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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Solo 3 are over-ear headphones with lower mic quality and comfort but high build quality and a foldable design, suitable for music and air travel, with a long battery life. The Earfun Air Pro 2 are stem-style earbuds, smaller and with higher mic and comfort scores, plus better noise isolation and sweatproof capabilities, optimized for calls and exercise with active noise cancelling, and a case offering additional battery life. Choose Beats Solo 3 for robust build and longer listening sessions, or Earfun Air Pro 2 for better comfort, calls, and portability, especially if you need active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Air Pro 2.
Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
- The Earfun Air Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Beats Solo 3.
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.7
6.1
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
6.9
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$70
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The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Earfun Air Pro 2 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Music
6.3
6.4
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and Beats Solo 3 are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.1
The Beats Solo 3 and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.4
The Beats Solo 3 and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Solo 3 and the Earfun Air Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Earfun Air Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Earfun Air Pro 2
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Peter Susic | September 2021
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with it."
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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