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Beats Flex vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Flex vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4, 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

No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.

OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of Beats Flex vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4
SpecBeats FlexOnePlus Buds Pro 4
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$70$130
HearWiki scoreNot scored84 / 100 · Great
Released20212026
Audio
Driver-dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter
Driver size-11 mm
Drivers per side11
Frequency response-10Hz-40kHz
Wireless
BluetoothClass 1 Bluetooth via Apple W1 chip5.4
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency-47 ms
Wireless range20 m10 m
Battery
Battery life12 h13 h
Battery life (ANC on)-7 h
Battery incl. case-45 h
Full charge time-70 min
Quick charge5 min = 1.5 h10 min = 11 hours playback
Wireless charging-Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC type-adaptive
Transparency mode-Yes
Companion app-Yes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detectionYesYes
Controlsbuttonstouch
Voice assistantSiri and Google Assistantyes
Design
Weight18.6 g4.73 g
Case weight-50.62 g
Water resistancenoneIP55
USB-CYesYes
Model code-OnePlus Buds 4
Calls
Microphones-3

What reviewers said

Beats Flex

The Beats Flex are lightweight, neckband-style wireless earbuds designed for extended daily use, offering up to 12 hours of playback and a quick-charge feature. They rely on a magnetic earbud design with auto play/pause, and their Apple W1 chip ensures stable Class 1 Bluetooth pairing, especially within Apple's ecosystem, though they lack any form of active noise cancellation or water resistance.

  • Pro:Long 12-hour battery life with fast charging
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
  • Pro:Magnetic earbuds with auto play/pause for convenience
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No water or sweat resistance
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC

OnePlus Buds Pro 4

The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.

  • Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
  • Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
  • Con:No official mention of wear detection
  • Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals

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