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Beats Flex
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Flex

Beats Flex lasted 10 h 24 min in one test and pairs in one tap with both iPhone and Android phones.

Wireless Earbuds
7.5/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Beats Flex if you want cheap wireless earbuds on a neckband that can't drop down a drain: Beats lists it at $69.99 (Oct 8, 2026). It lasted 10 h 24 min of playback in one test against Apple's 12-hour claim, a 10-minute charge adds 90 minutes, the magnetic buds pause music when you snap them together, and it charges over USB-C. Skip it for the gym or a loud commute, because it has no IP rating and no noise canceling, and its isolation scored poorly in lab testing. The mic is weak on calls, and for about the same money the $69 Nothing Ear (2024) adds ANC and a charging case (Nothing, Oct 8, 2026).

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Key specs
Weight
0.7 oz (19 g)
Connection
Wireless, USB-C charging
Controls
Music, calls, volume, voice assistant
Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
Neckband
Battery
12 h
Body
Dimensions
Height 16 mm
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · Neckband12 h
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Beats Flex if you want cheap wireless earbuds on a neckband that can't drop down a drain: Beats lists it at $69.99 (Oct 8, 2026). It lasted 10 h 24 min of playback in one test against Apple's 12-hour claim, a 10-minute charge adds 90 minutes, the magnetic buds pause music when you snap them together, and it charges over USB-C. Skip it for the gym or a loud commute, because it has no IP rating and no noise canceling, and its isolation scored poorly in lab testing. The mic is weak on calls, and for about the same money the $69 Nothing Ear (2024) adds ANC and a charging case (Nothing, Oct 8, 2026).

Best for

Budget buyers who want a neckband they can't lose down a drain.

Not for

Gym-goers and commuters who need sweat resistance or noise canceling.

Main strength10 h 24 min of playback in one test
Main weaknessNo IP rating for sweat or rain
Reasons to buy
10 h 24 min of playback in one test
Magnetic earbuds pause music when you snap them together
USB-C charging, with 90 minutes of playback from a 10-minute charge (Beats claim)
Stable connection and simple controls
Reasons to avoid
No IP rating for sweat or rain
No noise canceling, and isolation is weak
Mic quality is mediocre
Sound is only average
Measured view7.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys6.2/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Flex reviewAdam Molina · Oct 2024

Gets the basics right for much less than the old BeatsX.

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What Hi-Fi?4/5
Article · Full reviewBeats Flex reviewWhat Hi-Fi? · Oct 2020

Simple, enjoyable wireless neckband earbuds.

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The Verge7.5/10
Article · Full reviewBeats Flex review: wireless earbud basics done rightChris Welch · Oct 2020

Long battery life, easy controls and decent sound for the money.

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Mark Ellis ReviewsBeats Flex Review | Best budget Beats headphones? | Mark Ellis ReviewsWatch on YouTube ↗
Head to head

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Score
7.58.4
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Score
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Score
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Fit Pro8.4
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Solo Buds7.0
BeatsSolo BudsBeats Solo Buds lasted 17 h 24 min in one test, but they skip noise canceling and their tiny case has no battery.
Studio Buds +8.1
BeatsStudio Buds +Beats' Studio Buds+ lasted 8 h 22 min with ANC in one test and pair in one tap on iPhone and Android.
Product data

Full specifications

29 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Sound

Speaker config
Two-piece acoustic driver
Driver type
Custom layered driver

Noise Control

Wind noise reduction
1

Battery

Charging port
USB-C
Quick charge
10
Quick-charge playtime
1.5

Connectivity

Connection
Wireless, USB-C charging
Bluetooth class
Class 1
Apple one-tap
1

Microphone

Microphone
Built-in microphone with wind reduction

Controls & Software

Controls
Music, calls, volume, voice assistant
Physical buttons
1
Voice assistant
1
Find My
Apple Find My
Apple Find My
1
Compatibility
iOS, Android

Comfort & Build

Weight
0.7 oz (19 g)
Dimensions
0.63 in (16 mm)
Ear tip sizes
4 sizes

Launch

In the box
  • Beats Flex wireless earphones
  • ear tips in four sizes
  • USB-C charge connector
  • Quick Start Guide
  • warranty card
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