On-Ear
Beats Solo 4
71Good
$200
Full review dataBeats Solo 4 vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 25 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 25 - Outstanding overall at around $110.
On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 25
81Outstanding
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- Beats Solo 4
- Sennheiser HD 25
HearWiki score
71
81
Sound
7.1
7.8
Battery
9.3
-
Calls
7.3
-
Value
7.4
8.0
Price (USD)
$200
$110
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
Both shipped in 2024. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Beats Solo 4 adds USB-C.
- Solo 42024
- HD 252024
What differsSolo 4HD 25
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Solo 4HD 25
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 71
- 81
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 2
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 70 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 120 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 120.4
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 50 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- none
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 217 g
- 140 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- beamforming
- -
What reviewers said
Beats Solo 4
The Beats Solo 4 are a wireless on-ear pair that lean heavily into long battery life and a lively sound signature, while keeping the classic foldable design. They skip modern extras like active noise cancellation, transparency, and app support, focusing instead on straightforward, reliable playback for everyday listening. With Bluetooth 5.3 and up to 50 hours per charge, they suit users who value endurance over feature-packed performance.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 50 hours
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:Solid Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC support
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Lacks multipoint pairing and auto-pause
- Con:No water resistance rating
Sennheiser HD 25
The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.
- Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
- Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
- Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable
- Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
- Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
- Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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