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Beats Flex vs Beats Solo Buds

See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.

Quick verdict

There is not enough scored evidence for an overall winner yet.

This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.

50% confidence 1 scored specs 1 point margin
Best Camera Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Battery Beats Solo Buds It has stronger battery life (Up to 18 hours)
Best Gaming Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Display Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Value Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Ecosystem Too close to call Choose by the platform you already use.

Buy Beats Flex if

  • You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
  • It matches the features you care about most.

Buy Beats Solo Buds if

  • You care about battery life for long days.

Personal fit

Which one should you buy?

Best for battery life Beats Solo Buds

Better endurance for heavy daily use.

Category score

Where each product wins

Battery
Beats Flex
0
Beats Solo Buds
1
Design
Beats Flex
0
Beats Solo Buds
0
Connectivity
Beats Flex
0
Beats Solo Buds
0

Evidence

Detailed comparison

Detailed specification comparison for Beats Flex and Beats Solo Buds
Spec Beats Flex Beats Solo Buds
Product Details
In the Box Verified in the box for this exact product variant. Beats Flex wireless earphones, ear tips in four sizes, USB-C charge connector, Quick Start Guide, warranty card Beats Solo Buds earbuds, carrying case, ear tips in XS/S/M/L, warranty card
Type Verified type for this exact product variant. Wireless neckband earbuds True wireless earbuds
Manufacturer SKU Verified manufacturer sku for this exact product variant. MYMG2 MUVW3
Regional Model Verified regional model for this exact product variant. UK Flame Blue UK Matt Black
Wear Style Verified wear style for this exact product variant. In-ear neckband In-ear
Fit & Design
Earbud Height Verified earbud height for this exact product variant. 16 mm 19 mm
Earbud Width Verified earbud width for this exact product variant. — 18.50 mm
Earbud Depth Verified earbud depth for this exact product variant. — 20.50 mm
Earbud Weight Verified earbud weight for this exact product variant. — 5.70 g
Case Height Verified case height for this exact product variant. — 24 mm
Case Width Verified case width for this exact product variant. — 35 mm
Case Depth Verified case depth for this exact product variant. — 66 mm
Case Weight Verified case weight for this exact product variant. — 22 g
Headphone Weight Verified headphone weight for this exact product variant. 18.60 g —
Ear Tip Sizes Verified ear tip sizes for this exact product variant. 4 sizes XS, S, M, L
Audio Hardware
Driver Type Verified driver type for this exact product variant. Custom layered driver Dual-layer driver
Noise Control & Spatial Audio
Noise Cancelling Verified noise cancelling for this exact product variant. — Passive noise isolation
Wind Noise Reduction Verified wind noise reduction for this exact product variant. Yes —
Microphones & Calls
Published Microphone System Verified published microphone system for this exact product variant. Built-in microphone with wind reduction Leading-edge microphones with noise-learning algorithm
Microphone Count Verified microphone count for this exact product variant. — 2
Call Noise Reduction Verified call noise reduction for this exact product variant. — Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. — 5.3
Connection Type Verified connection type for this exact product variant. Wireless, USB-C charging Wireless
Bluetooth Class Verified bluetooth class for this exact product variant. Class 1 Class 1
Apple One-Tap Pairing Verified apple one-tap pairing for this exact product variant. Yes Yes
Battery & Charging
Published Battery Life Verified published battery life for this exact product variant. Up to 12 hours
Up to 18 hours
Music Runtime, ANC Off Verified music runtime, anc off for this exact product variant. 12 hours 18 hours
Quick-Charge Time Verified quick-charge time for this exact product variant. 10 min 5 min
Quick-Charge Playback Verified quick-charge playback for this exact product variant. 1.50 hours 1 hours
Charging Connector Verified charging connector for this exact product variant. USB-C USB-C
Sensors & Controls
Control Types Verified control types for this exact product variant. Music, calls, volume, voice assistant Single multifunction button per side
Platform & Software
Find-My Support Verified find-my support for this exact product variant. Apple Find My Apple Find My, Google Find My Device
Google Find My Device Verified google find my device for this exact product variant. — Yes
Apple Find My Verified apple find my for this exact product variant. Yes Yes
Voice Command Verified voice command for this exact product variant. Yes Yes
Device Compatibility Verified device compatibility for this exact product variant. iOS, Android iOS, Android
Independent Measurements
OPRA EQ Profiles Verified opra eq profiles for this exact product variant. 1 1
OPRA Measurement Sources Verified opra measurement sources for this exact product variant. Measured by Rtings Measured by Rtings
Identity
Model Number Verified model number for this exact product variant. Beats Flex Beats Solo Buds
Design
Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. Height 16 mm —
Power
Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. USB-C USB-C
Audio & Media
Speaker Configuration Verified speaker configuration for this exact product variant. Two-piece acoustic driver Fully custom acoustic architecture
Controls & Smart Features
Physical Buttons Verified physical buttons for this exact product variant. Yes Yes
Companion App Verified companion app for this exact product variant. — Beats app
Controller & Software
App Platforms Verified app platforms for this exact product variant. — Android

Community decision

Who wins this showdown?

0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.

Beats Flex 50% · 0 votes
Beats Solo Buds 50% · 0 votes

Upgrade logic

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Prices and availability

Retailer offers and searches

Beats Flex

eBay US $37.99 Open

Beats Solo Buds

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