With the Nothing ear(1), one of the founders of the smartphone company OnePlus relies on transparent materials and, in the accompanying app, on chic design accents. The result is a successful all-round package of good sound, good app and good design – at a good price.
The new Apple AirPods 3 sound decent and offer close integration with iPhone, iPad and Macs thanks to updated hardware.
The Grado GT220 excel with great sound quality and long-lasting battery life. However, you have to do without many comfort functions such as active noise cancelling, transparency mode, app integration and multipoint. With an RRP of 279 euros, the first true-wireless model from this family-run company from the USA has to go up against numerous competitors. "It's all about sound". But is that enough these days?
If you're comfortable with true-wireless headphones that use an over-ear hook, then the Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2 is attractively priced, sports-ready in-ears with convincing sound quality. What's more, they can be converted to wired operation for high-resolution music listening away from compressed Bluetooth signals.
The LG Tone Free DFP8 follow in the footsteps of the LG Tone Free FN7, which we praised for their good price-performance ratio. A lavish further increased functionality, including noise cancelling, high wearing comfort and convincing sound, also result in a recommendation for 2021, especially since the price has been reduced to 179 euros.
Relative to their price (159.99 euros RRP), the new Soundcore by Anker Liberty 3 Pro are outstanding True Wireless in-ears. They have individual sound profiles, adaptive noise cancelling (ANC), a high-quality LDAC codec and an extensive feature list. In short: We can expect sound and technical excellence with only a few compromises!
With the Technics EAH-AZ60, the well-known hi-fi brand demonstrates everything that should be part of a modern high-end pair of headphones: high-resolution sound, efficient noise cancelling (ANC) together with the associated transparency mode and a special technology called "JustMyVoice". This aims to deliver excellent voice quality during video conferences and when travelling, even in noisy environments. Here we put this new True Wireless in-ear to the test.
In contrast to the CX True Wireless, the new Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless model offers functional noise cancelling and a coherent, powerful sound image for an extra 30 euros. These new True Wireless earbuds also fit comfortably. These Bluetooth in-ears from Sennheiser turned out to be real all-rounders for sports, home office and everyday use. Are they the best in-ear headphones in their class?
Nura adds a pair of exciting True-Wireless headphones to the market with NuraTrue. Their ease of use is excellent, and the technology used in individual listening profiles based on otoacoustic measurements is unique.
The smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has added good-sounding, cable-free in-ears to its range with the Buds Pro, which provide three ANC modes and an ambient mode to flexibly attenuate or amplify outside noise. An optional personal listening profile can also be used, while these earphones also support the high-resolution LHDC and AAC audio codecs in addition to Bluetooth 5.2.