Neckband
Beats Powerbeats
68Good
$160
Full review dataBeats Powerbeats vs Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Powerbeats vs Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro
Not yet scored
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Powerbeats leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Beats Powerbeats
- Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro
HearWiki score
68
-
Sound
7.7
-
Battery
8.4
-
Calls
6.5
-
Price (USD)
$160
$110
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
Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro (2021) against Beats Powerbeats (2019). The Beats Powerbeats is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.0 against 4.0 and Top codec AAC against SBC.
- Powerbeats2019
- Electronics Run Free Flex Pro20212 yr newer
What differsPowerbeatsElectronics Run Free Flex Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 4.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- SBC
Platform
Specifications
PowerbeatsElectronics Run Free Flex Pro
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $160
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 68
- Not scored
- Released
- 2019
- 2021
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- 17 g
- Case weight
- 80 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Model code
- -
- Run Free Pro
What reviewers said
Beats Powerbeats
These wireless neckbuds are built for workouts, offering a secure fit, long-lasting battery, and quick charging to keep you moving. They deliver a balanced sound with clear vocals, though the treble can be a bit soft, and they rely on Apple's H1 chip for easy pairing and Siri access. While they lack noise cancellation and modern USB-C, their sporty design and reliable performance make them a solid pick for active listeners.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for exercise
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with multipoint
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No USB-C charging port
Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro
The Soul Electronics Run Free Flex Pro is a lightweight wireless neckband designed for workouts, offering sweat resistance and multipoint pairing for seamless device switching. With around 8 hours of playback and a stable Bluetooth 4.0 connection, it's a simple, budget-friendly option for active users who don't need noise cancellation.
- Pro:Ultra-lightweight at only 17g
- Pro:Sweat-resistant build for workouts
- Pro:Multipoint pairing for two devices
- Con:SBC only codec, no AAC or aptX
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Older Bluetooth 4.0 version
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