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Beats Solo 4 vs Bose QuietComfort SC

What Solo 4 does better (3) and where QuietComfort SC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Beats Solo 4
Beats · 2024Solo 4
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $170
vs
Bose QuietComfort SC
Bose · 2024QuietComfort SC
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $170
Higher score
5.5Noise control & calls7.8
6.0Battery3.0

Why is Solo 4 better than QuietComfort SC?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 24 h2.1×
  2. Weight217 g vs 240 g+11%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5.1+4%

Why is QuietComfort SC better than Solo 4?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Solo 4: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Beats Solo 4Beats Solo 4≈ $1704.7
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h24 h
Battery life with ANC—24 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.1
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight217 g240 g
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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