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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value comfort and call quality for extended use over premium sound quality, the Shokz OpenMove with its bone conduction technology and open design would be your choice, especially when exercising or engaging in outdoor activities due to its sweatproof and dustproof features. They're also more affordable than the Beats Solo 3. However, if you're looking for better overall sound quality and isolation for environments like air travel, the Beats Solo 3 with its dynamic drivers and closed design would suit you, but they come at a higher price and are heavier. Keep in mind that neither option is ideal for gaming due to latency issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.3
4.8
The Beats Solo 3 is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.7
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.0
The Beats Solo 3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the Beats Solo 3 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Beats Solo 3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Solo 3 is somewhat better.
Battery
41.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The Beats Solo 3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Solo 3 and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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Beats Solo 3
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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.
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