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Beats Solo 4 vs Sony WH-CH530

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Solo 4

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WH-CH530

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  • 18 the same
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Biggest differences

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

  1. Quick chargeA: 5hB: 1.5hBeats is 3.3 times higher.
  2. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmBeats is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A217g
B150g

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ABeats Solo 4
BSony WH-CH530

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
Not available
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
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
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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.
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker page.
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Predecessor
Not available
Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.
Successor
Not available
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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
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
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
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Listed under Beats headphones for music. Not a gaming headset.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Form factor: on-ear
On-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section explicitly on-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
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.
None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
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.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
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
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
Drivers per side
18Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Driver count: 1
Not available
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
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Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
Impedance (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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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
Not available
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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.
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
EQ presets
Not available
Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
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.
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Not available
Head tracking
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Built-in gyroscopes and accelerometers
Not available

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).
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
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
Not available
No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
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
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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.
BSony WH-CH530
Not available
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.
Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
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.
BSony WH-CH530
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
84.3h
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
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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-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
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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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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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
AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
Not available
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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.
Not available
Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
Not available
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
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
Not available
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Longest included cable
Not available
Not available
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
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
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
Passive wired listening
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Zero battery power required when listening via 3.5 mm audio cable
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026No dongle in the box or on the page.
None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured range.
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Class 1
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
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
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
Auracast
Not available
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Multipoint devices
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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
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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
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
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.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
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.
BSony WH-CH530
Not available
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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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.
No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
Batteries included
Not available
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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.
BSony WH-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
55h
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
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
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
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
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
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 3 minutes charging.
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.
1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
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.
Not available
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction buttons.
Volume control
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Not available
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.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
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.
Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri activation.

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.
Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
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.
Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
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
Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
Replaceable ear pads
No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026The UltraPlush ear pads are fixed and cannot be replaced.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum inferred.
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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User-replaceable parts
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Ear pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum inferred.

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
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

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
150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
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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
AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
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
Wireless Stereo Headset, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
Cables included
ABeats Solo 4
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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.
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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.
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.

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.
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.

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