Neither Beats Solo 2 nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were recommended by experts this month
On 15 Aug 2024 (1 month ago) we went through 96 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Beats Solo 2 nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from T3 (19 Jun 2024), Digital Trends (5 Jul 2024) WIRED (28 Jun 2024) and 6 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | Rtings.com  | T3  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | What Hi-Fi  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | - | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $80 |  Beats Solo 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $180 |  Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Aug 2024 neither Beats Solo 2 nor Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC were recommended by key experts who publish Wireless Headphones recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | Rtings.com | T3 | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | What Hi-Fi | Tom's Guide | IGN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $348 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | - | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $449 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | - | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | - | 9 | 5 | 9 |
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| 4 | - | $250 |  Sennheiser Momentum 4 The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones have received highly positive reviews for their exceptional sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for various listening needs. | - | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | 7 | 6 |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Beats Solo 2.
Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by TechRadar | 90 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 77 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Streamlined design for a custom-fit
- Take calls and control music with RemoteTalk cable
- What's in the box: Beats Solo2 on-ear headphone, RemoteTalk cable, carrying case.
- Fine-tuned acoustics for clarity, breadth and balance
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From Seller:
- Bluetooth 4.0 and aptX technologies deliver exceptional wireless sound quality. Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
- Noise Gard active noise cancellation reduces ambient noise levels improving the listening experience
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