Released last summer, the Beats Solo 4 headphones represent the latest entry in Beats’ line of headphones. They provide a budget-friendly alternative to Apple’s high-end audio offerings, and there are frequently significant markdowns available. Currently, the Beats Solo 4 is available at a remarkable price of $99.95, down from an original cost of $199.95, reflecting a generous 50% discount. This pricing matches the lowest recorded since their debut, according to various price comparison websites. Additionally, the Solo Buds and Studio Buds + are also currently available at their lowest price points ever.

Owned by Apple, Beats by Dre has made considerable enhancements to their fourth-generation Solo headphones, including the capability for hands-free interaction with Siri. Another notable feature is the incorporation of personalized spatial audio technology, which tailors sound to the user’s ear shape, offering immersive “3D audio” that aligns with the user’s movements if paired with compatible media. Furthermore, the battery life has been extended to an impressive 50 hours.

These headphones are designed for on-ear wearing (in contrast to over-ear models which envelop the entire ear) and do not include features like Active Noise Cancellation or adjustable EQ settings via an app. An appealing aspect is their provision for a 3.5mm stereo cable, allowing for wired use when desired. The audio quality stands up to expectations, delivering a rich, balanced sound profile with strong bass and treble.

Users of non-Apple devices will find some features unavailable, such as Siri integration and access to an Android-compatible codec. However, Apple users benefit from features like AAC and SBC codecs, hassle-free one-touch pairing with most Apple devices, seamless connectivity across the Apple ecosystem via iCloud, audio sharing, and the ability to connect multiple Apple products simultaneously (for instance, an iPhone and an Apple Watch), as noted in PCMag’s review.

Currently, there are substantial discounts across the entire Beats headphone range. Here are some additional offers worth considering:

• Beats Studio Pro: $179.95 (originally $349.99)
• Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds: $159.95 (down from $249.95)
• Studio Buds +: $119.99 (originally $169.95)
• Beats Studio Buds: $99.99 (previously $149.95)
• Solo Buds: $49.95 (down from $79.99)