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Oppo is not only conquering the German market with its range of value-for-money smartphones, but also wants to establish an entire ecosystem of hardware, including accessories. Of course, this also includes true-wireless headphones. The flagship model is known as the Enco Free and is based – like many others – on Apple’s AirPods. Oppo nevertheless deviates from the standard with a hybrid approach. Question is, does this idea work?
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Sonarworks, the company famous for its precision audio software used by music creators in professional recording studios around the world, has developed a music personalization tool called SoundID Listen. The desktop and mobile app brings personalized sound to anyone listening on headphones by creating personal sound profiles. We gave it a try.
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As part of the unpacked event, tech manufacturer Samsung has added new products to its Note series as well as to its true wireless headphones and smartwatch ranges.
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Launched alongside OnePlus Nord on Tuesday 21 July, the OnePlus Buds are the brand’s first true wireless headphones. Sold for €89 ($103), they are specially positioned to kick ass in the heavily saturated 100% wireless headphones market with great bass performance.
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The Shure Aonic 50 are the first wireless headphones from this historic audio manufacturer to embrace consumer-level active noise reduction. The Shure Aonic 50 are a direct competitor to the Bose NCH 700 and Sony WH-1000XM3 and rely on their Hi-Fi performance to make a difference. Is this a winning bet? Stay tuned to find out!
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With the FreeBuds 3i, Huawei will be embarking upon the true wireless earbuds path for the first time without having to settle for an ugly-looking device that hangs out of your ear. It achieves this by using silicone plugs in order to better seal the ear canal against any outside, environmental noise. The ANC technology used is, theoretically, capable of delivering additional peace and quiet. Does this sound like a well-known concept to you? Yes, under the name Magic Earbuds, the Honor brand carries an almost identical model in its lineup, which are available at an even cheaper price point. Why then is this Huawei variant the better option? You will find out more in our review.
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It’s annoying when during a really good endurance run your in-ear headphones suddenly slip out of your ear canal and fall to the ground. With many true wireless headphones, this can hardly be avoided, because they are not fixed solidly enough to your ears. The Powerbeats Pro are completely different, with a sturdy bridge and a rubber claw that clings to your ears. But if the price that Apple charges is too high for you, then you should consider the Soundcore Spirit X2 from Anker, which realizes this concept for less than half the cost.
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Sennheiser returns to the true wireless market with its true wireless Momentum True Wireless 2 headphones. This pair is more or less the same recipe as the previous model but claims to provide longer battery life and active noise cancelation (ANC). The price of $300 thus seems slightly more justified than on the Momentum True Wireless. But at this price point, even the slightest defects will feel painful.
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The Air 1 Plus are the fifth generation of true wireless earbuds from the Swedish audio brand, Happy Plugs. The interesting thing about these is that you can choose either an in-ear design or a classic earbud design. I gave both variants a listen to see how the Stockholm headphones stacked up against the competition.
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The Anker Soundcore range has been expanding rapidly recently, and there are plenty of designs and styles to choose from today. I took a look at the Spirit Dot 2 true wireless earbuds to see how they stack up to the competition in what is quickly becoming a very crowded market.