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Beats Solo 4 vs Shokz OpenSwim Pro

Product A: Beats

Solo 4

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OpenSwim Pro

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  • 26 different values
  • 45 known for one only
  • 11 the same
  • 70 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 50hB: 9hBeats is 5.6 times higher.
  2. Quick chargeA: 5hB: 3hBeats is 2 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A217g
B27.3g

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ABeats Solo 4
BShokz OpenSwim Pro

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
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Model numbers
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
S710, S710GY, S710RD1Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openswim-proRead 23 October 2026Reference is original S710 with 4-pin magnetic charging. Current UK sold variants explicitly SKU S710GY Gray and S710RD Red in structured product data. S711 and USB-C revisions are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
810092678595, 8100926786011Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openswim-proRead 23 October 2026Maker structured variants: Gray S710GY barcode 810092678595, Red S710RD barcode 810092678601.
Announced
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.
8 January 20244Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-openswim-pro-announcement-107288Read 23 October 2026January 8 2024 CES announcement coverage. Retail availability was later in June. Pre-release Bluetooth 5.3 claim is superseded by maker S710 sheet 5.4.
Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker page.
Available1Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openswim-proRead 23 October 2026
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$199.997Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026$199.99 (US), excluding tax
$179.952Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker S710 sheet first page states RRP $179.95 USD, excluding tax. Home Depot mirror.
Launch price (EU)
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€1995Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Shokz-OpenSwim-Pro-Wasserdichte-Knochenschall-Kopfhoerer-fuer-Sportler-mit-Bluetooth-und-32-GB-MP3-Player-erhaeltlich.844320.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026June 5 2024 German launch report gives EUR 199 MSRP. VAT included as published.
Markets
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Colours
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
Gray, Red1Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openswim-proRead 23 October 2026
Segment
Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Listed under Beats headphones for music. Not a gaming headset.
Sport1Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openswim-proRead 23 October 2026Maker water sports flagship for swimmers and athletes.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Form factor: on-ear
Open-ear6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Ear cup enclosure
Closed8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back
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Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Neckband7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026How to Wear: bring headphone behind base of neck and place ear hooks over ears.
Folding
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.
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Swivelling ear cups
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.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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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
Bone conduction6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
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Drivers per side
18Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Driver count: 1
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
Min20 HzMax20 kHz6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker single acoustic response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Not a wireless transmission passband.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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105dB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker 105 dB plus or minus 3 dB. Power/voltage reference, test frequency and distance not published, so reference enum omitted.
Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
No9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026The Beats app offers no EQ presets and no sound adjustment.
No12Revieweverydaylistening.net/2025/02/20/shokz-openswim-pro-review/2Read 23 October 2026App Integration explicitly says users cannot create custom EQ profiles. Built-in presets exist separately.
Custom EQ bands
Not available
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EQ presets
Not available
Standard Mode, Vocal Booster Mode, Swimming Mode7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026EQ Modes: Standard and Vocal Booster for Bluetooth. Standard and Swimming for local MP3 mode.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
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 included
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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).
No14Reviewtomsguide.com/us/best-sport-headphones,review-5567.htmlRead 23 October 2026OpenSwim Pro entry explicitly lists ANC No. Call ENC/DNS processing is separate.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
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
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Bass amount
-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 amount
1dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Treble slightly emphasized at +1 dB
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
Not available
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
ABeats Solo 4
ANC onBass (dB)Mids (dB)Treble (dB)
No-0.813.530
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.
BShokz OpenSwim Pro
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
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.
Office and commuting calls are audible but lack clarity and volume. Background filtering can make the voice sound robotic. Heavy wind and loud noise reduce call quality.12Revieweverydaylistening.net/2025/02/20/shokz-openswim-pro-review/2Read 23 October 2026Reviewer phone-call trials while commuting, in office and windy cycling. Firmware R_12_20241012. Recipient feedback, no numeric SNR or bandwidth. No sibling measurements used.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ABeats Solo 4
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo84.3
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.
BShokz OpenSwim Pro
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Battery life (measured, max)
84.3h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Multiple digital beam-forming microphones. The count is not published.
Built-in8Retailer pagecfazmedia.memoryexpress.com/products/MX00131458/html/content.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact S710-ST-GY-CA-326 specifies dual noise-cancelling call microphones. Built-in location corroborated by S710 review.
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.
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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28Retailer pagecfazmedia.memoryexpress.com/products/MX00131458/html/content.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact S710 specification says Dual Noise-Canceling Mic. Call microphones only, physical total not inferred.
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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-38dB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker -38 dB plus or minus 1 dB. Electrical reference and measurement conditions not published.
Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
AI8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Digital beamforming with machine learning noise rejection
DSP9Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openswim-proRead 23 October 2026Noise-Free Conversing names ENC and DNS processing to remove background noise and echoes. No AI processing claimed for S710.
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.
Yes11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026More Functions: hold Volume+ and Volume- together 2 seconds during phone call to mute/unmute. Applies to phone calls, not online calls.
Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth playback plus standalone MP3 storage. Magnetic USB cable transfers files, not live USB audio. Local playback has no schema connection enum.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Wired via the included 3.5 mm TRS cable or USB-C
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Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
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Longest included cable
Not available
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
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Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026
No12Revieweverydaylistening.net/2025/02/20/shokz-openswim-pro-review/2Read 23 October 2026Controls and Charging states proprietary magnetic charging and file-transfer cable, no Type-C port.
Passive wired listening
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Zero battery power required when listening via 3.5 mm audio cable
Not available
Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026No dongle in the box or on the page.
Not available
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
10m6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Published 33 ft (10 m). Stored maker metric value. Environment unspecified.
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Class 1
5.46Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact original SHOKZ S710 sheet explicitly 5.4. This is not borrowed from S711.
Bluetooth codecs
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
AAC, SBC6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
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.
Yes7Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Multipoint devices
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27Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Multipoint Pairing chapter explicitly connects two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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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 mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
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.
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Connection per platform
ABeats Solo 4
PlatformConnection
iOSBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSUSB
macOSUSB
AndroidUSB
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.
BShokz OpenSwim Pro
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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160mAh10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026160 mAh minimum headset battery capacity, as published.
Swappable battery
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.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Solo 4
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo50
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.
BShokz OpenSwim Pro
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth9
Source10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026S710 claims 9 hours Bluetooth and 6 hours standalone MP3. Only Bluetooth row fits connection enum. Volume/codec/ANC settings unspecified in this sheet.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
9h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
Not available
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Full charge time
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
90min10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sheet says 90 minutes. Maker FAQ explicitly says from 0 to 100 percent.
Quick charge time
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
10min10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Quick charge playback
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.
3h10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 202610-minute charge for 3 hours music playback. Mode, volume and codec unstated.
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.
No11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging Tips explicitly says headphone automatically shuts down when charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Buttons11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Volume control
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Buttons11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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.
Yes11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026More Functions and mode-switch chapters explicitly allow redefinition of some buttons through Shokz App.
Wear detection
No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026No auto pause feature. They keep playing when taken off.
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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.
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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.
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Headband material
Metal with soft material underside8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Headband material: metal with soft material underside
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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.
Nickel-titanium alloy with silicone exterior13Revieweverydaylistening.net/2025/02/20/shokz-openswim-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design explicitly identifies nickel-titanium chassis and silicone exterior. Original magnetic charging hardware, before later S711 revision.
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
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Replaceable ear pads
No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026The UltraPlush ear pads are fixed and cannot be replaced.
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Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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IP6810Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026IP68, up to 2 meters of fresh water for up to 2 hours under IEC 60529 laboratory conditions.
User-replaceable parts
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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
Shokz App11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 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, iOS11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Downloading Shokz App displays Apple App Store and Google Play and names Apple/Google. Availability limited by region.
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.
Yes11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenSwim_Pro_User_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Downloading Shokz App explicitly supports firmware upgrades.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Weight: 217 g / 7.65 oz
27.3g(1 oz)10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Unqualified S710 headset mass, not package net weight 42.5 g.
Headset dimensions
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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
2BCD6-S71016Regulatory filingdevice.report/m/a02a3e1fbd3e648ff163d28fc8663418484f7e90194ffbf52099c04a2598a3d7Read 23 October 2026Public mirror of TÜV Rheinland RF exposure report CN248LXM 003, issued March 12 2024. Exact tested OpenSwim Pro / SHOKZ S710 states FCC ID 2BCD6-S710. S711 excluded.
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
OpenSwim Pro headphones, Silicone carry case, Magnetic charging cable, Swimming earplugs, User guide, Legal statement, Warranty card15Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Cables included
ABeats Solo 4
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio1
3.5 mm analog audio cable1
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Cable lengths are not published.
BShokz OpenSwim Pro
TypeCount
4-pin magnetic charging and file-transfer cable1
Source15Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Original S710 magnetic charging cable. Length not published. Revised S711 and USB-C cable specifications excluded.
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.
Soft15Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker calls it silicone carry case. S710 user guide calls it carrying bag and shows a flexible zippered silicone pouch.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
2years10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61b2aeb2-9381-4194-9968-5aed6cacb48f.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker S710 sheet gives 2 years. UK product page independently gives 24 months.

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