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.

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.

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' new headphones are Bluetooth, but better . You don't even have to touch your phone to pair them, battery life is twice as long as previous generation. And they're Beats, so if you buy them then you're instantly the coolest guy in the room. But what do they actually sound like?

Beats – now completely owned by Apple – has been offering wireless headphones for years and the latest version of its popular Solo range is easily the best. Of course, the headphones will work with other devices with Bluetooth onboard so while you get wireless freedom you also get amazing sound...

Excellent design; brilliant audio quality; long battery life; Fast Fuel charging

Expensive

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Bluetooth aptX; Portable design

Clunky design; Overall sound quality

At a hair under $300, the Beats Solo 3s are certainly priced like a premium product, but you wouldn't know it from handling them. A cascade of glossy plastic trickles down from the headband to encase the ear cups.

Rock-solid wireless performance; Entertaining sound; especially with modern electronic music; Light and comfortable

Flimsy; plastic-rich construction; Not great at handling acoustic music; You won't get the most out of these without an iOS device

Beats has been pretty quiet of late, but with the launch of the new iPhone 7 and iOS 10 the company has released four new headphones - including an update to its popular Solo range.

W1 connectivity for Apple users; big bass; long battery life; quick charge

Snug fit is a little too snug; bass can drown out detail; expensive

It's time for another crack at the Beats Solo formula, which has already produced some of the most popular headphones in the world. The sound hasn't been radically changed in the Beats Solo 3 Wireless, and neither has the design.

Fun; energetic sound; Excellent battery life

Dominant bass; Some mid-range clogging; Expensive

The Beats Solo3 Wireless are the first pair of headphones to utilize the new Apple W1 chip that can be found in earphones like the AirPods . This, along with the Beats logo and branding, helps explain the $299.95 price.

Powerful, bass-forward (but balanced) audio performance; Apple W1 chip enhances experience with iOS devices; Detachable cable with inline remote for passive listening

A bit overpriced; Headband can get uncomfortable during longer listening sessions