The Speck Gemtones Play earbuds leave you wanting more, but not in a good way. If you’re looking for a pair of wireless earbuds that you can safely sling in your bag without fear of the buds disappearing into the abyss, then the push-to-release case might be enough to tempt you into purchasing. However, if […]
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The JLab JBuds Lux ANC are decent low-cost headphones, but your mileage will vary by taste. For example, the sound quality is bass-heavy, which will appeal to some listeners but could really put off others, and they also have a tight fit, which could lead some to find them uncomfortable to wear. You can count
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The Final Audio VR500 are mild and almost meek-looking wired in-ear headphones, but they most certainly have it where it counts. If you’re after useful and enjoyable fidelity when gaming or listening to music, but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg, you need to check them out. Pros + Built and specified
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The CMF By Nothing Buds are hard to criticise at their low price point, even if they don’t exactly excel. Core features like ANC might be a bit underwhelming but decent battery life and dual-device connectivity help a lot. Pros + Stylish minimalist appearance + Good battery life + Cheap Cons – ANC isn’t great
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Early Verdict Sony has long been all about the bass and its latest range of audio products for 2024 take its passion for deep, rich tones to a whole new level. The Ult Wear are its new mid-range headphones that are especially tuned to what it calls ‘Ult Power Sound’, a new type of sound
The JLab Epic Lab Edition’s name is decidedly more epic than its performance. The buds put out distorted sound with a poor sound stage and noise cancellation that barely seems to make an audible difference on your music. Some solid quality-of-life features like a long battery life and convenient touch controls only go some way
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They may not do much by current headphone standards, and their open-backed design means anyone nearby will hear a good deal of what you’re hearing also, but what they do, the Grado Reference Series Hemp do very well indeed. Pros + Open, balanced and entertaining sound + Creative use of materials + Helpfully light weight
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4’s superb sound quality, stacked feature list and solid design make it a top choice in a closely fought market. It’s not best-in-class for ANC or call quality, but what it does, it does very well. Pros + Excellent sound quality + Plenty of features + Strong battery life Cons
Early Verdict Bose’s attempt at the open-ear form factor is a great success from our early testing, The sound is incredible, the earbuds are comfortable and easy to wear, and they don’t shift during runs despite a few threatening wobbles. The high price tag is a barrier though. Pros + Very little sound leakage +
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The Earfun Air 2 are another pair of impressive wireless earbuds from Earfun. They offer great sound quality for the price, and will go up against rivals that cost twice as much in a heartbeat. They have a handy range of extra features and are as gentle on your ears as they are on your
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The Fiio FT5 strike a really nice balance in every respect, from the way they’re built and finished to the way they sound. If it’s absolute sonic neutrality you’re after, they may not be for you – but if you fancy an entertaining sound with a bit of audiophile credibility thrown in, give them an
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I scoffed at the term ‘8K sound’ initially, I admit that. And although I still think Final’s terminology is ill-advised, the company’s ZE8000 MK2 earbuds are anything but. If you read only this verdict, know that the clarity, depth and breadth of sound here is remarkable. These wireless earbuds deliver dynamic nuance and musical cohesion
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