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Flex vs Solo Buds

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 headphones
Flex
Flex7.5Good· Top score
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Solo Buds
Solo Buds7.0Good
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The short verdict

Flex edges it on score

The Flex leads overall; pick the Solo Buds if its strengths below matter more to you.

Flex
7.5
Solo Buds
7.0
Choose the Flex if
  • Budget buyers who want a neckband they can't lose down a drain.
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Choose the Solo Buds if
  • Light listeners who want tiny buds with long per-charge battery on a budget.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theFlex0 wins
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Why pick theSolo Buds1 win
+50%Longer listening time18 vs 12 h
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Sound4 differences
Type
Wireless neckband earbuds
True wireless earbuds
Wear style
In-ear neckband
In-ear
Speaker config
Two-piece acoustic driver
Fully custom acoustic architecture
Driver type
Custom layered driver
Dual-layer driver
Battery4 differences
Battery life
12 h
18 h
Battery type
Up to 12 hours
Up to 18 hours
Quick charge
10W
5W
Quick-charge playtime
1.5W
1W
Connectivity1 difference
Connection
Wireless, USB-C charging
Wireless
Controls & Software1 difference
Controls
Music, calls, volume, voice assistant
Single multifunction button per side
Comfort & Build1 difference
Ear tip sizes
4 sizes
XS, S, M, L
Launch1 difference
In the box
Beats Flex wireless earphones · ear tips in four sizes · USB-C charge connector
Beats Solo Buds earbuds · carrying case · ear tips in XS/S/M/L
Design1 difference
Earbud Height Mm
0.63 in (16 mm)
0.75 in (19 mm)
General1 difference
Regional Model
UK Flame Blue
UK Matt Black
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