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Nothing Ear (a) vs Beats Flex
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.
Buy Nothing Ear (a) if
- You care about battery life for long days.
- Its price makes sense for what you get.
Buy Beats Flex if
- You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
- It matches the features you care about most.
Personal fit
Which one should you buy?
Better endurance for heavy daily use.
Category score
Where each product wins
Battery
Nothing Ear (a)
1
Beats Flex
0
Design
Nothing Ear (a)
0
Beats Flex
0
Connectivity
Nothing Ear (a)
0
Beats Flex
0
Value
Nothing Ear (a)
0
Beats Flex
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Nothing Ear (a) | Beats Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | 2024 | — |
| 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 |
| Type Verified type for this exact product variant. | True Wireless In-Ear (TWS) | Wireless neckband earbuds |
| Manufacturer SKU Verified manufacturer sku for this exact product variant. | — | MYMG2 |
| Regional Model Verified regional model for this exact product variant. | — | UK Flame Blue |
| Wear Style Verified wear style for this exact product variant. | — | In-ear neckband |
| Fit & Design | ||
| Earbud Height Verified earbud height for this exact product variant. | — | 16 mm |
| 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 |
| Audio Hardware | ||
| Published Driver Size Verified published driver size for this exact product variant. | 11 | — |
| Driver Type Verified driver type for this exact product variant. | Dynamic | Custom layered driver |
| Codecs & Hi-Res Audio | ||
| Published Codec Support Verified published codec support for this exact product variant. | SBC,AAC,LDAC | — |
| Noise Control & Spatial Audio | ||
| Noise Cancelling Verified noise cancelling for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Adaptive ANC Verified adaptive anc for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| 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. | Yes | Built-in microphone with wind reduction |
| 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 |
| Multipoint Verified multipoint for this exact product variant. | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth Class Verified bluetooth class for this exact product variant. | — | Class 1 |
| Apple One-Tap Pairing Verified apple one-tap pairing for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Published Battery Life Verified published battery life for this exact product variant. |
42.5
|
Up to 12 hours
|
| Music Runtime, ANC Off Verified music runtime, anc off for this exact product variant. | — | 12 hours |
| Quick-Charge Time Verified quick-charge time for this exact product variant. | — | 10 min |
| Quick-Charge Playback Verified quick-charge playback for this exact product variant. | — | 1.50 hours |
| Charging Connector Verified charging connector for this exact product variant. | — | USB-C |
| Sensors & Controls | ||
| Control Types Verified control types for this exact product variant. | — | Music, calls, volume, voice assistant |
| Platform & Software | ||
| Find-My Support Verified find-my support for this exact product variant. | — | Apple Find My |
| Apple Find My Verified apple find my for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Voice Command Verified voice command for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Device Compatibility Verified device compatibility for this exact product variant. | — | iOS, Android |
| Independent Measurements | ||
| OPRA EQ Profiles Verified opra eq profiles for this exact product variant. | — | 1 |
| OPRA Measurement Sources Verified opra measurement sources for this exact product variant. | — | Measured by Rtings |
| Identity | ||
| Model Number Verified model number for this exact product variant. | — | Beats Flex |
| Design | ||
| Colors The product's listed colors specification or capability. | Black, White, Yellow | — |
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. | 4.80 g | — |
| Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. | — | Height 16 mm |
| Water Resistance The product's listed water resistance specification or capability. | IP54 | — |
| Power | ||
| Charging Wired The product's listed charging wired specification or capability. | — | USB-C |
| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. | 99 | — |
| Audio & Media | ||
| Speaker Configuration Verified speaker configuration for this exact product variant. | — | Two-piece acoustic driver |
| Controls & Smart Features | ||
| Physical Buttons Verified physical buttons for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
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Water Resistance Community decision
Who wins this showdown?
0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Nothing Ear (a)
50% · 0 votes
Beats Flex
50% · 0 votes
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