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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Beats Solo Pro Wireless
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Beats Solo Pro
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TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicNo
TypeOn-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingYes
MicYes
Variants
- ATH-M40x (Black)
- Solo Pro (Black)
- Solo Pro (Dark Blue)
- Solo Pro (Gray)
- Solo Pro (Ivory)
- Solo Pro (Light Blue)
- Solo Pro (Red)
Our Verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Beats Solo Pro Wireless
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and the Beats Solo Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The Audio-Technica are for audiophiles. They're more comfortable and have a better passive soundstage performance. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They're better built and have an ANC system that can block out a good amount of background noise. They also have a wireless design and an H1 chip, so you can seamlessly pair them with your Apple devices.