Android Blog AppsApk

Category: Earbuds

Honor Sport Pro Review

With phone manufacturers slowly eliminating the headphone jack, hardware manufacturers from around the world are continually hunting down various opportunities to get in on the big change. Bluetooth earphones and headphones are becoming more and more polished, and most recently, the ‘truly wireless’ earbud-style Bluetooth earphones have been making waves in the market. In this post, we will review Honor’s newest Bluetooth earbuds – the Honor Sport Pro and help you decide if they’re worth the money.

Design And Ergonomics

At first glance, the earbuds appear pretty similar to Huawei’s FreeLace buds. However, some key design differences set the Sport Pro apart. Honor reports that designing the Sport Pro Bluetooth earbuds took a lot of work, and it shows. These buds don’t feature the standard design – the Sport Pro earbuds have an AirPod-like design, but with a silicone fitting on top.

Honor Sport Pro

There are several silicone tips of various sizes and shapes included in the box. Switching tips can be quite the hassle since the snug fit makes them difficult to remove and fit. Once you fit them properly, though, they are very comfortable. The snug fit prevents the earphones from popping out of your ears during a workout.

You need to put them on and twist counterclockwise for the best results. Not everyone prefers this design over the standard one; however, the design is much less stressful on the ear, since the earphones do not need to be inserted deep into your ear canal to achieve a secure hold. One downside with the design is that the earphones don’t isolate the ambient noise as well as the traditional design.

Honor Sport Pro Round

The cables aren’t unnecessarily long, which makes the earphones comfortable to wear. They also don’t get in your way if you’re exercising and you will barely notice them. The cord boasts the ideal length, and the quality much better than the average wireless earphones. The cable is braided, just like Huawei FreeLace, which is always a welcome design feature. The braids prevent them from tangling and make the earphones more durable.

The IPX5 rating only adds to the durability – making the earphones splash- and sweat-proof. The IPX5 rating has become an industry standard for wireless audio products. Another cool feature the Honor Sport Pro borrows from the Huawei’s FreeLace is the button controls. The way the earphones charge is similar, too. The buttons are placed on the right, which makes for easy reach. The buttons have unique textures, which makes it easier to distinguish the volume buttons from the active key.

Honor Sport Pro Sound System

Pulling off the top of the button module reveals a USB-C connector, which can be plugged into a USB-C charger (or your phone) directly. You can also use the included USB-C to USB-A dongle and with any standard USB-A charging adapter to charge these earphones. One of the features you cannot miss is the magnetic snap feature. The feature is not new by any means – snapping the earbuds together will pause the current tack and turn off the earphones. Splitting them will restart and reconnect them to your phone, and resume playback.

The problem with this design is that if you throw them in your bag or pocket, they are bound to split some point, causing them to connect to your phone and start playing. It can get particularly annoying if you take a call and realize that you can’t hear anything because the call’s audio is unexpectedly being routed to the earphones. The Honor Sport Pro helps circumvent this issue by providing a manual switch-off option. Holding down the ‘active’ button on the earphones will cause them to switch off, and they will not connect to your phone unexpectedly.

Sound Quality

Honor Sport Pro Magnetic Earbuds

The Honor Sport Pro wireless earphones boast sound quality that rivals more expensive pairs of buds in the same size. The 13mm drivers do an excellent job of handling the bass. The bass is too powerful and sometimes muffles the vocals. Turning up the volume will lead to slight distortions in the highs and vocals. Overall though, the bass is super pronounced, and the music sounds balanced.

Honor Sport Pro Updates

The overall sound quality is comparable to more expensive buds such as the OnePlus Bullet Wireless 2. The only drawback with the Sport Pro earphones is the overpowering bass. However, if you like bass-heavy EDM, you will love the Sport Pros! Since ear shapes vary from person-to-person, the buds will fit differently to different people. To ensure that you have the right experience with these earphones, make sure you use the right Silicone tips for your ears.

Battery Life and Charging

The audio quality is not the only strong suit of the Honor Sport Pro – the battery life is another area where they shine. The company claims that the Sport Pro earphones have a whopping 18-hour music playback time. Although the earphones don’t last that long on a single charge, you can easily get at least 12-14 hours of playback out of them before it’ll need to be charged.

Honor Sport Pro Fast Charging

And if you are a heavy user, you will love the fast charging feature. Charging the earphones for just 5 minutes will get your 4 hours of music playback. The fact that you can charge them using your smartphone or your laptop as long as they support a USB-C connector is a huge plus.

Verdict

The Honor Sport Pro is an excellent choice for all kinds of users. The earphones are priced aggressively, and you will get a good deal considering the set of features that these buds offer. The Sport Pro earphones make Huawei’s FreeLace earphones seem overpriced. The battery life is solid, and the sound quality is excellent. The bass is over-powered, but people who love to listen to bass-heavy music will surely get a kick out of it.

The build quality is excellent, and these look like they will last a long while. There’s noticeable distortion at higher volumes. The noise isolation isn’t the best, either. Overall though, it is easy to recommend the Honor Sport Pro wireless earphones.

January 25, 2020
Realme Buds Air Review

Realme is an emerging brand for new-age gadgets like earpods, fitness bands, bags, and also smartphones. It is a Shenzhen-based Chinese manufacturer that was established by the then Vice President of Oppo Electronics.

Realme has become popular over the past few years. It has been launching new and advanced gadgets frequently. Recently, it has launched the Realme Buds Air wireless in-ear headphones.

Today we will do a thorough review of this brand new Realme Buds Air. Let’s get started-

The Realme Buds Air is packed with high-end features, but it begins with a win with the wireless charging support.

It is one of the very few products that offer this feature in the market today. And the ones which are significantly higher in the price range.

Let us now look at the detailed features of the earphones from the house of Realme.

Design and Outlook

Looking highly similar to the second generation Apple AirPods, the Realme Buds Air has a premium design and outlook. Starting from the charging case to the earphones itself, there is a stark similarity with the Apple earphones. It has a minimalistic design that appeals to most of the people today and also has no logo on it.

There are many best wireless earbuds, but the Realme Buds Air flaunts an outer-ear fit with the lightweight and sturdy earbuds that sit comfortably into the ear. The earbud stalks are flat in shape, ensuring that it sits on the ears without causing any discomfort even after prolonged use.

The Realme Buds Air comes in three color variants, which are white, yellow, and black.

If you compare it with the inspiration, the Apple airpods, the Realme earphones come with a fewer number of sensors on it. There is a detector in each of the two headsets, which identifies if either or both the earphones have been removed. And then automatically pauses the music or any other running playback. It also supports noise isolation to a certain extent.

The charging case is compact and slim, which gives it a very classy outlook. It comes with an LED indicator on its front, which shows the charge level of the battery.

There are three colors in the indicator. The green shows well to full battery level; yellow means less than 50 percent, but more than 30 percent battery life and red means it is below 30 percent.

It allows both USB type-C and Qi charging for enhanced ease of use.

The Realme Buds Air uses a dual-channel technology, which allows you to wear the earbuds separately. There is also a touch gesture around the earbuds, which lets you perform various gestures. Like to answer a call or pause or play music, double-tap the touch area. While if you touch it three times, you can skip a song.

Again, pressing and holding it for about 2 seconds ends a call and also activates the Google Assistant. When you press both the earbuds together, you activate the gaming mode of the headphones.

Performance

What do we look for primarily in earphones? The sound quality. It has a pretty decent sound output, which is sure to deliver a wholesome experience to its users. Given the immensely affordable price as compared to its alike in the market, it is an excellent worth for money.

It comes with a 12mm sound driver, which is the reason for the good quality sound output. The sound quality is naturally not very great, but it is good enough for regular use.

When paired and used with Android and also other devices, the Realme earbuds delivered a consistent output irrespective of the source.

The pairing of the earbuds is quick. When on a call, the earbuds offer a stable connection, which is both loud and clear.

With reasonably good sound quality, one thing that is a backdrop for this earphone is the noise cancellation. The noise isolation is pretty weak when interrupted by any heavy sound.

The listening experience with this Realme Buds Air is somewhat detailed but not as immersive as you would like it to be. The bass is not very strong, while the treble is high. This results in a relatively high-pitched audio quality, which may not be everyone’s favorite.

Calls and Connectivity

Doing pretty much a good job with the wireless connectivity, there is almost no issue with voice calls on the Realme Buds Air. Once you connect it to your smartphone the first time, it automatically detects and connects to the device from then on.

There are two microphones on each of the earbuds which offer clear voice quality to the other end of the call. But, there can be a certain level of distortion in the sound when you are on the go.

Battery

Realme claims that the battery life of a single charged earbuds is almost 17 hours at a stretch. On using it first hand, we could see that it does deliver a battery life of about 15 hours when used continuously. It takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to charge the device entirely.

Considering the affordable price of the device, the features it offers are good enough. So, if you do not want to spend a fortune of a pair of earphones, this Realme Buds Air is not a bad option after all.

With a lightweight and compact design, the earbuds make an easy to carry addition to your daily gadgets. It has quick and stable connectivity, which is perfect for voice calls.

January 17, 2020
Soundcore Liberty Air True Wireless Earbuds by Anker

Anker is quite popular in the market, all thanks to the fact that it produces top-class products at very affordable rates. These products are not fancy by any means but are perfect for those who want to use its functionality at a bargain price. The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air is a wireless earphone and one of the best in the markets. It is inexpensive, works great, and looks quite nice as well. When you have good functionality at a reasonable rate, it stands to reason that the product is going to gain popularity.

Design

If you are an audio freak, this pair might not please you. However, if you are looking for a pair for daily use, this is not so bad. The Liberty Air buds connect over Bluetooth. It comes with its own power supplies located in their stems. This means that your phone will connect to the headphones without any wires. Once you are done listening, you can pop them into their battery case. The case is rechargeable. When you toss your earbuds in, they will recharge till you take them out the next time you need them.

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air True Wireless Earbuds

At first look, many will notice a striking resemblance between the Soundcore Liberty Air Earbuds and the Apple AirPods. The stem of each bud hangs a little bit out of your ear. By this, we mean that it is not truly a buds-only design. These buds feature a gloss black finish. Both of them come with touch-sensitive buttons. While they are slightly bigger than the Apple AirPods, they are quite comfortable to use and light in weight.

The Anker’s Soundcore Liberty Air earphones boast of a water-resistant rating of IPX 5. This means that while they are not protected against a shower or a swim, they can survive sweat and a splash. One thing to note here is that it is advised that users wipe off sweat and water before they stow the earbuds back in their case.

The Case

Coming to the earbud case, it has been designed to be chic with a matte black finish. The MicroUSB charging port is located at the bottom. The case has a snap-shut hinged lid. The earbuds fit comfortably within the magnetic crevices where they rest and recharge themselves. There is a three-dot LED light that tells us how much power the charging case has. The earbuds come with a playback capacity of about five hours. In addition to this, the case allows the earbuds to recharge themselves for another three times. So, at one charge for the case, you can enjoy about 20 hours of playback time. The mileage will naturally vary a bit depending on how loudly you play.

Connectivity And Features

Unlike some other wireless earbuds, the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air earbuds can be easily connected without any hassle. The earbuds pair up with each other. You will know this by looking at the little white light on their shells. Once you do, long-press the touch-sensitive button on any one of the earbuds. This will make them discoverable to your phone or other devices. You are done. After pairing for the first time, they will automatically reconnect to each other, and your device, every time you take the buds out of their case. Since they do this with rapid-fire quickness, you can be sure that by the time you take them out of your case and put them on, they would be paired up and ready to go.

Soundcore Liberty Air Earbuds

The buttons of the earbuds can be used to do a variety of functions, including answer calls, skip tracks, and more. This depends on the number of times you tap each bud. These true wireless earbuds are highly responsive, which is a major point in their favour. The Soundcore Liberty Air Earbuds are designed to work with popular smart assistants, such as Alexa and Google Assistant. The built-in microphones work decently enough to work with assistants. You can also make calls and find the quality good enough.

While everything is fine and dandy, there have been minor issues with connectivity at the time. However, it will, in no way, impact the overall use and experience. The reliability of the earbuds is high and we are sure that it will offer a rich and seamless experience to the users.

Sound Quality

According to Anker, the Liberty Air buds have superior audio performance. This is because they are manufactured using a Graphene-enhanced design. However, users remark that although it offers pretty good sound quality, it is in no way exceptional. These earbuds can passively block external sound, so much so that you don’t mind the lack of active noise cancelling capabilities. Their bass performance is quite powerful as well. While audiophiles will definitely not find this pair entertaining, it is perfect for those who want it for casual use.

Liberty Air True Wireless Earbuds

The sound details are rich and crisp, so much so that you can listen to every beat and detail clearly. When you play a track to try its full volume capabilities, you may notice some crackles and distortion. Here, we see that the ear buds struggle with the output. Keeping to the usual level should give you no trouble. Not everyone would be comfortable and happy with the noise-isolating design. The ear buds don’t have a transparency mode either. By using the tight seal for the ear tips, you will notice that a lot of ambient noise is passively muted.

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air earbuds are a great true wireless headphone package. It is affordable, responsive, and with decent enough sound quality. They come with a nice charging case, fit comfortably, and look amazingly chic. Overall, these ear buds don’t seem to have many poor points, except for distortion at very loud volumes. Designed as a competitor to AirPods Pro, it does look like the Soundcore Liberty Air Earbuds have managed to meet their goal. The best part about Liberty Air is that they offer all the top features without the high price tag.

January 15, 2020
Powerbeats Pro: The Best Wireless Earbuds For The Gym
Every music-listening gym-goer looks for three main features in their headphones – a comfortable fit, long battery life, and great sound.

With the recent boom in the availability of wireless earbuds and the advances in wireless technology, it is not difficult to find a pair of high-quality wireless earphones online.

One of these products happens to be the Beats Powerbeats Pro. Beats, known for the punchy bass in their products, revamped their existing sport-focused Powerbeats and turned them into a set of truly wireless earphones perfect for gym-goers and runners.

The older Powerbeats had a cable, that dropped down from the earbuds, wrapping around the back of the user’s neck. The cable has wholly disappeared, giving the new Powerbeats a fresh look.

Presentation-wise, the Powerbeats are unmistakably premium. The earphones come in a sturdy, black-colored charging case, which is super satisfying to snap open and shut.

The case feels solid and has the right amount of weight to it, and thanks to its magnetic catch, there are no chances of the case accidentally opening and your earphones dropping out.

The concept itself isn’t new – the case doubles as a battery pack for the earphones, that begin recharging when they’re slid back into the case.

On a full charge, you can expect the Powerbeats to last up to nine hours. The case carries a large battery – storing roughly two more full charges worth of power.

The user has a total of about 24 hours of use on fully charging the case and the earphones.

Charging the case is easy and fast, using the USB-A to Lightning cable provided in the box.

The case of Powerbeats Pro is significantly larger than the pocket-sized Apple AirPod Pros’ case. Many users find it a bit too chunky to fit into the jeans pocket or jacket pocket.

Nonetheless, since the Powerbeats are designed to be used primarily during exercise sessions, you’ll find yourself putting the case away in your bag anyway.

Let us further evaluate the performance of the Powerbeats Pro by considering the three most important metrics that gym-goers look at – sound quality, comfort, and battery life.

Sound Quality:

The products by Beats have a history of exhibiting exemplary bass, and there’s no change in that trend. The Powerbeats Pro will give you the full experience of the classic ‘Beats’ bass.

When listening to music from lower quality streaming services, too, the total bias is perfectly acceptable.

At average volumes, the presentation is clear and smooth. Turning the volume up makes the presentation of the music a touch too aggressive.

The detail in the sound the Powerbeats produce is decent – pushing the emotion behind the vocals and the resonance from each guitar strum perfectly.

However, the performance of the earphones underwhelms when used during an exercise session.

The Powerbeats Pros lack dynamic range – making the intense sound like a weak pitter-patter. The heavy thumps don’t demand attention, and music sounds fizzled out.

When the thundering bass kicks in on any track, the output as a whole is astonishingly soft and inaccurate.

The rival Sony WF-1000XM3 does a much better job. The Sonys recreate an excellent balance and timing. On the other hand, the Beats make a messy noise out of the same track.

Even with the powerful bass, the overall sound performance is plain bad. The Beats lack the authority, and the punch users expect out of a Beats product.

Comfort:

The Beats Powerbeats Pros do not compromise on comfort. The earphones come with rubber-clad hooks that supply a secure fit.

The Powerbeats are available in black, ivory, navy and moss (green) colors.

The earphones sit perfectly on the side of your head, and the adjustable and bendable ear hooks supply all the grip one would need when working out, making them a dream to wear.

As you work out, the earphones do not move from their position. They are snugly-fit to your ears, and thanks to their water and sweat-resistant design, they stay super comfortable throughout the workout.

The earphones never get hot or slip, and come with four different sized ear tips in the box, making the earphones comfortable for all users.

With the battery life, sound quality, and the comfort factor out of the way, considering the ease-of-use and sturdiness of the earphones as a package should reveal more about them.

Build Quality:

There’s more to any pair of earphones than just the comfort and sound quality they supply. What matters a lot during intense workout sessions are the controls on the earphones.

The Powerbeats have two controls (on each earpiece) – one in the shape of a volume rocker switch, and the other being the Beats symbol itself.

These controls unlock loads of features that you’d need mid-workout.

Tapping on the volume rocker will adjust the volume. The beats button is super versatile – you can use it to play/pause music and receive calls with a single tap.

Double-tapping skips the current track, and a triple-tap goes back one song.

Fast-forwarding and rewinding is also simple – users must hold down these double and triple-taps.

Since the controls are available on both the earphones, they’ll help you sift through your playlist without touching your phone regardless of if you’re left- or right-handed.

Another impressive feature of the Powerbeats Pros is the use of proximity sensors. Taking them off for just a moment results in pausing the music.

Put them back on, and the playback begins again.

Pros and Cons

Pros:
- Flawless control system
- Great battery life
- Amazing comfort and fit
Cons:
- Audio lacks authority
- Limited dynamic range
The Powerbeats Pros are among the best wireless earphones in the market. They boast a reliable build quality, have great controls, and are super comfortable.

However, the audio quality is underwhelming and will annoy users that expect super-rich, punchy music as they exercise.

If you’re looking for wireless earphones that last super long and are easy to control, these are the right earphones for you.

However, if you consider yourself an audiophile, steer clear of the Powerbeats Pros.
January 2, 2020
Best True Wireless Earbuds for iOS

We all know that Wired earbuds are much better in sound quality when compared with Wireless earbuds at the same price; however, it is not required to change frequently. Wireless could be a one-way trip, while the wired earbuds might be a big pain. Once again it is no need to unpick your favorite earbuds for listening through the podcast while on the bed.

Moreover, you do not need to hang with rustling cables while walking or even suffer when the earbuds wire caught with your hand. It is also not worth every time to switch to utilize wireless earbuds. You need to consider a few major differences such as function, style, etc while choosing the best wireless earbuds.

You can refer to this article under the importance of True Wireless earbuds and also understand the best earbuds available across the online platform.

Things to consider while purchasing Wireless Earbuds for iOS

True Wireless or Wireless

The latest and trending category is referred to as True Wireless that also includes the most famous Apple’s Wireless earbuds. This does not include any buttons within the remote functions with less capability and also reduced battery life.

However, it is much comfortable and more convenient. If you are very much used to it then it is hard to switch to headphone cords.

Most of them prefer to use Wireless earbuds due to sick of cables. However, all Wireless earbuds are not actually the same one. Many wired headphones are basically interconnected with a wire and connected directly to your device.

Within the two earbuds, it can communicate the audio signals and also offers a bigger battery or an inline remote control.

Remote Functions

Remote control functions are the core features to control your iPhone device for every five minutes without pitching your pocket. The tap gestures are utilized in Apple’s AirPods to play, pause, or skip songs, while other models will use the connecting wires or earpieces buttons to utilize the same functionalities.

Charging

Similar to Erato Apollo 7 or Apple AirPods, you can charge the earbuds with the help of a charging case or directly plugging into the power socket.

The charging case will automatically charge the earbuds while placed within it and indicates when it is ready. This is one of the best features to solve the charging problem and as well as your earbuds get faulty.

Fit

Two different kinds of earbuds are available across the marketplace. The silicone tips that are swappable can offer cutting out external sound and as well as plugs to your ears. This will allow you to have good hearing and best to listen to with lower volume.

With the reduction of background noise, you can hear a better sound. However, the sealed earbuds will reduce your entire situational awareness and not good while riding a bike or doing some sports activities.

Apple AirPods are another kind that can easily hang out within your ears. It can easily fit and at times you may feel like falling out. It is much thankful to tether lacking and less secure while using the wireless earbuds with worse feeling. If you are aware of your surroundings then much better to utilize the open earbuds.

Best True Wireless Earbuds for iOS Devices

Find below a list of best True Wireless earbuds for your iOS devices that are available across the online marketplace:

Axgio Dash – True Wireless Earbuds

The most important feature offered by Axgio Dash is its fit while working out or playing sports. This is one of the best True Wireless earbuds that does not include a cable to fall off on the ground. This sporty earbud will secure your ear wings to fit naturally of ears contouring.

You can avail of three different pairs of earbuds that can be interchangeable (Small, Large, & Medium). It has large earbuds inside along with 14mm drivers to deliver enhanced bass and detailed sound quality. Axgio Dash will produce a sound signature with a warm nature to make your workout and push through more enjoyable.

SmartOmi Boots Mini – True Wireless Earbuds

SmartOmi Boots is one of the best True Wireless earbuds because it’s reliable, affordable, and high-fidelity listening. You will never disappoint and worth to utilize this product. Similar to other Bluetooth earbuds, SmartOmi also offers a separate docking charger to charge both ends at the same time.

You can use this earbud for 5 hours continuous usage and standby time of 200 hours will not require searching for the docking charger.

SmartOmi Boots can easily withstand sweat and also offer a one-click option to choose your voice assistant. When compared with the sound quality, it will be worth to purchase when compared with other wireless earbuds.

Fkant Gemini – True Wireless Earbuds

The True Wireless earbuds from Fkant Gemini will offer the best earbuds with good sound quality within your budget. These sleek and designed Bluetooth earbuds can perform various features at this price.

It comes with an in-built battery with 45 mAh capacity and can withstand for 4 hours while listening to audio files and a maximum of 5 hours for attending calls with the help if noise-canceling & high-quality microphone.

You can use the provided USB charger to charge the earbuds just for only one hour. The EDR & Bluetooth V4.1 (version) offers a high-speed technology for data transfer and also the earbuds can achieve a great reception and as well as fantastic sound quality. It also comes with a modern and clean design to impress the users.

Jabra Elite Sport – True Wireless Earbuds for iOS

Jabra is one of the most dominating brands within the Bluetooth market and also the Elite Sports product will never disappoint its users. Without any changes to heavy or large uncomfortably, the earbuds can offer a much better microphone and a high-fidelity driver.

It includes waterproof earbuds and warranty with 3-years against sweat. The battery can withstand up to a maximum of 3 hours for audio listening and comes along with the charging case.

The charging case can also be used as a power back to avail of another 6 hours charge for audio listening. These earbuds are specially designed with an iOS App named Jabra Sport companion.

This app is used to verify your fitness levels. It displays the calories burned, cadence, step count, distance, tracking your pace, in-ear voice coaching, and many more.

December 3, 2019
The Best True Wireless Earbuds For Working Out: Jlab Epic Air Sport

JLab’s latest earbud is making the rounds. The JLab Epic Air Sport wireless earbuds are great for use at the gym or as you work out. They are designed to offer perfect fit and don’t fall down, no matter how much sweat it out during your workout. While it is more expensive than Beats and Jabra options, the company has made sure that it has a longer battery life and is completely resistant to water and dust. The sound quality is amazing as well. The Epic Air Sport wireless earbud has been released just in time for the holiday season and would make a great gift for your loved ones.

Features of Jlab Epic Air Sport

You will receive a distinctive box of the earbuds featuring a pair of double-layered eartips, triple-layered eartips, foam eartips, and four sizes of silicone eartips. In most cases, the silicone eartips were the ideal option, but you could also go with the foam ones, especially in noisy surroundings. Keeping in mind the number of options offered, users are not likely to come across any difficulty finding just the right fit for them. They can easily last you an entire day and sometimes even more.

Jlab Epic Air Sport

The best part about these earbuds is that these feature a power button on the inside meaning you can switch them off and save energy without having to stow them back in their case. This is great for those who don’t want to carry the charging case along always. Since the headphones offer about 10 hours of playback time, you are well covered as you head out. If you do decide to get your case with you, you will be able to enjoy about 70 hours of playback. This basically means that you can spend a week without charging your earbuds! Since these earbuds have an IP66 rating, they are completely dustproof and can tolerate water as well.

Controls

The Epic Air Sport earbud has touchpad controls where taps will indicate certain actions. Long-press action will skip a track while a double tap will pause or play your music. A single tap can be used to adjust the volume. Three taps on the left earbud will let you change the EQ settings – Signature, Balanced, and Bass Boost. The one on the right will allow you to enable the “Be Aware” mode which allows you to stay conscious of your surroundings. If you want awesome noise-cancelling earbuds, check out Sony WF-1000XM3.

Jlab Epic Air Sport in-ear

Sound quality

The sound quality is an important factor that we need to consider with earbuds. The Balanced mode offers you great sound without sounding overpowering. While the Bass Boost tends to add a lot of boom, the very fact that you can adjust the EQ settings from your buds is a great addition. Overall, the sound is rich, clear, and crisp, regardless of what kind of music you are listening to.

Verdict

Epic Air Sport wireless earbud is covered by a two-year warranty by JLab. The product is one of the best workout headphones in the market currently. It has great sound quality, easy controls, and looks stunning.

November 27, 2019
Sony WF-1000XM3: The Best Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM3 Review

The latest Sony WF-1000xM3 is touted to be one of the best wireless earbuds featuring quality noise cancellation. It looks better, has better sound quality, and of course, awesome noise cancellation capabilities. While the new AirPods Pro is coming out with noise-cancelling feature as well, these Sony earbuds offer longer life, at better rates! If you compare these earbuds to others in the market, like Amazon Echo Buds, you will realise that these are not as sleek and discrete as other. However, the company has made the buds slimmer with elegant aesthetics. The colours are widely appreciated by the users with both the black and the white versions immediately finding fans. The copper accents the curves and gives it a hint of colour contrast. Do note that WF-1000xM3 has been designed and built for casual use and not specifically for fitness. While it will survive a few tumbles and drops, it does not come with water-resistant protection. The charging case is so sophisticated that you are sure to fall in love with the sleek case.

Sony WF-1000XM3 fit

Comfort And Fit

The earbuds hardly weigh anything at all. It is soft, lightweight, and extremely comfortable, even if you use it for long periods. The angled tips make it fit better in our ears. However, despite this, the buds are likely to slip out at times. You can always use memory foam tips for a better fit. The case, on the other hand, you will find difficult to fit into your pockets as it is not only heavier, but also not as sleek as the AirPods case.

Touch Controls

The WF-1000xM3 doesn’t feature as great touch controls as the Sony WH-1000xM3. While they have the usual tap gestures and on-ear detection, it just doesn’t give the seamless experience that we have come to expect with AirPods and other competing models. Each bud can be assigned only one function from various options like Google Assistant, Ambient Sound Control, playback, or None Assigned. The first tap will let you operate the play/pause/enable listening modes; with the second tap, you can work forward track/answer call/decline call/digital assistant notifications; and the third tap will let you skip-back track. One drawback is that there is no volume control and you will have to adjust it from your phone. While the touch panel is easy to operate and is intuitive, the controls are not very responsive.

Sony WF-1000XM3 Review

Noise Cancellation and Audio Quality

These earbuds by Sony have been specially designed to show off their excellent noise cancellation abilities. The tech is not as powerful as some you will find in the market, but it is better than most and quite effective for daily use. For this model, Sony has added another noise-cancelling mic to each earbud which has dramatically improved its performance. There is an Ambient Sound mode in these earbuds which lets you hear your surroundings better. Thanks to the balanced bass, you will have a much better experience now. One good news is that the noise cancellation feature does not reduce the audio quality.

November 21, 2019
Best True Wireless Earbuds 2019
Most of us haven’t noticed that no longer headphone cables are used as fashion. Since, Wireless audio sounds are much better when compared with other reliable Bluetooth 5.0 compression formats, without headphone jacks the flagship mobile phones are shipped, and most listeners are already started to utilize the cordless audio’s benefits without the annoying cables. The next stage to get audio is to use the True Wireless Earbuds.

True Wireless Earbuds comes without any cables or neckbands, you can content with. Nothing to have together with your singular earbuds, not to whack your neck during a run, catch your zipper, or even nothing to scramble within your pockets. When compared with Simple Wireless earbuds, the True Wireless earbuds are much expensive. It also tends not to provide the noise-canceling offer.

You can gain the cable-free living convenience by paying the additional cost to get the notable exception of most famous Sony WF M31000X model. It is worth to purchase a True Wireless Earbuds since it can offer more comfortable and also freedom of movement over longer periods.

Differences – Wireless vs. True Wireless Earbuds

The traditional Wireless Headphones are referred to as on-ear or over-ear headphones that come without any cable or wire. The headband is always connected with the two earcups.

True Wireless Earbuds – This guide majorly focuses without any cords. The Wireless audio headsets have to wear around your neck and can able to hear music only from a few feet away players. But True Wireless Earbuds will not include a cord within the earbuds and offers true freedom. If you prefer to get an entire Wireless experience then you can opt for True Wireless Earbuds or headphones.

Wireless Earbuds – Since, the invention of Bluetooth, Wireless headphones are available for use. It is not physically connected with your mobile phone, through battery-powered, and both earbuds are connected through the cord. Sometimes, it is also connected using a band to wear around your neck.

Best True Wireless Earbuds

Find below a list of few best True Wireless Earbuds 2019 across the online marketplace for your reference:

RHA TrueConnect

This True Wireless earbud was talented with the most impressive battery life. The talented TrueConnects with RHA will get the most action True Wireless earbuds for an entire range. They offer good noise isolation and come with a comfortable fit.

It has its own charging case that produces prolonged battery life to withstand for standard 5 hours and an extra on top of 20 hours. TrueConnect has various short presses and much easier to pair on your earbuds control music volume and playback. It could be the best alternative for Apple AirPods with a solid level of insight and even more balanced.

Features
- - Battery life: 5 Hours (More than 20 with case).
  - No Noise-canceling.
  - Bluetooth supported.
  - OS Support: iOS & Android devices.
  - It doesn’t include Mic and In-line remote.
  - No length cable.
  - No Connector is available.
Pros
- - Impressive Battery life.
  - Good Detail.
  - Balanced & Neutral sound.
Cons
- - Slightly awkward case.
  - Occasionally Wireless blips
Apple AirPods Pro

This is the first noise-canceling Wireless earbuds from the Apple brand and comes with a solid display. When compared with other standard AirPods, Apple AirPods Pro places the top position.

This product is much expensive and value for your money with its own noise-canceling technology, improved comfort level, and also offers better sound quality. Sony WF M31000X is one of the best True Wireless Earbuds and Apple AirPods is the best one for an iPhone user.

Features
- - Battery Life: 5 Hours (more than 19 hours support with charging case).
  - Supported with Noise-canceling.
  - Bluetooth supported.
  - Supported only for iOS OS.
  - It doesn’t include Mic and In-line remote.
  - No length cable.
  - No Connector is available.
Pros
- - Balanced sound.
  - Impressive Noise-canceling.
  - Comfortable fit.
Cons
- - It rivals with sound better.
  - Timings are impacted by Noise-canceling.
JBL Reflect Flow

JBL is one of the best heavy hitters with regards to the True Wireless Sports earbuds. As predecessor under Armor Flash, the all-new JBL Reflect Flow will offer the flourishing wireless earbuds within the marketplace.

This is a good indeed product that comes with heavy-bass sound without can resorting and entertain for the gym. With battery life for 10 hours (with the charging case for more than 30 hours) can long last run and also fit with an impressive snug.

Features
- - Battery Life: 10 Hours (more than 30 hours support with charging case).
  - Not supported with Noise-canceling.
  - Bluetooth supported.
  - Supported for both Android and iOS OS.
  - No Connector is available.
  - No length cable.
  - It doesn’t include Mic and In-line remote.
Pros
- - Long battery life.
  - Strong bass depth.
  - Good Details.
Cons
- - It is a bit bigger carrying case.
  - With regard to dynamics, it’s a failure.
Sennheiser Momentum Free

The Sennheiser Momentum Frees is one of the essential and streamlined versions of earlier Momentum in-ear Wireless earbuds. It has a perfect design and the battery life is 6 hours (dropped from earlier 10 hours support). Even it doesn’t compromise with the sound quality and bags coupled with detail & clarity along with purpose & real weight.

With its expert precision, even some compressed music tracks will bog to get and manage for carving the best highs, mids, and bass to your earbuds. It has a slightly shorter battery life and could be the best alternatives of earlier Momentum In-ear Wireless earbuds for fine paring.

Features
- - Battery Life: 6 Hours.
  - Not supported with Noise-canceling.
  - Bluetooth supported.
  - Supported for both Android and iOS OS.
  - No Connector is available.
  - No length cable.
  - It also included with Mic and In-line remote.
Pros
- - Excellent Dynamics.
  - Musical & Powerful performance.
  - Impressive Clarity.
Cons
- - Some top-end harshness.
  - It has much better call quality.
Sony WF-M31000X

Sony WF-M31000X is one of the best True Wireless earbuds that got much better features now. With regard to an earlier generation, the all-new Sony WF-M31000X earbuds will offer a Bluetooth Chip to sharpen the music synchronization and also a noise-canceling processor to bring more than 40% upgrade.

Most of the features are improved with better sound quality, battery life, and an amazing fit. It is one of the best True Wireless earbuds 2019 available across the online market.

Features
- - Battery Life: 6 Hours (more than 24 hours support with charging case).
  - Supported with Noise-canceling.
  - Bluetooth supported.
  - Supported for both iOS and Android OS.
  - It doesn’t include Mic and In-line remote.
  - No length cable.
  - No Connector is available.
Pros
- - Snug Fit.
  - Excellent battery life.
  - Good Noise-canceling.
  - Musical sound.
Cons
- - No AptX HD (High Definition) support.
  - No volume controls available.
November 18, 2019
Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which smart speaker is best for you?

Amazon has truly made a great name for itself in the smart home market. Of all the devices it has designed and manufactured, the Echo and the Dot are among the most popular Alexa-powered devices. In fact, they are so popular that Amazon has been working hard to provide updates to both of them. The latest version of both the devices was launched recently – The Echo (3rd Generation) and the Echo Dot (3rd Generation) with Clock.

Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot

While both of them feature built-in omnidirectional microphones that can pick up the user’s voice across the room, both of them have some major differences regarding other features. So, which one makes for a better choice? Before delving into which smart speaker is better, let’s take a look at Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa. Alexa can help you with recipes, news, homework, weather and traffic updates, and a lot more. You can also create routines for specific times and even create skills. With Alexa Guard, Alexa would be able to listen for danger sounds and even chat with your guests, thanks to the “doorbell concierge” feature.

You can use either of them to place phone calls to the US, Mexico, the UK, and Canada, simply by assigning your mobile number to your Amazon account. Give it access to your contacts and you are all set! Both Echo and the Echo Dot can carry out your commands based on the skills that you have activated.

Amazon Echo 3rd Gen

The third-generation Amazon Echo features impressive updates. Its new twilight blue color option is a hit among the users as well. It also has improved sound. To wake the device, simply use the wake word – “Alexa” and the virtual assistant will spring into action. Thanks to the 360-degree omnidirectional microphones, you will be heard regardless of where you are in the room. The latest version of the Echo also features an advanced seven-microphone array. It is so developed that it will still hear you even if you have music blasting in the house. Since Amazon Echo devices are so popular and pretty reliable, lots of other smart device manufacturers are also designing other compatible devices, such as Philips Hue lighting systems and Honeywell thermostats. Now, you can effectively control and monitor your smart home via your Echo device or through the Alexa app. Did you know that Alexa is compatible with as many as 85,000 smart home gadgets?

Echo Dot with Clock

The Echo Dot with Clock’s major feature is its auto-adjusting LED display. Looking more like a hockey puck, it is surprisingly light in weight. While the third-generation Echo Dot is slightly heavier than the previous models, it is also considerably lighter than the latest Echo release.

Portability

Echo Dot is mainly known for its portable nature. It is quite small and easy to pop it into any bag. You are very likely to find space for it in your house, mainly because it doesn’t need a lot of it!

3rd gen Echo Dot

Size

Comparing the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot devices in terms of size, the former is pretty similar to the 2nd gen model, although slightly wider. The third-generation Echo Dot is quite small in height but features the same diameter length.

Sound quality

Both the devices come with a built-in speaker. The Echo has a large, 360-degree speaker offering a high-quality sound. The smart speakers feature a 0.8-inch tweeter, a 3-inch woofer, an awesome audio quality, and increased volume. The latest version is designed with Dolby processing for improved dynamic bass response and crisp vocals. You can use Spotify via the Echo and listen to all your favorite songs!

Considering the third-generation Echo Dot, the latest release has much better sound quality when compared to the older models. Thanks to the addition of a larger driver, users will be now able to enjoy loud sounds. Both the devices come with a 3.5 mm output jack so that you can easily connect them to an external speaker via an audio cable. Between the two of them, Echo wins hands down regarding the sound quality. Although the Dot has improved a great deal, it needs to get better to reach Echo’s superior sound quality.

Aesthetics

Smart speakers are specifically designed to be kept indoors. This is why it is vitally important to see how they do aesthetically. The new Echo 3rd gen is available in four different colors – Charcoal, heather gray, sandstone, and twilight blue. Since it is offered in a variety of looks, you are not likely to find trouble choosing the one that will go great with your home’s décor.

On the other hand, the latest version of Echo Dot is available in charcoal, heather grey, plum, or sandstone. You could also go for the 3rd-gen Echo Dot with Clock. This has an LED display that can tell you the time and temperature. You can also set a timer. The LED display features auto-adjust lighting depending on the surroundings.

Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot

Cost

Cost is a major concern for many, especially considering that smart devices are just entering the mainstream market. If you are on a budget, the Echo Dot may be a good option to go for since it is half the price of the Echo and features almost the same functionalities and features. On the other hand, if you don’t mind spending a bit more, the Echo will be a great addition to your home.

Conclusion

Besides the size and cost, the only major difference between the Amazon Echo device and the Echo Dot is the quality of sound. If you are not too picky or fussy about this, you could go with the Echo Dot. Are you are just purchasing this to interact with Alexa? Then, this would be a good buy. If you are serious about setting up your smart home in the Alexa ecosystem, third-gen Echo would be a great option. You will also receive excellent sound quality. You can also choose to upgrade and buy the Echo Dot with Clock!

November 10, 2019