True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Beats Flex: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Beats Flex, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Beats Flex
Not yet scored
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value7.5
Beats Flex
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Beats Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $70 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | Not scored |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | - |
| Driver size | 11 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Class 1 Bluetooth via Apple W1 chip |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 20 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 12 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | - |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | both | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Siri and Google Assistant |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | 18.6 g |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | none |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
These wireless earbuds deliver strong active noise cancellation and a natural-sounding transparency mode, making them a solid pick for Apple users. With around 6 hours of playback per charge and a case that boosts total listening time to 30 hours, they offer dependable daily use. The IP54 rating adds some protection against sweat and splashes, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection for most devices.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Natural transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Pro:Decent battery life with case
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Limited to AAC codec
- Con:No custom EQ in app
Beats Flex
The Beats Flex are lightweight, neckband-style wireless earbuds designed for extended daily use, offering up to 12 hours of playback and a quick-charge feature. They rely on a magnetic earbud design with auto play/pause, and their Apple W1 chip ensures stable Class 1 Bluetooth pairing, especially within Apple's ecosystem, though they lack any form of active noise cancellation or water resistance.
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Pro:Magnetic earbuds with auto play/pause for convenience
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water or sweat resistance
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
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