The Beats Solo Wireless are already now in their third generation. Developed as a listening companion for iPhone 7 devices without conventional headphone jack connections, these new additions to the Beats line-up boast an impressive operational life before the battery requires a recharge.

W1 for the win.

Great battery life; Long range

Expensive; Sound quality; Feels brittle

Apple's recent announcement that it was releasing some goofy-looking wireless earbuds for $159 netted plenty of attention, but the geek vitriol overshadowed a key point-that Apple had developed a new wireless chip called the W1.

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

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

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;

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

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...

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

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