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1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro vs Beats Flex: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Beats Flex comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 67. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Beats Flex - Good overall at around $70.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro
  • Beats Flex
HearWiki score
67
67
Sound
7.4
6.3
Noise cancelling
5.6
-
Battery
7.2
6.4
Calls
8.2
5.7
Value
-
6.7
Price (USD)
$46
$70

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro (2021) against Beats Flex (2020). The 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.0 against 1.0, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Dual Driver ANC Pro20211 yr newer
  • Flex2020
What differsDual Driver ANC ProFlex

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
1.0
Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
Not rated

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Dual Driver ANC ProFlex
Type
Neckband
Neckband
Price (USD)
$46
$70
HearWiki score
67
67
Released
2021
2020
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
2× 8.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
13.6 mm
8.2 mm
Drivers per side
2
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.0
1.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
20 m
Battery life
20 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
15 h
-
Full charge time
-
10 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
44.6 g
18.6 g
Water resistance
IPX5
none
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
EHD9001BA
-
Microphones
4
1

What reviewers said

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro

The 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro is a comfortable neckband-style earphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with a dual-driver setup for balanced, warm sound. It offers solid battery life, LDAC support, and an IPX5 rating, making it a feature-rich choice at an affordable price. While ANC is effective for low-frequency noise, higher-pitched sounds may still pass through.

  • Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Warm, balanced tuning with dual drivers
  • Pro:Good battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Con:ANC lets some high-frequency noise through
  • Con:Sound signature shifts when ANC is toggled
  • Con:No multipoint connection

Beats Flex

The Beats Flex is a budget-friendly neckband earphone that prioritizes bass-heavy sound and seamless Apple device integration. While it offers solid battery life and lightweight comfort, its sound profile is not neutral, and it lacks water resistance and active noise cancellation. It's a strong pick for bass lovers on a tight budget, especially within the Apple ecosystem.

  • Pro:Bass-forward sound that suits pop and hip-hop
  • Pro:Lightweight neckband design reduces risk of loss
  • Pro:Seamless pairing with Apple devices
  • Con:Recessed treble can soften vocals
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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