Find the charging time for your Beats
- Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes to charge Solo 4, or 2 hours for Studio Pro.
- For a shorter top-up, check the 5- or 10-minute Fast Fuel figure for your exact model in the table below.
- A case-assisted earbud playback total is not the time it takes to charge the earbuds or the case.
A low battery before you leave doesn't always mean waiting through a long charging session. We'd check your model's Fast Fuel figure first, because a short charge can give you enough listening time for what you have planned.
Start with the complete model name, then choose between a top-up and a longer charge. Keep the time plugged into power separate from the listening time you get afterward, especially when a charging case is part of the total.
Full charges and short top-ups by model
The full-charge times below are stated for Solo 4 and Studio Pro. For the other covered models, use the documented Fast Fuel window to plan a short charge, then check the battery level to see whether you need more time.
| Model | Full-charge time | Fast Fuel charge | Playback after Fast Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Solo 4 | About 2 hours 15 minutes | 10 minutes | Up to 5 hours |
| Beats Studio Pro | 2 hours | 10 minutes | Up to 4 hours |
| Beats Flex | Not specified | 10 minutes | Up to 1.5 hours |
| Beats Fit Pro | Not specified | 5 minutes | Up to 1 hour |
| Powerbeats Fit | Not specified | 5 minutes | Up to 1 hour |
| Powerbeats Pro 2 | Not specified | 5 minutes | Up to 1.5 hours |
| Beats Solo Buds | Not specified | 5 minutes | Up to 1 hour |
| Beats Studio Buds + | Not specified | 5 minutes | Up to 1.5 hours |
For Beats Flex, a full charge provides up to 12 hours of playback. Its full-charge time isn't specified here.
Beats Solo 4 provides up to 50 hours of playback after an approximate 2-hour-and-15-minute charge. Beats Studio Pro provides up to 24 hours after a 2-hour charge, or up to 40 hours with both Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Transparency mode off. Those playback hours describe use after charging, not additional charging time.
Charge the earbuds and case separately
For Beats Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit, Powerbeats Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds +, put the earbuds in their case to charge them. You can also charge any of those cases without the earbuds inside. Connect the case to power with USB-C; Powerbeats Pro 2 can also charge its case on a powered Qi-certified charger, with the status light facing up.
Solo Buds works differently. Its case stores and protects the earbuds but does not charge them on its own. Put the earbuds in the case and connect the case to USB-C power. An audio cue confirms charging when the cable is connected.
With other earbuds, a large playback total can include additional power from the charging case. Keep those totals separate from the playback you get after a five-minute charge.
| Earbuds | ANC on | ANC off |
|---|---|---|
| Beats Fit Pro | Up to 27 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Powerbeats Fit | Up to 27 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Powerbeats Pro 2 | Up to 36 hours | Up to 45 hours |
| Beats Studio Buds + | Up to 30 hours | Up to 36 hours |
Beats Solo Buds has a separate playback estimate of up to 18 hours, but its case supplies no additional charge.
Leave some room in your listening plans
Every advertised playback figure is an “up to” maximum. Battery life depends on your settings, environment, usage and other factors, so plan for less than the stated maximum when listening time matters and check the battery level before leaving. Check the battery-life qualification (opens in a new tab) alongside the figures.
Match the complete model name
The figures here cover Solo 4, Studio Pro, Flex, Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit, Powerbeats Pro 2, Solo Buds and Studio Buds +. Keep Solo 4 separate from Solo Buds, and Studio Pro separate from Studio Buds +, because their charging and playback figures differ.
Plug them in and check that they are charging
Use the path for the device in your hand. The indicator or battery reading tells you whether power is reaching it.
- For Solo 4 or Studio Pro, connect the headphones to power with the included USB-C cable. Solo 4's LED lights while charging; Studio Pro's Fuel Gauge LEDs light while charging. The power adapter for either model is sold separately.
- For Flex, connect the earphones to a power outlet with a USB-C cable and compatible adapter. Its power-button light shows the remaining listening time: white means more than an hour, red means less than an hour, and blinking red means it needs charging.
- For Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit, Powerbeats Pro 2 or Studio Buds +, place both earbuds in the case and connect the case to power. For Solo Buds, do the same and listen for the charging audio cue.
- Check the result on your device. With supported earbuds near an iPhone or iPad, open the case to see separate earbud and case battery levels. On Android, open the connected device in the Beats app to see its charge level. On Studio Pro, press the System button on the right ear cup once to show the remaining charge on the Fuel Gauge LEDs.
If no charging indication or battery increase appears, check the power and cable connection first. For Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit or Studio Buds +, check the case's charging pins for debris. Before wiping them, remove the earbuds and disconnect the charging cable from both the case and the power source. Use a lint-free cloth slightly dampened with warm water, keep moisture out of openings, and let the case dry before reconnecting it. If charging still fails, update the paired device and use the reset steps for your exact Beats model.
If it still will not charge, check your warranty coverage and arrange Beats service (opens in a new tab). The limited warranty covers manufacturing issues for one year from purchase; service may be available in person or by mail. Report the exact model, whether the earbuds or case fail to charge, the power connection you tried, and what the indicator or battery reading showed.
A few charging questions
Can I charge the earbud case without the earbuds?
Yes, for Beats Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit, Powerbeats Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds +. Connect the case to power even if the earbuds are out.
Will the Solo Buds case charge the earbuds in a bag?
No. The Solo Buds case stores the earbuds but needs a USB-C power connection to charge them.
Can Powerbeats Pro 2 charge wirelessly?
Yes. Place its case with the status light facing up on a Qi-certified charger connected to a power outlet.
Where can I check the battery level on an Android phone?
Open your connected Beats in the Beats app. On a Pixel phone, the battery widget can also show battery information for nearby connected devices.
Is 18 hours for Beats Solo Buds a charging time?
No. That is a playback estimate. A five-minute charge provides up to one hour of playback.
Can you keep listening with a cable?
On Solo 4, listening through a 3.5 mm audio cable requires zero battery power. If a wired connection suits your setup, that's another way to listen when the battery is low.
Solo 4 also supports high-resolution lossless audio through USB-C or a 3.5 mm audio cable. The zero-battery-power option specifically applies to listening through the 3.5 mm cable.
Studio Pro offers a different useful option: connect it to a compatible source device through USB-C to stream audio or take phone calls while the headphones charge. Use the included USB-C cable for that connection.
These options answer the immediate need to keep listening. Choose the wired connection supported by your headphones and source device, then use the charging estimate for that exact model when planning your next wireless session.
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