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Beats Flex vs Shokz OpenRun

Product A: Beats

Flex

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Product B: Shokz

OpenRun

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  • 23 different values
  • 31 known for one only
  • 10 the same
  • 88 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 12hB: 8hBeats is 4 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A18.6g
B26.4g

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ABeats Flex
BShokz OpenRun

General

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Series
Not available
OpenRun1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Maker lists OpenRun beside OpenRun Pro 2 and OpenMove in its sports headphone range.
Model numbers
A2295, MYMC2LL/A, MYMD2LL/A, MYME2LL/A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/flex/flex-sh-zm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Safety and handling sheet prints Model A2295. The MYM order numbers are US retailer part numbers per colour from Abt and GearBrain.13Retailer pageabt.com/Questions-Answers/Beats-By-Dr.-Dre-Beats-Flex-Black-Wireless-Earphones-MYMC2LLA14279755/155563.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black unit MYMC2LL/A.14Retailer pagegearbrain.com/devices/337589571EB911EBB1989E8FF00A5CB2.htmlRead 16 October 2026Yuzu Yellow unit MYMD2LL/A.15Retailer pageabt.com/Questions-Answers/Beats-By-Dr.-Dre-Beats-Flex-Smoke-Gray-Wireless-Earphones-MYME2LLA14322229/158121.htmlRead 16 October 2026Smoke Gray unit MYME2LL/A.
S803, S803-ST-BK-US, S803-ST-GY-US, S803-ST-BL-US, S803-ST-RD-US, S803-ST-PR-US-3262Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrun.jsRead 23 October 2026US store variant list. The Standard magnetic SKUs S803-ST-BK-US, -GY-US, -BL-US, -RD-US and -PR-US-326 are stored. The Mini S803-MN, and the USB-C editions S805 and S806, are left out because charging port and band size differ.
GTIN / EAN
190199801561, 190199801646, 19019980172113Retailer pageabt.com/Questions-Answers/Beats-By-Dr.-Dre-Beats-Flex-Black-Wireless-Earphones-MYMC2LLA14279755/155563.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black unit UPC 190199801561.14Retailer pagegearbrain.com/devices/337589571EB911EBB1989E8FF00A5CB2.htmlRead 16 October 2026Yuzu Yellow unit UPC 190199801646.15Retailer pageabt.com/Questions-Answers/Beats-By-Dr.-Dre-Beats-Flex-Smoke-Gray-Wireless-Earphones-MYME2LLA14322229/158121.htmlRead 16 October 2026Smoke Gray unit UPC 190199801721.
850033806182, 850033806229, 850033806212, 850033806199, 8101606668512Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrun.jsRead 23 October 2026Variant barcodes from the store feed for each stored SKU.
Announced
13 October 20207Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026Article dated 2020-10-13 covers the launch announcement and pre-orders.
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Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026US page shows Add to Bag at 69.99 USD. This is a current price and not the launch price.
Available1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026US store variants of the Standard magnetic edition are in stock. The Mini and the USB-C editions S805 and S806 are not stored.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$49.997Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026Headline price 49.99 USD in the US. Business Wire release headline says 49. Tax is not included in a US shelf price.
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Launch price (EU)
€48.658Press articlecomputerbase.de/2020-10/beats-flex-in-ears-appleRead 16 October 2026German pre-order price at the Apple Store in October 2020, 48.65 EUR incl. VAT as published. French coverage (mac4ever) gives 49.95 EUR. The German figure is stored by the German price rule.
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Markets
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Colours
Beats Black, Yuzu Yellow, Smoke Gray, Flame Blue7Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026Four colors: Beats Black, Yuzu Yellow, Smoke Gray and Flame Blue.
Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Purple2Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrun.jsRead 23 October 2026Black, Grey, Blue, Red and Purple, as named in the store feed.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The maker sells Beats Flex as all-day wireless earbuds under its earbuds category for music, calls and voice assistant. No gaming or sport positioning.
Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Maker sells it as sports headphones.

Design

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Form factor
In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: In-ear earbuds.
Open-ear1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Open-ear design powered by bone conduction. Maker calls the fit open-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Not available
Open7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-bone-conductionRead 23 October 2026Public summary row: Enclosure Open-Back. Bone conduction headphones with an unsealed fit. Test result cells are members only and are not used.
Wearing style
Neckband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Flex-Form cable connects the two earbuds and sits around the neck. MacRumors describes the earphones as joined by a wire designed to be worn around the neck.
Neckband3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide: bring the headphones behind the back of the base of the neck. The transducers rest in front of the ears.
Folding
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Swivelling ear cups
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Type Dynamic. Apple names custom layered drivers and gives no type.
Bone conduction1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table: 8th Generation Bone Conduction Technology with PremiumPitch 2.0+.
Driver size
8.2mm10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Size 8.2 mm. Apple publishes no size.
Not available
Drivers per side
110Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Count 1. Read as one driver in each earbud.
Not available
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Frequency Response 20Hz~20KHz. No test standard given. UK page, which lists a USB-C charging cable. Other values on it match the US page.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
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Impedance (passive when specified)
32Ω10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Impedance 32 ohm. Test frequency and power state are not stated.
8.5Ω5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/shokz-openrun-wireless-bone-conduction-open-ear-bluetooth-endurance-headphones-red/J3R8WS6R5VRead 23 October 2026Spec list for S803-ST-RD-US: Impedance 8.5 ohms. Shokz Spain's refurbished-unit page also lists 8.5 with a mistyped unit. Best Buy also lists 1 connected device, which the user guide contradicts.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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105dB4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Sensitivity 105 ± 3dB. No reference level given, so no sensitivity reference is stored.
Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Standard, Vocal Booster3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide lists Standard Mode and Vocal Booster Mode. Switch by holding both volume buttons during playback.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

None of 3 known
Spatial audio support
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Adaptive ANC No and Noise Reduction Type Passive. Apple lists no noise cancelling.
No7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-bone-conductionRead 23 October 2026Public summary row: Noise Cancelling No.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Built-in microphone with wind reduction for elevated voice clarity. SoundGuys lists wind noise reduction as No. The maker claim is stored.
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
SoundGuys calls the response V-shaped. Bass sits above its consumer target curve, the upper mids are emphasized and the treble falls away toward 20 kHz.9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Summary of the SoundGuys review and lab curve against the SoundGuys consumer target curve. Bass is boosted, upper mids emphasized, highs under-emphasized.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
SoundGuys says the microphone is fine for quick calls and voice messages. It rates it poor at rejecting background noise. The review uses an older, non-standardized demo recording.9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Old, non-standardized demo recording. SoundGuys says it is fine for quick calls and does a poor job of rejecting background noise.
SoundGuys recorded a non-standardised microphone demonstration. Speech is acceptable in a quiet room, and the mic passes a lot of background noise on a windy day.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openrun-review-71111Read 23 October 2026Review of 27 August 2024. Non-standardised microphone demo. Also notes SBC only, multipoint, 160 mAh battery, and no app support for this model. Its stated 31 August 2021 release date is not used.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ABeats Flex
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo10.4
Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys standard battery test with music that peaks at 75 dB SPL until the battery depletes. Result 10 hours 24 minutes over Bluetooth. Codec and firmware are not stated.
BShokz OpenRun
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
10.4h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
In-line1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone with wind reduction and on-device controls on the cable. MacRumors places the microphone grille on the left control module of the cable.
Built-in4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Microphone Type Dual noise-canceling mic. The mics are in the headset body. There is no boom or in-line remote.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text names one built-in microphone.
24Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Microphone Type Dual noise-canceling mic. Two microphones.
Total microphones
11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text names one built-in microphone. No other microphone is listed.
24Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Dual mics. No other microphones are listed.
Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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-38dB4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Microphone Sensitivity -38dB ± 3dB. Reference not stated.
Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP7Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026The launch text says the microphone has wind noise reduction and voice clarity optimization. MacRumors' review quotes an advanced voice algorithm. Stored as dsp because the processing type is not named further.
DSP4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Page says dual mics and a CVC algorithm separate the voice from background noise. CVC is a DSP algorithm.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Class 1 Bluetooth via the Apple W1 chip. No wired audio input is listed.
Bluetooth1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Wireless Bluetooth headphones. The magnetic port only charges.
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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Longest included cable
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: USB-C charge connector (included). MacRumors places the port on the left control module.12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The USB-C port is on the left housing and has no cover.
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Audio over USB-C cable
No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The USB-C connector is named a charge connector. Playback over USB is not listed.
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Passive wired listening
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026No wired playback. The headset is Bluetooth only and the USB-C port charges it.
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Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026In the box list has no receiver or dongle. Audio is Bluetooth only.
None1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026No receiver or dongle in the box.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Wireless Range 33 ft (10m).
Bluetooth
5.09Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Review text: Bluetooth 5.0. Apple publishes no version.11Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 with the Apple W1 chip.
5.11Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026FAQ: OpenRun features Bluetooth v5.1.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Review text: supports SBC and AAC. Apple names no codec.
SBC4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Compatible Codecs SBC.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Review text: no true Bluetooth multipoint. The W1 chip switches between Apple devices on one iCloud account.
Yes3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide has a multipoint pairing procedure for two devices.
Multipoint devices
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23Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pair Two Devices. The guide connects the headphones to two devices at once.
Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Base station
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Latency

None of 2 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
iOS, macOS, Android2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MYMC2LL/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-blackRead 16 October 2026Footnote 1: iOS and iPadOS 14 or later, macOS 11 or later, watchOS 7 or later and tvOS 14 or later. The Beats page also says Android compatible. iPadOS is stored under iOS. watchOS and tvOS have no platform option.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026FAQ: compatible with iPhone and Android, and with PC and Mac computers that have Bluetooth.
Connection per platform
ABeats Flex
PlatformConnection
iOSBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/webRead 16 October 2026The guide covers pairing Beats Flex with an Apple or Android device. Microphone support per platform is not stated.
BShokz OpenRun
PlatformConnection
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
WindowsBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth to phones and Bluetooth-capable PC and Mac per the FAQ.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
160mAh4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Battery Capacity 160 mAh. Matches the Australian page, SoundGuys and Best Buy. Shokz Spain's refurbished-unit page lists 145 mAh and 2 hours charge time, which are not used.
Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Flex
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothNoAAC12
Source2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MYMC2LL/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-blackRead 16 October 2026Footnote 2: up to 12 hours of total listening time at 50 percent volume with 256 kbps AAC tracks. Apple tested preproduction earbuds with prerelease software. Codec stored as AAC.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 16 October 2026Beats Flex provide up to 12 hours of playback after a full charge. Apple notes that battery life depends on device settings, environment and usage.
BShokz OpenRun
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothNoSBC8
Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 20268 hours. Maker footnotes give the test as continuous playback after a full charge on an iPhone with iOS 14 at 75 to 80 percent volume and the standard EQ mode. One footnote names ACC encoded audio and the other a Hi-Res WAV file. OpenRun supports only SBC over Bluetooth, so SBC is stored as the link codec. Real use varies.
Battery life (claimed, max)
12h
8h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
12h
8h
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: USB-C charge connector (included).
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
90min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table: Charge Time 1.5 Hours. Stored as 90 minutes. Maker states no starting percentage.
Quick charge time
10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: With Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge gives 1.5 hours of playback when battery is low.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 16 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides up to 1.5 hours of playback.
10min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 202610-minute Quick Charge for up to 1.5 hours of battery life.
Quick charge playback
1.5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: With Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge gives 1.5 hours of playback when battery is low.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 16 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides up to 1.5 hours of playback.
1.5h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Same footnote and test conditions as the 8 hour claim.
Use while charging
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No3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide: the headset will automatically shut down when charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/webRead 16 October 2026Physical button on the left control module plays, pauses and skips. Power button on the right control module. Volume buttons on the left module.
Buttons3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Power/Volume +, Volume - and multifunction buttons.
Volume control
Buttons3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/webRead 16 October 2026Press or press and hold the upper or lower part of the volume button on the left control module.
Buttons3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Volume + and Volume - buttons.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
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Voice assistant
Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/webRead 16 October 2026Press and hold the button to use Siri or another voice assistant. SoundGuys names Siri and Google Assistant.10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: voice assistant support Siri and Google Assistant.
Paired device voice assistant3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds on standby to activate the voice assistant of the paired device.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
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Headband material
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Frame material
Nitinol1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Flex-Form cable with durable Nitinol construction. The cable forms the neckband.
Nickel-titanium alloy with silicone1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table: Silicone, Plastic, Nickel-titanium alloy. The UK page says full titanium. The US materials list names silicone headband and ear hooks.
Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
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Replaceable ear pads
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Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
S, M, L, Double-flanged10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: S, M, L and double-flanged silicone tips. Apple says four size options.
Not available
Dust and water rating
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IP671Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026IP67 Waterproof, not for swimming.
User-replaceable parts
Ear tips12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The eartips are easy to swap out. Replacement beyond the four supplied sizes is not documented.
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Software

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Companion app
Beats app for Android10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists a companion app for iOS and Android. Apple's guide and MacRumors only name the Beats app for Android, which is stored.12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The Beats app for Android gives quick pairing, firmware updates, product details and battery level. Apple has no Beats Flex app for iOS.
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App platforms
Android12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Beats app is for Android only.
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User firmware updates
Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/update-beats-dev3381eab1b/webRead 16 October 2026The Update Beats guide covers Beats Flex. Firmware installs over the air while the earphones charge near an Apple or Android device, and the Beats app for Android can update manually.
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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
18.6g(0.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Weight 18.6 g / 0.66 oz. Cable and earbuds are one fixed unit.
26.4g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table on the US page: 26.4 g for the Standard size. The UK and Australian pages round to 26 g. Mini size not stored.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds, Eartips with four size options, USB-C charge connector, Quick start guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text lists the earbuds, eartips with four size options, USB-C charge connector, quick start guide and warranty card.
OpenRun headphones, Carrying bag, Magnetic charging cable, User guide, Legal statement1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Magnetic edition list: OpenRun headphones, carrying bag and magnetic charging cable. The user guide adds the guide and the legal statement.
Cables included
ABeats Flex
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The in the box list names a USB-C charge connector. MacRumors describes it as a 6-inch USB-C to USB-C cable. Length is not stored because it is only given as a rounded figure.12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026A 6-inch USB-C to USB-C cable is included. Length is only a rounded figure and is not stored.
BShokz OpenRun
TypeCount
Magnetic charging cable1
Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Magnetic charging cable. The cable length is not stated.
Carrying case
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026No case or pouch is in the in the box list. Tom's Guide also notes that a pouch is missing.
Soft1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Carrying bag. SoundGuys calls it a drawstring pouch.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Two-year warranty with purchases from Shokz.com in the US.

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