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Beats Flex vs soundcore Q30

Product A: Beats

Flex

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Product B: soundcore

Q30

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  • 25 different values
  • 38 known for one only
  • 12 the same
  • 77 missing for both

Biggest differences

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

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 12hB: 80hsoundcore is 6.7 times higher.
  2. Quick chargeA: 1.5hB: 10hsoundcore is 6.7 times higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 8.2mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 4.9 times higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A18.6g
B260g

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ABeats Flex
Bsoundcore Q30

General

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Series
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Life4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The sibling feed entry us.soundcore.com/products/a3028011.json carries the tag Life Series.
Model numbers
A2295, MYMC2LL/A, MYMD2LL/A, MYME2LL/A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/flex/flex-sh-zm.pdfRead 16 October 2026Safety and handling sheet prints Model A2295. The MYM order numbers are US retailer part numbers per colour from Abt and GearBrain.13Retailer pageabt.com/Questions-Answers/Beats-By-Dr.-Dre-Beats-Flex-Black-Wireless-Earphones-MYMC2LLA14279755/155563.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black unit MYMC2LL/A.14Retailer pagegearbrain.com/devices/337589571EB911EBB1989E8FF00A5CB2.htmlRead 16 October 2026Yuzu Yellow unit MYMD2LL/A.15Retailer pageabt.com/Questions-Answers/Beats-By-Dr.-Dre-Beats-Flex-Smoke-Gray-Wireless-Earphones-MYME2LLA14322229/158121.htmlRead 16 October 2026Smoke Gray unit MYME2LL/A.
A3028, A3028013, A3028023, A3028033, A30280531Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide title and SN code table are for model A3028.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Product model numbers A3028013 (black), A3028033 (navy) and A3028053 (pink).4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed SKUs: A3028013 Black, A3028033 Midnight Blue, A3028053 Sakura Pink, A3028023 White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number A3028, Mfr Part Number A3028031, model name Life Q30.
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.
194644062132, 194644224219, 194644064792, 1946440648154Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed barcodes: 194644062132 Black, 194644064792 Midnight Blue, 194644064815 Sakura Pink, 194644224219 White.
Announced
13 October 20207Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026Article dated 2020-10-13 covers the launch announcement and pre-orders.
October 20207Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Announcement reported on 23 October 2020.
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.
Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $79.99 to $85.99 by color.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$49.997Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026Headline price 49.99 USD in the US. Business Wire release headline says 49. Tax is not included in a US shelf price.
$79.997Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Article body: available for $79.99. The summary line prints $79.95, which is not used.
Launch price (EU)
€48.658Press articlecomputerbase.de/2020-10/beats-flex-in-ears-appleRead 16 October 2026German pre-order price at the Apple Store in October 2020, 48.65 EUR incl. VAT as published. French coverage (mac4ever) gives 49.95 EUR. The German figure is stored by the German price rule.
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Markets
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Colours
Beats Black, Yuzu Yellow, Smoke Gray, Flame Blue7Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026Four colors: Beats Black, Yuzu Yellow, Smoke Gray and Flame Blue.
Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink, White4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Color options: Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink and White.
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.
Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The maker sells it as music and travel noise cancelling headphones.

Design

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Form factor
In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: In-ear earbuds.
Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: ear placement over ear.9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: type over-ear, circumaural headphones.
Ear cup enclosure
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Closed9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: acoustics, closed back headphones.
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.
Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the headband length for a comfortable fit.
Folding
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Swivelling ear cups
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Type Dynamic. Apple names custom layered drivers and gives no type.
Dynamic3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Driver size
8.2mm10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Size 8.2 mm. Apple publishes no size.
40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40 mm.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Drivers per side
110Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Driver Count 1. Read as one driver in each earbud.
12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004670/en_US/000004670.pdfRead 20 October 2026Soundcore Life Q30 user manual (2022 print), Specifications page: Driver size 40 mm x 2. Two drivers in total, one per ear cup. The 2022 manual also lists Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 and 60 hours, so only the driver count is taken from it.
Diaphragm material
Not available
Silk4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: 40 mm drivers with highly flexible silk diaphragms.
Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20 Hz - 40 kHz, no test conditions. Anker Japan splits it into 20 Hz - 20 kHz over Bluetooth and 16 Hz - 40 kHz over the AUX cable. The manual wins between maker documents.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
32Ω10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Impedance 32 ohm. Test frequency and power state are not stated.
16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The power state is not stated.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: audio impedance 16 ohm.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
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Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
Not available
Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Feature bullet: personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes and adjustable ANC settings in the soundcore app.
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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

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Active noise cancelling
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Adaptive ANC No and Noise Reduction Type Passive. Apple lists no noise cancelling.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Noise cancellation page: switch to Noise Cancellation mode with the NC button. It is enabled by default on power-up.
ANC type
Not available
Hybrid4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: hybrid active noise cancellation with dual noise-detecting microphones. Hybrid is stored as the ANC type.
ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Transparency page: switch with the NC button or touch the right ear cup for 1 second (enabled in the app).
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: the soundcore app adjusts ambient sound levels.
Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Built-in microphone with wind reduction for elevated voice clarity. SoundGuys lists wind noise reduction as No. The maker claim is stored.
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
SoundGuys calls the response V-shaped. Bass sits above its consumer target curve, the upper mids are emphasized and the treble falls away toward 20 kHz.9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Summary of the SoundGuys review and lab curve against the SoundGuys consumer target curve. Bass is boosted, upper mids emphasized, highs under-emphasized.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
SoundGuys says the microphone is fine for quick calls and voice messages. It rates it poor at rejecting background noise. The review uses an older, non-standardized demo recording.9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Old, non-standardized demo recording. SoundGuys says it is fine for quick calls and does a poor job of rejecting background noise.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ABeats Flex
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo10.4
Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys standard battery test with music that peaks at 75 dB SPL until the battery depletes. Result 10 hours 24 minutes over Bluetooth. Codec and firmware are not stated.
Bsoundcore Q30
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Battery life (measured, max)
10.4h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
In-line1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone with wind reduction and on-device controls on the cable. MacRumors places the microphone grille on the left control module of the cable.
Built-in3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone for hands-free calls over Bluetooth. The microphone does not work with the AUX cable.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text names one built-in microphone.
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Total microphones
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 response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP7Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/beats-flex-earphonesRead 16 October 2026The launch text says the microphone has wind noise reduction and voice clarity optimization. MacRumors' review quotes an advanced voice algorithm. Stored as dsp because the processing type is not named further.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Class 1 Bluetooth via the Apple W1 chip. No wired audio input is listed.
Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired listening page: the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable plays audio from an external device. Bluetooth is the wireless connection. Bluetooth mode and the buttons are disabled in wired listening.
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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3.5 mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: 3.5 mm Input. Wired listening page: connect the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable.
Longest included cable
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: USB-C charge connector (included). MacRumors places the port on the left control module.12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The USB-C port is on the left housing and has no cover.
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port. The port is for charging.
Audio over USB-C cable
No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The USB-C connector is named a charge connector. Playback over USB is not listed.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview and charging pages list the USB-C port for charging only. Wired audio uses the 3.5 mm input.
Passive wired listening
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026No wired playback. The headset is Bluetooth only and the USB-C port charges it.
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Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026In the box list has no receiver or dongle. Audio is Bluetooth only.
None3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list no wireless receiver or dongle. Bluetooth only.
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15 m.
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.
5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3. The 2022 Life Q30 manual and 2024 reviews give Bluetooth 5.0, so the current revision is newer than the first hardware.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3, profiles AVRCP, A2DP, HFP and HSP.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Review text: supports SBC and AAC. Apple names no codec.
SBC, AAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: supported codecs AAC and SBC.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-beats-flex-review-43474Read 16 October 2026Review text: no true Bluetooth multipoint. The W1 chip switches between Apple devices on one iCloud account.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: connect the headphones with two devices at the same time.
Multipoint devices
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21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Not available
Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pair for Android 6.0 or higher.
Base station
Not available
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Latency

None of 2 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
iOS, macOS, Android2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MYMC2LL/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-blackRead 16 October 2026Footnote 1: iOS and iPadOS 14 or later, macOS 11 or later, watchOS 7 or later and tvOS 14 or later. The Beats page also says Android compatible. iPadOS is stored under iOS. watchOS and tvOS have no platform option.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0+ with Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.
Connection per platform
ABeats Flex
PlatformConnection
iOSBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatsflex-deva89e6d1be/webRead 16 October 2026The guide covers pairing Beats Flex with an Apple or Android device. Microphone support per platform is not stated.
Bsoundcore Q30
Not available
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
800mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh, input 5 V 0.75 A. Retailer listings of the Upgraded version print 720 mAh, which conflicts. The maker manual is stored.
Swappable battery
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Batteries included
Not available
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Flex
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothNoAAC12
Source2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MYMC2LL/A/beats-flex-all-day-wireless-earphones-beats-blackRead 16 October 2026Footnote 2: up to 12 hours of total listening time at 50 percent volume with 256 kbps AAC tracks. Apple tested preproduction earbuds with prerelease software. Codec stored as AAC.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 16 October 2026Beats Flex provide up to 12 hours of playback after a full charge. Apple notes that battery life depends on device settings, environment and usage.
Bsoundcore Q30
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes50
BluetoothNo80
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC on up to 50 hours, with ANC off up to 80 hours. The US store page and Amazon say 70 hours with ANC off. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: normal mode up to 80 hours, noise cancelling mode up to 50 hours. Matches the maker user guide.
Battery life (claimed, max)
12h
80h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
12h
80h
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: USB-C charge connector (included).
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging terminal USB Type-C.
Full charge time
Not available
120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and SPECS table: a full charge takes about 2 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 2 hours.
Quick charge time
10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: With Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge gives 1.5 hours of playback when battery is low.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 16 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides up to 1.5 hours of playback.
10min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. The US store page and Amazon still say a 5-minute charge gives 4 hours.
Quick charge playback
1.5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: With Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge gives 1.5 hours of playback when battery is low.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 16 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides up to 1.5 hours of playback.
10h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. Charger power and mode are not stated.
Use while charging
Not available
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: Do not power on your headphones while charging.
Charging dock or stand
Not available
Not available

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, Touch10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Control buttons on the bottom of the ear cups. Holding a palm over the right ear cup for one second enables transparency mode.
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.
Buttons10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Volume up and down buttons on the ear cups.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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No10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware (Bluetooth 5.0, firmware 03.50, November 2024): you cannot change what each button does.
Wear detection
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No11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/headphones/1413257/anker-soundcore-life-q30-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware: wear detection would be a welcome addition, so it is not supported. The current user guide lists no wear detection.
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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Plastic10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review text: a plastic design keeps the headphones lightweight. Measured results in this review are not stored, because it tested Bluetooth 5.0 hardware with a 40-hour claim.
Ear pad material
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Protein leather with memory foam padding4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding.
Replaceable ear pads
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Yes6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Maker Canada store sells Life Q30/Life Tune Ear Cushions as a spare part (SKU A3028013-98).
Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
S, M, L, Double-flanged10Reviewsoundguys.com/product/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Spec table: S, M, L and double-flanged silicone tips. Apple says four size options.
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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.
Ear pads6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Ear cushions are sold as a spare part. The product feed lists them at $9.99 CAD.

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.
soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app.
App platforms
Android12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Beats app is for Android only.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update page: the app notifies of a new firmware version when connected.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
18.6g(0.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026Page text: Weight 18.6 g / 0.66 oz. Cable and earbuds are one fixed unit.
260g(9.2 oz)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: weight about 260 g.
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Hi-Res Audio3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Notes: Hi-Res support applies only with the AUX cable connected. Stored as Hi-Res Audio, not as wireless.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Music, and the product image carries the Hi-Res Audio logo.
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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TCO Certified4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: TCO Certified.

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.
Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, Hard travel case, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents (translated from Japanese): Life Q30, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, hard travel case, quick start guide, safety manual, 18-month warranty.
Cables included
ABeats Flex
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USB-C charging cable1
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026The in the box list names a USB-C charge connector. MacRumors describes it as a 6-inch USB-C to USB-C cable. Length is not stored because it is only given as a rounded figure.12Reviewmacrumors.com/review/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026A 6-inch USB-C to USB-C cable is included. Length is only a rounded figure and is not stored.
Bsoundcore Q30
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USB-C and USB-A charging cable1
3.5 mm AUX cable1
Source3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list a USB-C and USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. Lengths are not stated.
Carrying case
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-flexRead 16 October 2026No case or pouch is in the in the box list. Tom's Guide also notes that a pouch is missing.
Hard3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: hard travel case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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1.5years3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after Anker member registration. The base term is stored.5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, 18 months. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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