The choice of wireless earbuds is huge, and JBL doesn’t make the choice any easier by offering three variants of their Live 3 premium earbuds. The JBL Live Buds 3 are the ‘classic’ earbuds that sit discreetly inside the ear. The buds are relatively small and oval, with JBL’s logo tastefully discreet on each earbud. …
JBL Live Beam 3 are completely wireless earbuds in the mid-price range. They are more than closely related to the JBL Live Buds 3, which we have also tested; in fact, the two are identical in most respects. But the purpose of this group review is to look at all three variants of the Live …
It’s impossible to look at the JBL Live Flex 3 without mentioning the A-word. Because even though it doesn’t come in a white version, there’s no doubt that JBL has taken inspiration from Apple’s Airpods. JBL Live Flex 3 is the third variant of the JBL Live earbuds. Unlike the Live Buds 3 and Live …
Completely wireless earbuds have been the most popular type of headphones for years, and no wonder: they’re convenient to bring along, the case fits in your pocket, and the earbuds themselves are so small that you hardly notice them once they’re inserted into the ear canal. But it’s not quite as easy to be sure …
After the highly successful Tour Pro+ and later Pro 2 earbuds with smart case and touchscreen, the time has come for the improved third generation. According to JBL, the Tour Pro 3 is built from the ground up. Still, they are cautious about calling it a revolution, as the design itself is a cautious evolution …
Creative has long been known for their audio products, but hasn’t made much of a name for itself on the earbud front. With Aurvana Ace, they focus on a completely new driver technology in the form of so-called MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) drivers. These are said to have an advantage over conventional dynamic drivers by being …
When it comes to brand awareness in headphones, Bose is at the top of the list. However, in the earbud segment, the American manufacturer has struggled at times to live up to its reputation. Fortunately, they succeeded in 2022 with a pair of really good earbuds, the QuietComfort Earbuds II. Which fixed almost everything that …
Jabra promises that the Elite 10 delivers “crystal clear call sound, ultra-high comfort for all-day use and is optimised to provide an immersive Dolby Atmos experience through Dolby Head Tracking.” Head tracking, if you will, means that the sound image adjusts according to your head movements. Dolby Head Tracking works with both Atmos content and …
Is it headphones or a headset for work – and who is the manufacturer? The Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC is hard to categorize. And the answers to the questions are not definitive… Poly is an American manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, including headsets. Many people know the company’s products, including the Voyager series, under the …
Technics EAH-AZ80 is designed for those who want top sound quality and comfort, but also the best possible conversation sound during mobile and video calls. A driver with a large 10 mm diaphragm should be able to deliver good dynamics and bass. And since the LDAC codec is supported, providing near CD quality via Bluetooth, …
The Pi7 S2 has a good build quality and design. The case is slim and tall, while the earbuds are a little large, but they don’t feel heavy. They also weigh a gram less per ear than the previous model. I’ve seen mixed opinions on the fit, but for me they fit very well. Three …
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have some new features compared to their predecessor, in addition to being reduced in size by over 30 per cent. This is noticeable as the new ones are significantly more comfortable. The microphone also provides better sound on calls than its predecessor’s stemless design. You can save up to four …
Free Byrd is larger than most, almost on par with NuraTrue Pro, which are quite large in order to accommodate perhaps the most advanced technology available in any pair of earbuds. But in Free Byrd, you’ve just got the standard features, including noise cancellation and ambient sound, so strictly speaking, it should have been possible …
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are the successor to the first Buds Pro, which we thought were the best earbuds in their price range. Despite being OnePlus’ flagship, they’re half the price of Apple’s popular AirPods Pro. The design is almost unashamedly similar, just in black and chrome instead of white. We were particularly impressed …
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are round shaped earbuds that are housed in a fairly compact case that doesn’t take up much space. Dual drivers in each earbud, one 10 mm for the bass register and one 5.3 mm for crisper treble, are designed to improve dynamics. Active noise cancellation and best-in-class waterproofing (IP57) means …