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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize microphone quality, long battery life, and advanced features like a Lossless Codec, go for the Earfun Wave Pro. It also has active noise cancelling for better sound isolation and is excellent for calls and meetings, while sporting low latency for gaming and TV. In contrast, if you prefer a lighter option with foldable design for portability and brand recognition, the Beats Solo 3 might suit you, but it lacks in comfort and has poor noise isolation. Both have a detachable cable and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the Beats Solo 3 is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.7
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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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