The Blackstar BEAM Solo lacks a final output EQ, which affects adaptability with different headphones.

The Blackstar BEAM Solo has a strong Bluetooth connection, enhancing user experience despite other shortcomings.

The Blackstar BEAM Solo app includes in-app backing tracks and allows some modification of IR settings, offering unique practice and customization options.

The BEAM Solo lacks an inbuilt tuner, requiring reliance on a phone app that uses the phone's microphone, creating inconvenience for some users.

The Blackstar BEAM Solo is said to have superior tone compared to the Fender Mustang Micro Plus, but lacks the intuitive plug-and-play functionality.

The Blackstar app supports 12 guitar amp models and 3 bass amps, compared to the Mustang Micro's 25 amp models, highlighting a trade-off between quantity and customization features.

The BEAM Solo's app effect layout is preferred by some users for its set-and-forget functionality, compared to alternatives like the Mustang Micro Plus.

The BEAM Solo's tuner function relies on the phone's microphone, which is inconvenient for users with studio headphones lacking a mic.

Despite the recording issues, users appreciate the BEAM Solo's superior tone quality over its competitors, prompting some to retain the unit for its sound advantages.

The Blackstar app has been updated recently, with hopes for resolving current functionality issues.

Some users experience connectivity issues with the Blackstar BEAM Solo app, particularly on Android devices, indicating potential compatibility problems.

Some users report the USB recording feature is currently non-functional, causing issues when attempting to record directly to a phone without using a laptop.

Android users encounter persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues with the BEAM Solo app, despite troubleshooting and attempts with different devices.

The BEAM Solo includes 3 channels each in the pre and post amp signal chain, offering more signal chain flexibility compared to the Fender Mustang's 2 channels.