Wireless Neckband Earbuds
Marley Uplift 2
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1 / 9Beats
Beats X
These have been replaced with the Beats Flex, so unless you can find the BeatsX for super cheap you're probably better off just going with the newer option.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
8 hBelow average8 h
5 h23 h
below average for wireless neckband earbuds — based on 13 of 18 we've cataloged.
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue100%
True is the most common — on 100% of the 18 wireless neckband earbuds we've cataloged (of 18).
Sweat Resistance
NoTrue79%False21%
False appears on 21% of the 14 wireless neckband earbuds we've cataloged (of 18).
Control Type
Physical buttonsMost commonPhysical buttons93%Touch controls7%
Physical buttons is the most common — on 93% of the 15 wireless neckband earbuds we've cataloged (of 18).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 8 h
- Charging Method
- Lightning
- Full Charge Minutes
- 60 min
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Build
- Sweat Resistance
- No
Features
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri, Google Assistant
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC
- Bluetooth Range
- 100 m
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Design
- Color Options
- Black, blue, gray, white
- Magnetic Earbuds
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- BeatsX
Release
- Date
- 2017-01-30
- Msrp Usd
- 149 USD
- Year
- 2017
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Isolation4.1
Battery life5.8
Connectivity5.0
Design8.8
Portability8.6
Value8.3
The verdict
If you’re in need of something stylish, timeless, and reliable, the BeatsX are the wireless earbuds for you. Just keep them away from water; after all, they lack an official IP rating. However, these have been discontinued and replaced with the Beats Flex so you're probably better off just picking those up.
✓What we like
✓Class 1 Bluetooth<br>
✓AAC and W1 chip<br>
✓Multipoint connectivity<br>
✓Magnetic housings<br>
✕What could be better
✕Sound quality<br>
✕Battery life<br>
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