The full review
Beats Flex sits in a useful middle ground: real earbuds with real battery life (12 hours) at a price below most true-wireless options. The neckband design means you can drop them around your neck between sets at the gym and never worry about losing a bud.
The sound is classic Beats — bass-forward and energetic, which suits gengetone, amapiano and workout playlists perfectly. The Apple W1 chip gives iPhone users near-AirPods pairing convenience, while Class 1 Bluetooth keeps connections stable across the room.
They charge over USB-C — a genuine convenience — and magnetic buds pause your music when clipped together. No noise cancelling and average call mics are the trade-offs at this price.
Key features
- 12-hour battery life
- Magnetic earbuds auto-pause music
- USB-C charging — 10min = 1.5h play
- Apple W1 chip for fast pairing
- Bass-forward Beats tuning
