Beats Flex wireless earbuds review: An impressive value for just $49

It felt joyous and liberating to stream music around the house while my phone was charging in the bedroom. I didn’t experience any dropout during calls, nor was there any stuttering when streaming Spotify. I haven’t worn a pair of corded Bluetooth earbuds in a minute, so I was curious to see whether the neckband… Continue reading Beats Flex wireless earbuds review: An impressive value for just $49

Beats Flex Review: Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds You Can Buy

They’re mostly made of silicone and plastic, which makes them very flexible. They also feel durable enough to survive a couple of accidental drops. However, the ear tips seem like they could easily rip, and they don’t have an IP rating for dust and water resistance. Thanks to their flexible design, you can easily fold… Continue reading Beats Flex Review: Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds You Can Buy

Beats Flex review: Apple’s budget Bluetooth earbuds Apple

At either end of the U are elongated plastic housings that contain the battery and electronics (including the Apple-designed W1 Bluetooth chip), as well as the USB-C charging port and the power/pairing button. These plastic beats solo pro wireless housings are where Apple has focused most of its redesign (cost-cutting?) efforts. Instead of placing the… Continue reading Beats Flex review: Apple’s budget Bluetooth earbuds Apple

Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

While the name might imply workout-readiness, however, they’re not sweat-resistant. What they are is an excellent pair of wireless in-ear headphones backed by great design. They may be lacking in low end for users who prefer bassier headphones, but the “average” listener can appreciate the overall balance offered here. The cost to sound quality ratio… Continue reading Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

Apple takes a lot of effort to provide the best quality products for every Apple user on the planet. Each earbud has a Magnet at the back, so they stick together and create no tangles. On the cord are all the usual controls – to turn on the Beats Flex as well as skip tracks… Continue reading Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

Beats Flex Review: Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds You Can Buy

If that stuff matters to you more than the name, then maybe the Beats Flex aren’t right for you. This is why they’re one of our top picks in our best Beats headphones guide. The Beats Studio Buds is a middling pair of noise cancelling earphones that actually works as well with Android phones as… Continue reading Beats Flex Review: Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds You Can Buy

Beats Flex Review: Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds You Can Buy

The audio can even veer towards tinny when you’re streaming a show or a film on Netflix. Watching Steve McQueen’s Small Axe with the Beats Flex in wasn’t an entirely pleasurable experience. Dialogue was quite hollow, and that’s largely because of the headphones’ limited soundstage. That said, all this should be couched in that we… Continue reading Beats Flex Review: Best Cheap Bluetooth Earbuds You Can Buy

Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

There’s a volume rocker on one side, a play/pause/multi-function on the inside of the same side, and a power/pair button on the other side. The design is comfortable enough and easy to wear, but I found the neckband to be less convenient and get in the way. My preference would just be a cable that… Continue reading Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

There’s a volume rocker on one side, a play/pause/multi-function on the inside of the same side, and a power/pair button on the other side. The design is comfortable enough and easy to wear, but I found the neckband to be less convenient and get in the way. My preference would just be a cable that… Continue reading Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative

There’s a volume rocker on one side, a play/pause/multi-function on the inside of the same side, and a power/pair button on the other side. The design is comfortable enough and easy to wear, but I found the neckband to be less convenient and get in the way. My preference would just be a cable that… Continue reading Beats Flex review: Not true wireless earbuds, but a good $50 AirPods alternative