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Beats Solo 4 vs Sony MDR-M1

What Solo 4 does better (0) and where MDR-M1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Beats Solo 4
Beats · 2024Solo 4
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $170
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Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
0 advantages≈ $230
5.5Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Solo 4 better than MDR-M1?

Solo 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MDR-M1 better than Solo 4?

MDR-M1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Beats Solo 4Beats Solo 4≈ $1704.7
Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—80,000 Hz
Impedance—50 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight217 g216 g
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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