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If you’re looking for a gadget to get as a last-minute Christmas gift, we’ve got your back. The Beats Solo 4 are among the best headphones we’ve tested in the last year or two, and they’ve currently hit a new low of $79 ($120 off) in select colors at Walmart. If you prefer a different color, both Amazon and Best buy It’s also marked down to $129.95 ($70 off). All three stores offer fast and free shipping, allowing you to receive them before the holidays.
Beats headphones are known for being relatively bass-heavy, but the Solo 4 has an EQ that doesn’t overemphasize certain frequencies, making them well-suited to a variety of genres. The headphones are wireless, but you can use them as a wired pair by connecting them to your device using the included USB-C or 3.5mm audio cable. Using them in wired mode allows you to listen to audio without losing any compression, and you can continue to use the Solo 4 in wired mode when the battery dies. However, that shouldn’t be a problem since it can last up to 50 hours on a single charge.
On the technical side, the Solo 4 supports both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks, allowing you to track it using an iOS or Android device. However, there are features that are exclusive to each platform. iPhone users get custom spatial audio with head tracking, for example, while Android users get automatic device switching between Android, Chromebooks, and other devices.
The only major features the Solo 4 doesn’t have are water resistance and active noise cancellation, which means it’s not the best choice for travel. However, they’re still well-suited for listening to music at home or in a quiet office, with relatively good noise isolation.