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Scosche Sportflex 3 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Scosche Sportflex 3 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Scosche Sportflex 3
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

2.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 95%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Scosche Sportflex 3

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

2.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

4.9
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

7.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Scosche Sportflex 3 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 69.1% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
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
11 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 11 mm, smaller driver size than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 0.2% 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
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% 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
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
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
Scosche
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
567 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 567 g, heavier than 99.1% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Scosche Sportflex 3 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Scosche Sportflex 3 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Scosche Sportflex 3 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 29 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (11 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    11 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2.6x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (567 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    567 g vs 218 g
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Scosche Sportflex 3 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.78 vs 7.3).
    6.78 vs 7.27
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Scosche Sportflex 3 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.78 vs 7.3).
    6.78 vs 7.27
  • 6% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
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    Scosche Sportflex 3
    the average pair of headphones
    Scosche Sportflex 3 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.55 vs 8).
    7.55 vs 8
  • 2.6x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (567 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    567 g vs 218 g
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 29 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (11 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    11 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Scosche Sportflex 3

  • High stability and security during vigorous physical activities due to the ear hook design.
  • Good sound pressure level (108 dB/mW) providing high volume with lower-powered devices.
  • Very high sensitivity allowing for satisfying volume levels on portable audio equipment.
  • Effective noise isolation from the ear-insert design, reducing sound leakage and outside noise.
  • Integrated microphone and in-line control panel for managing calls and music on mobile devices.
  • Sweat and water-resistant construction suitable for intense workouts.
  • Comes with a convenient travel pouch for safe transportation.

What customers don't like about Scosche Sportflex 3

  • Treble can sound 'smeared' or blurred, lacking the delicate shimmer found in premium models.
  • Bass lacks fine detail and can sound boomy depending on how the buds are fitted.
  • The ear hook fitting process can be 'fussy' and difficult to adjust initially.
  • Midrange is described as slightly thin and soft.
  • Can produce a sensation of pressure in the ear opening that may be uncomfortable for some users.
  • Wired-only connectivity lacks the modern convenience of Bluetooth found in competitor sport models.

Verdict

The Scosche SportFlex 3 is a lightweight, wired earbud designed for athletes, weighing just 20 grams and featuring a 50-inch cable with an integrated microphone and music controls. It utilizes 11mm dynamic drivers to deliver a broad frequency range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz, characterized by a neutral sound profile and powerful, deep bass impact. Its main characteristics include flexible ear hooks that ensure a stable fit during vigorous movement and a water-resistant build that allows for post-workout rinsing. Pros include high sensitivity for adequate volume on portable devices and effective external noise reduction through its isolating ear-insert design. However, some users may find the ear hooks fussy to fit initially, and the high-frequency treble can occasionally sound slightly blurred or smeared.

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