Our quick take

Beats X headphones: The alternatives to consider

Beats X headphones - 4.0 / 5

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Beats X headphones review: A new design

  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity  Flexible cable that sits around your neck Various sized tips to fit various ears come in the box

Beats X headphones review: That W1 chip

  • Apple’s W1 quick-connection chip  Bluetooth connectivity

Beats X headphones review: Battery and range

  • 8-hour battery life per charge Long range Bluetooth connection

Beats X headphones review: Performance

  • Bass-heavy performance

To recap

The Beats X headphones offer all the cool connectivity functionality of the Apple AirPods in a more conventional form factor.