Testseek.co.uk have collected 54 expert reviews of the Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Flex and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Flex.
October 2020
(77%)
54 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
597 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
77010054
The editors liked
Affordable price
Fast-charging
Auto-play/pause
Some AirPod smarts for a lot less
Neckband design can be useful
USB-C is great for Android users
They're cheap
Attractive price
Versatile design
Commendable battery life
Punchy lows
Durable build
Extra features for iOS users
Long battery life
Good sound
W1 chip
Good with Android or iPhone
Seamless device switching
Instant pairing
Good controls
USBC charging
Good value for premium earbuds
Great price
Comfortable
Very good sound quality
Very good call quality
Easy pairing with Apple products
Good sound quality
Low price
Hard to lose
Flexible rubber neckband stops you losing them
Work well with Apple products
Comfortable and isolate noise well
Excellent sound for the money
Auto-pause
Solid battery life
Flexible and durable design
Lightweight and convenient to wear
Sound is genuinely brilliant for the money
W1 chip for easy iPhone pairing
The editors didn't like
Sound is a steep v-shape
Tricky fit without wingtips
Limited codec support
Sound quality is a little bit flat
USB-C annoying for iPhone users
No sweat resistance makes them harder to recommend for the gym
Hit and miss sound
Not true wireless
No sweat or water resistance
Treble is rounded off
Fit may be an issue
Not water resistant
W1 older than H1 and lacks automatic switching between Apple devices
Neckband design may not suit everyone
Not repairable
Battery not replaceable
Quick charging is slower than BeatsX
Controls can be a bit finicky to use
USB-C charging cable doesn't fit regular USB ports
No official IPX rating
No charging case
Not rated for water resistance
Battery life and sound quality is just okay
You can't use all the features with Android
Connecting cable is too long
No waterproofing
Nothing else of note at this price
In-ear feel a bit pressured at times
Fit sometimes needs adjusting as no ear fins
No official waterproof rating (although is weather resistant)
Published: 2021-03-11, Author: Alex , review by: tomsguide.com
Lengthy battery life, Instantaneous, reliable connectivity, Strong mics for calls and digital assistant use, Intuitive, responsive controls, Superb sound for movies and podcasts
Audio for music could be better, No IP rating
No matter the strengths or weaknesses, the reality is that consumers are going to consider buying the Beats Flex based solely on one factor: price. It’s the truth. So, is Beats’ newest release worth the $50? Definitely. And with that said, you can rest as...
Published: 2020-12-04, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
Price
Sound quality, Microphone isn't great, No official IP rating or sweatresistance
For the price, you can't beat the Beats Flex. These earbuds offer a lot of the cool features that the AirPods do but at a cheaper price. While they're lacking in sound quality and the microphone could be better, these are a solid pair of inexpensive wirel...
Published: 2020-10-19, Author: Eric , review by: macrumors.com
Beats Flex are great entry-level earphones that give you most of the Apple-specific features you see on more expensive Beats and AirPods models. With solid sound quality for the price and a comfortable fit, it's hard to find much not to like about them...
Published: 2020-10-19, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Most affordable Beats earbuds so far, Apple W1 makes pairing easy, Music quality punches above the price tag, Great battery life
Doesn't get Apple's newest audio chipset, Auto-pause is a little clunky, Beats doesn't include a carrying pouch, No water resistance
That comparison, more so than any other, feels the most pertinent as we hurtle toward the big iPhone 12 release date. Opinion is still divided on whether Apple's decision not to include headphones was correct, but I have zero doubt that the user experienc...
