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General

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Series

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

QuietComfort2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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

437310, 884367-01001Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory model 437310 is shared with some related QuietComfort revisions. Marketed 2023 model identified by exact current product page and 884367 commercial SKU in review, not model number alone.10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MFR 884367-0100 Black commercial SKU added alongside preserved regulatory 437310. These are different identifier systems, not two claimed chipset revisions.

GTIN / EAN

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01781784896110Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black US commercial SKU 884367-0100 UPC 017817848961. Base union of known identifiers. Black variant alone records this gtin, no other color assigned its code.

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

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.

14 September 20234Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-bose-immersive-audio-for-the-most-realistic-sound-ever-301928295.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker release September 14, 2023. Planned September 21 sale is separately corroborated by retrospective launch-history source.

Status

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

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original QC product offers Add to Cart, current 359 USD is not used as launch price.

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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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)16Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Bose's press release calls the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) the next generation and compares them with the first-generation model.

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

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

$3494Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-bose-immersive-audio-for-the-most-realistic-sound-ever-301928295.htmlRead 5 October 2026Bose-authored US launch release explicitly original QuietComfort 349 USD, planned September 21. Ultra Headphones 429 USD and Ultra Earbuds 299 USD are separate products and excluded. US MSRP before local sales tax. No EUR figure with proven VAT scope.

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.

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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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US4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-bose-immersive-audio-for-the-most-realistic-sound-ever-301928295.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, Moonlight Grey, White Smoke, Cypress Green, Twilight Blue, Ice Blue, Sandstone, Petal Pink, Blue Dusk, Chilled Lilac, Moonstone Blue2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact initial product color swatches in public maker HTML use dwvar_QC-HEADPHONEARN_color. Ultra, 2nd Gen and related product swatches excluded. Historical Chilled Lilac color not in current selector is separately researched.11Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/quietcomfort-headphones-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact support Product Specifications entry explicitly Sold from 2023 and Available Colors list includes Blue Dusk, Chilled Lilac and Moonstone Blue in addition to existing eight colors. Public search-index table read. Live HTTP 200 page is a JS shell and web direct fetch failed, noted externally. No second-generation colors added.

Segment

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

Music1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

Closed2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ describes passive seal and TriPort acoustic structure with closed earcups. Vents are not open-back classification.

Wearing style

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

Headband1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

Flat and inward1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 35 expressly rotate both cups flat and fold left cup toward headband.

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

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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

Dynamic7Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/dont-get-the-new-bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-gen-1-is-currently-just-usd169-for-prime-dayRead 7 October 2026Comparison explicitly says both 2023 first generation and 2026 second generation use the same 40 mm dynamic drivers. Exact original model scope, not Ultra. B&H exact 884367-0100 Driver Type Dynamic corroborates.

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

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

40mm7Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/dont-get-the-new-bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-gen-1-is-currently-just-usd169-for-prime-dayRead 7 October 2026Comparison explicitly says both generations use same 40 mm drivers. Exact original TechRadar review specification table independently states 40 mm, contrasted with 35 mm Ultra. Not borrowed merely because older headphones look similar.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2023 QuietComfort review specification table explicitly 40 mm drivers, independently read. Later Ultra and 2nd Gen not substituted.

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

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

115Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact Black 884367-0100 Number of Drivers row explicitly states one per earpiece. This is a physical transducer count, not a stereo-channel inference. Other retailer charging and dimensional rows disagree with the maker and are not used.

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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32Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ and customization section explicitly bass, midrange, treble, three controls. Review independently calls three-band slider.

EQ presets

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Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Treble Reduce3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Exact original review EQ section has Bass Boost EQ and Treble Boost EQ subheadings with tested curves. Only explicitly named presets listed. Custom EQ is user adjustment, not a fixed preset. Later-generation preset lists excluded.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original review explicitly names selectable presets like Bass Boost or Treble Reduce. Treble Reduce retained as the reviewer-published name, not an independently inspected app-label string. SoundGuys independently names Bass Boost and Treble Boost. other unnamed presets omitted.

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.

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

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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

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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Hybrid2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly microphones inside and outside earcups, hybrid feedback/feedforward arrangement. No adaptive-ANC claim inferred from adaptive call microphone system.

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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Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 20-21 two fixed Quiet/Aware and up to two Custom noise-control modes. Aware is full transparency, Custom adjusts noise control. No 11-level count inferred from number of modes.

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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Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 20 Custom mode supports Wind Block. Current page FAQ duplicates conflicting later model text, so only the exact manual mode is used.

Measured

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

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

Lab measurements show a strong sub-bass emphasis and uneven upper-frequency response against the SoundGuys preference curve. Broad three-band app adjustments do not fully correct the profile.3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Same purchased review sample, stock firmware, app 8.0.5. No numeric graph extraction, score-to-dB conversion or band-average inference.

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

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

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

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

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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.

ABeats 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.

BBose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

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

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

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

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.

Recorded speech tests found background-noise rejection limited. Wind handling was more effective in the tested sample. Samples cover quiet, office, wind, street and reverberant environments.3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Same sample and firmware conditions. It does not prove a numerical microphone capsule count.

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.

ABeats 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.

BBose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	27.23

Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Purchased sample ran 27 h 14 min under SoundGuys standardized continuous music test. Firmware stock version number unknown, app 8.0.5. ANC state/codec not explicitly named for this run and omitted. Linked methodology states 75 dB SPL peak playback. 27.23 h versus claim 24 h is documented actual measurement, not an estimate.6Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Battery methodology explicitly continuous playback peaking 75 dB SPL recorded to empty. It does not state a universal ANC setting, so the QC row retains unknown ANC and codec rather than inferring them.

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

84.3h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

27.23h=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.

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.

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Microphone

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

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

Built-in1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 30 explicitly distinguishes earcup voice microphones from the inline microphone supplied in the audio cable. Main field represents built-in voice system. Physical capsule count not stated and omitted.

Microphone element

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 double-press left Action button mutes/unmutes active call. This is a context-sensitive control, not a separate physical mute button.

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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Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 21 self voice activated during calls and adjustable in Bose app.

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.

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

Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

3.5 mm TRRS15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact Black 884367-0100 Wired Audio Connector row states one 3.5 mm TRRS source connector. The original Bose guide independently confirms the supplied 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm microphone cable and its source-side 3.5 mm plug. No headset-side contact count is imported.

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

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

2.5 mm1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

USB-C1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 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 pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026

No3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026Exact connectivity section explicitly no USB-C audio on original 2023 QC. The 2nd Gen model is different hardware and is excluded.

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.

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

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 30 audio and calls through supplied inline-mic cable when battery depleted or headphones off. Built-in earcup voice pickup and Bluetooth disabled when cable connected.

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

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

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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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9m14Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact product range FAQ states up to 30 feet or nine meters from the Bluetooth source. Walls, doors, and electronic interference can reduce this distance. The maker metric figure is used without converting its rounded feet figure.

Bluetooth

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

5.12Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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

SBC, AAC3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-review-99695Read 7 October 2026

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.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 25 up to two active devices, one audio source playing at a time. Pairing-list memory size not stated.

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

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21Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 23 explicitly says store up to eight devices in headphone device list. Active simultaneous count remains two.

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

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

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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, 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.

Android, iOS2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says audio and calls on any smartphone and names native Siri plus Zoom/FaceTime. Exact manual setup uses Google Play/Apple App Store on Android/iOS. Only these documented mobile platforms listed, no console or generic desktop assumption.13Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manual Bose app setup page 11 uses App Store/Google Play and Bluetooth menu pairing to mobile device. Combined with maker explicit any-smartphone calls/audio claim, Android/iOS paths documented. No desktop/console inferred.

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.

ABeats 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.

BBose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth smartphone call path from exact FAQ. Built-in microphones used. Bose app platform setup corroborates Android/iOS. Analog path not assigned to platforms because plug-type/source-mic compatibility evidence conflicts.13Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Bluetooth menu/setup path and maker smartphone call FAQ establish Android/iOS Bluetooth playback and speech. Built-in microphones, not analog in-line route.

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.

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.

No1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly says do not attempt battery removal and only a qualified professional should remove it. This rules out normal user battery swapping, not repairability.

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.

ABeats 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.

BBose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	24

Source2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly 24 h audio playback with noise cancellation turned on. Codec, volume, device and lighting unspecified.

Battery life (claimed, max)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

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

USB-C1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

150min1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 27 up to 2.5 hours to fully charge, 150 minutes.

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

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

15min14Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The current first-generation QuietComfort Headphones charging FAQ states a 15-minute fast charge. The product is identified as the successor to QuietComfort 45, not QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen.

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

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.

4h14Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The same FAQ states up to four hours of playback from a 15-minute charge. Codec, volume, and ANC state are not specified. The page also contains conflicting full-charge estimates of two and 2.5 hours. The existing 2.5-hour manual value is retained.

Use while charging

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.

No1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 27 explicitly do not play while charging and unavailable in app. USB-C is charging only, not playback.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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

Buttons1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Volume control

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

Buttons1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 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.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 19 Action hold shortcut can be assigned to Spotify or battery-level announcement. No Immersive Audio shortcut borrowed from Ultra or 2nd Gen.

Wear detection

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

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 7 October 2026Original 2023 review explicitly says touch controls, wear detection and Find My Headphones key features are missing. Current 2026 comparison separately confirms both generations lack wear detection.

Voice assistant

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.

Siri2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ names phone native assistant Siri. Generic mobile voice control in manual does not establish built-in Alexa or Google Assistant service.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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

Padded10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Premium Materials section explicitly underside of band uses soft protein-leather-covered foam. Original TechRadar review independently says headband well padded.12Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original review design calls headband well-padded. Corroborates original Black retailer foam underside.

Headband material

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

Protein leather-covered foam with steel reinforcement10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1785014-REG/bose_884367_0100_quietcomfort_wireless_over_ear_active.htmlRead 7 October 2026Premium Materials section explicitly steel in headband and soft protein-leather-covered foam underside. Maker exact first-generation comparison independently confirms steel reinforcement.

Frame material

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

Steel-reinforced headband9Maker product pagebose.co.uk/stories/bose-quiet-comfort-headphones-second-gen-vs-first-genRead 7 October 2026Exact maker first-generation comparison explicitly describes classic design with steel-reinforced headband. Value scoped to structural headband, not a claim of all-metal earcups.

Ear cup material

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

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Ear pad material

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

Protein leather2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

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

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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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Clip1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 37 cushion removal releases tabs around inside rim, clip attachment.

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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Ear cushions1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Software

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Companion app

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

Bose app1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

App platforms

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

Android, iOS1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 11 Apple App Store and Google Play listings.

User firmware updates

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

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual update/troubleshooting section directs current Bose app updates.

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.

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

235.9g(8.3 oz)2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original QuietComfort Headphone specification publishes 0.520 lb. Converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 0.1 g = 235.9 g. Source does not qualify cable inclusion or configuration. Claimed mass, not independent scale result. SoundGuys 240 g table is a secondary spec and does not override maker.

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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Width157Height195.1Depth80mm(6.2 × 7.7 × 3.1 in)2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current maker headphone dimensions 7.68 in H, 6.18 in W, 3.15 in D, converted to mm and rounded to 0.1 mm. Headband extension and fold setting are unspecified. Review 184 x 152 x 76 mm unfolded differs, so the maker is preferred.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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

A944373101Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly gives FCC ID A94437310 for the exact original QuietComfort manual.

Other certifications

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

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In the box

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In the box

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

Bose QuietComfort Headphones, Carry case, USB-A to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable with microphone, Safety Sheet1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 10 illustrates the headphones, case and two cables. The current exact product page additionally names the Safety Sheet. No airline adapter or SC soft-case bundle is included.2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact original QuietComfort product What is in the box list explicitly includes the Safety Sheet alongside headphones, carry case and two cables. The current manual identifies the analog cable as including a microphone.

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

ABeats 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.

BBose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.3048	1
2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable with inline microphone	Not available	1

Source2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker box USB-A to C 12 in, exact conversion 0.3048 m. Analog cable length not given.

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

Hard2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product specifications states Product Case Material Leather (Hard). This applies standard model, not QuietComfort SC soft-case package.

Links

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Product page

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

www.bose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker page of the original QuietComfort. The page carries generic Immersive Audio app text that does not fit the original QC manual. No Immersive Audio or CustomTune claims are stored. The page has conflicting quick charge claims: the FAQ says 15 min for 4 h and the original QC comparison says 15 min for 2.5 h. The FAQ pair is stored from the separate first-generation page. The published 0.520 lb is stored as the converted maker claim of 235.9 g. The secondary 240 g table does not override the maker. No shell or headband materials are assigned from the generic Metal/Plastic/Leather product-material list. The adaptive call microphone wording does not identify DSP versus AI processing, so microphone_noise_reduction is omitted.

Spec sheet

Not available

www.bose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Manual

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

assets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdf1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4579082941b4e207/original/885443_OG_QC-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current 46-page original QuietComfort owner guide AM885443-0010, 2026 revision. Cover says QuietComfort Headphones. Regulatory model 437310 is on page 6. Controls pages 12-21, battery 27, wired 30, storage 35 and cushion tabs 37 checked.

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.

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.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/noise-cancelling-headphones-quietcomfort/quietcomfort-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones/QC-HEADPHONEARN-BLK-WW.htmlRead 7 October 2026US product page Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty section explicitly states one year, included with all Bose products. This is the US scope, not a worldwide statutory-warranty claim.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.