According to Beats Solo 4 rumors and an overview of specifications and release date reported today (April 3) by 9to5Mac, the next-generation Beats Solo 4 headphone model will arrive next month for $199. This is the same price as the Beats Solo 3, which launched in 2016.

According to the report, the new Beats Solo 4's release date is increasingly likely to be May 2. It should be noted, however, that at this time there has been no official announcement from Apple-owned Beats regarding the release of the Solo 4 headphones.

9to5Mac claims that the specifications come from sources that have proven reliable in the past and detail the major improvements that will be included in the Beats Solo 4.

The Beats Solo 3 included a micro USB charging port, while the Solo 4 will upgrade to the generally accepted USB-C port; the 3.5mm jack is expected to be retained, allowing wired connections to compatible playback devices for lossless audio for lossless audio.

The Solo 4's battery life will also be improved over the Solo 3, and is expected to total 50 hours. In addition, Beats' Fast Fuel charging is expected to provide up to 5 hours of wireless playback on a 10-minute charge.

Acoustically, the custom 40mm drivers are expected to improve sound, promising greater clarity and a wider frequency range.

Beats Solo 4 will also support Apple's spatial audio technology, which supports dynamic head tracking for a truly immersive sound experience.

It is expected to support Bluetooth version 5.3, but there is no mention of which codecs will be supported. Call quality is also expected to be improved by a beamforming microphone that uses a voice targeting algorithm for clear calls.

The new Solo 4 headphones are expected to feature ultra-premium ear cushions that are comfortable to wear all day long, along with a choice of three primary color options. Weighing 7.65 ounces (approximately 217 grams), they are expected to be lighter than most good over-the-ear headphones and will maintain their foldable design for portability. A soft carry case will also be included.

Beats is also said to bring one-touch pairing support for Android, and Find My support will work from iCloud devices.

We'll call them for testing as soon as possible, but at the moment the Beats Solo 4 is still a few weeks away, so if you've been waiting for an upgrade, you might want to consider a pair of the best headphones.