in a case that carries them but holds no battery. Beats rates one charge for up to 18 hours and confirms there is no ANC; Apple Support rates the earbuds IPX4, not the case. Beats announced them on 30 April 2024 and said US availability would begin in June 2024. In first-weeks videos, This is Tech Today, Flossy Carter and Mike O’Brien disagree on fit, bass and button feel. The retailer cards show dated, colour-specific offers across five markets.

First published 27 Sep 2026

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24 independent videos, ordered by reported YouTube views.

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This is Tech Today

AUDIO ENGINEER Reviews the tiny BEATS SOLO BUDS

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What the reviewers found

Where reviews agree

Recurring strengths and trade-offs

No noise cancellation and no transparency

In first-weeks tests, This is Tech Today and Mike O’Brien report no ANC or transparency mode. Beats also says Solo Buds have no active noise cancellation.

  • This is Tech Today
  • Mike O'Brien

The case adds no extra playback

In their first-weeks videos, This is Tech Today and Flossy Carter describe a small case without spare battery power. Beats says you recharge the seated earbuds only while the case is connected to USB-C power.

  • This is Tech Today
  • Flossy Carter

Where experiences differ

What depends on needs and context

Launch-era IP comments and Apple’s later rating

In their first-weeks videos in June 2024, This is Tech Today and Mike O’Brien said they found no IP rating. Apple Support’s 1 October 2025 article expressly rates the earbuds IPX4, while the case has no water resistance.

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Fit, bass and buttons in the first weeks

In first-weeks use, This is Tech Today reports a weak seal and little bass. In his first-weeks test, Flossy Carter hears stronger bass and prefers the physical buttons. In his first-weeks review, Mike O’Brien reports comfortable fit, leaner bass and a mushy button.

  • This is Tech Today
  • Flossy Carter
  • Mike O'Brien

Decision checks

Before you buy

You do not get noise cancellation or spare charge

Beats says there is no active noise cancellation, the carrying case does not recharge the earbuds on its own, and the USB-C cable and power adapter are sold separately.

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One year against manufacturing issues

Apple’s regional limited warranty terms cover manufacturing defects for one year from purchase. They exclude accidental damage and normal battery depletion; statutory rights in your country are separate.

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Compare dated offers for your selected colour

Retailer cards show offers checked on 26 September 2026. Prices and stock can vary by colour and location; confirm your selected variant and checkout total.

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When can I buy Beats Solo Buds?

Beats announced Solo Buds on 30 April 2024 and said US availability would begin in June 2024. Beats lists Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and Transparent Red.

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Do Beats Solo Buds have noise cancellation?

No. Beats says Solo Buds do not feature active noise cancellation. In their first-weeks videos, This is Tech Today and Mike O’Brien also report no transparency mode.

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Does the case charge the earbuds?

The case has no battery of its own. Seat the earbuds in the case and connect the case to USB-C power to charge them. Beats rates a five-minute charge for up to one hour of playback.

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How long does Beats say they play?

Beats says up to 18 hours on one charge, from an April 2024 test at 50 percent volume that stopped when the first earbud died.

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Are Beats Solo Buds water resistant?

Apple Support rates the earbuds IPX4 for non-water sports and says the case is not water resistant, so you do not swim or shower with them.

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How long is the warranty?

Apple’s regional accessory limited warranties cover manufacturing defects for one year from purchase. They exclude accidental damage and normal battery depletion; local consumer rights are separate.

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Where is the official Solo Buds guide?

Apple’s Beats Solo Buds user guide covers pairing, controls, charging and care.

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United States

Limited warranty covers hardware defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months.

Excludes accidental damage, normal depletion of consumable parts.

Source · checked 26 Sept 2026

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