Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Flex now available in two new colors
Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Flex now available in two new colors
From editor 1 month ago
With the Flex, Beats presents new in-ears that replace the BeatsX model (review) and are still almost 50 euros cheaper.
[Update from 01/20/2021]
As the manufacturer announces, the colors Smoke Gray and Flame Blue are now available at Apple, Amazon, Mediamarkt, Saturn, Gravis and Otto.
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In doing so, the earphones utilize the flexible and practical design of the BeatsX and are said to feature huge improvements, including a magnetic autoplay/pause feature, 12 hours of battery life, a new acoustic driver, an improved microphone, and a USB-C charging port.
The Beats Flex (review) is said to be available in four colors: Beats Black, Yuzu Yellow, Smoke Gray and Flame Blue, with Beats Black and Yuzu Yellow available for pre-order now at apple.com.
“I’m excited to announce that Beats is launching its most affordable product ever – packed with incredible audio technology from Apple,” said Oliver Schusser, vice president of Beats, Apple Music and International Content. “This will allow even more music fans around the world to experience the sound quality and design that Beats products are known for.
The Beats Flex use a proprietary layered driver with dual-chamber acoustics to deliver rich, balanced sound with excellent stereo separation. Laser-cut micro ventilation and an optimized driver angle are said to provide pressure relief to the ear and precise sound delivery. Additionally, a processor fine-tunes the audio signal for precise bass, accurate mids and low distortion across the frequency curve.
The Beats Flex are made of Nitinol, which is said to be durable, and the flex-form cable is extremely lightweight and is said to be barely noticeable when worn around the neck. Magnetic earbuds make listening all the easier, as they automatically play music when in the ears and pause when worn around the neck. When not in use, they easily roll up in your pocket or purse without getting tangled. And with four earbud options, you’ll get a secure fit for optimal sound and comfort.
With Class 1 Bluetooth technology, Beats Flex offers greater wireless range and fewer dropouts. An integrated microphone helps reduce wind noise and aims to provide better voice clarity and call performance. The corresponding controls can be used to adjust the volume, manage music, answer calls or activate the voice assistant.
The Apple W1 chip seamlessly integrates Beats Flex into the world of Apple products. As with AirPods, that means simply turning it on and holding it near an iPhone or iPad for one-touch pairing. From there, Beats Flex can be used with any Apple device that’s synced with iCloud, so you can seamlessly switch between products, check battery status or use audio sharing.
Beats Flex is said to provide up to 12 hours of listening pleasure, with a 10-minute fast-fuel charge then providing 1.5 hours of playback time. With USB-C charging, the Beats Flex aim to provide a single charging solution for both Apple and Android platforms. Android users can also download the Beats app from the Google Play Store for additional features such as quick pairing, device status (i.e. battery status) and firmware updates.
Beats Flex packaging is said to use the least amount of plastic of any Beats packaging to date, and is made of 87% fiber-based materials. All wood fiber in the packaging comes from recycled sources or responsibly managed forests, and the product tray is recyclable with paper, it adds.
Technical data (manufacturer’s specifications):
- Other features: Bluetooth, inline microphone audio, inline volume control, wireless technology.
- Form factor: in-ear headphones
- Connectors: Bluetooth, Wireless technologies
- Power Supply: Battery power
- Batteries: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Height: 16 mm / 1.6 cm
- Length: 864 mm / 86.4 cm
- Width: 106 mm / 10.6 cm
- Weight: 18.6 g
Prices and availability
The Beats Flex ($48.65 MSRP) can be ordered now in Beats Black and Yuzu Yellow from apple.com and should be available starting October 21. They should then also be available for purchase from authorized retailers from November 20. The colors Smoke Gray and Flame Blue will follow in early 2021.
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