…Wi-Fi 6E AX (and earlier) with a good strong signal out to 10 metres from our reference Netgear Orbi RBKE963 Quad-band Wi-Fi 6E AX 11000 mesh (network review). It has BT 5.3 LE, multi-point, and you can connect two devices and play audio (requires approved Samsung earphones). It has SBC,…
…Atmos decode No Hi-Res No 3.5mm Yes. 3.5mm cable earphones lack volume. BT Codecs SBC, AAC (claims aptX, but this is missing) Multipoint No Dolby Atmos (DA) No EQ Real Original Sound Technology EQ Smart/ Movie/ Game/ Music Mics 1 – no noise cancellation Test dB – all on EQ…
…a bottom-firing speaker for ringtones, alarms, and music). These are all tuned for clear voice and abysmal for music with no bass or treble to round out the mid-signature. If you listen to music via 3.5mm buds or BT earphones, all will sound OK. If you want a better experience,…
…reputable brand with a range of models. The XTRAK 50 is similar to the Pro model, which adds Bluetooth connectivity for car speakers or earphones and is App enabled, providing location tracking. It is compact, rugged, IP67 (1 metre for 30 minutes if all protection ports are closed) and has…
…buds. Comfort – Pass+ At 5.8g, they are light, and the choice of three silicone tips means good ear fit. These are not ANC earphones that need a jam-tight fit for noise isolation, so they are pretty comfortable even if you experience itchy or hot ears. Sensemore – Work in…
…100-200Hz Most small sound devices, like portable Bluetooth speakers and earphones, start here but lack the ‘oomph’ that mid-bass adds. Mid-bass kicks in at about 50Hz and steadily builds to about 150Hz (high-bass), so you get better bass for music and movies, but it is nowhere near the standard that…
…are only three premium earphones worth looking at – these, Sony WF-1000XM4 (Sony WF-1000XM4 are remarkable BT, ANC earphones (long-term review), and Sennheiser Momentum 3 (Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 3 BT/ANC earphones (review). Why? All three have strengths and a few weaknesses. Bose QuietComfort II earbuds (QC II) – excellent…
…benefits. The philosophy builds on the OPPO Watch – the best all-around Google Wear smartwatch (review) that is probably the best Android Wear watch with a huge square screen (a.k.a. Apple Watch) and its OPPO Enco series earphones – Buds, Air, Free2, and X – too good to ignore (review)…
…its OPPO Enco series earphones – Buds, Air, Free2, and X – too good to ignore (review) that in many ways are Android equals to the AirPods gen 2, 3 and Pro. I like the design, and the Shimmer PMMA back resists fingerprints very well. Market Position – Pass+ At…
The Sennheiser TV Clear comprises a pair of in-ear BT True Wireless earphones and a TV transmitter. It claims that ‘TV will never be the same’—and it is right—although at $639.95, it needs to be. To be clear (pun), most TVs have Bluetooth capabilities, and you can use any earphones…
…seat and rain-resistant. Touch controls – Pass+ Instead of capacitive touch, it uses physical touch plates that are more reliable. You can change the touch settings in the app. CyberShack’s view – Jabra Elite 5 are good midrange BT, ANC earphones As long as you don’t expect the absolute top-drawer…
…are Google Pixel Buds Pro ANC $299 – Google Pixel Buds Pro BT, ANC – terrific earphones (review) LG Tone Free FP9WA ANC $299 LG Tone Free FN9A Bluetooth, Noise-cancelling earphones (review) Jabra Elite 7 ANC $279 Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Elite 3 earphones for all tastes and budgets…
