Budget earbuds that reviewers keep comparing favourably with pairs three times the price. Almost no hype, and an unusually low rate of complaint.
This entry is written from the 4 sources listed at the bottom of the page. The numbers are our editorial estimates drawn from that material, not measurements, and no statistical sample sits behind them.
On the evidence gathered here, yes. 86% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 8.2 out of 10 two years in. Reviewers comparing them with the newer model still recommend these.
Satisfaction edges up rather than down — the value case gets clearer the longer they keep working without incident.
Case hinge and finish wear faster than premium pairs. Ear tips wear and need replacing. Non-replaceable batteries, same as every pair in this category.
Reviewers comparing them with the newer model still recommend these. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 8.0 out of 10 in the first week and 8.2 two years later.
Worth it for: Anyone unwilling to spend flagship money on earbuds; People who lose earbuds; Gym and commute use. Think twice if: You want the best sound available; Call quality is your priority; You want premium materials.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 6.9 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.0 / 10 |
| One month | 8.2 / 10 |
| Six months | 8.2 / 10 |
| One year | 8.2 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 8.2 / 10 |
Owner reviews move this score. The researched figure stays visible next to it, so you can always see what the sources said before anyone voted.
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Measurement-led review of noise cancelling and sound at the budget price.
Assesses what is given up relative to premium earbuds.
Direct comparison concluding the older model remains the better buy.
Full review covering fit, app features and battery.