On-Ear
Beats Solo2 Wireless
46Weak
$50
Full review dataBeats Solo2 Wireless vs Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Great overall at around $36.
On-Ear
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
76Great
$36
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Beats Solo2 Wireless
- Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
HearWiki score
46
76
Sound
6.5
7.0
Battery
4.8
9.2
Calls
4.8
5.6
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$50
$36
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
The Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones is 9 years newer, but it is 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 Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app. For 9 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Solo2 Wireless2015
- H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones20249 yr newer
What differsSolo2 WirelessH30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec.
Specifications
Solo2 WirelessH30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $36
- HearWiki score
- 46
- 76
- Released
- 2015
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 45 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 300 ms
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 205 g
- 183 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Model code
- Beats Solo² Wireless
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Beats Solo2 Wireless
The Beats Solo2 Wireless are a versatile on-ear option that delivers a balanced, engaging sound with a comfortable fit and reliable wireless performance. They offer a solid 12-hour battery life and foldable design, though they lack active noise cancellation and modern features like multipoint or USB-C charging, making them best suited for casual listening in quieter settings.
- Pro:Balanced and engaging sound signature
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended sessions
- Pro:Solid 12-hour battery life
- Con:Weak noise isolation from outside sound
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The Soundcore H30i are an affordable on-ear option that prioritize long battery life and practical features like multipoint and app EQ over premium extras. They deliver a balanced sound signature for the price, though their lightweight build and lack of noise cancellation make them best for casual listening in quiet settings. Overall, they offer strong value for budget-conscious shoppers who want reliable wireless performance.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life for the price
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and AAC support
- Pro:Custom EQ via companion app
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Comfort can degrade during long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is mediocre
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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