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Beats today announced the expansion of its bestselling product family with the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless earphones and the next generation of its most popular headphones, Beats Solo 4.

Beats brings the Solo line’s signature concept of portability, comfort and premium audio quality to its tiniest form factor ever with the introduction of Beats Solo Buds. Delivering incredibly big sound, up to a whopping 18 hours of battery life1, seamless one-touch pairing to both iOS and Android users2 and USB-C charging, Beats Solo Buds are the perfect on-the-go companion. Beats Solo Buds will be available in four premium colours, Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and Transparent Red, for £79.99 (UK) beginning in June.

Beats Solo 4 delivers upgraded, powerful sound, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking3, UltraPlush cushions, up to 50 hours of battery life4 and Lossless Audio via USB-C. Beats Solo 4 is available to order starting today in three gorgeous colours—Matte Black, Slate Blue and Cloud Pink—for £199.95 (UK) from apple.com/uk.

“Our newly expanded Solo line delivers remarkable value, offering exceptional sound quality, battery life and comfort in our most portable designs,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats. “Beats Solo 4 takes our bestselling headphone to the next level with outstanding performance upgrades, and the all-new Beats Solo Buds pack impressive power in our smallest product yet.”

Beats Solo Buds

Beats Solo Buds custom-built acoustic architecture packs big Beats sound in the smallest case we’ve ever made. Ergonomically designed acoustic nozzles and laser-cut vents improve audio performance while relieving pressure for added comfort. And with four ear tip sizes (XS, S, M & L) to securely fit a diverse range of ears, Solo Buds optimize comfort and passive noise isolation for the ultimate listening experience. Each earbud features dual-layer transducers designed to minimize micro-distortions across the frequency curve, ensuring high-fidelity sound with uncompromising clarity and detail.

Delivering exceptional call quality, each earbud is equipped with a custom-designed microphone powered by an advanced noise-learning algorithm. Enjoy extended range with fewer dropouts thanks to industry-leading Class 1 Bluetooth®.

Native compatibility ensures seamless one-touch pairing, automatic account setup, plus Find My or Find My Device2 — for everyone.

Customizable on-ear functions allow you to control your music, take calls and activate your voice assistant by pressing the ‘b’ button. You can also configure the press-and-hold action in iOS settings or the Beats app to control volume.

Solo Buds feature Beats’ longest earbud battery life ever with up to 18 hours of playback. When it’s time to recharge, seat your earbuds in the case while connected to a USB-C cable. For extra power on the go, they can charge directly from your phone,5 tablet or laptop. And with Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback.6

Solo Buds will be available in four sleek colours, Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and Transparent Red, for £79.99 (UK) from apple.com/uk in the UK, beginning in June.

Beats Solo 4

Developed with comfort and a secure fit in mind, Beats Solo 4 features an ultralight design — at just 217 grams, you can almost forget you’re wearing them. UltraPlush on-ear cushions provide exceptional durability, and the flex-grip headband, customizable sliders and ergonomically angled ear cups ensure that Solo 4 is comfortable and stays put to deliver sound optimally to your ears.

Beats Solo 4 has been re-engineered for incredible, high-fidelity acoustics. The custom-built 40mm transducers minimize electronic artifacts, latency, and distortion for extraordinary clarity and range. Now featuring Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Solo 4 immerses you in your music, movies and games for a truly interactive surround-sound experience.

Leveraging upgraded beam-forming microphones and an intelligent noise-learning algorithm, Solo 4 offers high-quality call performance and voice assistant interaction.

Dual compatibility for both iOS and Android enables seamless one-touch pairing, automatic account setup across your devices, and Find My or Find My Device. iOS users can also enjoy hands-free access to “Hey Siri”7 and Audio Sharing.8

Connect Beats Solo 4 to your devices in multiple ways: Class 1 Bluetooth® for optimal wireless connectivity, USB-C audio for lossless audio and simultaneous charging, and 3.5mm analog input for high-resolution, battery-free wired playback.

The ‘b’ button allows you to manage music, take calls, or activate your voice assistant. To control volume, press above or below the ‘b’ button.

Beats Solo 4 boasts improved battery life over the previous generation, now with up to 50 hours of battery to outlast the longest gym sessions, travel days and phone conversations. If you’re low on power, Fast Fuel gives you up to 5 hours of playback from a quick, 10-minute charge.9

Beats Solo 4 is available to order starting today in three stunning colours, Matte Black, Slate Blue and Cloud Pink for £199.95 from apple.com/uk in the UK, with shipping beginning May 2nd.

Beats Solo 4 and Beats Solo Buds packaging is 100% fibre-based using recycled material from sustainably managed forests.10