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General

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Series

EarPods1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Apple calls the product line EarPods.

Solo7Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026Next generation of the Beats Solo line

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3046, MYQY3AM/A, MYQY3ZM/A1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026US part number MYQY3AM/A. The Ireland, UK and Germany stores list MYQY3ZM/A (apple.com/ie/shop/product/myqy3zm/a/earpods-usb-c).6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Mac OTAKARA article of 13 September 2023 names Model A3046.

A3140, MUW23LL/A, MUW43LL/A, MUW33LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026MUW23LL/A, MUW43LL/A and MUW33LL/A are the US part numbers in the page data for Matte Black, Slate Blue and Cloud Pink. A3140 is from the safety and handling guide.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model: A3140

GTIN / EAN

195949776212, 19594977627410Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-EarPods-with-USB-C-Connectivity-in-White-MYQY3AMA/p/211010.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists Model MYQY3AM/A with UPC 195949776212. Provantage and eBay list the same code. The UPC-A form is stored.11Retailer pagealternate.ch/Apple/EarPods-Headset/html/product/100074672Read 21 October 2026Alternate Switzerland lists Hersteller-Nr. MYQY3ZM/A with EAN 0195949776274. The 12-digit form 195949776274 is stored.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 20 October 2026Press release dated 12 September 2023.

30 April 20247Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026Business Wire release dated April 30, 2024. Available to order that day.

Status

Available1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Sold at $19.00 in the US store.

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker page.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$193Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 20 October 2026EarPods (USB-C) available for $19 (U.S.). US list prices are shown without sales tax.

$199.997Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026$199.99 (US), excluding tax

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€195Press articlewuv.de/Themen/Tech/Apple-Guenstig-Kopfhoerer-erschliesst-neue-PreiskategorieRead 20 October 2026W&V article of 15 September 2023 names 19 euros for the EarPods in Germany. avcesar.com of 26 September 2023 gives the same 19 euro price for France. Tax treatment is not stated. Apple lists 19,00 euro on its German store.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: you can only get them in White.

Matte Black, Slate Blue, Cloud Pink1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Colour swatches on the page. Limited editions are not listed.7Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026

Segment

Music1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: music and video playback, and calls.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review: aimed at people who want something cheap to play back audio.

Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Listed under Beats headphones for music. Not a gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

In-ear1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview calls them earbud-style headphones that follow the geometry of the ear.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review lists them as wired earbuds with a hard plastic bud and no ear tip.

On-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Form factor: on-ear

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

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Closed8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back

Wearing style

Cable2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Get started: plug EarPods into the device and put them in your ears. A wired earphone with no headband or neckband.

Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Inward13Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/beats-solo-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026A metallic hinge on either side of the headband lets the ear cups fold in and fit in the zippered carrying case.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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No14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/beats-solo-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The ear cups do not swivel, so the edges can rest between the chin and collarbone when worn around the neck. The review also says the cups fold on loose hinges.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs box: Drivers Dynamic. The same box prints a 20 Hz to 20 kHz range and 30 g weight, which are not stored because they look generic and conflict with the measured weight.

Dynamic8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Driver type: dynamic, 40 mm

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

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40mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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18Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Driver count: 1

Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: output supports lossless audio playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz. Apple's US page does not state it. The same site tested the earphones on a MacBook Air (M1) and its Audio MIDI Setup listed formats from 16-bit/44.1 kHz up to 24-bit/48 kHz, as 9to5Mac reports.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/EarPods_with_USB-C_connectorRead 21 October 2026iFixit device page: embedded DAC chip, supporting 16-bit/44.1kHz to 24-bit/48kHz audio playback. This agrees with the Mac OTAKARA article. The page names no DAC part.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: output supports lossless audio playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz, and the Audio MIDI Setup test lists up to 24-bit.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/EarPods_with_USB-C_connectorRead 21 October 2026Same iFixit line: playback up to 24-bit/48kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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No9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026The Beats app offers no EQ presets and no sound adjustment.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Works on Apple platforms.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Built-in gyroscopes and accelerometers

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The overview and highlights list no noise cancelling. Highlights name deep bass, sweat and water protection, playback control and calls.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Noise Cancelling No.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Review: the EarPods don't have noise cancellation.

No2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Beats Solo 4 does not feature Active Noise Cancelling (ANC).

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Against the TechGearLab preferred curve the response matches only in the midrange and falls off sharply elsewhere, so bass and treble are weak. The left and right channels track differently.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Review text: compared with the TechGearLab preferred frequency curve, the EarPods align only in the midrange and fall off sharply elsewhere. It also notes a left and right tracking mismatch. Sound is described as lacking bass.

Slightly bright sound signature. Flat bass and mid-range with a gently boosted treble.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Slightly bright signature, flat bass and mid-range, gently boosted treble

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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-1dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Bass slightly underemphasized at -1 dB. Public review text. Test bench version not recorded.

Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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1dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Treble slightly emphasized at +1 dB

Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

ANC on	Overall (dB)
No	3.2

Source8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: passive isolation 3.2 dB. No ANC. The rig and frequency bands are not stated.

BBeats Solo 4

ANC on	Bass (dB)	Mids (dB)	Treble (dB)
No	-0.8	13.5	30

Source12Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Passive only (the headset has no ANC). Table Low -0.8, Mid 13.5, High 30.0, read as dB reduction. The page does not label units, band limits or the rig, and gives no overall figure.

Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Clear in an ideal-conditions call and in office conditions. In the subway noise stress test voices stay clear but occasionally cut out.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Call quality tests: ideal-conditions call very clear, typical office voices clear with some background audible, subway noise stress test clear but with occasional dropouts.

Disappointing overall microphone performance.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026RTINGS microphone verdict for the Solo 4: disappointing performance. Public review text.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

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BBeats Solo 4

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	84.3

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys battery test over Bluetooth at music peaking at 75 dB SPL. 84 h 18 min (84.3 h). Firmware 2C241.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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84.3h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

11.9g(0.4 oz)8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: measured weight 11.9 g for the earbuds with the fixed cable and remote. Review published 1 May 2026.

218g(7.7 oz)12Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Spec table: measured weight 218 g. The review text repeats 218 grams. Cable not involved.

Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

In-line2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Remote and mic diagram: volume up, center button, microphone and volume down sit on the in-line remote.

Built-in1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Multiple digital beam-forming microphones. The count is not published.

Microphone element

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MEMS13Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/beats-solo-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Lists two digital beamforming MEMS microphones. SoundGuys lists a single microphone and the maker says multiple, so the count is not stored.

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

12Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026The diagram labels one microphone, on the remote.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

48kHz6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: input supports mono linear PCM recording at 24-bit/48 kHz. Route is the USB-C cable. Apple does not publish this figure.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Digital beamforming with machine learning noise rejection

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026During a call, press the b button to mute or unmute the microphone.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Connection USB-C only, connector USB-C.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRS9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Wired via the included 3.5 mm TRS cable or USB-C

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

Fixed cable8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: Detachable cable No.

3.5 mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.12m8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: measured cable length 112 cm (44 in). Retail listings say 1.2 m, and Apple publishes no length.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Product name and connection selector: USB-C connector.

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The earphones play audio through the USB-C connector on the cable. Compatibility lists iPhone 15 and later, iPads with USB-C and Macs with USB-C.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026The earphones connect over USB-C only and have no analog plug.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Zero battery power required when listening via 3.5 mm audio cable

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: connection USB-C only. No wireless link.

None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026No dongle in the box or on the page.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Class 1

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC, AAC9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 via SBC or AAC10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Classic multipoint is not included. The headphones disconnect from the old source when a new one connects.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Google Fast Pair one-touch pairing on Android

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Compatibility Information: Mac models with USB-C running macOS Monterey 12.6 or later, iPad models with USB-C running iPadOS 16.4 or later, iPhone models with USB-C running iOS 17 or later. iPadOS is stored as iOS. Android is from the reviews.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review: they work reliably with Samsung phones but not with every Android phone. The Asus Zenfone 10 would not work. Android is stored as a partial path.

iOS, macOS, Android3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026Wired USB-C works with a supported iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android device. Bluetooth pairing is covered for Apple and Android.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

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BBeats Solo 4

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	USB
macOS	USB
Android	USB

Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026Pairing guide for Apple and Android devices. USB-C cable steps name iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. Microphone use over each connection is not documented.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026The lithium-ion battery should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. This is a service rule, not a user-swap claim.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

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BBeats Solo 4

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	50

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Up to 50 hours of listening time on a single charge. Apple notes that battery life depends on settings, environment and usage. The headphones have no ANC.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Battery life N/A, fast charging N/A, wireless charging N/A.

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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135min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Up to 50 hours of playback after an approximate 2-hour-and-15-minute charge

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 20264Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge gives up to 5 hours of playback4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides up to 5 hours of playback.

Use while charging

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Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026When connected using the included USB-C cable, your headphones charge while you listen to audio.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

In-line remote1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: built-in remote that adjusts volume, controls playback and answers or ends calls.2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control audio and manage a call with presses of the center button. Volume up and down buttons on the remote.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Controls are limited to the in-line remote with a volume rocker and a multifunction button.

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Volume control

In-line remote1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: built-in remote adjusts the volume.2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Remote with volume up and volume down.

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Call controls on the b button. End-call and mute actions can be changed in the Beats settings (see the Apple guide).3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026Customize the end-call and mute/unmute actions on Beats Solo 4.

Wear detection

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No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026No auto pause feature. They keep playing when taken off.

Voice assistant

Siri2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ask Siri: press and hold the center button until you hear a beep.

Siri, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Siri on Apple devices. Press and hold the b button for the voice assistant on iOS or Android.10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Google Assistant works with a button press plus the voice command. Hey Siri works hands-free.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Padded9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026The band has somewhat thin padding where it meets the skull.

Headband material

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Metal with soft material underside8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Headband material: metal with soft material underside

Frame material

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Metal headband and hinges, plastic ear cups10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Metal headband and hinges. Ear cups are plastic per SoundGuys.

Ear cup material

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Plastic8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Chassis material: plastic

Ear pad material

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Foam with PU leather8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Ear cup material: foam, PU leather9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Foam earpad ensconced in fake leather

Replaceable ear pads

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No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026The UltraPlush ear pads are fixed and cannot be replaced.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

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Beats app3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026The Beats app is for Android. Apple devices use system settings.9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Beats app for Android: firmware updates, Find My Device, call control customization

App platforms

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Android3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026This guide is also for the Beats app on Android.

User firmware updates

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Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Firmware updates are delivered automatically on an Apple device. On Android, use the Beats app.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

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217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Weight: 217 g / 7.65 oz

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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BCGA31405Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026FCC ID: BCGA3140

Other certifications

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ISED Canada (IC: 579C-A3140)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026IC: 579C-A3140

In the box

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In the box

EarPods with USB-C Connector1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: EarPods with USB-C Connector.

Beats Solo 4 headphones, Carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5 mm analog audio cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

Type	Length (m)	Count
Fixed headset cable with USB-C connector	1.12	1

Source8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Measured cable length 112 cm. The cable is fixed to the earbuds.

BBeats Solo 4

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio	1
3.5 mm analog audio cable	1

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Cable lengths are not published.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The box list names only the EarPods. No case.

Soft1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Carrying case in the box. SoundGuys and HeadphoneCheck describe it as a soft fabric case.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-c1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Apple US store page, part number MYQY3AM/A.

www.beatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wireless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdf2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026EarPods (USB-C) User Guide, English pages 2 to 7. PDF created May 2025. Apple Support lists it for the model introduced in 2023.

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/web3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 20 October 2026Accessory warranty, worldwide English: Apple-branded accessories bought separately, such as cables, adapters and EarPods, are covered for one year from original retail purchase. Consumer law can give longer terms.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded and Beats-branded hardware. English legal page. Statutory rights are excluded.

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