Beats Flex vs Dyplay ANC 30: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Flex vs Dyplay ANC 30, 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
Dyplay ANC 30

HearWiki score

Sound

6.3

Battery

6.4

Calls

5.7

Value

6.7

Price (USD)

$70

$40

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 Dyplay ANC 30 (2019). The Dyplay ANC 30 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 4.1 against 1.0. It also adds Water resistance (IPX4).

Flex20201 yr newer
ANC 302019

What differsFlexANC 30

Bluetooth: 1.0; 4.1
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX4

Specifications

FlexANC 30

Type: Neckband; Neckband
Price (USD): $70; $40
HearWiki score: 67; Not scored
Released: 2020; 2019
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; 4.1
Codecs: SBC, AAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Wireless range: 20 m; -
Battery life: 12 h; 12 h
Full charge time: 10 min; 120 min
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 18.6 g; 40 g
Water resistance: none; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; -
Microphones: 1; 1

Specification comparison of Beats Flex vs Dyplay ANC 30
Spec	Beats Flex	Dyplay ANC 30
Type	Neckband	Neckband
Price (USD)	$70	$40
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	Not scored
Released	2020	2019
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	4.1
Codecs	SBC, AAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	20 m	-
Battery
Battery life	12 h	12 h
Full charge time	10 min	120 min
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	18.6 g	40 g
Water resistance	none	IPX4
USB-C	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

Dyplay ANC 30

The dyplay ANC 30 is an affordable neckband-style wireless headphone that brings active noise cancellation to the budget segment, cutting ambient sound by roughly 24dB. It offers a splash-resistant build, Bluetooth 4.1 for stable pairing, and around 12 hours of playback per charge, making it a practical pick for commuters or gym-goers on a tight budget.

Pro:Effective ANC for the low price
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
Pro:IPX4 splash resistance for workouts or light rain

Con:Bluetooth 4.1 is outdated, limiting range and stability
Con:Only one microphone, so call quality may suffer
Con:Two-hour charge time is on the slower side

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