These headphones have outstanding frequency response consistency. Once you achieve a proper fit and seal, you should get consistent bass and treble delivery each time you use them. On-device controls allow you to adjust volume, manage music, take calls and activate your voice assistant.
Consider that the iPhone giant has stopped bundling free headphones with its new devices and things become clearer. You can still buy a set of budget Lightning wired buds from Apple, but for anyone concerned with their smartphone sound, one rung up now brings you neatly towards the Beats Flex. But the other reason why the Flex buds are an important product is, well, Android. Instead of using Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector for charging, as many Beats headphones have since the acquisition, the Flex have a USB-C port. Beats’ Android app has already been updated to support them.
Then I thought of sharing the detailed information about these Flex earbuds with you too. It’s the ‘loudness’ of the sound that the microphone can pick up. Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. AptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
The right compartment houses a single button for power and pairing. But if that’s my biggest gripe with the $50 Beats Flex, I think they’re a pretty clear success. There are all sorts of true wireless earbuds on the market now — including more budget-focused options at this same price range.
These earbuds are essentially an evolution of the neckband-style Beats X from 2017. They now charge via USB-C and have longer battery life , while a ten-minute ‘Fast Fuel’ charge that gives 1.5 hours of playback. They have also been reworked for better sound quality and improved mic performance. The Beats Flex bring the brand-name wireless headphones to the masses at a lower price, but it’s not without making some big sacrifices in sound quality and design.
You can leave the earbuds dangling from around your neck, wearing them like a pendant. Going from listening to not listening to the earbuds requires simply lifting them to your ears — or pulling them out. And forget about having to drop them in a charging case when you’re not using them.
It’s the most seamless setup possible and you can also use AudioSharing. If your friend has another pair of Flex, Beats headphones, or AirPods, you can share the audio with them. It’s more flexible and convenient, plus the Flex-Form cable is extremely lightweight and made of durable Nitinol material. You get four tip sizes in the box and I found them quite uncomfortable after a few hours of use.
You can also use the iOS Audio Sharing feature with Flex to stream audio from one Apple device to another pair of Beats or AirPods. I tested this feature by sneak attacking my husband with beats solo pro wireless Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “W.A.P.” as he wore his AirPods, and it was a delight. With Class 1 Bluetooth® technology, Beats Flex offers extended wireless range and fewer dropouts.
The lack of the H1 chip means that this isn’t a function found on the Beats Flex headphones, so if you want to jump between an iPhone, iPad or MacBook, you’ll have to do so manually. So it’s just as well that’s exactly what the 12-hour battery life is there for. Factor in a Fast Fuel 10-minute charge for 1.5 hours of playback and a USB-C charge connector included and the Flex are in fine fettle on the power front. Unlike most of the best headphones and earbuds out there, Beats Flex are wireless earbuds connected by a neckband. This neckband lets you take your headphones off and hang them around your neck, so you don’t need to put them away if you’re just taking them off for a few minutes.