Beats Flex vs Exfit BCS-700 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Flex vs Exfit BCS-700 Pro, 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
Exfit BCS-700 Pro

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

Exfit BCS-700 Pro (2023) against Beats Flex (2020). The Exfit BCS-700 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.2 against 1.0. It also adds Water resistance (IPX4).

Flex2020
BCS-700 Pro20233 yr newer

What differsFlexBCS-700 Pro

Bluetooth: 1.0; 5.2
Water resistance: Not rated; IPX4

Specifications

FlexBCS-700 Pro

Type: Neckband; Neckband
Price (USD): $70; $40
HearWiki score: 67; Not scored
Released: 2020; 2023
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 2× 8.2 mm dynamic; 8 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 8.2 mm; 8 mm
Drivers per side: 2; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Bluetooth: 1.0; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, AAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Wireless range: 20 m; 10 m
Battery life: 12 h; 23 h
Full charge time: 10 min; -
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: buttons; -
Voice assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 18.6 g; 45.4 g
Water resistance: none; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; -
Microphones: 1; -

Specification comparison of Beats Flex vs Exfit BCS-700 Pro
Spec	Beats Flex	Exfit BCS-700 Pro
Type	Neckband	Neckband
Price (USD)	$70	$40
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	Not scored
Released	2020	2023
Audio
Driver	2× 8.2 mm dynamic	8 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	8.2 mm	8 mm
Drivers per side	2	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	1.0	5.2
Codecs	SBC, AAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Wireless range	20 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	12 h	23 h
Full charge time	10 min	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	buttons	-
Voice assistant	Yes	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	18.6 g	45.4 g
Water resistance	none	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	-
Calls
Microphones	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

Exfit BCS-700 Pro

The Exfit BCS-700 Pro is an affordable wireless neckband headphone with retractable earbuds, offering solid battery life and Bluetooth 5.2 for stable connectivity. It includes a transparency mode and multiple EQ presets, making it a practical budget pick for casual listening, though it lacks active noise cancellation and uses a small 8mm driver.

Pro:Long 23-hour battery life
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
Pro:Transparency mode for ambient awareness

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Small 8mm drivers limit sound depth
Con:Retractable mechanism may feel fragile

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