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.