Apple’s Beats Flex doesn’t just work with iPhones.
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Apple’s Beats Flex is basically a 2.0 version of the popular BeatsX, but at half the price. And now it’s even less: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Beats Flex Wireless Earphones for $ 40 – the lowest price so far. Granted, that’s only $ 10 off, but this was a surprisingly good deal at $ 50 already.
While true wireless earbuds are the hot item right now, not everyone wants to cut the cord. So-called neckband earphones like the Beats Flex offer two main advantages: they can dangle like a pendant when not in use, and you don’t have to worry about an earplug falling out and kicked into a sewer grate.
(True story: I once managed to knock an AirPod out of my ear and into a snowdrift while on a hike. If I hadn’t seen exactly where it landed, I would probably still be digging for it.)
I haven’t tried these myself, so I’ll pass you on to David Carnoy’s comprehensive Beats Flex Review. He liked the sound quality, call quality, battery life, USB-C charging and easy pairing with Apple devices. There is also an Android app, so you don’t have to be an iPhone owner to enjoy this.
Less great: no carrying case, no IPX rating for water resistance, no ‘wingtips’ that make the ” ” ” ” sit better in your ears.
Still, Carnoy concluded, “For $ 50 they’re worth considering, especially if you want Apple-friendly earbuds and don’t want to pay more for AirPods.”
I would say at $ 40 they are worth even more. Your thoughts?
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