Beats X

These headphones are designed for everyday, all-day wear. They’re maybe not the first choice for gym use but a better option than the Air Pods since they fit more securely and have a neck cable to keep them from simply dropping to the floor.

The Beats X headphones come packaged with four earbud tip sizes and come with wingtips for those who want extra security. They come with a carrying case and a USB-A cable, as well. In terms of basic features, they’re almost identical to the Air Pods. The most significant difference is the addition of a cable connecting the buds which makes the headphones less likely to get lost or misplaced.

These feature the same Apple W1 chip as the Air Pods. The chip makes set up extremely easy. All you need to do is stick your headphones next to your iOS device, and your phone or iPad will prompt you to begin the process. It’s easy as pie.

The headphones also come with a notable feature called Fast Fuel charging. It takes mere minutes to charge them up for an hour or so of playback, which is super useful when you’ve woken up for a tough morning workout or commute and realize you’ve completely forgotten to charge them. Just a quick five-minute charge will give you enough juice that will likely get you through your bus or subway ride to work.

The Beats brand headphones also have RemoteTalk and are Siri enabled. Instead of the super sensitive microphone that the Air Pods have, the Beats headphones have an in-line mic. Because these have a neck-wire, users also have access to in-line controls, which was something many reviewers felt was missing from the Air Pods.

Another neat feature is that these headphones auto-pause when you take one or both earbuds out. That way, you don’t have to search for the pause button if you encounter a pal on the street. Just pop out the earbuds, and your music will automatically cease playing. Pop that earbud back in, and you’ll be back to enjoying your tunes.

The headphones provide users with excellent stereo sound quality, according to reviewers. Users also say that the headphones are great in regards to taking and making calls. They isolate sound okay, but aren’t perfect, though it should be noted that sound leaks very little with the Beats X. The only downside is the price, which feels high for the sound quality provided. It’s good, well-balanced, but it’s hard to ignore that it could be better.

The headphones come with a powerful W1 chip and are Bluetooth enabled. It’s super easy to pair your Beats X device. Simply hold up your headphones to your phone or other iOS device and voila! You’re set. It’ll ask you to pair and run you through setup in a flash.

The headphones have a cable connecting the earpieces, unlike the Air Pods, which for some users was a vast improvement. The flexform cable fits comfortably around the neck, and they allow users to wear the headphones as a necklace when not in use. Various earbud tips and wingtips are included allowing for a personalized fit (4 sizes of tips available). Reviewers loved the multiple fit options for customized comfort which was something that was missing with the Air Pods. Either they fit you, or they didn’t. With the Beats X there’s some room to adjust the fit. Overall, the headphones are comfortable according to reviewers, and the fit is very secure, too.

The Beats X headphones are super stylish, and the beats logo is featured on each earpiece. The headphones are available in matte gold, matte silver, matte black, white, grey, and blue. Reviewers seemed to agree that they’re probably one of the most stylish pairs of wireless buds out there.

The Beats X headphones are water resistant, feature a flexible but robust cable but are made of plastic. They’re about as durable as any other headphone in their price range.

The W1 chip in the Beats X headphones makes connecting to iOS devices super easy. Setting them up and pairing them is a cinch, like with the Air Pods.

The headphones also have a cable which allows users to wear them around the neck when not in use. This offers wearers extra security. While many reviewers complained about losing the Apple Air Pods, the Beats X are not as easy to lose. According to most reviewers, the cable never really got in the way and didn’t feel obtrusive. There’s also a magnetic wire snap to keep the cables tangle-free.

The headphones boast an 8-hour battery life, which is about on par with other headsets in the price range. They also have a cool feature called Fast Fuel Charging. A few minutes ‘plugged-in’ will juice up the headphones for hours. According to reviewers, this feature worked as advertised and was suitably impressive. The headphones also come with the same charging case design as the Apple Air Pods. Charging on the go is easy, and the case can store power for when you’re not able to plug in.

Most reviewers felt the Beats X headphones were definitely worth the price. A few still found the sound quality wasn’t on par with the price tag, but other features make the cost worthwhile.

- W1 Apple Chip
- Bluetooth 1.0 enabled
- 8-hour maximum battery life
- Fast Fuel charging
- Comes with various earbud sizes
- RemoteTalk enabled
- Lightning USB cable included
- Comes with a carrying case that doubles as a charger
- In-line remote
- Stereo sound
- Compatible with Siri
- In-ear wireless design
- Lithium-ion battery

The Beats X headphones are for those who want crisp sound in a lightweight, discreet package. They are extremely fast charging, feature the high-tech W1 seen in the Apple Air Pods and have convenient, easy to use in-line controls. RemoteTalk makes it simple to summon Siri, and like the Air Pods, the headphones come with a handy charging case. Sound quality isn’t stellar, but it’s good enough for casual listening on-the-go. The sweat-proof headphones are comfortable, secure, and harder to lose than their Apple brand counterparts and reviewers seemed to appreciate the neck-wire rather than finding it annoying. For users who didn’t love the Air Pods, the Beats X headphones are totally worth considering.