Beats may be known for its massive bass, but the Solo3 Wireless, while certainly sculpted in the lows and highs, don't go over the top with their bass response. The result is a bass-forward sound signature with crisp highs and solid overall balance.

Powerful, bass-forward (but balanced) audio performance; Apple W1 chip enhances experience with iOS devices; Detachable cable with inline remote for passive listening

A bit overpriced; Headband can get uncomfortable during longer listening sessions

Beats' Solo3 Wireless on-ear Bluetooth headphone ($300/£250/AU$400) looks nearly identical to the Beats Solo 2 Wireless because -- on the outside at least -- Beats hasn't updated its design.

The Beats Solo3 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone; Its battery life is best-in-class (40 hours) and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup that's easy to operate by...

It's expensive; and doesn't sound quite as good as other wireless headphones that cost $300

The Beats Solo 3 headphones' amazing battery life make them better for iPhone 7 users than any other on-ear headset. They're expensive and a bit heavy on the bass, but the Beats Solo 3's 40-hour battery life is worth the price.

Superb Battery Life; Easy Setup for iPhone; iPad and Mac Users; Easy to Find Deeply Discounted; Compact Design

Plastic Feels Cheap; Overpriced at Full MSRP of $299; Sound Quality Good; Not Great; Android Users Miss Out on Best Features

W1 for the win.

Great battery life; Long range

Expensive; Sound quality; Feels brittle

Beats as a company have come a long way. Since Apple has owned the company, their sound has changed as well. I've reviewed a few pairs of Beats headphones since Apple has taken over and they're certainly not the same as the Monster days.

The Beats Solo3 Wireless ($300) needs no introduction. Its predecessors have been extremely popular in recent years, and equally infamous to many in the audiophile community. The Solo3 is the first headphone available using Apple's...

The days of easy Beats-bashing are over. These things aren't just a bass-heavy piece of eye and ear candy. The Beats Solo 3 Wireless are a great set of headphones. No, they're not going to be perfect for everyone, or all musical tastes, but if your music desires are beefy, bassy and without cables,...

Ridiculous battery life; Light; solid build; Decent sound quality

Still lacking some audio refinement; Slightly uncomfortable after long periods; We want more colours

The Beats Solo Wireless are already now in their third generation. Developed as a listening companion for iPhone 7 devices without conventional headphone jack connections, these new additions to the Beats line-up boast an impressive operational life before the battery requires a recharge.

The Beats Solo3 is a modestly over-warm and laid back headphone; inoffensive and without serious flaw (unlike earlier Monster models) these headphones will be sonically satisfying for most consumers. Build quality and styling are very good; numerous color choices are available.

Apple is really doing it: they're taking a brand that has the dominant marketshare in the headphone marketplace despite having had subpar audio quality, and greatly improving it while adding groundbreaking features that will take the competition a year or two to catch up with.

W1 chip; 40+ hours of battery life; portable; understated design; bestinclass comfort and isolation for an onear headphone; fun sound signature

Slight lack of clarity in the highs; bass bleeds into lower mids at times (rarely); lowend could be a tad more detailed