Beats Flex vs Aukey EP-B44: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Flex vs Aukey EP-B44, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Neckband

Score breakdown

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

Beats Flex leads on 5 of 6 measures.

Beats Flex
Aukey EP-B44

HearWiki score

Sound

6.3

Battery

6.4

Calls

5.7

Value

6.7

Price (USD)

$70

$50

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?

Half a step newer

Beats Flex (2020) against Aukey EP-B44 (2017). The Aukey EP-B44 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX against AAC.

Flex20203 yr newer
EP-B442017

What differsFlexEP-B44

Top codec: AAC; aptX

Specifications

FlexEP-B44

Type: Neckband; Neckband
Price (USD): $70; $50
HearWiki score: 67; Not scored
Released: 2020; 2017
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 2× 8.2 mm dynamic; -
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 8.2 mm; -
Drivers per side: 2; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth: 1.0; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC; aptX
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Wireless range: 20 m; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 8 h
Full charge time: 10 min; 120 min
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: buttons; -
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 18.6 g; 17 g
Water resistance: none; -
USB-C: Yes; -
Microphones: 1; 2
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc

Specification comparison of Beats Flex vs Aukey EP-B44
Spec	Beats Flex	Aukey EP-B44
Type	Neckband	Neckband
Price (USD)	$70	$50
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	Not scored
Released	2020	2017
Audio
Driver	2× 8.2 mm dynamic	-
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	8.2 mm	-
Drivers per side	2	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless
Bluetooth	1.0	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC	aptX
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	20 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	8 h
Full charge time	10 min	120 min
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	buttons	-
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	18.6 g	17 g
Water resistance	none	-
USB-C	Yes	-
Calls
Microphones	1	2
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc

What reviewers said

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

Aukey EP-B44

The Aukey EP-B44 is a lightweight wireless neckband headphone designed for on-the-go use, offering aptX support for enhanced audio quality over Bluetooth. It features a built-in microphone array with cVc noise reduction for clearer calls, and provides approximately 8 hours of playback per charge. Its compact 17-gram build makes it a highly portable option for everyday listening.

Pro:Very lightweight at only 17 grams
Pro:Supports aptX for better wireless audio
Pro:Dual mics with cVc noise reduction for calls

Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
Con:No active noise cancellation for music
Con:Neckband style may not suit all users

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