The mids are slightly less loud in volume but not nearly as much as I was expecting from my experience with older Beats headphones. The Beats Solo 2 headphones are collapsible, so they can fold down for transport. Call quality was fine with the built-in mic, though these probably aren’t a pair of headphones you’ll want to wear for making calls around the office. If, however, you use an iOS device, all the buttons will function as expected. Only the middle button works on Android devices, providing the same functionality as a one-button “clicker” style remote. The built-in remote is of the three-button variety, though how much functionality it offers depends on the device you’re using. So on the off chance that the cable dies on you, you can easily replace it with another cable. Luckily, unlike a few other brands out there, the cable uses standard 3.5mm jacks on both ends instead of any proprietary connections. If you’re looking for Bluetooth, you’re going to need to check out the newer Solo3 or the Beats Solo Pro (which I’ll get into later), as the only connectivity you’ll find in the Beats Solo 2 is the 3.5 mm audio cable with built-in mic and remote. The Beats Solo 2 connect to your source device 3.5mm inputs. You’ll get a 3.5 mm audio cable, carabiner, and a packet containing the manual, warranty info, and of course a sticker. The headphones themselves are already inside the case, and everything else is underneath. Open up the box, and the first thing you’ll see is the soft carrying case. Slide off the outer portion of the box, and the box that contains the headphones is solid red, aside from a slight bit of embossed branding on the very front. This has always been a style-focused brand, and that influences the box as much as it does the headphones themselves. Though they don’t feel brittle, the Beats Solo 2 are far from the most flexible-feeling headphones we’ve tried. If you’re thinking about picking these up, you might want to see if you can try a pair on first just to see if you can deal with the tight fit.Īfter an hour or two, the headphones felt less comfortable than they had at first, but after a five-minute break I was able to resume wearing them and they felt comfortable again. It wasn’t enough to be uncomfortable, though your mileage may vary. Putting them on, the Beats Solo 2 are fairly comfortable, though the fit was definitely snug. The inside of the headband has a very nice feel, almost like leather, though it’s clearly plastic.

The Beats Solo 2 look very similar to the previous model.

Beats studio vs solo 2