Apple drops BeatsX pricing, cuts several color options
Apple on Wednesday lowered the price of its BeatsX headphones from $149.95 to $119.95, simultaneously sacrificing multiple color options.
The headphones are now available in just two colors from Apple, silver and black. Blue, gold, space gray, and even white have been eliminated, as has the black and red "Defiant" option.
The reason for the changes is uncertain. The product may have had trouble competing at its previous price point, which was only about $10 cheaper than AirPods. Both accessories use Apple's W1 wireless chip, supporting easier pairing and steadier connections, but the AirPods are of course fully wireless, and offer additional perks like a charging case.
The main advantages of the BeatsX are an inline remote, and the ability to let them hang around the neck, thanks to cords as well as magnets that lock the earbuds together.
Apple may also have realized that it's being undercut by third-party retailers. B&H, for example, is selling the BeatsX for $99, and Best Buy is even cheaper at $90.
The headphones are now available in just two colors from Apple, silver and black. Blue, gold, space gray, and even white have been eliminated, as has the black and red "Defiant" option.
The reason for the changes is uncertain. The product may have had trouble competing at its previous price point, which was only about $10 cheaper than AirPods. Both accessories use Apple's W1 wireless chip, supporting easier pairing and steadier connections, but the AirPods are of course fully wireless, and offer additional perks like a charging case.
The main advantages of the BeatsX are an inline remote, and the ability to let them hang around the neck, thanks to cords as well as magnets that lock the earbuds together.
Apple may also have realized that it's being undercut by third-party retailers. B&H, for example, is selling the BeatsX for $99, and Best Buy is even cheaper at $90.
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Don't know if I would pay full price, but at the price I got them at refurbished they've been a good deal.
Should Beats release a new Pill? Maybe Apple thinks they will canibalize HomePod but damn were Pills successful!
Just to be cool, no other reason I believe.
I also tried Powerbeats Wireless3, but they didn't stay in my ears, either. And one over the ear clip eventually broke off.
So I tried BeatsX, and I really like them. Using the "ear wings", they stay in my ears comfortably. I like the easy pairing which makes switching between iMac, iBook, and iPhone, throughout the day, quick and easy.
My iPhone tends to switch its Bluetooth to my Honda CR-V's handsfree when I'm in the car, but I can switch to my BeatsX quickly via iTunes' bluetooth menu at the bottom of the song sheet.
Though they have only an 8-hour charge life, they charge up again quickly.
I also like the magnets which snap together when they're hanging around my neck.
I bought a blue set, but I don't mind the limited color selection, as I'd also be happy with black or silver.
Of course, of course.
Apple almost never ever reduce prices on anything unless it has been superseded.
Oh, except for BeatsX, 6 weeks after I bought them.
Uh, no - the main advantage of the BeatsX are as @LoneStar88 said - they can be customized to fit your ears. I dunno how people tolerate stuffing hard plastic of the AirPods in their ears.
I have the Beats over the ear headphones but I really don't like over the ear headphones. I've been eyeing these for some time; I may just need to pull the trigger on them with this price break.
Airpods are better for overall day to day usage specially due to the battery case. Fast charging on AirPods which Beats X also has are enabled by the efficiency of the W1 chip.
I used both the Beats X & AirPods.Sold the Beats X & got the AirPods. AirPods are much more satisfying for me.
Mine fit great, but I have a friend with ears like a Vulcan … no chance.
This is why I’d be surprised if they were canning the BeatsX without a replacement … unless sales have completely dried up due to the AirPods