Neither Beats Solo 2 nor Sony MDR-1000X were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (26 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Beats Solo 2 nor Sony MDR-1000X 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 WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Beats Solo 2 
Sony MDR-1000X 
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $379 |  Bose Ultra Headphones | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $519 |  Apple AirPods Max | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $249 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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- 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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- Isolate yourself from external noise with industry-leading noise cancelation
- Enjoy Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Hi-Fi quality audio
- Listen to ambient sounds quickly and clearly with Quick Attention
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Beats Solo 2 are a well-known option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony MDR-ZX770bn or Anker Soundcore Life Q30 .
Beats Solo 2 are $29 cheaper than the average headphones ($109).
Sony MDR-1000X are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 (3rd gen) or Bose Ultra Headphones .
Sony MDR-1000X are $315.35 more expensive than average headphones ($109).
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