These Beats Solo Headphones Are Now Just $42
The Beats Solo Buds are currently marked down to $41.99 in Woot’s “Grade A” deal, which runs for the next four days or until sold out. That’s a significant reduction from the current price of $59.95 (previously $79.99) on Amazon . Plus, Prime members get free standard shipping (non-Prime customers pay $6 for shipping). (Woot doesn’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or P.O. Boxes.) These wireless earbuds , which are Grade A refurbished, have been fully inspected and have only minimal cosmetic damage. They’re backed by a one-year eReplacements limited warranty, so you’re covered if something goes wrong.
Controls consist of a logo on each earcup that doubles as a physical button, which some people prefer, though pressing too hard can cause the earbuds to press deeper into your ears, as noted in this PCMag review . There’s also no active noise cancellation or transparency mode, and the charging case doesn’t hold a charge, so you have to plug it in to top up the earbuds. That’s annoying, but the upside is that the battery life is pretty good. Beats says a full charge will last 18 hours, which is above average for the price and should be enough for most everyday use.
The Solo Buds sound rich with bass and punchy highs, which I think is a perfect match for Beats. You also get Apple perks like Audio Sharing, iCloud pairing, and Find My integration, as well as Fast Pair and Multipoint for Android devices. There’s no wireless charging , however, and they’re not water- or sweat- resistant , so you won’t want to take them to the gym or out in the rain. Still, as a budget backup (or primary if you want something without the hassle), they’re great, offering solid sound and long battery life.