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Flips Solo 2 Social Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Flips Solo 2 Social Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Flips Solo 2 Social
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

4.9

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

5.7

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Flips Solo 2 Social

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

4.9

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Battery

4%

5.7

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

7.3
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Popularity:
Flips Solo 2 Social has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 66.7% of products in this category.
3.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Flips
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
544 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 544 g, heavier than 98.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Flips Solo 2 Social vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 2.5x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (544 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    544 g vs 218 g
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 9.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Flips Solo 2 Social
    the average pair of headphones
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.3 vs 8).
    7.3 vs 8
  • 7.1 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (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
  • 9.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Flips Solo 2 Social
    the average pair of headphones
    Flips Solo 2 Social has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.3 vs 8).
    7.3 vs 8
  • 50.4% less popular
    Flips Solo 2 Social is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.9 vs 5.9).
    3.9 vs 5.87
  • 2.5x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (544 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    544 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (3 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    3 % vs 0.3 %
  • 7.1 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (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
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
ConsumerQueen
≈ estimated
21/08/2013
Hands-on demo · flip feature, comfort and build
Verdict
Flips Solo 2 Social is comfortable, well made and fun to share, and a strong pick for gifts and everyday listening.
9.0
Matty O'Brien
≈ estimated
30/06/2013
Short hands-on review · sound across several devices
Verdict
Flips Solo 2 Social has excellent sound with rich bass and depth, though quality depends heavily on the device it is plugged into.
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

soundandvision.com
10/08/2013
Listening test · Flip-to-speaker headphones
Verdict
The Flips Solo 2 Social is a clever pair whose speaker mode sounds better than its muffled, bass-heavy headphone mode, so it suits casual listening.
2pawsdesigns.com
12/06/2013
Daily use test · Flip-to-speaker
Verdict
The Flips Solo 2 Social is an attractive, well-made pair that folds small and blocks office noise, though it felt tight on the head at first.
countryandvictoriantimes.com
13/06/2013
Personal review · Two-in-one headphones
Verdict
The Flips Solo 2 Social is a light, comfortable pair that works as headphones at home and as a loud shared speaker, but it needs a USB charge first.
H
homedecordesigns.com
13/06/2013
Summary of the review
Flips Solo2Social Audioâ„¢ review - Home Decor Designs
joliepagaille.wordpress.com
13/06/2013
Hands-on review · Flip-to-speaker headphones
Verdict
The Flips Solo 2 Social is nicely designed and flips into speakers, but its headphone sound feels empty and short on bass.
I
igen.fr
26/02/2015
Summary of the review
Beats Solo2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Review
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Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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.

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.

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