Battery life is strong at up to 18 hours of playtime. The Beats Solo Buds also use Apple’s H1 headphone chip and Class 1 Bluetooth, which is generally more reliable for device pairing.

The Solo 4 will also connect to non-Apple devices using Class 1 Bluetooth technology, one of the best versions of the wireless standard. Beats says the Solo 4 can last up to 50 hours per charge.

The Beats Studio Pro is currently down to $169 from $349, matching their all-time low set earlier this month. The over-ear headphones boast many premium features, making them a solid alternative to ...