Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

By Xah Lee. Date: 2025-09-08.

wife bought me this, used, around 2023.

2025-09-08

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, 40 Hours of Listening Time, Built-in Microphone - Red
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Marketing Blurb

High-performance wireless Bluetooth headphones
Features the Apple W1 chip and Class 1 wireless Bluetooth connectivity
With up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Solo3 wireless is your perfect everyday headphone
Compatible with iOS and Android devices
With Fast Fuel, 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when battery is low
Adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use
Sleek, streamlined design that's durable and foldable to go everywhere you do
Take calls, control your music, and activate Siri with the multifunction on-ear controls
The award-winning sound and design you've come to love from Beats, with premium playback with fine-tuned acoustics that maximize clarity, breadth, and balance
What's in the box - Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones, Carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cable, Universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B), Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card (USB power adapter sold separately)

The Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones use a Fuel Gauge, which consists of five LED lights on the right ear cup, to indicate battery level and charging status.
When checking the battery level, press and release the power button to see the number of lights illuminated; each light represents approximately 20% of the battery.

During charging, the LED lights flash one at a time until all five are lit solid, indicating a full charge has been reached.
Once fully charged, the lights remain solid, and the headphones should be unplugged from the power source. The charging process takes about two hours for a full charge, and a 5-minute charge using Fast Fuel technology can provide up to three hours of playback.