JLab’s newest pair of sport headphones come with a unique twist: they’re not earbuds. The Flex Sport are over-ear Bluetooth headphones, and they are designed to be worn during all types of workouts and rigorous physical activity.
The headphones come with 20 hours of play time and removable ear pads that can be tossed in the washing machine. The model enters a small but growing category of higher-quality audio gear designed for workouts, including over-ear models from JBL / Under Armour and Jabra. JLab says it’s built a technology into the headphones called Be Aware that lets in ambient noise so that you don’t inadvertently injure yourself by missing the shouts and hollers of nearby athletes or workout partners.
As for the hardware, the...