Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo3 vs Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo3

	Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo3 BT 4.2 40hrs Gold	Apple Beats Solo3 BT 4.0 40hrs Blue

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Technical Specifications

3.5mm Connector	1 mm	1 mm
Acoustic System Name	Closed Back	Closed Back
Battery Life (max)	40 hours	40 hours
Battery Recharge Time	1.5 hours	-
Battery Technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	4.2	4.0
Cable Length	1.3 m	-
Cables Included	Audio (3.5mm), Micro-USB	Audio (3.5mm),USB
Carrying Case	Yes	Yes
Charging Source	USB	USB
Colour of Product	Gold	Blue
Connectivity Technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Continuous Audio Playback Time	40 hours	40 hours
Detachable Cable	Yes	Yes
Ear Coupling	On-ear	On-ear
Ear Coupling - On-ear	Yes	Yes
Foldable	Yes	Yes
Headphone Frequency	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Headphone or Headset	Mobile headset	Mobile headset
Headset Type	Dual Ear	Dual Ear
Height	198 mm	198 mm
LED Indicators	-	Yes
Microphone Number	1	1
Multi-function Control - Position	On-ear	On-ear
Multi-function Control - Type	Digital	Digital
Multi-function Control Present	Yes	Yes
Noise Reduction	-	Yes
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Smart Assistant Button (Siri, Google)	Yes	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB Port - Micro	Yes	Yes
USB Port - Type	Micro	Micro
Volume Control Present	Yes	Yes
Volume Control Type	Digital	Digital
Wearing Style	Head-band	Head-band
Weight	215 g	215 g
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	Bluetooth

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Wired	If you're keen on having a wired connection to your audio source, this product is a really good candidate. Also, because its wired, it eliminates the type of audio compromises you could experience if using a purely wireless option.	If you're keen on having a wired connection to your audio source, this product is a really good candidate. Also, because its wired, it eliminates the type of audio compromises you could experience if using a purely wireless option.
Wireless	If you prefer to use a wireless connection to your audio device, these headphones from Beats by Dr. Dre is a really good option as it helps removes the frustration of tangling wires.	If you prefer to use a wireless connection to your audio device, these headphones from Beats by Dr. Dre is a really good option as it helps removes the frustration of tangling wires.
Wired + Wireless Combo	If you're after getting the best of both worlds, these headphones from Beats by Dr. Dre helps keep your options open with its wired and wireless capabilities.	If you're after getting the best of both worlds, these headphones from Beats by Dr. Dre helps keep your options open with its wired and wireless capabilities.
Apple iOS (headphone port)	iOS device with a headphone port.	iOS device with a headphone port.
PC or Mac	PC or Mac to listen to a variety of audio.	PC or Mac to listen to a variety of audio.
Use With Headphone Amp	Headphone amp so that you can enjoy better quality audio.	Headphone amp so that you can enjoy better quality audio.
MP3 Player	MP3 player for your portable music needs.	MP3 player for your portable music needs.
Musical Instrument	Musical instrument for your creative work.	Musical instrument for your creative work.
Commuting	Commuting while listening to music from these Beats by Dr. Dre headphones gives the perfect distraction while getting to work.	Commuting while listening to music from these Beats by Dr. Dre headphones gives the perfect distraction while getting to work.
PS4 Compatible	Works with the PS4
PS Vita Compatible	Works with the PS Vita
Audio Books	Audio books which would require listening to warm sounds with an emphasis on the vocals.	Audio books which would require listening to warm sounds with an emphasis on the vocals.
Music	Music which would require a headphone with really good sound reproduction.	Music which would require a headphone with really good sound reproduction.
Video Content (Netflix, YouTube, TV)	Video content in order to enjoy your choice of movies, series and shows.	Video content in order to enjoy your choice of movies, series and shows.
Radio	Radio which requires reasonable quality output for you to enjoy mixes, news and shows from your favourite stations.	Radio which requires reasonable quality output for you to enjoy mixes, news and shows from your favourite stations.
Gaming	Gaming audio while you keep yourself entertained with the latest titles on consoles or PC.	Gaming audio while you keep yourself entertained with the latest titles on consoles or PC.
Podcasts	Podcasts for fun, knowledge and entertainment.	Podcasts for fun, knowledge and entertainment.
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