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General

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Series

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Crusher1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Maker store lists the headphones in the Crusher Bass range.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

S6EVW-N740, S6EVW-N7442Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store variant SKUs: S6EVW-N740 True Black and S6EVW-N744 Chill Grey.

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.

810015587249, 8100155872562Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Barcodes from the store variant data for True Black and Chill Grey.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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.

3 September 20207Press articlekissrichmond.com/3112889/skullcandy-unveils-its-newest-addition-to-crusher-lineup-the-crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026Reprint of the launch announcement dated September 3, 2020, saying the headphones are available on Skullcandy.com now at 199 USD in True Black and Chill Grey.

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.

Available2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Maker store lists the product and sells True Black and Chill Grey. SoundGuys calls the model discontinued, but the maker store still sells it on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$199.995Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review box gives MSRP 199.99 USD. Launch coverage by Hip-Hop Wired and Gearbrain agrees. The current store price of 209.99 USD is not a launch price.8Reviewgearbrain.com/amp/skullcandy-crusher-evo-headphones-review-2647439841Read 20 October 2026Review gives 199.99 USD at the September 2020 launch.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€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.

€169.996Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review gives a manufacturer recommended price of 169.99 EUR for Germany, including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026US from the maker store, DE from the German review price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

True Black, Chill Grey2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound.jsonRead 20 October 2026Only the two launch colors are stored. The store also sells Primer, Realtree APX Black/Orange and Bone (S6EVW-T987, S6EVW-T991, S6EVW-S951). The store page says breathable ear cushions and a moisture-fighting coating belong to Active Colors only, so those colorways are not assumed to match the stored ear pad value.

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.

Music1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Maker sells it as a Bluetooth over-ear headphone for music and everyday listening, tagged all-day-listening and style-over-ear in the store. It is not marketed as a gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: In-ear earbuds.

Over-ear1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: Product Type Bluetooth Over-Ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

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Closed6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Bauform geschlossen (closed).

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.

Headband1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Over-ear headphones with a headband. The store describes a flat-folding, collapsible design with clamp force fit.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat and inward6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: ear cups can be rotated, swiveled and folded in, and both can lie flat forward or backward. Maker says flat-folding and collapsible.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Ear cups rotate a full 180 degrees.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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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.

Dynamic6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Spec table: dynamic, 40 mm. A second, loosely suspended driver produces the Sensory Haptic Bass vibration. SoundGuys lists a driver count of 4, which is not stored.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

8.2mm10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Size 8.2 mm. Apple publishes no size.

40mm1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

110Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Count 1. Read as one driver in each earbud.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: 20Hz - 20KHz. No test standard or power state is given.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Impedance 32 ohm. Test frequency and power state are not stated.

32Ω1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: 32 ohm +/-15%. Power state not stated.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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1%1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Published as less than 1 percent at 1 kHz. Test level not stated.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Hearing test in the Skullcandy app creates a Personal Sound profile.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Music Mode, Podcast Mode, Movie Mode3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ names Music Mode (default), Podcast Mode and Movie Mode in the Skullcandy app. The maker comparison chart also lists a Custom EQ, which is not a preset.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Comparison chart lists Spatial Audio as No. Head tracking belongs only to the Crusher 720 column.

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.

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Maker comparison chart against the Crusher 720 lists Active Noise Canceling / Stay-Aware as No. The headphones are described as noise-isolating over-ear.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Same comparison chart row (Stay-Aware) is No.

Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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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 notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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.

With the bass slider at its minimum the response is fairly flat, with a slight bump over the whole low end and a dip near 1.1 kHz. The bass slider raises the bass strongly.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Old SoundGuys test system (before the B&K 5128 fixture). Notes describe the response with the bass slider at minimum. Dip around 1100 Hz is from the review text.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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.

Microphone response has a bump around 100 Hz that adds weight to low voices. Readers rated the sample between okay and good.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Non-standardized microphone demo from the old test system. Reader rating from 4761 votes sits between okay and good.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ABeats Flex

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	10.4

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.

BSkullcandy Crusher Evo

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	66.83

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Looped music at a constant 75 dB SPL over Bluetooth until the headphones died, with the bass slider on its lowest setting. Result 66 hours 50 minutes, stored as 66.83 h. Higher volume or bass lowers it. ComputerBase measured about 68 hours at medium volume and about 50 hours at full bass, but one reviewer is used for this field.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

10.4h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

66.83h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

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-in1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Store page title and call controls name a built-in microphone. No boom is included.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text names one built-in microphone.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text names one built-in microphone. No other microphone is listed.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

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.

Bluetooth, Analog1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: Bluetooth 5.0 connection. The box includes a backup AUX cable for wired use.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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3.5 mm5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review: the headphones have a 3.5 mm audio input.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

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.

USB-C1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026The USB-C port on the headphones takes the supplied USB-C charging cable.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The USB-C connector is named a charge connector. Playback over USB is not listed.

No3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026The USB-C port is described only for charging. Audio inputs are Bluetooth and the AUX cable.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026No wired playback. The headset is Bluetooth only and the USB-C port charges it.

Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review says you can always plug in a 3.5 mm cable if you cannot go wireless. ComputerBase says the cable works when the battery is empty.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026In the box list has no receiver or dongle. Audio is Bluetooth only.

None1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth only. The box has no dongle or receiver.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: listen 30+ feet (10+ meters) away. Stored as 10 m. Conditions vary with environment.

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.

5.01Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Review text: supports SBC and AAC. Apple names no codec.

SBC, AAC5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review states SBC and AAC only, no aptX or LDAC. ComputerBase agrees.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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.

No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Comparison chart lists Google Fast Pair + Multipoint Pairing as No.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review states no Bluetooth multipoint. Pairing to several devices works but switching needs a manual reconnect.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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, Nintendo Switch3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ console answers: Xbox One No, Nintendo Switch Yes, PS4 No. Phones, tablets and computers are covered by the Bluetooth answer. Only Android and iOS are stored because the app and review paths name them. No operating system is named for computers.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ABeats Flex

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth

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.

BSkullcandy Crusher Evo

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Analog	Not available

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026FAQ: no Bluetooth to consoles, but the AUX cable works in the Switch headphone jack. Android and iOS rows follow the review's phone use. Microphone cells are true for calls and assistant use named by the maker launch article.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ABeats Flex

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	12

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.

BSkullcandy Crusher Evo

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Up to 40 hours of playtime. Maker does not state connection, volume or whether the bass slider was off. The Bluetooth row follows the headphones' main use. Product help page says up to 40+ hours.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: USB-C charge connector (included).

USB-C1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Box includes a USB-C charging cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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60min3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: 1 hour for the headphones to charge to 100 percent over the USB-C cable. ComputerBase reports a bit over 3 hours in its own test. The maker value is stored.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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 pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Rapid Charge: 10 minutes gives 4 hours.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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.

4h1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Rapid Charge: 10 minutes gives 4 hours of playtime. Charger and volume not stated.

Use while charging

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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.

Buttons, Slider8Reviewgearbrain.com/amp/skullcandy-crusher-evo-headphones-review-2647439841Read 20 October 2026Review: left cup has the power button and the haptic bass slider. Right cup has volume/skip buttons and a center play/pause and assistant button. SoundGuys agrees on buttons plus a bass slider.

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.

Buttons8Reviewgearbrain.com/amp/skullcandy-crusher-evo-headphones-review-2647439841Read 20 October 2026Review: top and bottom buttons on the right cup change volume, and long presses skip tracks.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Feature list: Skullcandy App for personal sound and button customization.

Wear detection

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No1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Comparison chart lists Wear Detection as No.

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.

Google, Siri3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026FAQ: press the middle right button twice to activate your voice assistant. The launch article names the native Google and Siri assistants.7Press articlekissrichmond.com/3112889/skullcandy-unveils-its-newest-addition-to-crusher-lineup-the-crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026Launch article: media controls let users take calls, change tracks, adjust volume and activate native device assistants (Google, Siri, etc).

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Headband material

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Soft rubber and felt5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review: headband is a combination of soft rubber and a felt material.

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.

Plastic with a flexible internal metal band6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: flexible metal band inside the headband, plastic hinges, mainly plastic body.

Ear cup material

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Soft-touch plastic5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review describes soft-touch plastic construction.

Ear pad material

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Faux leather6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: faux-leather (Kunstleder) ear pads.

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review: ear pads are easy to remove and replace.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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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.

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Dust and water rating

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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.

Skullcandy App3Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/blogs/product-help/crusher-evoRead 20 October 2026Product help page says Crusher Evo is supported by the Skullcandy app.

App platforms

Android12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Beats app is for Android only.

Android, iOS4Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/skullcandy-appRead 20 October 2026Maker app help page gives separate Android and iOS Skullcandy App versions and lists Crusher Evo among the Personal Sound products.

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 weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

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.

312g(11 oz)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications row: 312 g. Cable and bag are not stated as included.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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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.

Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones, USB-C Charging Cable, Backup AUX Cable, Satin Drawstring Bag, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Box list as published on the US store page.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ABeats Flex

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

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.

BSkullcandy Crusher Evo

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1
Backup AUX audio cable, 3.5 mm	1

Source6Reviewcomputerbase.de/2020-12/skullcandy-crusher-evo-kopfhoerer-testRead 20 October 2026Review lists a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. No cable lengths are published.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a 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 pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026Box list names a satin drawstring bag. SoundGuys photographs a soft roll-top case from launch.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-crusher-evo-review-39657Read 20 October 2026Review describes a soft roll-top carrying case with a buckle.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flex1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026

www.skullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-sound1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/web3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/webRead 16 October 2026Apple Beats User Guide page Use your Beats Flex. It is current software guidance, not a printed manual.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/crusher-evo-sensory-bass-headphones-with-personal-soundRead 20 October 2026US store shows a 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.