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Brand Beats
Model Name Beats Flex
Color Smoke Gray
Form Factor In Ear
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Infrared, NFC

About this item

  • BATTERY LIFE - Up to 12 hours of listening time
  • CUSTOMIZED FIT - All-day comfort with Flex-Form cable and four eartip options
  • APPLE HEADPHONE CHIP - Powered by the Apple W1 headphone chip for seamless connectivity
  • THE MUSIC STOPS WHEN YOU DO - Magnetic earbuds with Auto-Play/Pause
  • LISTEN WITH A FRIEND - Audio Sharing lets you wirelessly share audio with another pair of Beats headphones or AirPods
  • EXTENDED WIRELESS RANGE - Class 1 Bluetooth for extended range and fewer dropouts
  • ON-DEVICE CONTROLS - On-device controls for music, calls, and voice assistant

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Ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars (37,060) 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,659) 4.3 out of 5 stars (87,800) 4.5 out of 5 stars (77,633) 4.3 out of 5 stars (52,015)
Battery Life Up to 7-hours of listening time with ANC off (30 hrs with case) Up to 9-hours of listening time with ANC off (36 hrs with case) Up to 8-hours of listening time with ANC off (24 hrs with case) Up to 9-hours of listening time with ANC off (24 hrs with case) Up to 12-hours of listening time
Noise Cancelling Active Noise Cancelling (Adaptive to Fit and external noise) Active Noise Cancelling (Adaptive to Fit) Active Noise Cancelling No No
Listening Modes ANC, Transparency, Adaptive EQ ANC, Transparency ANC, Transparency No No
Technology Platform Apple H1 Platform Beats Proprietary Platform Beats Proprietary Platform Apple H1 Platform Apple W1 Platform
Apple Ecosystem Apple H1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Automatic Switching; Audio Sharing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Personalized spatial audio; Eartip fit test; Find My One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My Apple H1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Automatic Switching; Audio Sharing; Hands-free 'Hey Siri'; Find My Apple W1 Platform; One-touch pairing; iCloud pairing; Audio Sharing; Find My
Android Ecosystem Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device One-touch pairing; Google Account Sync; Audio Switch; Find My Device One-touch pairing; Google Account Sync; Audio Switch; Find My Device Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device Beats App for Android; One-touch pairing; Product Customization; Locate My Device
Sweat & Water Resistant Earbuds Yes (IPX4) Yes (IPX4) Yes (IPX4) Yes (IPX4) No
Calling Beam forming mics + speech-detecting accelorometer Beam-forming mics with noise-learning tuning Beam forming mics Beam forming mics + speech-detecting accelorometer Built-in microphone with wind-noise reduction
Spatial Audio Yes, with dynamic head tracking Yes Yes Yes Yes
Charging Port USB-C (via charging case) USB-C (via charging case) USB-C (via charging case) Lightning (via charging case) USB-C

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you charge them?

Beats Flex can be charged using any standard USB-C cable. One is included with Beats Flex. Please note that a power adapter is not included with Beats Flex.

How do you turn them on and off?

Beats Flex is powered on or off by pressing the button on the right control module for 1 second.

Can you control your music?

Beats Flex features onboard controls on the left control module. Use the longer 2-way rocker button to adjust the volume up or down. Use the smaller multi-function button to control playback – one press to play or pause, two presses to skip forward, or three presses to skip backward.

How does the auto-play/pause feature work?

Simply attach the magnetic earbuds to automatically pause your content, and detach to resume playback.

How long does the battery last?

Beats Flex provides up to 12 hours of playback from a full charge.

Do they have a microphone?

Beats Flex features a high-quality, built-in microphone for calls or voice assistant use. It is located on the left control module.

How do I pair with my iPhone?

Beats Flex is ready to pair right out of the box. For iOS devices, simply press the power button on the right control module for 1 second, then hold near your unlocked device and follow the onscreen instructions. The latest version of iOS is required.

How do I pair with my Android device?

For Android devices, visit the Google Play store and download the Beats app for easy one-touch pairing. You can also use the Bluetooth menu in your device.

How do I pair with additional Bluetooth devices?

To put Beats Flex back into pairing mode, hold the power button on the right control module for 3 seconds until the LED begins to blink. Then select Beats Flex in the Bluetooth menu on your device.

How do I activate Siri or other voice assistants?

Hold down the multi-function button on the left control module to activate Siri or the default voice assistant on your device.

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  • Earphones
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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    52,014 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, comfort, and ease of use of the headphones. For example, they mention it's decent for the price, comfortable to wear, and fits for purpose. That said, some complain about the charging. Opinions are mixed on battery life, performance, quality, and sound quality.

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    869 customers mention616 positive253 negative

    Customers are impressed with the value of the headphones. They say they are an inexpensive pair of Bluetooth headphones that do the trick. Customers also mention that the sound quality is good and the size is perfect.

    "...They’re worth full price." Read more

    "...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Cheap, good sounding, wireless, over-the-neck earbuds with Apple quality. Wow...." Read more

    "...THEY ARE NOT WORTH THE MONEY...." Read more

    "...after taking my pants out of the dryer and....THEY STILL WORK, love the price and durability and sadly I've done that twice with my other pair and..." Read more

    596 customers mention452 positive144 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say they're comfortable to wear, fit nicely in their ears, and have a great battery life. Some mention that the wire isn't uncomfortable and that they have no soreness after using them for long periods. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and performance of the product.

    "...who can’t keep wireless head buds without losing them and the wire isn’t uncomfortable either, battery life lasts me thru the day too...." Read more

    "...Fit and comfort: When I'm running or working under a car the neck part likes to fall off...." Read more

    "...They are comfortable for Netflix/Prime binging. They are hard to lose if you drape them over your neck...." Read more

    "Works good, but hurts my ears after a little while, and with the way the neck part is annoying after awhile" Read more

    594 customers mention466 positive128 negative

    Customers find the headphones easy to use. They say it's convenient, easy to carry, and has good sound. Customers also mention that the controls are easy to operate and the earbuds are simple. They find the pods easy to sink with their iPhone and easy to keep track of.

    "...great with all my Apple products—makes it really easy to seamlessly use the same headphones with my phone, laptop, AppleTV, or Apple Watch...." Read more

    "...There are some controls, but all I ever use is the magnetic clip attachment between the rear of the two buds, to sleep and to pause playback on the..." Read more

    "...Connects easily. Charges fast. 10 minutes charging=1hr. Comfortable and lightweight...." Read more

    "...couple days to finish drying and sure enough, they connected and played music again without issue...." Read more

    2,344 customers mention1,498 positive846 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some say that it has good sound, gets plenty loud, and has great voice quality. They mention that it is noise canceling even at one of the lowest volume comes with. Others say that the sound is tinny, echoey, and picks up too much background noise.

    "...Headphones work great at the gym or going for a run. Sound quality is good enough for watching a movie..." Read more

    "...Noise isolation: These things SHINE at passive noise isolation. Its like you have reusable earplugs in that just happen to have drivers...." Read more

    "Theses headphones have lasted me a year and they have finally started to lose hearing in the other bud slightly, not big enough to cause me to buy..." Read more

    "...With a proper air seal, bass is excellent in an honest way, not pumped up artificially like old-skool Beats, with equally honest, balanced, mids and..." Read more

    1,487 customers mention837 positive650 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that using your music app, is very good, and the Beats Flex Wireless are great headphones. However, others say that the quality is not very good and there is a smell of glue. They also mention that the headphones feel flimsy and seem like they'll break.

    "...Cheap, good sounding, wireless, over-the-neck earbuds with Apple quality. Wow...." Read more

    "...Sound: They sound just fine. Not great, but not so bad that its too bad to listen to your favorite songs...." Read more

    "...Charges fast. 10 minutes charging=1hr. Comfortable and lightweight. Great quality and will be almost 2 years and still functions the same as day one." Read more

    "...They seem less sturdy than my sound peats force pro which remain my favorite neckband earbuds...." Read more

    1,096 customers mention690 positive406 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that they have really good battery life, they can keep charging their phone in use, and they last longer than their soundsports on one charge. Others say that the battery lasts midday and by 2-3pm it's low.

    "...losing them and the wire isn’t uncomfortable either, battery life lasts me thru the day too...." Read more

    "...Cons: the battery life is only 7 hours for me. I took off a star for this because I wanted them to last through the night and they didn’t quite...." Read more

    "...I can watch videos all day and night, the battery lasts longer than I do. Or, on saner schedule, go several days without a recharge...." Read more

    "Bought first pair in sept of ‘21. Long lasting battery and quality sound...." Read more

    922 customers mention354 positive568 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work well for phone calls, and beautifully with Apple products. However, others say that it stopped working a few months ago, and is not the best at anything.

    "...The other pair purchased from a local electronics shop stopped working after 2 months. This pair, out of the box, not charging past 18%...." Read more

    "The Apple W1 chip works great with all my Apple products—makes it really easy to seamlessly use the same headphones with my phone, laptop, AppleTV,..." Read more

    "...One other concern...no warning before dying. They just die. I'm one of those that need a warning or reminder 😅..." Read more

    "...Generally, one side just stops working. Why? Beats me, ha...." Read more

    857 customers mention182 positive675 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. They mention that there is no charging block, charging cord, or wall charger. Some customers also report that the headphones do not charge within 15 minutes.

    "...Only they dont charge within 15 mins like implied but give it 30 mins and it should be at 100% ...." Read more

    "...The USB C port is annoying, I have an iPhone so I have to have two cables, but I also carry a USB C external SSD so I just use the cable from that..." Read more

    "...This pair, out of the box, not charging past 18%. Time to find a new brand." Read more

    "...Connects easily. Charges fast. 10 minutes charging=1hr. Comfortable and lightweight...." Read more

    Initial Impression review.
    4 Stars
    Initial Impression review.
    Update:Knocking a star off. Still a decent headset. Discovered a couple, to me, significant deficiencies, since my original review.1) Battery life is far lower than rated 12 hour. getting about 8, maybe. Mostly listening to podcasts.2) Lack of low battery warning. If there is one, I never heard it. The other earphones I have used all have clear warnings , usually stating '20% battery remaining' and such. I have not had any warning, and ran out of battery 2 times so far.3) the buttons on the neckband are really not logical, or marked what they do.4) battery indicator is on the other side of the neckband than the charging port. Not a big deal, just odd.5) no 'over top of ear' wire routing like others I have used. Just a preference.6) I miss having an add-on charged battery to greatly increase the use of the product without having to find a charging port. Not easy when out of the home/car.On the positive side, I have found the phone function and quality is very good. No complaints from anyone I have talked to about the sound quality on my end. Most headsets I have used were bad to very bad. These are very good.From a dead battery, I charged about 20 minutes, got about 20% battery (according to the app). I guess that is pretty good. Using the headset as i type. Battery is now 15% after about 25 minutes of use (podcast listening)Still don't like the neckband. Prefer over top of ear, tight around the head wire style with nothing on my neck.Still, the sound quality for music, when equalized using your music app, is very good. Sound and mic quality are very good for phone.The business end of this set is there.Original review below:Coming from an older pair of similar Jaybird headphones. Purchased these because they seemed similar.Seems a lot of review are doing pros and cons. Seems reasonable. Impressions below pros/cons.Pros:lightweightfits my earsfast chargingsimple controls (also a con)good sound..well..after using your music app's EQ to adjust to your hearing levelphone/mic seems very good.consdisposable product. No adding/changing batteries that I can see.during quiet songs, you can hear sound transmitted from your clothing, etc. Not terrible. Just something new and odd.non-intuitive simple controls (simple to learn, however)no app to fine tune the headphones to your hearing level and tones to your ears.out of the box, sound is flat and zero bass. using your music app like Amazon Prime Music, you can tune an equalizer and greatly improve the soundrelatively low volumenot crazy about feeling the cord on my earlobes and the band on my neck.Impressions:Not bad for the price. Initially, I thought they were horrible. Turned on the EQ in Amazon Prime Music, which fixed that ! Out of the box , the sound is unimpressive, to say the least. Not crazy about the semi-rigid band. I liked the all wire of the Jaybird, as you could have it conform to your head with no movement for a real nice fit, making you even forget you had them on. These, you always know you have them on, as you can feel them on your earlobe and on your neck.Even with the annoyances, will give it 5 stars. Will revisit the review if there is any significant updateNutshell, they are almost identical to a $15 set I have, in all respect except these do sound a lot better. Is it worth the price... ehhh I don't know. As I listen to music writing this, I am liking them a LOT less than my old Jaybird Freedom. The sound quality (after setting up the EQ) is better, however, but the neck band is getting more annoying
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    Missy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good headphones and worth it
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
    Color: Flame BlueStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    Theses headphones have lasted me a year and they have finally started to lose hearing in the other bud slightly, not big enough to cause me to buy new ones but enough for me to notice , probably because I’m kinda careless at times but if you were to be careful with them I’m sure they’d last even longer. The sounds good, perfect for people who can’t keep wireless head buds without losing them and the wire isn’t uncomfortable either, battery life lasts me thru the day too. Only they dont charge within 15 mins like implied but give it 30 mins and it should be at 100% . Comes with 3 different sizes of the rubber part that goes on the headphone excluding the ones it comes with already and a very small wire to charge them. I used a different wire just to make my life easier but the small one is still usable. Besides thats I would definitely recommend 👍👍
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    Quasar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good headphones - good value
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
    Color: Flame BlueStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    The Apple W1 chip works great with all my Apple products—makes it really easy to seamlessly use the same headphones with my phone, laptop, AppleTV, or Apple Watch. Previous Bluetooth headphones could only sync with 2 at a time and it was mildly inconvenient to go to Bluetooth settings when I was changing devices. Headphones work great at the gym or going for a run. Sound quality is good enough for watching a movie (I normally listen on our klipsch speakers in surround sound, but sometimes my wife doesn’t want to hear Dune play again). These were half the price on Amazon (~$35) than they were in stores. They’re worth full price.
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    Jack S
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Daily Use Headphones
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
    Color: BlackStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    When I'm on the go, at work, or just casually listening around the house these have been my go to headphones for a variety of reasons.

    Sound: They sound just fine. Not great, but not so bad that its too bad to listen to your favorite songs. I use Sennheiser HD600s at my desk and these are no where close but for a cheap set of bluetooth headphones they are totally passable. I normally listen around half volume which is plenty loud at least for me. Full volume is painful, I see other reviewers complaining about the battery life at full volume and I have to wonder what their hearing is like.

    Battery: These will get me though a 12 hour shift, admittedly not listening to music the whole time and through a few hours of YouTube or TV when I get home. They charge extremely quickly too when the battery gets low. If I forget to charge them over night I can throw them on the charger for a few minutes at work and be fine for the rest of the day. The USB C port is annoying, I have an iPhone so I have to have two cables, but I also carry a USB C external SSD so I just use the cable from that with my laptop.

    Noise isolation: These things SHINE at passive noise isolation. Its like you have reusable earplugs in that just happen to have drivers. I work on cars a lot and work in a machine shop, so hearing protection is something I need to be wearing most of the time and something I want to have easy access to at all times. If I don't have my beats in my ears they're around my neck almost all day so if I'm about to do something I think will be loud, blowing out a hole with an air hose for example, I can throw them in my ears in seconds and have a decent level of protection. I wouldn't use these at a gun range but for me on a daily use basis they work great.

    Fit and comfort: When I'm running or working under a car the neck part likes to fall off. To get around this i put the headphones on upside down, with the usb port facing up, and then cross the ear bud cords in front of my neck so they still go in their respective ears. This is not how I normally wear them but it does work if I find myself in that situation. I had a set of airpods and they kept falling out of my ears, I switched back to these tethered style earbuds after one of my airpods fell out of my ears into a coolant tank. These stay in all day no problems because the majority of the weight is around your neck and not hanging out of your ears.

    Only part I dislike is the magnet in the buds, It attracts metal and gets stuck to stuff if you lean over. I don't think they're necessary but that's a monitor complaint.
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    MDuck
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding value, switches to multiple devices including to Android, not audiophile quality
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
    Color: Smoke GrayStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    These are workhorse Bluetooth earbuds that I like better than Airpods, with a 5 star rating in every category except sound quality - and the only reason I deducted one star is because Apple is selling stuff that is truly audiophile quality now. They are "almost" wireless which is to say, no wire to device but there is a wire between the earbuds - for completely wireless you'll need Powerbeats at nosebleed pricing. No earhooks, but when fitted with the right size tips, they stay in place. You can keep them around your neck all day and only put them in when you decide to watch a video clip or take a call. They are comfortable for Netflix/Prime binging. They are hard to lose if you drape them over your neck. Apple Genius Bar replaces lost tips for free, but only in person.

    These sound better than Airpods, are a close match to Airpods Pro but without active noise cancellation, drape comfortably from the neck so they won't get lost (ever had an Airpod mysteriously slip out of your ear and lost it?) and if you choose the RIGHT SIZE ear tip, have EXCELLENT SOUND. With an undersized ear tip - like I had at first - there is inadequate bass. With a proper air seal, bass is excellent in an honest way, not pumped up artificially like old-skool Beats, with equally honest, balanced, mids and highs (you won't appreciate what they can put out until listening to some Dolby Atmos sound effects videos on YouTube). NOT fatiguing to watch videos for hours. Good sound stage and special effects with Atmos capable devices (Apple iPad/iPhone with A10 chip or higher, Fire HD 10 current edition, Fire HD 8 current edition) on Atmos encoded sound tracks (FWIW, Atmos is Dolby's effort to provide 360 degrees of sound effect from just earbuds - and it's surprising how well it "fakes" normal surround sound from multiple speakers, front and rear). (Also try Windows Sonic for Headphones, free in Windows 10, buried in sound card settings.)

    Where Beats Flex are outstanding is price - under $50. That's equivalent to knocking $100 off the first-release BeatsX which rolled out at $149.95 in 2017. And convenience. Unlike conventional Bluetooth earbuds, which have to be endlessly paired and re-paired to use with different devices, Beats Flex will pair with ALL your iPhones and iPads and Macs provided only that they are signed into the same iCloud (Apple ID) account. On Android, you download an app, and so long as you have the app you don't even have to be signed in under the same Google ID. With Windows 10 - sorry, conventional pairing and repairing.

    With a device you just used (or used yesterday), logging in and connecting is automatic - device power on, Flex power on, you are connected. If you move to a different device, whether Apple (with same Apple ID) or Android (with Beats app running), you first need to click on Connect (even if the device flashes a signal that it notices the Flex). It's easier done, than described.

    You can also share audio with a friend's Apple device - two headphones paired to one phone or pad.

    There are some controls, but all I ever use is the magnetic clip attachment between the rear of the two buds, to sleep and to pause playback on the iPhone or iPad. And the off button, when a session is over.

    Battery life is great. I can watch videos all day and night, the battery lasts longer than I do. Or, on saner schedule, go several days without a recharge. Compare that to 3 or so hours from some indie, cheapo (but good) Bluetooth earbuds (hook over ear style).

    Charges with a USB C cable (included) so one more cable to carry, but ultimately greater compatibility and fewer cable-wars (Apple is taking baby steps to kick Lightning to the curb and focus on C).

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Cheap, good sounding, wireless, over-the-neck earbuds with Apple quality. Wow.

    Caution: I have some sync issues with VLC video playback (but not YouTube, Netflix, Prime). It's easy to fix by adjusting the sync delay setting in VLC. I don't have these sync issues with MPow Flame airbuds. I think the Flex emphasize audio quality over perfect sync, that or VLC and Flex don't play nice with each other. Anyway its annoying but easy to fix, and I suspect the programmers at VLC will eventually take care of it.
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    Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great earbuds for sports
    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2023
    Color: Yuzu YellowStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    I love these earbuds and they've become my go-to for hiking/backpacking, skiing, running, & horseback riding. I really like that they have the cord that loops behind your neck so that if they fall out of your ears you don't lose one. My favorite feature has to be the magnets on the back of the earbuds so that you can snap them together like a necklace - it automatically shuts off the earbuds and lets me switch quickly and easily without worrying about losing them or having to pack them away in a charging case or something every time I take them off. Because the battery/bluetooth is in the cable part not the earbuds, they're more like the size of wired earbuds and so they're really comfortable to wear to bed or under my ski helmet since they don't stick out. Battery life is great, really easy to connect to my iPhone or my Garmin smartwatch, and I love how when you quick connect them to iPhone you get a battery status update. They aren't great at noise cancellation and the sound quality is good but not great, but they're my go-to for any kind of active/athletic activity.
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    Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2022
    Color: Smoke GrayStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
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    Rachana
    1.0 out of 5 stars Earphones that don’t work
    Reviewed in Singapore on August 20, 2023
    Color: Smoke GrayStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    Horrible experience with these earphones that I received in not working order. What’s even more disgusting is the effort I have to put in to get it shipped back. I am very unhappy with the return policy and the inconvenience I have to go through for a product that was sent faulty! Please correct it from your end and not hassle costumers
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    Horrible experience with these earphones that I received in not working order. What’s even more disgusting is the effort I have to put in to get it shipped back. I am very unhappy with the return policy and the inconvenience I have to go through for a product that was sent faulty! Please correct it from your end and not hassle costumers
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    Heather A Gregory
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
    Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
    Color: BlackStyle: FlexVerified Purchase
    We now have 2 sets in our household. Not as easy to loose as other ear buds. Super comfy, a just take them off and let them sit around you neck when not using and they maybe magnets at the buds so the click together.

    Easy to link up via Bluetooth between two people (sharing them), we have a teenager who likes to steal them and use them when we aren’t.

    Cancel outside noise and excellent sound quality.
    We now have them in both black and white and will probably get a third pair.

    If you are looking for a higher quality wireless earbud try these. I would be very surprised if someone was disappointed with them!
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