With the Solo Pro, Beats has ditched the bass boost and delivered an accomplished set of headphones. They can't quite match up to the Sony WH-1000XM3, which come in at a similar price, but if you're a fan of Beats headphones then the Solo Pro are worth considering

Superb transparency mode; Good active noise cancellation; Balanced tone, particularly for Beats;

Go over-ear and you get bigger sound, same price; Tight grip may be a turn-off; Fold to turn off? It's not for everyone;

With the Solo Pro headphones, Beats essentially takes the popular Solo3 Wireless and adds active noise cancellation (ANC). At $299.95, they're priced to compete with top noise-cancelling models like the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Neither Bose nor Beats are known for accurate audio performance, though here Beats delivers a boosted-bass sound signature that manages to keep the overall listening experience balanced and clear. From an ANC standpoint, Beats isn't quite on par with Bose, but you're also paying less. That said, the price still feels a bit high, though as with Bose, popular branding comes with its own premium. Ultimately, the headphones deliver more than just a familiar logo, with effective ANC and powerful audio that will appeal to bass lovers. Design Available in black, dark blue, gray, ivory, light blue, or red, the Solo Pro are on-ear (supra-aural) headphones with ample memory foam cushioning in the earpads and headband. They're bulky, but comfortable over...

The Beats Solo Pro headphones delivers quality noise cancellation with a bass-forward, but relatively balanced, sound signature.

Powerful audio performance with boosted bass and sculpted highs; Solid noise cancellation blocks out low-frequency rumble; Voice control option for iOS devices

Expensive; No track navigation buttons; Noise cancellation adds slight hiss; No ANC or EQ adjustments

If you're looking for a stylish pair of noise-cancelling headphones for $100 less than Bose's best, the Beats Solo Pro is hard to beat.

Sexy, colorful design, Powerful noise-cancelling technology, Great audio and call quality, Long battery life

Uses Lightning charger, App lacks equalizer

Detailed; Engaging sound; Good noise cancelling, ; Attractive design; Good battery life and fast charging;

Snug fit isn’t the most comfortable; No way of listening wired out of the box; iPhones get the best experience; ANC not adjustable;

The Solo Pro is Beats most impressive set of headphones to date. There’s a lot of features and tech packed in for solid noise cancellation, hands-free Siri and great sound quality. However, the nature of the on-ear design is that they have to pinch your head for a good seal.

Excellent sound; Improved design; Solid ANC; Hands-free Siri

Uncomfortable (especially for big heads); No 3.5mm jack for wired use; No companion app for customization; No automatic pausing

Who would have thought that the manufacturer who loves fat bass could make something so neutral?

Clear and natural sound, good comfort, and excellent wireless connection. Noise reduction works just fine.

Tpical Beats fans will miss bass. Despite thick pillows, small on-ear clocks will be able to squeeze a little over time.

The next popular on-ear variant of the Beats headphone range should actually be the Solo 4, but the Apple division has instead put a "Pro" on the table – for good reason. If "Pro" equates with "progress", then this pretty much applies to a product that, in this fourth version, can finally be...

The Beats Solo Pro is a very good pair of portable on-ear headphones with great sound and impressive active noise-cancelling (ANC). These on-ears are hard to fault, except for the lack of any wired connection.

Great sound profile; Impressive active noise-cancelling (ANC; Battery life lives up to expectations; H1 means easy pairing with Apple products; Premium design and materials

Design is a tiny bit snug – not great for glasses wearers; No wired connection; Lightning port isn't ideal for non-iPhone users; A little pricey; Non-adjustable equaliser (EQ

Beats' latest noise-canceling on-ears are among the best headphones you can buy.

Robust build quality. Impressive noise canceling. Energetic sound. Hands-free Siri/Google Assistant functionality. Great battery life. Comfortable fit. Easy to use controls.

They use Apple's lightning cable to charge. No voice activation for Google Assistant on Android. No 3.5 mm input for plugging in on flights.

It’s hard to find someone in the audio landscape who hasn’t heard of Beats. Not only does the company benefit from the massive audience appeal leveraged through Dr Dre and Apple but Beats also consistently delivers stunningly beautiful devices.

Beautiful design, Excellent on-ear comfort, Apple W1 chip, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, Up to 40 hours of battery, Microphone for hands-free calls, Siri smart assistant access, Active noise cancellation, Transparency levels, Easy to use controls, Foldable for portability, Fantastic audio quality

Quite expensive, Not the best microphone quality, Can get uncomfortable after a while