Beats (Apple) - Flex

Have had the Beats Flex headphones (earbuds on a neck strap, Bluetooth wireless) for about 3 years now and absolutely love them! https://www.target.com/p/beats-flex-all-day-bluetooth-wireless-earphones-beats-black/-/A-81804770?sidd=3385S&ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000120204035&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba064R0000155fPKQAY-Apple_BMP_Beat_Q3_2024_EOQ-1442652&adgroup=PLA_Apple_Beat&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9197632&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfaKDMhf_kzsaIR0mEIP2znvz&gclid=CjwKCAiAudG5BhAREiwAWMlSjFlPAxmFbEJRZPQpRvr5-VdYFOPfAhGUBun_DtApNULhjih1ruCGmBoC1fkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I used a pair of these beats ear buds that have a wire that connect the two and it has power and volume control on it. If one falls out it is still connected to the other. They are called Beats Flex Wireless Earphones

I occasionally bring around the neck-type wireless earbuds. Sony WI-C310 are 18g and Beats Flex are 19g. Had both for quite a while, so I don’t know what current equivalent to recommend, but that gives you an idea of the weight class for the slimmest around the neck-style buds.

I agree with basically everything you point out, here. And my use has been very similar… daily life at work desk job, infrequently job site and workshop use, including under muffs, mowing under muffs, etc. I treat them with care, but I have dropped them a number of times, and withdrawing them from under a shirt frequently dislodges the ear tips. Have had to replace a number of these. I do find them fairly fiddly, especially when aren’t being used (which is basically all the time) because they want to get tangled in sternum straps, etc, and because the ear tips want to escape worse then Alcatraz residents. And I’m only willing to call them *adequately* durable. The case splits open and the buds can crack. They feel delicate to me, but then all cables do, and I exercise more effort than anyone I know in being gentle with cables. It’s exhausting haha. For that reason alone, I’m interested in moving onto truly wireless at this point, even though they can be slightly less convenient and less accessible than necklace style buds. I probably will when these Beats Flex die.

I switched to the Beats Flex. They are $50, but sometimes on sale for $35ish. It's really hard to lose them. They last for 10+ hours. I can have either or both earbuds in. They come with multiple silicone buds for different ear types. https://www.amazon.com/Beats-Flex-Wireless-Earphones-Built/dp/B08L6ZYW21

I use Beats Fit Pro and they mostly work for me but I wouldn't call them the best. I also wear glasses so the OTA-style doesn't work for me. My biggest problem is them not staying on. The Beats Flex work really well for staying on after I attach earwings form the Jaybirds X3 but I prefer true wireless. The Beats Flex also have too many buttons.