I appreciate the review but the audio quality has been much better for me. No distortion at any volume, solid bass response, and a nice improvements over the Beats X. Vocals and podcasts especially shine. I am using the largest ear tips. The microphone quality is fairly poor however, so that part is accurate IMO.
I "still" got the old Urbeats 2 but now want to upgrade them since I dont like the Sound Signature anymore and the Air 4 need wireless ones (for me) instead of Adapters. Are they more flat than the Urbeats 2? They were pretty upper Bass heavy which drowned the mids and highs and made them a little bit dull sounding. :)
Mine got delivered today and I used them on a run earlier. I prefer them to my Airpods, especially when out running. I’m no audiophile so I found the sound to be great for the price
EarPods sound great, a robust sound, detailed, good sound stage. Beats Flex sound thin and no bass. At least they aren’t slightly shrill like the outgoing BeatsX which are a little bright. My problems with the EarPods are they loosen up and lose the seal in my ear canal due to the hard slick shell and I don’t like a wire I can’t set down my device. I think it’s cool Beats Flex go to sleep and save the battery when they stick together magnetically.
I had the original BeatsX, they were comfortable and the sound was more than enough, much better than the airpods, BUT, the battery failed after 8 months and it was unrepairable
Had mine (BeatsX) replaced just before the warranty expired. The replacement lasted just under a year as well. The battery dies less than 1 hour of use. Switched to AirPods since, better buy overall.
I just got home with these. I use android but had been having issues with other bluetooth headphones. I paired these at work around tons of metal wires etc. Walked about 40 feet and they were still working. walked down stairs not thinking and they were still connected. Paired them to my PC. Wore them to take the dog outside, still worked. I am impressed. about the charging I charged mine in minutes off my phone.
To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.
I just got a pair for my kid & I like that they have all the features of the AirPods & the price is very good. I’ll get another pair for the wife next week.
@@harishkr1676 I’ve had mine for well over 3 months and haven’t really noticed any change in battery condition! Spring is here and they work awesome on those long fishing days and I feel like they don’t fall out nearly as much as the beatsX they did great on these in my opinion 🤘🏻
I bought a pair of these for myself actually and they’re the best headphones I’ve ever used, the battery life is great sound quality is great and they never fall out of my ears, and they work with smart TVs as well so I can hear my movies and TV shows through these as well and they work with my Nintendo Switch as well, only when it’s docked
I just bought these in blue to replace my Powerbeats 3 which were my backup earbuds, also I am an AirPods Pro user. When I first heard what they sounded like, I was blown away. I thought because these were $50, the sound quality was gonna be bad but they are surprisingly good. Definitely would recommend to everyone
I use my BeatsX not so much for music listening, but to listen to podcasts, watch videos, have (video) calls etc. So the overall sound quality is not that important. Although I find them fine. It's just important to find the right size of tips for you. I was considering the Beats Flex, but the microphone quality is concerning. A comparison to other headsets would have been great. Maybe something for a future video?
Fun fact, the delay on these beats is compensated for within iOS. Resuming playback also rewinds content by a second or two before it starts playing again.
They do Sound muffled at times But once you add a 3rd party EQ The equalizer A pretty much puts a lot of volume And bass for days its called wavelet equalizer It works really well with beats headphones
Do they block outside noise well? i need to be able to use them at a motorbike in the highway for more than an hour. having sort off earplugs to block outside noise is very much apreciated. aka dont want to get deaf XD
i need to press the power bottom every time when pair it to iphone. is it what it is supposed to be like? the picture of beats show up in the iphone, but flex is not paired at that point. I need go to bluetooth to select beats flex to get it connected. then what is the meaning of the showing up picture? ios 15 iphone 13, beats flex is new purchased on 2021dec7
I bought these last week. Had to dish out another $28 for the USB-C adapter. It’s a good quality product, but the bass isn’t as robust as could be. For the price, it’s probably the best in it’s price range and even higher.
Do people not have usb c cables lying around. I’m glad i had some when i had my galaxy and switched over to the iphone. I hate that it still uses the lightning port instead of usb c. My MacBook is all usb c. So the transition would’ve been very easy for me.
Great review! I just picked a pair up today. I do like them. The prior earphones I had were the lg retractable earbuds (I’m old) so these are comparable. The beats link up to my iPhone which makes it easy to know if they’re connected. I’m hoping to try out the mic soon. Thanks!
Interesting, used beats x for sport and it’s Time to exchange them. I think these would be good enough for sports, thanks for the review. Music sounds like Master Ace in the end?
I use Jaybird X3s and they have ear wings which help to keep them from falling out. How are the Beats Flex at staying in compared to those with Wings? I use headsets for running so sound quality isn't top priority as I need to hear ambient sound.
I have a question and I can't find the answer anywhere. Does the status light stay on all the time while turned on and connected? Can it be turned off? I can't stand blinking/turned on lights on headphones
Yes. The Apple earpods and airpods (first generation) are pretty identical in terms of sound. These are about what I'd expect in maybe a $10 pair of old fashioned earbuds. Your paying for the airpod chip, which has some great features, much longer battery life, for a fraction the cost of Airpods, which die permanently after a couple years (because of the limited battery). For the price I'd get a pair, but keep an Airpod or the wired Apple earbuds on hand, for when you want something that doesn't sound cheap.
Nice review, started using it with my iPhone 11 from past 3 days, extremely happy with the product. I used JBL 120 TWS ear buds before but I feel wired neckbands are more convenient to use 😊. My Beats flex doesn’t show up on my Lenovo Thinkpad, Windows 10. Tried many times so far. Any tips?. Much appreciated..
you posted this 3 months ago at the time i’m writing this, but hopefully my opinion gives you an idea of what you would want to purchase (if you haven’t brought any yet). i would say to go with airpods. the value for them is better and overall, is better. the flex are directed towards those who are on a budget and want a good pair of wireless earbuds. in short terms, i would say go for the airpods. consider all factors though. are you a type of person who tends to lose things frequently? if so, perhaps the beats flex is for you as the wire will prevent the two buds from going missing unlike airpods. again, i would say airpods is the product you should buy mate.
I got these from the Apple Store yesterday and they are absolute trash. But I used to have Airpods 2nd generation and one of them stopped working. So I thought I’d try these.
Which headphones under $50 do you think are better than the Beats Flex? just asking as you mentioned it... I just bought the Flex, but thinking about returning them as the sound quality is worse than my old EarPods
Yeah you'd think they'd sound better than EarPods but they don't sound as good to me either. On the other hand EarPods are REALLY underrated. It's not that the Beats Flex sound bad. They just don't sound great. Maybe just "OK" is enough at $50? I mean all the other factors - ease of use - make them really good.
Well done Miles. Two words: 12 hours. For the price... Not too shabby. It's probably the one thing that I wish the AirPod Pros were better at: battery life. They sound great. Comfortable. The outside noise reduction is pretty darn good. But I'm guessing, especially with the noise reduction, all of that is taking up a lot of battery... For $50, it's pretty hard to not want a pair of these Beats earbuds.
I’ve been using powerbeats3 For years and I am thinking moving to these. Do you say they are not as good as powerbeats3? Which Bluetooth earphones that would last the 12 day would suggest?
Did anyone buy those? How is the sound? I have jabra active 75t and wanna have this pair as a secondary earphone when jabra is charging. Compared to expensive good earphones like Airpods pro, jabra and so on, are they garbage in sound? Are they even worth buying? P.S. I'm using android, any suggestions?
I like these Beats because of the the cable holding them together. I bought a pair of the wireless beats BUT have lost them. Also the earbuds did not stay in my ear very well either- continually falling out. I think the Beats Flex are worth the money if you have Apple devices.
I appreciate the review but the audio quality has been much better for me. No distortion at any volume, solid bass response, and a nice improvements over the Beats X. Vocals and podcasts especially shine. I am using the largest ear tips. The microphone quality is fairly poor however, so that part is accurate IMO.
I "still" got the old Urbeats 2 but now want to upgrade them since I dont like the Sound Signature anymore and the Air 4 need wireless ones (for me) instead of Adapters.
Are they more flat than the Urbeats 2? They were pretty upper Bass heavy which drowned the mids and highs and made them a little bit dull sounding. :)
Mine got delivered today and I used them on a run earlier. I prefer them to my Airpods, especially when out running. I’m no audiophile so I found the sound to be great for the price
How does the sound quality compare to the standard wired earphones the iPhone used to ship with?
Definitely better than earpods.
@@9to5Mac thank you bro I'm buying these
Oh really? I think they’re significantly worse than EarPods. I’ve returned them.
@@brilliantthings7245 it matters which kind of music you like
EarPods sound great, a robust sound, detailed, good sound stage. Beats Flex sound thin and no bass. At least they aren’t slightly shrill like the outgoing BeatsX which are a little bright. My problems with the EarPods are they loosen up and lose the seal in my ear canal due to the hard slick shell and I don’t like a wire I can’t set down my device. I think it’s cool Beats Flex go to sleep and save the battery when they stick together magnetically.
I’ve been using Beats X for years and I really like them, so I’m glad to see the price drop
Any change in battery backup time
how did they not fall apart? theyre super comfy but unreliable
X2
@@gonzalezm244 one eventually did come apart, but the second pair is going strong still. Doesn’t hold a full charge now but does ok for 4-5 hours
@@TheWuffball
Yeah, I think they improved the quality last year because I’ve had this last pair for a while.
I had the original BeatsX, they were comfortable and the sound was more than enough, much better than the airpods, BUT, the battery failed after 8 months and it was unrepairable
Had mine (BeatsX) replaced just before the warranty expired. The replacement lasted just under a year as well. The battery dies less than 1 hour of use. Switched to AirPods since, better buy overall.
I had to replace mine every 3 months due to battery and build quality issues
That never happened to my AirPods.
yea I believe I had the same battery issue. Just wouldn't charge
Same problem after one year
Beats X is my go to for the gym. Just seems like a certain type of UA-camrs just hate the Beats brand.
I just got home with these. I use android but had been having issues with other bluetooth headphones. I paired these at work around tons of metal wires etc. Walked about 40 feet and they were still working. walked down stairs not thinking and they were still connected. Paired them to my PC. Wore them to take the dog outside, still worked. I am impressed.
about the charging I charged mine in minutes off my phone.
To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.
I just got a pair for my kid & I like that they have all the features of the AirPods & the price is very good. I’ll get another pair for the wife next week.
How is it now after 3months. Does it hold charge well?
@@harishkr1676 I’ve had mine for well over 3 months and haven’t really noticed any change in battery condition! Spring is here and they work awesome on those long fishing days and I feel like they don’t fall out nearly as much as the beatsX they did great on these in my opinion 🤘🏻
I bought a pair of these for myself actually and they’re the best headphones I’ve ever used, the battery life is great sound quality is great and they never fall out of my ears, and they work with smart TVs as well so I can hear my movies and TV shows through these as well and they work with my Nintendo Switch as well, only when it’s docked
I just bought these in blue to replace my Powerbeats 3 which were my backup earbuds, also I am an AirPods Pro user. When I first heard what they sounded like, I was blown away. I thought because these were $50, the sound quality was gonna be bad but they are surprisingly good. Definitely would recommend to everyone
Does it have a "find my headphones" feature like the pods because of the U1 chip?
Nope.
I don’t think u can lose them but if like someone takes them then that sucks but it’s still a good pair
U1 chip?
Thanks. This video helped with my decision. Particularly the microphone review. Appreciate it
I use my BeatsX not so much for music listening, but to listen to podcasts, watch videos, have (video) calls etc. So the overall sound quality is not that important. Although I find them fine. It's just important to find the right size of tips for you. I was considering the Beats Flex, but the microphone quality is concerning. A comparison to other headsets would have been great. Maybe something for a future video?
Fun fact, the delay on these beats is compensated for within iOS. Resuming playback also rewinds content by a second or two before it starts playing again.
That's so sick
They do Sound muffled at times But once you add a 3rd party EQ The equalizer A pretty much puts a lot of volume And bass for days its called wavelet equalizer It works really well with beats headphones
You nailed it. Convenience is A+ and sound quality is B-. Good enough.
How would you rate the sound quality compared to EarPods and regular AirPods? And how is it comfort wise (the cables look slightly too long)?
Well filmed, edited video budd.
So do I need to buy a outlet adapter, like I’m so confounded right now?? How do I charge them and why didn’t the geeks @ Best Buy’s not tell me this??
Good video‼️I might just have to pick up a pair of these as a backup or even a spare for my Air Pods Pro. -
Do they block outside noise well? i need to be able to use them at a motorbike in the highway for more than an hour. having sort off earplugs to block outside noise is very much apreciated. aka dont want to get deaf XD
i need to press the power bottom every time when pair it to iphone. is it what it is supposed to be like? the picture of beats show up in the iphone, but flex is not paired at that point. I need go to bluetooth to select beats flex to get it connected. then what is the meaning of the showing up picture? ios 15 iphone 13, beats flex is new purchased on 2021dec7
Great product review, all the questions I bad was answered. Thank u.
Could anyone tell me, what the LATEST FIRMWARE is for the Beats Flex? Thank You 😊
I just got a pair where the f id my plug adapter what am I supposed to do with with a double c type
I bought these last week. Had to dish out another $28 for the USB-C adapter. It’s a good quality product, but the bass isn’t as robust as could be. For the price, it’s probably the best in it’s price range and even higher.
Do people not have usb c cables lying around. I’m glad i had some when i had my galaxy and switched over to the iphone. I hate that it still uses the lightning port instead of usb c. My MacBook is all usb c. So the transition would’ve been very easy for me.
How to switch off these earphones? Even after disconnecting, the light on the power button remains on and the battery percentage reduces
Easy Father’s Day gift for the next time my dad loses the pair of Powerbeats 3 I gave him
You can fix a lot of sound issues with equalizer apps. I can usually even get the cheapest ones to sound decent
That's what I do
Good review. I like your voice. Not monotonous, not too dramatic either.
Can these use wingtips from the beatsX, as that’s a make or break for Gym
Probably
How does the sound quality compare to the first generation Apple EarPods?
just discovered your channel man and im subscribing right now.
Good review, thank you.
Hi Flossy! I have question when you listen beats flex did you hear distorted noises when you listen to music?
I like them, in fact I listened to you through them
Me too
Great review and very detailed.
Any chance of you knowing if the BeatsX wings fit onto the Flex?
Just ordered these from best buy because your review sold me on them. Thanks for the video dude!
How was the sound? Does it have a bass in it? Also, does it comes with a case included?!
Good review m8!
Great review! I just picked a pair up today. I do like them. The prior earphones I had were the lg retractable earbuds (I’m old) so these are comparable. The beats link up to my iPhone which makes it easy to know if they’re connected. I’m hoping to try out the mic soon. Thanks!
Interesting, used beats x for sport and it’s Time to exchange them. I think these would be good enough for sports, thanks for the review. Music sounds like Master Ace in the end?
Thanks for a great review. And especially thanks for the candid report.
Are they noise cancellation and do they fit in the ear good where they don’t fall out easily
I agree with the "even if I wanted to go to the gym" part of the review most.
Just copped these! Nice review dude!
Nice review. What wrap did you used for the AirPod pros?
Upgrade from BeatsX?
Will audio share work with a pair of beats flex on iOS 15?
Just bought a pair thanks for the video
Does it support spatial audio?
I use Jaybird X3s and they have ear wings which help to keep them from falling out. How are the Beats Flex at staying in compared to those with Wings? I use headsets for running so sound quality isn't top priority as I need to hear ambient sound.
I LOVE MY BEATS FLEX!! JUST BOUGHT IT FROM YESTERDAY.
Assessing the quality audio, which it's better, Airpods 2 (not pro) or Beats Flex? Thanks!
I actually think Miles is a great reviewer tbh
My beats flex didnt came charged and I dont even own a charger that fits. Great
Do they sound better compared to AirPods 1st gen or apple's classic earpods?
Amazing camera quality, amazing mic, amazing review, glad i found you bro definitely subbin.
Hey Miles, thanks for the helpful review. Question, what kind of case / skin you had in your AirPods?
Do these also use non-replaceable batteries that will die in 2 years like the AirPods?
Great explanation on how to use them
I have a question and I can't find the answer anywhere. Does the status light stay on all the time while turned on and connected? Can it be turned off? I can't stand blinking/turned on lights on headphones
How many watts charger should I use?
This video really helped!
Thanks, really appreciate it.
Mine just stopped working after a month, and getting them replaced has been a mission
I just bought these today. Got them on sale for $40 at Target. Can’t beat the price and good quality!
Got a pair at that price last night. You like yours?
@@BoslagerBBQ yes I like mine. Used them to workout and while on my computer. So far no complaints.
I mean the 10 minute charger also depends on how many watts is your charger
Can we use 5W to charge it ??
is there any diffrent between beats flex, earpods and airpods? i’m going to buy wirelees headphones with apple w1 chip but i can’t decide
Yes. The Apple earpods and airpods (first generation) are pretty identical in terms of sound. These are about what I'd expect in maybe a $10 pair of old fashioned earbuds. Your paying for the airpod chip, which has some great features, much longer battery life, for a fraction the cost of Airpods, which die permanently after a couple years (because of the limited battery). For the price I'd get a pair, but keep an Airpod or the wired Apple earbuds on hand, for when you want something that doesn't sound cheap.
Hello! Can you use Beats Flex microphone while recording videos on iPhone’s deafult camera app?
Nice review, started using it with my iPhone 11 from past 3 days, extremely happy with the product. I used JBL 120 TWS ear buds before but I feel wired neckbands are more convenient to use 😊. My Beats flex doesn’t show up on my Lenovo Thinkpad, Windows 10. Tried many times so far. Any tips?. Much appreciated..
wish apple make wired version of airpods, linear earphone hurts a lot
Hi, how’s the mic quality? Other side able clearly listen?
question how can i make my beats flex not to fall off
Great review. I’m gonna buy one, thanks for your video.
Is the Sony wch500 better
Beats Flex will connect iPhone and Apple Watch same time ????
dang, the old beats flex used to come with a case for the headphones. guess they didn't include it this time.
I don’t know if it is better to buy Earpods or Beats Flex. I mostly use it for listening to audiobooks and music. What do you recommend?
go with the beats flex for sure, much cheaper and perform just as well.
Do the surround stuff works as the same as airpods?
Need to know kind of charger
Guys
Btw AirPods first gen and beats flex which is better? Please tell
you posted this 3 months ago at the time i’m writing this, but hopefully my opinion gives you an idea of what you would want to purchase (if you haven’t brought any yet). i would say to go with airpods. the value for them is better and overall, is better. the flex are directed towards those who are on a budget and want a good pair of wireless earbuds. in short terms, i would say go for the airpods. consider all factors though. are you a type of person who tends to lose things frequently? if so, perhaps the beats flex is for you as the wire will prevent the two buds from going missing unlike airpods. again, i would say airpods is the product you should buy mate.
What charger do you recommend? Box includes only cable, my computer have usb-a port. I found apple usb-c charger 20W on apple website.
Does it support multi device pair ? Please reply
Most creators don't realize how important the microphone test is. Great review!
I got these from the Apple Store yesterday and they are absolute trash. But I used to have Airpods 2nd generation and one of them stopped working. So I thought I’d try these.
Can anyone tell me is it noice free? Voice quality, clarity while experiencing..??
Are they connected to the iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time, like the AirPods?
yes
Can i use it with a android phone?
Which headphones under $50 do you think are better than the Beats Flex?
just asking as you mentioned it...
I just bought the Flex, but thinking about returning them as the sound quality is worse than my old EarPods
Yeah you'd think they'd sound better than EarPods but they don't sound as good to me either. On the other hand EarPods are REALLY underrated. It's not that the Beats Flex sound bad. They just don't sound great. Maybe just "OK" is enough at $50? I mean all the other factors - ease of use - make them really good.
Well done Miles. Two words: 12 hours.
For the price... Not too shabby. It's probably the one thing that I wish the AirPod Pros were better at: battery life. They sound great. Comfortable. The outside noise reduction is pretty darn good. But I'm guessing, especially with the noise reduction, all of that is taking up a lot of battery...
For $50, it's pretty hard to not want a pair of these Beats earbuds.
Do they stay in ear pretty well?
I have two pair! They are wonderful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What is difference between these and the power beats 3?
I’ve been using powerbeats3 For years and I am thinking moving to these. Do you say they are not as good as powerbeats3?
Which Bluetooth earphones that would last the 12 day would suggest?
Look for Powerbeats pro Black Friday deals
@@politicalgangster9395 in South Africa our Black Friday deals arent the greatest
Thank you so so much for this review. Great help.
Какую дистанцию от телефона ловит? Батарею держит долго?
Did anyone buy those? How is the sound? I have jabra active 75t and wanna have this pair as a secondary earphone when jabra is charging. Compared to expensive good earphones like Airpods pro, jabra and so on, are they garbage in sound? Are they even worth buying?
P.S. I'm using android, any suggestions?
I got these for the gym my studios get messed up when I sweat to much
I like these Beats because of the the cable holding them together. I bought a pair of the wireless beats BUT have lost them. Also the earbuds did not stay in my ear very well either- continually falling out. I think the Beats Flex are worth the money if you have Apple devices.