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Beats Flex vs OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Flex vs OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC
HearWiki score
67
-
Sound
6.3
-
Battery
6.4
-
Calls
5.7
-
Value
6.7
-
Price (USD)
$70
$49

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?

New platform

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC (2022) against Beats Flex (2020). The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.2 against 1.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance (IP55).

  • Flex2020
  • Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC20222 yr newer
What differsFlexBullets Wireless Z2 ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
1.0
5.2
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
Not rated
IP55

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

Specifications

FlexBullets Wireless Z2 ANC
Type
Neckband
Neckband
Price (USD)
$70
$49
HearWiki score
67
Not scored
Released
2020
2022
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 8.2 mm dynamic
12.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
8.2 mm
12.4 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
1.0
5.2
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
94 ms
Wireless range
20 m
10 m
Battery life
12 h
28 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
20 h
Full charge time
10 min
10 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 20 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
18.6 g
29.2 g
Water resistance
none
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Microphones
1
5
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

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

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC is a lightweight neckband-style earphone that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with a long-lasting battery. With Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint connectivity, and an IP55 rating, it’s built for versatile everyday use.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:IP55 water and sweat resistance for workouts
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res audio support
  • Con:Battery drops to 20 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Physical buttons may feel less intuitive than touch controls

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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