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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: ?
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Flips Solo 2 Social review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.7

Technical Score

20.0%

6.8

User score

Good
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

3.3

Features

10.0%

4.3

Design

8.0%

5.9

Connectivity

6.0%

5.8

Battery

4.0%

4.2

Calls & Controls

Poor
6.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.3
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Good
  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    9.0

    Battery life

  • 5.3
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    9.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 5.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    9.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 4.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    9.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Flips Audio Solo 2 Social is a hybrid over-ear wired headphone featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and a unique folding mechanism that transforms the earcups into amplified stereo speakers when flipped outward. These headphones utilize a built-in 'AMP’d' audio amplifier powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery via micro-USB to drive the speaker mode, while operating as standard passive headphones through a 3.5mm jack for personal listening. Key pros include the seamless 180-degree rotation for social sharing, a lightweight foldable design for portability, and memory foam cushions for comfort. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in microphone for headset use, the absence of active noise cancellation, and a reliance on battery power exclusively for the external speaker functionality.

Technical Specifications of Flips Solo 2 Social

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

3.3

Features

10.0%

4.3

Design

8.0%

5.9

Connectivity

6.0%

5.8

Battery

4.0%

4.2

Calls & Controls

4.7
Flips Solo 2 Social has a technical score of 4.66 points, which is lower than that of 63.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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6.8
Flips Solo 2 Social has a user score of 6.77 points, which is lower than that of 82.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
2.1
Flips Solo 2 Social has a popularity of 2.1 points, which is lower than 66.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

6.5
Flips Solo 2 Social has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 60.6% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Flips Solo 2 Social uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Flips Solo 2 Social uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

10 Hz
Flips Solo 2 Social reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.3% of headphones and equal to 12.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Flips Solo 2 Social is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Flips Solo 2 Social has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Flips Solo 2 Social supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Flips Solo 2 Social supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

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Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Flips Solo 2 Social needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Flips Solo 2 Social does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Flips
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

544 g
Flips Solo 2 Social weighs 544 g, heavier than 99% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Flips Solo 2 Social vs the average headphone

  • More flexible connectivity
    Flips Solo 2 Social offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Flips Solo 2 Social offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Flips Solo 2 Social includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Flips Solo 2 Social includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Foldable design
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Flips Solo 2 Social has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick mic mute
    Flips Solo 2 Social includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
    What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
    When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.

    Importance: LOW

    Flips Solo 2 Social includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones rely on an internal rechargeable battery instead of replaceable disposable cells.
    When it matters: When you expect regular wireless use and want charging convenience instead of buying and replacing disposable batteries.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Flips Solo 2 Social has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Foldable design
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Flips Solo 2 Social offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Flips Solo 2 Social includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick mic mute
    Flips Solo 2 Social includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Total
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 2.5x higher weight
    Flips Solo 2 Social is heavier than the average headphone (544 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Fixed cable
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 7.1 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (95.9 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • No voice assistant support
    Flips Solo 2 Social does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 years older release date
    Flips Solo 2 Social was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    June 2013
  • 2.5x higher weight
    Flips Solo 2 Social is heavier than the average headphone (544 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Flips Solo 2 Social is heavier than the average headphone (544 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.544 g vs 218 g
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Flips Solo 2 Social has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    Flips Solo 2 Social does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Flips Solo 2 Social does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Flips Solo 2 Social has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 18.1% lower user score
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.77 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.77 vs 8.000).6.77 vs 8
  • 7.1 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (95.9 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (95.9 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.95.9 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 4 years older release date
    Flips Solo 2 Social was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    June 2013
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
    When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2020

    Flips Solo 2 Social was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2013 vs 2017
  • 2.19x less popular
    Flips Solo 2 Social is less popular than the average headphone (2.12 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Flips Solo 2 Social is less popular than the average headphone (2.12 vs 4.646).2.12 vs 4.65
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Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Features

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What customers like about Flips Solo 2 Social?

  • Unique hybrid design that converts from headphones to external speakers by flipping the ear cups outward.
  • Comfortable over-ear fit with plush, lightweight padding suitable for extended use.
  • Impressive volume and clarity when used in speaker mode, capable of filling a small room.
  • Included sturdy carrying case and a foldable design make them highly portable for travel.
  • Efficient battery management where power is primarily consumed only when using the amplified speaker mode.

What customers dislike about Flips Solo 2 Social?

  • Internal amplifier only works in speaker mode; headphone mode is passive and can result in a somewhat muffled sound.
  • Sound profile is heavily bass-focused, which may not appeal to listeners seeking a balanced or audiophile experience.
  • Bulky appearance when worn compared to traditional slim-profile headphones.
  • Audio quality in speaker mode may lack the depth and dynamics of dedicated high-end portable speakers.
  • Initial clamping force on the headband can feel tight for users with larger head sizes.

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