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General

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Series

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EX1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Sony lists it with the EX in-ear line, next to MDR-EX15LP, MDR-EX155AP and MDR-EX255AP.

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.

MDR-EX15AP, MDREX15AP/B, MDR-EX15APB, MDR-EX15APW3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Distributor datasheet for Sony MDR-EX15AP in black, product code MDR-EX15APB.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/27d77da9/676b437f4411651d82224246/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Same datasheet for the white unit, product code MDR-EX15APW.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00JG2WRUORead 16 October 2026Item details: Model Number MDREX15AP/B, ASIN B00JG2WRUO, sold in the US as the black unit.

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.

027242867284, 4905524931235, 4056572581801, 49055249373053Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Black datasheet prints EAN 4905524931235 and 4056572581801.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/27d77da9/676b437f4411651d82224246/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026White datasheet prints EAN 4905524937305.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00JG2WRUORead 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 027242867284 and GTIN 00027242867284.

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.

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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 pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Sony Japan page is live with a Sony Store price of 2,200 JPY incl. tax. The list price is open.

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.

$19.9911Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review text: list price of $19.99 for the MDR-EX15AP. The review was first published in January 2025 and says the model launched in 2014. No launch-dated price source was found.

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.

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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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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.

Black, White, Pink, Blue, Aqua Violet1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Japanese page lists five colors: black, white, pink, blue and aqua violet. The names are translated from Japanese. EU datasheets say four colors, so not every color is sold in every market.

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.

Music3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: recommended usage calls and music.

Design

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Form factor

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

In-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page title: closed inner-ear receiver.

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

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Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page title and spec table: closed, dynamic type.

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.

Cable3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: wearing style in-ear and cable length 1.2 m.

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

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

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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.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: closed dynamic type.

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.

9mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: driver unit 9 mm.

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.

19Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wired-headphones-in-ear/mdr-ex15ap/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA and Japan spec tables list one driver unit (9 mm dynamic). No second driver is listed.

Diaphragm material

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PET9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wired-headphones-in-ear/mdr-ex15ap/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA support specifications page: Diaphragm PET.

Magnet

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Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: neodymium magnet. Page text: 400 kJ per cubic meter high power neodymium magnet.

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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Min8 HzMax22 kHz2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: playback band 8-22,000 Hz. Test method is not stated.

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.

16Ω2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 16 ohm at 1 kHz.

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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100dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 100 dB/mW.

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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Per 1 mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table prints dB per mW.

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

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Max input power

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100mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: maximum input 100 mW, measured to the IEC standard.

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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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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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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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.

No6Retailer pagejbhifi.co.nz/products/sony-mdr-ex15ap-ex-monitor-in-ear-headphones-blackRead 16 October 2026Retailer specification table: Noise-cancelling False. Sony lists no noise cancelling feature.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

BSony MDR-EX15AP

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

10.4h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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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.

In-line1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: hands-free calls and music remote control on a smartphone. The microphone sits in the cord remote. Sony Japan and the EU datasheet say inline.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: microphone type in-line.

Microphone element

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Electret condenser2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: electret condenser type.

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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Omnidirectional8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications, Microphone: Directivity omni directional.

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.

18Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The How to use diagram labels one microphone, in the cord remote. The specifications list one microphone.

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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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: effective frequency band 20-20,000 Hz.

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

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-40dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: open circuit voltage level -40 dB with 0 dB = 1 V per Pa.

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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No8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The only button is the multi-function button for answer, end, play and pause. No mute button is listed.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the controller only has a play/pause button.

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.

Analog2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Playback goes through the 4-pole 3.5 mm plug. The spec page lists no wireless or USB connection.

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

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3.5 mm TRRS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 4-pole gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. A stereo mini plug is 3.5 mm.

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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Fixed cable2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The 1.2 m litz cord is part of the unit and no headset-side jack is listed.

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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1.2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: cord length 1.2 m, litz wire, Y type.

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.

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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.

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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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec page lists no battery, charging or power source. The earphones play from the analog plug alone.

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.

None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec and accessory lists have no receiver. The model is wired only.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

iOS, Android8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Compatible products: use with smartphones. The manual describes operations on iPhone and, with the Smart Key app, on Android OS 4.0 and above. No other platform is named.

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.

BSony MDR-EX15AP

Platform	Connection
iOS	Analog
Android	Analog

Source8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Analog 4-pole mini plug. Microphone support per platform is not stated for specific models, so it is left out.

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.

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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).

None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec page lists no battery and no charging port.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

In-line remote1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: remote control for music. The remote has one multi-function button.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: control type 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.

None8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The remote has one multi-function button. The manual lists answer and end call, play and pause, and next and previous track on iPhone. It lists no volume keys unless the Smart Key app is installed on an Android phone.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the controller only has a play/pause button, no volume controls.

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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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.

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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.

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Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

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Replaceable ear pads

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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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: hybrid earpieces S, M and L, two of each.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

In-ear headphones with inline microphone and remote, Hybrid earpieces in sizes S, M and L, Cord adjuster, Warranty card1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text lists hybrid earpieces S, M and L and a cord length adjuster. The spec page adds a warranty card.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessories table: hybrid earpieces, warranty card and cord adjuster.

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.

BSony MDR-EX15AP

Type	Length (m)	Count
Fixed Y-type litz cord with 4-pole 3.5 mm plug	1.2	1

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The cord is fixed to the earpieces. Y-type cord with a 4-pole L-shaped plug.

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.

None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The accessory list shows earpieces, warranty card and cord adjuster. No case.

Links

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Product page

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

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.sony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sony Japan full specification page.

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.

www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdf8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Stereo Headphones operating instructions for MDR-EX15AP, English, 2015 edition (4-466-256-91). Sony Canada also lists a 2013 edition.

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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0.25years10Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/W001/W0012352M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Limited Warranty (U.S. only), Portable Audio, listed on the Sony USA manuals page for this model: a term of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. Other markets may differ.

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