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Pros
- Rich, bass-forward sound with clarity
- Customizable EQ via companion app
- Good battery life and water-resistant build
- Support for AAC and AptX Bluetooth codecs
- Responsive touch controls
Ideal for audio enthusiasts seeking quality sound on a budget. Suitable for everyday use, commuting, and light workouts, but may not be the best choice for intense physical activities or users with smaller ears.
Release Date
June 2021
June 2021ANCNo
NoIPXIPX4
IPX4Battery9 hours/27 hours with charging case (No ANC)
9 hours/27 hours with charging case (No ANC)
Reference Price
79.87$
IN-DEPTH
Audio
- Quality: Delivers a bass-forward sound with clear mids and detailed trebles, but may require fit adjustment for optimal experience
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Soundstage:
Provides a wide soundstage with good separation of frequencies
- Volume Levels: Maintains high volume levels without distortion
Noise Cancellation
- Equipped: Lacks active noise cancellation but offers good passive isolation
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Transparency Mode:
No transparency mode, but passive isolation allows some ambient awareness
- Levels: Not applicable due to lack of ANC
Comfort and Fit
- Comfort: Generally comfortable with multiple ear tip sizes, but may be uncomfortable for users with smaller ears
- Stability: Stable during low-intensity movements, but may loosen with vigorous activity
- Ear Tip Options: Comes with four sizes of silicone ear tips for a customizable fit
Battery
- Playback Time: Up to 9 hours on a single charge, with varying results based on volume levels
- Charging Case: Charging case provides an additional 18 hours of battery life, but lacks wireless charging
- Quick Charging: Supports quick charging with USB-C, offering 1 hour of playback after 15 minutes of charging
Call Quality
- Microphone: Microphone delivers clear calls with some Bluetooth distortion, but overall intelligible
- Number of Microphones: Features a dual-mic setup on each earbud for improved call clarity
- Noise Reduction: Mic has decent noise handling capability, suitable for moderately noisy environments
Controls
- Touch-sensitive panels provide intuitive control over playback, calls, and volume adjustments
Connectivity
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Multipoint Connectivity:
Lacks multipoint connectivity, cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously
- Range: Offers stable Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with good range, but may experience issues in busy areas
- Supports Bluetooth 5.2 with AAC, AptX, and SBC codecs for high-quality audio streaming
Compatibility
- OS: Compatible with both iOS and Android devices
- App: Comes with the Sennheiser Smart Control app for sound customization and firmware updates
Other Features
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Water Resistance:
IPX4 rating provides protection against sweat and light rain, suitable for light workouts
- FindMyEarbuds: Not available
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