Apple’s AirPods are among the best-selling headphones and they are worn by millions every day. However, there are still disagreements about their shape and form: ear-buds are not stuck in the ear canal like in-ears, but sit in front of them. This means that for some they fit like a glove, but for others, they hang so loosely in the ear that they sometimes fall out.
After the Samsung Galaxy Buds achieved a respectable score of 3.9 in our test, now the South Korean mega-corporation have sent their successor, the Galaxy Buds+, into the fray. The Plus version aims to score with a longer battery life and better sound using the expertise of acoustics specialists AKG. Can these new Tru Wireless In-Ears outperform their predecessors?
These TM2 cable-free in-ears from Fostex offer a long runtime and not only support Bluetooth standard 5.0, but also use high-quality audio codecs with aptX and the AAC format. In terms of sound, these headphones have a neutral, acoustic focus similar to wired studio headphones, while a touch interface and multifunction buttons are used as controls with Android and iOS devices.
With the WF-1000X, Sony was already playing at the top of the True Wireless league over two years ago. Now the manufacturer is sending a fresh player out onto the highly competitive playing field with this new second version.
With the CX 150BT, Sennheiser has created sturdy, wireless in-ears for universal everyday use. Despite their light, elegant design, these in-ears sound extremely sophisticated and offer long battery life. In addition to Bluetooth standard 5.0, these headphones support pairing with two devices at the same time. A functional 3-button remote control with integrated microphone is used to control the device.
An established name in the field of professional in-ear technology 64 Audio is a US manufacturer with a team of 70 employees, offering a sound trusted by top studio producers like Michael Brauer.