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Pros
- Comfortable fit with secure seal
- Balanced sound profile with good audio quality
- Support for Apple's Spatial Audio
- IPX4 water resistance rating
Ideal for users seeking comfortable, everyday earbuds with active noise cancellation for commuting, casual listening, and sports. They are especially suitable for Apple users who value Spatial Audio support.
Release Date
June 2021
June 2021ANCYes
YesIPXIPX4
IPX4Battery5 hours/15 hours with charging case (ANC on)
5 hours/15 hours with charging case (ANC on)
Reference Price
149.95$
IN-DEPTH
Audio
- Quality: Balanced audio output with good clarity and detail across various genres
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Soundstage:
Soundstage perceived as small but does not feel cramped
- Volume Levels: Able to reach high volume levels without significant distortion
Noise Cancellation
- Equipped: Active noise cancellation is available and moderately effective
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Transparency Mode:
Transparency mode is clear and allows for situational awareness
- Levels: ANC effectiveness is good but not at the level of top competitors
Comfort and Fit
- Comfort: High comfort levels with a vented design that reduces ear pressure
- Stability: Secure fit suitable for sports, though without earhooks
- Ear Tip Options: Comes with three sizes of silicone ear tips for a customizable fit
Battery
- Playback Time: Up to 5 hours with ANC on, and 8 hours with ANC off
- Charging Case: Charging case provides two additional full charges, no wireless charging
- Quick Charging: Supports quick charging, offering 1 hour of playback after 5 minutes of charging
Call Quality
- Microphone: Call quality is adequate indoors but struggles with clarity in noisy environments
- Number of Microphones: Equipped with six microphones for call and ANC functions
- Noise Reduction: Some background noise reduction during calls, but not consistently effective
Controls
- Physical button controls are precise and easy to use, but lack customization
Connectivity
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Multipoint Connectivity:
Does not support multipoint connectivity
- Range: Excellent Bluetooth range with stable connection
- Bluetooth 5.2 with support for AAC and SBC codecs
Compatibility
- OS: Compatible with both iOS and Android, with hands-free Siri access
- App: Beats app available on Android for updates and battery checks, limited iOS app features
Other Features
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Water Resistance:
Rated IPX4 for water resistance, suitable for workouts and light rain
- FindMyEarbuds: Supports Find My feature on both iOS and Android for locating lost earbuds
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