Neckband
Beats Flex
67Good
$70
Full review dataBeats Flex vs Samsung Level U2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Beats Flex comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 67. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Beats Flex - Good overall at around $70.
Neckband
Samsung Level U2
54Average
$46
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Flex leads on 3 of 6 measures.
- Beats Flex
- Samsung Level U2
HearWiki score
67
54
Sound
6.3
5.4
Battery
6.4
7.3
Calls
5.7
5.7
Value
6.7
-
Price (USD)
$70
$46
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
Both shipped in 2020. The Samsung Level U2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.0 against 1.0.
- Flex2020
- Level U22020
What differsFlexLevel U2
- Bluetooth
- 1.0
- 5.0
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- Not rated
- IPX2
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
FlexLevel U2
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $46
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 54
- Released
- 2020
- 2020
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 8.2 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8.2 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 84.3 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 1.0
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 20 m
- -
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 18 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 18.6 g
- 41.5 g
- Water resistance
- none
- IPX2
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- EO-B3300
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
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
Samsung Level U2
The Samsung Level U2 is a lightweight neckband-style wireless earphone designed for everyday listening and calls. It offers a long 18-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable, secure fit. With no active noise cancellation, it relies on passive isolation, but its IPX2 rating makes it suitable for light workouts or splashes.
- Pro:Long 18-hour battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 for easy device switching
- Pro:Lightweight neckband design at 41.5g
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:Low sensitivity (84.3 dB/mW) may require higher volume
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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