The Beats Solo3 is a modestly over-warm and laid back headphone; inoffensive and without serious flaw (unlike earlier Monster models) these headphones will be sonically satisfying for most consumers. Build quality and styling are very good; numerous color choices are available.

Beats' Solo3 Wireless on-ear Bluetooth headphone ($300/£250/AU$400) looks nearly identical to the Beats Solo 2 Wireless because -- on the outside at least -- Beats hasn't updated its design. The big change is on the inside: The Solo3 uses Apple's new W1 custom Bluetooth chip, which improves battery life drastically and makes pairing the headphone with Apple devices dead simple.

Beats has taken the same headphone that so many people know and love and improved its battery life dramatically, but the price is still too high.

The Beats Solo3 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone; Its battery life is best-in-class (40 hours) and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup that's easy to operate by feel; The new W1 chip makes it supersimple to pair with Apple devices.

It's expensive; and doesn't sound quite as good as other wireless headphones that cost $300.

Beats' Solo3 Wireless on-ear Bluetooth headphone ($300/￡250/AU$400) looks nearly identical to the Beats Solo 2 Wireless because -- on the outside at least -- Beats hasn't updated its design.

The Beats Solo3 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone; Its battery life is best-in-class (40 hours) and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup that's easy to operate by...

It's expensive; and doesn't sound quite as good as other wireless headphones that cost $300

Beats has taken the same headphone that so many people know and love and improved its battery life dramatically, but the price is still too high.

The Beats Solo3 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone; Its battery life is best-in-class (40 hours) and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup that's easy to operate by...

It's expensive; and doesn't sound quite as good as other wireless headphones that cost $300.

On the one hand, they're among just four pairs of headphones to currently sport Apple's new W1 chip (joining two other Beats models and Apple's own

Full-bodied; bold sound; Clear; clean midrange; Excellent battery life and range; Good connectivity with the iPhone 7

Lacks subtlety and detail; Dynamically flat; Fit is too tight; No Lightning connector for iPhone 7

The Beats Solo3 Wireless ($300) needs no introduction. Its predecessors have been extremely popular in recent years, and equally infamous to many in the audiophile community. The Solo3 is the first headphone available using Apple's new W1 chip - Apple's AirPods have yet to be released - and the...

The third generation of the Beats Solo Wireless headphones offer a seamless pairing experience for iPhone 7 users, superb battery life, a comfortable and lightweight fit, and a great audio experience - especially when it comes to pop music.

Super comfortable to wear; INCREDIBLE 40 hour battery life with fast charging; the most seamless pairing experience for iPhone 7 users; on-ear controls are easy to use; good call quality when making calls; 3.5 mm jack is available for wired connection; increased (and way above average) wireless...

Audiophiles won't be satisfied

Incredible wireless range; 40 hour battery life; Great design;

No noise cancellation; Better-sounding headphones available at this price; Limited range of colours at launch;

Beats has been quietly upping its game over the past few years, and the Solo3 Wireless is easily the best pair of cans it has ever put out. Pairng with Apple's tech team has made them even more of a must-have if you're an iPhone 7 owner, or if you're likely to pick one up sometime soon - on the...

Incredible wireless range; 40 hour battery life; Great design

No noise cancellation; Better-sounding headphones available at this price; Limited range of colours at launch

Oh, hello old friend. It's been a while since Beats dropped a new set of headphones, but now they're back with a bang and the backing of their new owner, a little company you might have heard of called Apple.

Ridiculous battery life; Light; solid build; Decent sound quality

Still lacking some audio refinement; Slightly uncomfortable after long periods; We want more colours