Beats Flex
Score: 69/100
Apple AirPods 4
Score: 78/100Rankings
The AirPods 4 deliver solid sound, excellent integration with Apple devices, and a comfortable fit, but they lack ANC and wireless charging. They are best suited for users deep in the Apple ecosystem who value spatial audio and fast charging.
Beats Flex offers solid battery life, fast charging, and tight Apple ecosystem integration in a lightweight neckband form factor. While the sound is respectable and the magnetic earbuds add convenience, the lack of ANC and occasional Android issues limit its appeal for noise-sensitive users.
| Attribute | | |
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12 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.6 gbest | 118 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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Weight (g) | 18.6 g | 118 g |
IP Rating | None | IP54 |
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Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 5 hours |
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Professional reviewers praise the Beats Flex for its surprisingly high-quality audio, robust battery life, and seamless integration with Apple devices thanks to the W1 chip and Class 1 Bluetooth. They note the magnetic earbuds and fast-fuel charging as standout conveniences, while pointing out the absence of ANC and ambient mode as drawbacks.
Users overwhelmingly appreciate the long battery life, comfortable fit, and magnetic auto-pause feature. Common complaints focus on Android connectivity hiccups, lack of ANC, and occasional microphone noise.
Professional reviewers praise the sound quality that rivals the AirPods Pro, the comfort of the new contour, and the H2 chip's computational audio, while noting the missing ANC and limited appeal for non-Apple users.
Everyday users love the richer bass, clear call quality, secure fit during workouts, and immersive Spatial Audio, but complain about the lack of ANC, no wireless charging, and case durability.
“The bass is amazing - I never knew standard AirPods could sound this good.”
“Calls are crystal clear, even on windy streets.”
“They stay in my ears during workouts - no more falling out!”
