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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and portability for activities like exercise, the Beats Solo 3, with solid build quality and a long battery life, are a practical and slightly cheaper choice. However, for a critical listening experience and comfort over long sessions, the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) offer superior sound quality, a better soundstage, and excellent build quality, but lack wireless capabilities and a microphone, which limits their suitability for calls and on-the-go use. Neither are ideal for gaming due to latency, and if noise isolation for travel is a crucial factor for you, both provide a decent but not outstanding performance in this area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.6
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for music, while the Beats Solo 3 is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
6.5
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.7
3.8
The Beats Solo 3 and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) are both poor for phone calls, though the Beats Solo 3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
8.2
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
N/A
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) does not have a battery.
Cost
$117
$170
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) costs $170.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.9
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Beats Solo 3 and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Solo 3 and the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Beyerdynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | January 1, 1985 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 3.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 272.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
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Sebastian Taboada | September 2022
"Altogether, when you consider its accessible price tag, the performance, the build, and its outstanding comfort, I think that the DT770 Pro is fantastic option for anyone looking for a closed-back headphone in the sub-$1,000 range, and I can confidently give it a strong recommendation."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic is a German, family-owned, century-old, audio system manufacturer. They produce a wide array of professional-quality products such as microphones, aviation headsets, conference systems and headphones. The company has served as the main provider of audio equipment for German entertainment events like tours by the Beatles and Elton John and even government entities like the German Parliament.
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