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Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds - Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Magnetic Earphones, Class 1 Bluetooth, 12 Hours of Listening Time, Built-in Microphone - Black
Brand | Beats |
Model Name | Beats Flex |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth,Wireless |
About this item
- BATTERY LIFE - Up to 12 hours of listening time
- CUSTOMIZED FIT - All-day comfort with Flex-Form cable and four eartip options
- APPLE HEADPHONE CHIP - Powered by the Apple W1 headphone chip for seamless connectivity
- THE MUSIC STOPS WHEN YOU DO - Magnetic earbuds with Auto-Play/Pause
- LISTEN WITH A FRIEND - Audio Sharing lets you wirelessly share audio with another pair of Beats headphones or AirPods
- EXTENDED WIRELESS RANGE - Class 1 Bluetooth for extended range and fewer dropouts
- ON-DEVICE CONTROLS - On-device controls for music, calls, and voice assistant
- BUILT-IN MICROPHONE - Built-in microphone with wind reduction for elevated voice clarity
- COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with Apple and Android
- WHAT'S IN THE BOX - Beats Flex wireless earphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Eartips with four size options, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card (USB-C power adapter sold separately)
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Price | From: $159.95 | From: $169.95 | From: $79.95 | From: $159.95 | From: - |
Ratings | 4.5 out of 5 stars (37,141) | 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,702) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (88,017) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (77,706) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (52,068) |
Battery Life | Up to 7-hours of listening time with ANC off (30 hrs with case) | Up to 9-hours of listening time with ANC off (36 hrs with case) | Up to 8-hours of listening time with ANC off (24 hrs with case) | Up to 9-hours of listening time with ANC off (24 hrs with case) | Up to 12-hours of listening time |
Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancelling (Adaptive to Fit and external noise) | Active Noise Cancelling (Adaptive to Fit) | Active Noise Cancelling | No | No |
Listening Modes | ANC, Transparency, Adaptive EQ | ANC, Transparency | ANC, Transparency | No | No |
Technology Platform | Apple H1 Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Apple H1 Platform | Apple W1 Platform |
Apple Ecosystem | Apple H1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Automatic Switching; Audio Sharing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Personalized spatial audio; Eartip fit test; Find My | One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My | One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My | Apple H1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Automatic Switching; Audio Sharing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My | Apple W1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Audio Sharing; Find My |
Android Ecosystem | Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device | One-touch pairing; Google Account Sync; Audio Switch; Find My Device | One-touch pairing; Google Account Sync; Audio Switch; Find My Device | Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device | Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device |
Sweat & Water Resistant Earbuds | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) | Yes (IPX4) | No |
Calling | Beam forming mics + speech-detecting accelorometer | Beam-forming mics with noise-learning tuning | Beam forming mics | Beam forming mics + speech-detecting accelorometer | Built-in microphone with wind-noise reduction |
Spatial Audio | Yes, with dynamic head tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Charging Port | USB-C (via charging case) | USB-C (via charging case) | USB-C (via charging case) | Lightning (via charging case) | USB-C |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you charge them?
Beats Flex can be charged using any standard USB-C cable. One is included with Beats Flex. Please note that a power adapter is not included with Beats Flex.
How do you turn them on and off?
Beats Flex is powered on or off by pressing the button on the right control module for 1 second.
Can you control your music?
Beats Flex features onboard controls on the left control module. Use the longer 2-way rocker button to adjust the volume up or down. Use the smaller multi-function button to control playback – one press to play or pause, two presses to skip forward, or three presses to skip backward.
How does the auto-play/pause feature work?
Simply attach the magnetic earbuds to automatically pause your content, and detach to resume playback.
How long does the battery last?
Beats Flex provides up to 12 hours of playback from a full charge.
Do they have a microphone?
Beats Flex features a high-quality, built-in microphone for calls or voice assistant use. It is located on the left control module.
How do I pair with my iPhone?
Beats Flex is ready to pair right out of the box. For iOS devices, simply press the power button on the right control module for 1 second, then hold near your unlocked device and follow the onscreen instructions. The latest version of iOS is required.
How do I pair with my Android device?
For Android devices, visit the Google Play store and download the Beats app for easy one-touch pairing. You can also use the Bluetooth menu in your device.
How do I pair with additional Bluetooth devices?
To put Beats Flex back into pairing mode, hold the power button on the right control module for 3 seconds until the LED begins to blink. Then select Beats Flex in the Bluetooth menu on your device.
How do I activate Siri or other voice assistants?
Hold down the multi-function button on the left control module to activate Siri or the default voice assistant on your device.
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Customers like the value, comfort, and ease of use of the headphones. For example, they mention it's decent for the price, comfortable to wear, and fits for purpose. That said, some complain about the charging. Opinions are mixed on battery life, performance, quality, and sound quality.
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Customers are impressed with the value of the headphones. They say they are an inexpensive pair of Bluetooth headphones that do the trick. Customers also mention that the sound quality is good and the size is perfect.
"...They’re worth full price." Read more
"...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Cheap, good sounding, wireless, over-the-neck earbuds with Apple quality. Wow...." Read more
"...THEY ARE NOT WORTH THE MONEY...." Read more
"...the audio performance of 200+ dollar earphones, these are well worth buying." Read more
Customers find the headphones easy to use. They say it's convenient, easy to carry, and has good sound. Customers also mention that the controls are easy to operate and the earbuds are simple. They find the pods easy to sink with their iPhone and easy to keep track of.
"...great with all my Apple products—makes it really easy to seamlessly use the same headphones with my phone, laptop, AppleTV, or Apple Watch...." Read more
"...There are some controls, but all I ever use is the magnetic clip attachment between the rear of the two buds, to sleep and to pause playback on the..." Read more
"...Connects easily. Charges fast. 10 minutes charging=1hr. Comfortable and lightweight...." Read more
"...couple days to finish drying and sure enough, they connected and played music again without issue...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say they're comfortable to wear, fit nicely in their ears, and have a great battery life. Some mention that the wire isn't uncomfortable and that they have no soreness after using them for long periods. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and performance of the product.
"...who can’t keep wireless head buds without losing them and the wire isn’t uncomfortable either, battery life lasts me thru the day too...." Read more
"...Fit and comfort: When I'm running or working under a car the neck part likes to fall off...." Read more
"...They are comfortable for Netflix/Prime binging. They are hard to lose if you drape them over your neck...." Read more
"Works good, but hurts my ears after a little while, and with the way the neck part is annoying after awhile" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some say that it has good sound, gets plenty loud, and has great voice quality. They mention that it is noise canceling even at one of the lowest volume comes with. Others say that the sound is tinny, echoey, and picks up too much background noise.
"...Headphones work great at the gym or going for a run. Sound quality is good enough for watching a movie..." Read more
"...Noise isolation: These things SHINE at passive noise isolation. Its like you have reusable earplugs in that just happen to have drivers...." Read more
"Theses headphones have lasted me a year and they have finally started to lose hearing in the other bud slightly, not big enough to cause me to buy..." Read more
"...With a proper air seal, bass is excellent in an honest way, not pumped up artificially like old-skool Beats, with equally honest, balanced, mids and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that using your music app, is very good, and the Beats Flex Wireless are great headphones. However, others say that the quality is not very good and there is a smell of glue. They also mention that the headphones feel flimsy and seem like they'll break.
"...Cheap, good sounding, wireless, over-the-neck earbuds with Apple quality. Wow...." Read more
"...Sound: They sound just fine. Not great, but not so bad that its too bad to listen to your favorite songs...." Read more
"...Charges fast. 10 minutes charging=1hr. Comfortable and lightweight. Great quality and will be almost 2 years and still functions the same as day one." Read more
"...They seem less sturdy than my sound peats force pro which remain my favorite neckband earbuds...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that they have really good battery life, they can keep charging their phone in use, and they last longer than their soundsports on one charge. Others say that the battery lasts midday and by 2-3pm it's low.
"...losing them and the wire isn’t uncomfortable either, battery life lasts me thru the day too...." Read more
"...Cons: the battery life is only 7 hours for me. I took off a star for this because I wanted them to last through the night and they didn’t quite...." Read more
"...I can watch videos all day and night, the battery lasts longer than I do. Or, on saner schedule, go several days without a recharge...." Read more
"Bought first pair in sept of ‘21. Long lasting battery and quality sound...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work well for phone calls, and beautifully with Apple products. However, others say that it stopped working a few months ago, and is not the best at anything.
"...However, my recent earbuds have quit working after 5 months. Compared to the first set of earbuds these recent ones are not nearly as good." Read more
"The Apple W1 chip works great with all my Apple products—makes it really easy to seamlessly use the same headphones with my phone, laptop, AppleTV,..." Read more
"...The other pair purchased from a local electronics shop stopped working after 2 months. This pair, out of the box, not charging past 18%...." Read more
"...One other concern...no warning before dying. They just die. I'm one of those that need a warning or reminder 😅..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. They mention that there is no charging block, charging cord, or wall charger. Some customers also report that the headphones do not charge within 15 minutes.
"...Only they dont charge within 15 mins like implied but give it 30 mins and it should be at 100% ...." Read more
"...The USB C port is annoying, I have an iPhone so I have to have two cables, but I also carry a USB C external SSD so I just use the cable from that..." Read more
"...This pair, out of the box, not charging past 18%. Time to find a new brand." Read more
"...Connects easily. Charges fast. 10 minutes charging=1hr. Comfortable and lightweight...." Read more
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Sound: They sound just fine. Not great, but not so bad that its too bad to listen to your favorite songs. I use Sennheiser HD600s at my desk and these are no where close but for a cheap set of bluetooth headphones they are totally passable. I normally listen around half volume which is plenty loud at least for me. Full volume is painful, I see other reviewers complaining about the battery life at full volume and I have to wonder what their hearing is like.
Battery: These will get me though a 12 hour shift, admittedly not listening to music the whole time and through a few hours of YouTube or TV when I get home. They charge extremely quickly too when the battery gets low. If I forget to charge them over night I can throw them on the charger for a few minutes at work and be fine for the rest of the day. The USB C port is annoying, I have an iPhone so I have to have two cables, but I also carry a USB C external SSD so I just use the cable from that with my laptop.
Noise isolation: These things SHINE at passive noise isolation. Its like you have reusable earplugs in that just happen to have drivers. I work on cars a lot and work in a machine shop, so hearing protection is something I need to be wearing most of the time and something I want to have easy access to at all times. If I don't have my beats in my ears they're around my neck almost all day so if I'm about to do something I think will be loud, blowing out a hole with an air hose for example, I can throw them in my ears in seconds and have a decent level of protection. I wouldn't use these at a gun range but for me on a daily use basis they work great.
Fit and comfort: When I'm running or working under a car the neck part likes to fall off. To get around this i put the headphones on upside down, with the usb port facing up, and then cross the ear bud cords in front of my neck so they still go in their respective ears. This is not how I normally wear them but it does work if I find myself in that situation. I had a set of airpods and they kept falling out of my ears, I switched back to these tethered style earbuds after one of my airpods fell out of my ears into a coolant tank. These stay in all day no problems because the majority of the weight is around your neck and not hanging out of your ears.
Only part I dislike is the magnet in the buds, It attracts metal and gets stuck to stuff if you lean over. I don't think they're necessary but that's a monitor complaint.
Fit: These fit in my ear well. You do have different size ear tips. Find the one that allows it to sit in your ear comfortably and that reduces outside noise.
Sound: Contrary to what some people post, these earphones are plenty loud. I found that the maximum volume is different depending on what app you are using. Apple music will blow out your ears…YouTube is loud but nowhere near that volume.
The bass, treble, and midrange are fine. As a matter of fact they are better than any other budget bluetooth earphones I have owned. I have owned several. I suppose if you are an audiophile you might not agree but I would ask why you would expect high premium sound from a 49 dollar pair of earphones?
Durability: These seem fine to start with but not really rugged. Time will tell. Not water resistant. Don’t wear these in the shower or rain and you will probably be OK. If you are an excessive sweater….well….you could potentially have issues, I guess.
Controls: Fairly easy to figure out but if you have large fingers they can be a bit of a pain in the ass. Still, they are usable.
Battery life: Wow! These things last a long, long time once charged. I get more than 14 hours at higher volume. Another thing is how much quicker these charge than anything I have used to date.
If you are not expecting the audio performance of 200+ dollar earphones, these are well worth buying.
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Reviewed in Singapore on August 20, 2023
Easy to link up via Bluetooth between two people (sharing them), we have a teenager who likes to steal them and use them when we aren’t.
Cancel outside noise and excellent sound quality.
We now have them in both black and white and will probably get a third pair.
If you are looking for a higher quality wireless earbud try these. I would be very surprised if someone was disappointed with them!