It's funny how the new generation of Beats headphones totally take a back seat. During the keynote we saw many new features, although at the hardware level you could count on the fingers of one hand. New Apple Watch Series 2, new iPhone 7 and 7 plus, new AirPods and an update of the Beats Solo Wireless range towards a third and improved generation.
Well, What are the new features of the Solo 3 Wireless? Are they worth it? What is its price and to what extent do you follow Apple's evolution of eliminating the jack port? We will see it next.
Beats Solo3 Wireless. For a better world without cables
It is the objective of the bitten apple, at least that is what they announce to us. No cables, no unnecessary ports. All loose and all free, for the convenience of users. The new headphones have taken an important step and have been updated with incredible news. It is true that it is still an elitist product and it could be said that it is exclusive for a wealthier user sector who is willing to spend € 299 on headphones like these. It's almost double what they would cost you the new AirPods, and maybe not that interesting.
Below is the list of elements or factors that have been included or changed in the Solo3 Wireless generation:
- New range of colors to choose from following the iPhone 7 design. Satin white, silver, gold, rose gold, matte black and yes, glossy black.
- An incredible battery. Up to 40 hours in duration. Instead the AirPods only 5 hours. Um… tempting.
- No cables to connect. A better instant connection for all your devices. This is thanks to the new W1 chip that the AirPods also include.
- Open padded helmets for greater comfort. In addition, the sound quality is superior, so you will have no problems enjoying all your music like never before.
- integrated microphone not only to talk on calls, record and others, but also to activate Siri and ask for things. As it could not be missing, you can skip the song, lower the volume, etc. All this from the headphones.
- Curiously still charging via Micro USB. The good thing is that the battery lasts a long time and it has an option that you will love. You see, when you have very little battery, you can connect it and with only 5 minutes to the current you can enjoy up to 3 more hours of use.
Is the Beats Solo3 Wireless worth buying?
If you ask me that I have to save for a long time to update my iPhone, I will say no, they are not recommended. The quality will be very good, the comfort too and the news attracts me a lot. But from there to spend almost € 300 ... It's a matter of priority. To spend it on some headphones I would spend it on an Apple Watch, which for € 150 more you get the 42mm from Series 2. And if you don't want an apple watch you can also opt for AirPods. I insist, they are cheaper and right now they are the great novelty of Apple. They are prettier or less, I would opt for them.
As I said at the beginning of the news. Apple bought Beats, a trendy headphone company that has always been expensive and will continue to be. They may not be the best and there are other quality-price options that suit us best. In my opinion with this new generation they have gained a lot in quality and novelties, but they are still just as expensive and I still think the same. I am not rich and I cannot afford to throw money away just like that. Enough that every so often I renew my devices with iOS.
In addition, with what Apple is raising prices lately, I would rather choose not to waste our savings on fashionable headphones, but on a device that we are going to give more use to and with which headphones are already included in the box. very good. If you want Beats, take advantage of the summer student offers, which are sure to give you some, even if they are from the previous generation.
And you, what do you think of the new Beats Solo3 Wireless?