Image © beatsbydre.comBeats X
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At a glance
- Brand
- Beats
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2017
The Beats X are wireless in-ear headphones with Bluetooth 4.0, featuring the Apple W1 chip and Fast Fuel technology. They offer up to 8 hours of battery life and include an on-cable microphone and remote control.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These wireless in-ear headphones offer a secure, cable-connected fit with Bluetooth 4.0 and Apple's W1 chip for seamless pairing. They provide up to 8 hours of playback and a quick-charge feature that delivers 2 hours of use from just 5 minutes of charging, along with an inline mic and remote for calls and controls. Lacking active noise cancellation, they focus on straightforward, reliable performance for everyday listening.
What works
- Fast Fuel quick charge gives 2 hours from a 5-minute charge
- Stable wireless connection with Apple's W1 chip
- Lightweight, flexible neckband design for comfort
- Inline remote and microphone for easy call and track control
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth 4.0 is older and less stable than newer versions
- Battery life is modest at 8 hours
- No USB-C charging port
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
Audio
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Multipoint pairing | No |
Battery
| Battery life | 8 h |
|---|---|
| Quick charge | 5 min → 2 h |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Siri |
Design
| USB-C | No |
|---|
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
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