Beats Flex
Wireless Earbuds

Flex

Beats

Released Oct 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

Wireless earbuds with W1 chip for easy pairing, 12-hour battery, comfortable fit, and balanced sound. The Beats Flex scores 78/100 based on 25 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from Gizmodo, Howtogeek, Androidpolice, and Theguardian.

Critic Score

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78

based on 25 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Affordable price(12)
  • 12-hour battery life(11)
  • Comfortable(10)
  • Good sound quality(9)
  • W1 chip(8)

Cons

  • Not water resistant(7)
  • Average sound quality(6)
  • No ip rating(4)
  • No active noise cancellation(4)
  • Not ideal for bass-heavy music(3)

25 Expert Reviews

95
Major publication10/2020

The Beats Flex are a steal at $50, offering excellent audio quality, seamless iPhone integration, and long battery life without any significant downsides.

90
Major publication01/2021

The Beats Flex are excellent budget earbuds that offer great comfort, good sound quality, and long battery life for just $50, making them a perfect upgrade from wired earbuds.

85
Major publication02/2024

The Beats Flex offer outstanding battery life and decent sound quality at an affordable price, making them tough to beat for budget-conscious buyers.

82
Major publication11/2020

The Beats Flex are a set of good value, feature-rich Bluetooth earbuds from Apple that are significantly cheaper than their predecessors and Apple's AirPods, but little has been sacrificed in sound or...

82
Major publication

At $50, the Beats Flex is a give-me, give-me purchase with solid overall performance.

82
Major publication10/2020

The Beats Flex are a well thought-out product with easy controls, enough battery life to last your entire workday, and solid audio quality for the price.

82
Established publication11/2020

The Beats Flex wireless headphones pack a lot of punch for how affordable they are, offering surprisingly fine build quality and design with a fun but balanced soundscape.

82
Independent publication10/2020

Beats Flex offer great value as an entry-level wireless earphone option for Apple's ecosystem at just $50.

80
Major publication

While they're 'wired-wireless' headphones, the second-gen BeatsX sound better than the AirPods and have better headset performance for voice calls.

80
Major publication10/2020

The Beats Flex earphones offer a bass-forward sound signature and the easy connectivity of Apple's W1 chip for just $50.

80
Established publication10/2020

The Beats Flex are Beats' most affordable earphones to date, offering good value for fifty quid with a clever design and commendable battery life, though sound quality varies by genre.

80
Major publication11/2020

If you need an affordable set of Bluetooth headphones that provide good audio quality at a competitive price, the Beats Flex will fit the bill very nicely.

80
Independent publication10/2020

The Beats Flex offer good sound quality and seamless Apple integration at an affordable price, though finding the right fit is crucial and they lack some premium features.

78
Independent publication11/2020

Budget Bluetooth earphones aren’t always the best, but the Beats Flex makes a case for a pair under $100 being amongst the best for the price.

78
Established publication08/2021

The Beats Flex buds do work with Android but if you own an iPhone you’ll be able to take advantage of more features

75
Established publication10/2020

A solid, decent-sounding set of entry-level wireless in-ears with punchy lows and durable build, though treble is rounded off and fit may be an issue.

75
Independent publication07/2023

While the Beats Flex wireless earphones aren't perfect there's plenty to like about these earbuds, making them a decent choice for active types on a tight budget.

75
Major publication

The Beats Flex delivers very good sound quality with some noticeable sonic quirks, featuring a flexible collar design and magnetic earphone attachment.

72
Independent publication08/2024

The Beats Flex offers great value with its affordable price, good connectivity, and long battery life, but compromises on sound quality and microphone performance.

72
Major publication07/2021

The Beats Flex bring the brand-name wireless headphones to the masses at a lower price, but it’s not without making some big sacrifices in sound quality and design.

72
Independent publication10/2020

Though the sound quality leaves much to be desired, these $50 headphones give you all the convenience of Apple headphones that are $200 more expensive.

72
Major publication11/2020

The Beats Flex are decent budget earbuds with impressive battery life but compromised sound quality and fit issues.

70
Independent publication12/2020

The Beats Flex are a good - if tad awkward - entry-level pair of wireless headphones.

68
Independent publication12/2021

Beats Flex are the cheapest Beats headphones, with a balanced sound and a W1 chip for seamless pairing with Apple devices.

65
Established publication

The Beats Flex Wireless offer decent performance for their price, but lack the premium features and sound quality of higher-end models.