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score 26 · Answer 1

Phiaton BT 100 NC

Top Pro

Combines good sound, splash resistance, noise cancelling and wireless connectivity at a great price

You get a lot of useful features from the BT 100 NC which includes decent noise cancelling, Bluetooth as well splash resistance, which makes these earphones great for casual or active use. Sound reproduction has great clarity as well as full mids and okay bass, and should work well with many music genres. See More

Top Con

Bass-light with slightly aggressive treble

If you love powerful bass or non-fatiguing treble, then the BT 100 NC’s sound signature may not be for you. The bass is present, but the quantity may not be enough. The slightly emphasized treble can make the sound harsh and can be fatiguing to listen to for long periods, especially if you are sensitive to treble. See More

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Detailed and clean sound

Bass is not emphasized yet is full and has good punch so the sound does not sound lean. The mids are warm and full, so guitars, vocals and drums sound great. The highs are slightly emphasized, which brings out a lot of detail from the music, but can also make cymbal and “s” sounds quite harsh. See More

Top Con

Collar design may be uncomfortable

The collar rests on your neck. While lightweight, you may find this piece of plastic to be annoying, especially when doing vigorous moves when running or working out. See More

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Collar design houses all earphone controls

You’ll be able to control the various earphone functions using the buttons and switches on the BT 100 NC’s collar. It houses the earphones’ battery and noise cancelling circuitry along with the buttons for answering and ending calls, play/pause/skip/previous tracks, volume adjust and the noise cancelling switch. Aside from being easy to reach, the collar also takes as much weight off of the earpieces as possible, so they stay inside the ears well. See More

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Good battery life

You’ll get a good amount of wireless listening time off of these earphones. Battery life with noise cancelling and wireless activated is around 8 hours, while you can get 12 hours of noise cancelling when these are used in wired mode. See More

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Okay noise cancelling

While not the best, the noise-cancelling is decent and can reduce noise that may mix in with your music. You’ll still be able to hear some low pitched noise like the sound of engines though. See More

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Earpieces can be stored in the collar

You can bring these earphones on the go without the earpieces flopping all over the place when they are not in use. There is a space in each end of the collar where you can dock the earpieces for easier transport. See More

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Type:In-Ears & Earbuds

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score 25 · Answer 2

SoundPEATS QY7

Top Pro

Boosted highs and lows, slightly recessed mids

The highs are boosted so they are crisp and airy. While there is not a lot of detail to the highs, they also do not sound fatiguing. The bass is powerful and goes pretty deep. It does not mess up the mid frequencies though so there is no muddiness to the sound. The mids are recessed, but you should still be able to easily hear vocals and other mid tones. These are perfect for those who want their music represented in a fun way, instead of an analytical or a bass heavy sound. See More

Top Con

Sound may be too lean

While the mids are definitely present, they are also noticeably softer than the high or lows. This can give the impression that the sound coming too lean or even tinny. Definitely not for those who prefer the mids to be forward and full. See More

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Lightweight with a short earpiece connection cable

Despite looking bulky, these are actually lightweight. The short connecting cord of the two earpieces further reduces the inconvenience when wearing these. See More

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Buttons on ear-pieces have remote functionality

The earpiece buttons allow you to control music volume as well as pause/play tracks or answer/end calls, so you do not need to take out your smartphone/music player for these functions. See More

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Good battery life for in-ear headphones

These can play music for 6 hours straight before the battery gets depleted. See More

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Cable does not tangle easily

The cables used are not just short, but also feature a flat and flexible design, making them quite resistant to tangling. See More

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Built-in microphone

One of the earpieces has a built in microphone so you can answer calls without the need to take these off.. Also, microphone sound quality is actually pretty good. See More

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Stable wireless connectivity

Music and calls do not cut off frequently, and the signal stays pretty stable even if there are a number of wireless connections in your vicinity. This helps to minimize annoyance and distraction when these are in-use. See More

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Includes plenty of accessories

You get a selection of silicone ear tips in different sizes, a micro-USB to USB charging cable, a shirt clip, and ear loops. This adds a lot of value to your headphone purchase. See More

Specs

Weight:16.4 g

Battery Life:5 Hours ( Playback )

Connectivity:Bluetooth 4.1

Microphone:Yes

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score 13 · Answer 3

Anker SoundBuds Sport

Top Pro

Balanced sound signature with a good level of detail

There is no harshness to the highs, the mids are clear and the bass has good oomph without the bloat. Detail from these headphones is also good, with instruments and voices sounding clear and well-defined. This sound signature can work fairly well with all types of music, though if you really want boosted bass or highs for certain types genres, then these might fall short of your needs. See More

Top Con

Control buttons make the wire off-balanced

The control buttons are relatively heavy to the rest of the wire which pulls the wire to the right constantly. This makes them uncomfortable for working out as the extra weight dangles on one side and sometimes can pull out the headphones from your ears if you're moving around. See More

Top Pro

Very light

At just 17 grams, these headphones are incredibly light. The mic and remote are on the earpieces instead of the cable, which helps keep the weight down. See More

Top Con

Stock ear tips are not great

The included ear tips are quite thin and squishy. They are not able to provide a good grip while in the ears, and can make the earpieces prone to falling off. These tips also adversely affect the sound so using better quality ear tips will result in noticeably improved audio. See More

Top Pro

Built in mic and remote in the earpieces

Instead of using a remote/mic combo attached to the cable, these functions are built into the earpieces themselves. These features allow for convenient calls and smartphone control. See More

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Can resist sweat/splashes of liquid

The IP4x certification makes these in-ears great for outdoor or active use as liquids will not damage these easily. See More

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Decent playback time off a charge

These can last 8 hours of playback time from a full charge. See More

Specs

Weight:17g

Battery Life:8 Hours Playback

Connectivity:Bluetooth 4.0

Noise cancelation:Yes (CVC 6.0)

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score 13 · Answer 4

Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear

Top Pro

Metal and quality plastics are used in the build

The Momentum In-Ear's build features metal on the part of the earpiece that goes into the ear, while the rest is made out of quality plastic. This combination makes the headphones quite durable yet still lightweight. See More

Top Con

Ear pieces are quite bulky

The earpieces are quite big so they may stick out from the ears. This can cause the headphones to droop down, resulting in an uncomfortable fit or less than ideal seal. This also makes them difficult to wear while lying down. See More

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Easy smartphone control using in-line remote

The in-line remote can adjust volume levels, play or pause tracks as well as answer or end calls. See More

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Inline mic allows convenient calls

You do not have to pull out your phone and remove these in-ears to take a call thanks to the in-line microphone. Voice quality is very clear, so you should be easily heard by the person on the other line. See More

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Fun sound signature with deep bass and well-detailed highs

It has a V-shaped sound signature so the bass has good rumble and power while the highs have good detail without coming off as harsh. The mids are slightly recessed but still have good presence, so vocals and guitars, though a bit soft sounding, still sound good. This sound quality works great for a wide range of music, but bass heads especially will love the low-end rumble and punch that these headphones can put out. See More

Top Pro

Comes with storage accessories for easy transport

They're durable enough to be chucked directly into a pocket but if you want extra protection then the included carrying case can provide it. A cable management tray is also included to keep the cable under control. See More

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High quality cable does not tangle easily

The Momentum In-Ears feature a flat cable which has good thickness to it and is quite soft and flexible. It should not break easily, and the integrated strain relief hoop on the earpiece will help prevent the cable from accidentally detaching from the earpiece housing. See More

Specs

Weight:15.87 grams

Connectivity:Wired ( 3.5mm )

Frequency Response:15 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Impedance:18 Ohms

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score 35 · Answer 5

Bose QuietComfort 20

Top Pro

Disable noise-cancelling with "Aware Mode"

You can disable active noise canceling at a press of a button. Aware Mode can be quickly accessed from the remote, which will disable active noise-cancelling and open up the microphones to allow you to hear your surroundings better. LEDs on the control module will let you know when this mode is turned on. See More

Top Con

Average sound

The sound of the in-ear headphones is decent. The highs are a bit withdrawn, but the sound doesn't come off as too muddy. See More

Top Pro

Best in class noise-cancelling

These headphones are ideal for long flights. In addition to having overall impressive noise-cancelling (-33dB across all frequencies on some tests), these headphones excel when you need to cancel out low frequencies like jet engine sounds (-45dB). See More

Top Con

Expensive

The suggested retail price for these headphones is $300. And although you can get a pair on Amazon for around $200 it still is a lot to pay for a pair of earbuds. See More

Top Pro

Comfortable

The headphones stay comfortably in your ear. They don't always offer a complete seal but surprisingly, this doesn't affect noise cancellation or reduce comfort. Also included are 3 sizes of eartips to help better fit your ear. Note that these tips have a unique design so you won't be able to use aftermarket tips. See More

Top Pro

16-hour battery

These QC20 has a lithium-ion battery that promises to work for 500 charge cycles without diminished returns. After that it will still work, but won't last as long. Note that the battery is non-replaceable so when it finally does stop working, you will need to buy a new pair of headphones. See More

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Comes bundled with a small pouch

The pouch will make it much easier to bring the headphones and its accessories on the go. See More

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Cord doesn't tangle easily

These headphones have a 2.5 ft cord that's split chest high with a control module near the jack. It does a good job of not getting too tangled. See More

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Different remote options for different phone OSs

These headphones come in 2 flavors: QC20 that includes a 1-button remote intended for Android users QC20i that includes a 3-button remote intended for iOS users See More

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score 15 · Answer 6

Samsung Level U Pro

Top Pro

Good battery life

Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use. See More

Top Con

Bass can be overpowering

The bass can get out of hand, and can muddy up the overall sound. See More

Top Pro

Earpiece magnets grant basic phone and music control

Each earpiece has a magnet inside. When both pieces are connected, incoming calls are ended while music is played. Separating the earpieces will answer a call or resume music. The magnetic earpieces also help keep Level U Pro around the neck when not in use. See More

Top Con

Bulky for earbuds

There is a fairly large plastic piece that goes around the neck which help keep these secure, but also puts extra weight. See More

Top Pro

Decent sound

These earbuds have a relatively good sound with powerful bass and clear (albeit recessed) mids. Highs have good clarity but are more on the smooth side instead of very detailed. See More

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score 26 · Answer 7

Apple Airpods

Top Pro

Lightweight

These come in at only 4 grams per earpiece. The absence of a connecting cable further minimizes the weight. See More

Top Con

Limited controls

There are only two control gestures (double tap on either one of the two Airpods), which is enough for basic running (where you might only skip a song once in a while), but less than any other headphones with inline controls. See More

Top Pro

True wireless

There is no band or cable connecting the earpieces. You won't have to deal with the noise caused by a cable rubbing against your clothes or body. See More

Top Con

If you get sweaty ears, there is a good chance these will fall out

Top Pro

Bass-light sound signature with good clarity

These headphones do produce some low-end, but the bass does not come with a lot of power and oomph. The highs and mids are good though. They are not too forward and present a nice level of clarity. Most genres of music will sound good with these, though bass heavy tracks like dance, hip-hop, EDM and the like may sound lacking. See More

Top Con

Bass may be too light

If you listen to a lot of bass heavy tracks or if you want all of your music to have great low-end punch then the bass reproduction may be too thin for you. See More

Top Pro

Easy to connect with Apple devices

Thanks to the proprietary connectivity chip used, the Airpods sync to Apple devices without a hitch. This is a noticeable advantage over many third-party wireless headphones where you might need to go through a lot of steps just to get them synced properly. See More

Top Con

Hard to acquire

In most places of the world, you need to wait about 6 weeks to get your hands on these. See More

Top Pro

Signal stability and quality is great

The signal cuts-off only on very few occasions. Generally, you should have a stable wireless listening experience. Also, there is no noticeable lag between what is happening on screen and when you get to hear the sound from these headphones when watching videos. See More

Top Pro

Microphone sound quality is good

Voices sound clear and full so conversations will not be an issue. See More

Specs

Playtime Per Charge:5h+

True Wireless:Yes

Total Playtime:24h

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score 53 · Answer 8

1more Triple Driver

Top Pro

Crisp and airy highs with punchy and deep bass

There are two balanced armature drivers which handle the production of high frequencies, resulting in highs that are really detailed and have a lot of sparkle and detail to them. The 2 BA drivers are complemented by a dynamic driver (hence the triple driver designation) which handles the mids and the lower frequencies. Mids are smooth and clear while the bass is powerful yet at the same time is well controlled. See More

Top Con

Highs can get too harsh

The highs sound amazing usually. But on tracks that have a lot of cymbals and other high-pitched sounds, these frequencies can get quite harsh. See More

Top Pro

Comfortable to wear for extended periods

The earpieces' tips are slightly angled and allows for a more comfortable, deeper and more secure fit in the ears. See More

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Cable is durable and does not tangle easily

The headphone cable is covered by a fabric sleeve. Not only does this make the cable look and feel expensive, but this also adds to the cable's durability. This also helps prevent the cable from tangling easily. See More

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Easy control of smartphone/music player functions

The inline remote has a metal casing with three buttons that allow you to control tracks, respond to calls as well as adjust the volume. The remote is compatible with Android and iOS devices. See More

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Made mostly of metal

These in-ears incorporate a lot of metal in the build, with the earpieces, the in-line remote as well as the 3.5mm plug predominantly made out of metal. This gives the headphones nice heft and a quality feel. See More

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You can take calls while using these

The in-line microphone allows you to take calls without having to disconnect these headphones. Microphone sound is rich and has good clarity. See More

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Includes lots of accessories

Along with the headphones, you also get silicone and foam ear tips in multiple sizes, a leather carrying case as well as an airplane adapter. These are functional accessories that definitely add a lot of value to the overall package. See More

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