Apple iPhone 12 lineup won’t include power adapters and EarPods wired earbuds, Apple offers an alternative for EarPods – the Beats Flex.
Beats Flex are Apple’ first Bluetooth earbuds with a USB-C connector, they are fairly cheap, entry-level earbuds for both Android and iOS users.
Beats Flex sound better than BeatsX – Beats’s aging neckband Bluetooth headphones, AirPods true wireless and another competitor the – Bullets Wireless Z that we’re going to compare.
Head to head comparison between Oneplus Bullets Wireless Z Vs. Beats Flex – two neckband Bluetooth earbuds which one is better?
We compare those two pairs: price, specs, sound quality and call quality performance.
| Round – winner | Oneplus Bullets Wireless Z | Beats Flex |
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| Driver Configuration | ø9.2mm DD, larger driver size supposedly more punchy bass but it’s not in this case | ø8.2mm DD, smaller driver but Beats Flex have better sound quality |
| Sound quality | Bass less crisp than Beats Flex. Not as clean as the Beats Flex, mid-range is also less pronounced | Clear, pleasant to listen to, balanced sound, tight bass, airy treble, spacious and open sound. Less dynamic than sports earbuds |
| Fit and Comfort | Plastic earpieces, 28 grams | 18.6 g, lighter on the neck, earbuds feel weightless in the ear. |
| Sweet resistant and sport feature | IPX5 rating | Not specified |
| ANC | No | No |
| Control customization | Touch control – No | Touch control – No |
| Transparancy mode | No | No |
| Call quality | Good call quality, comparable | Clear voice call, with reasonable noise reduction capacity. |
| Bone conduction tech | No | No |
| Surround Sound Feature | No | No |
| Apps | No | Beats app for Android users |
| GPS | No | No |
| Battery life | 20 hours – longer | 12 hours |
| Bluetooth stability | Bluetooth v5.0 QCC3024 chipset, not support AptX, 100ms Low-Latency Mode | Apple W1- Bluetooth v4.2 |
| In ear detection to pause/play music | No | No |
| Multipoint | Yes – 2 devices, also known as Quick Switch feature | No for Android, Yes for iOS devices |
| Quick charging | 10 min of charging gives 10 hour of listening time | 10 min of charging gives 1.5 hours of listening time |
Price
The new released Beats Flex is priced for $49, Bullets Wireless Z is a bit more expensive.
Winner: Beats Flex
Fit and Comfort
Even though, the Wireless Z earbuds housings are a bit larger they are still very comfortable to wear and they even sit more securely in the ear than Beats Flex earbuds. I prefer the Wireless Z since Beats Flex sometimes slip out.
Winner: Draw
Design
Beats Flex features flat cable more sporty, flashing design.
Bullets Wireless Z’s neckband appears to be more sturdy and thicker and it sits on the neck more even than Beats Flex
Winner: Draw
Music pauses when earbuds clip together
The Beats Flex gets an nifty feature that when earbuds clip together it automatically pauses your music, and if you take them back in the ear they will resume the music. This feature relies on the magnetic mechanism rather than built-in sensor for in ear detection.
Sound Quality
Beats Flex sounds definitely better overall, bass performance is stronger.
Winner: Beats Flex
Call Quality
Both have clear voice call, with reasonable noise reduction capacity Beats Flex supported by Apple W1 noise reduction tech while the Wireless Z supported by Qualcomm QCC3024’s cVc Tech.
Winner: Draw
Which One Should You Buy?
In terms of features, Wireless Z have better quick charge and multipoint features. It also have solid call performance and while their sound isn’t on par with Beats Flex, their neckband construction is more solid and durable, so if you need a pair for the sound pick Beats Flex otherwise Wireless Z is also great for features packed in and appealing design.
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