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Pros
- Open-ring design for environmental awareness
- Lightweight and compact for comfort
- Innovative Wide Area Tap controls
- Spacious and detailed soundstage
- IPX4 water resistance suitable for workouts
Ideal for users who need to stay aware of their surroundings, such as office workers, runners, or those engaged in outdoor activities. Not recommended for bass-heavy music enthusiasts.
Release Date
February 2022
February 2022ANCNo
NoIPXIPX4
IPX4Battery5.5 hours/17.5 hours with charging case (No ANC)
5.5 hours/17.5 hours with charging case (No ANC)
Reference Price
128.00$
IN-DEPTH
Audio
- Quality: Offers clarity and detail with a wide soundstage, but lacks bass power.
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Soundstage:
Provides a spacious and immersive sound experience.
- Volume Levels: Adequate volume levels without distortion, but may struggle in noisy environments.
Noise Cancellation
- Equipped: No active noise cancellation, designed to allow ambient noise.
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Transparency Mode:
No transparency mode due to the lack of ANC.
- Levels: No adjustable levels of noise cancellation as ANC is not available.
Comfort and Fit
- Comfort: Comfortable for most users, but may not fit securely in all ear types.
- Stability: Stable enough for workouts, but fit may vary.
- Ear Tip Options: Comes with various silicone wing tips for a customizable fit.
Battery
- Playback Time: Up to 5.5 hours on a single charge.
- Charging Case: Charging case provides an additional 12 hours. No wireless charging.
- Quick Charging: Supports quick charging for 1.5 hours of playback with a 10-minute charge.
Call Quality
- Microphone: Clear microphone performance, suitable for calls and meetings.
- Number of Microphones: Not specified
- Noise Reduction: Mic offers decent noise handling, but no advanced noise reduction features.
Controls
- Wide Area Tap feature allows for intuitive control by tapping near the ear.
Connectivity
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Multipoint Connectivity:
No multipoint connectivity, only single device connection.
- Range: Stable connection within range, but may drop with physical barriers.
- Bluetooth 5.2 with support for AAC and SBC codecs.
Compatibility
- OS: Compatible with Android and iOS devices.
- App: Sony Headphones Connect app offers customization and additional features.
Other Features
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Water Resistance:
IPX4 rating ensures sweat and splash resistance.
- FindMyEarbuds: Not available
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