Beats Flex vs Aukey EP-B60: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Flex vs Aukey EP-B60, 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-B60

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

Aukey EP-B60 (2024) against Beats Flex (2020). The Aukey EP-B60 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.0 against 1.0. It also adds Water resistance (IPX6).

Flex2020
EP-B6020244 yr newer

What differsFlexEP-B60

Bluetooth: 1.0; 5.0
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX6

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

FlexEP-B60

Type: Neckband; Neckband
Price (USD): $70; $50
HearWiki score: 67; Not scored
Released: 2020; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 2× 8.2 mm dynamic; 8 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 8.2 mm; 8 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 1.0; 5.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 20 m; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 8 h
Full charge time: 10 min; 90 min
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: buttons; -
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 18.6 g; 16 g
Water resistance: none; IPX6
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 1

Specification comparison of Beats Flex vs Aukey EP-B60
Spec	Beats Flex	Aukey EP-B60
Type	Neckband	Neckband
Price (USD)	$70	$50
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	Not scored
Released	2020	2024
Audio
Driver	2× 8.2 mm dynamic	8 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	8.2 mm	8 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	1.0	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	20 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	8 h
Full charge time	10 min	90 min
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	buttons	-
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	18.6 g	16 g
Water resistance	none	IPX6
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	1

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-B60

The Aukey EP-B60 is a lightweight wireless neckband designed for active use, offering IPX6 water resistance and a secure fit. It delivers around 8 hours of playback on a single charge, supports quick USB-C charging, and includes multipoint connectivity for seamless switching between devices. With an 8mm dynamic driver, it aims to provide a balanced sound profile for everyday listening.

Pro:IPX6 water resistance for workouts
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 for dual-device pairing
Pro:Ultra-lightweight at just 16g

Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Single microphone may limit call clarity

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