Sennheiser want to demonstrate that - in addition to their excellent Momentum True Wireless, which are right at the top of the charts both in terms of hit lists and price - they are quite capable of catering to the upper mid-range of the market. With the CX 400BT True Wireless, the established German brand delivers quite respectable in-ears at the modest price of 199 Euros. Find out what they can and can't do in our test.
The cable-free EP-N5 in-ears from the Chinese manufacturer Aukey offer noise suppression, support Bluetooth standard 5.0 as well as a high-quality audio codec with the AAC format and, despite their low price, are equipped with touch control. As these headphones are water and sweat resistant, sports applications are also possible.
TaoTronics’ SoundLiberty 94 come with Active Noise Cancelling, are True Wireless, equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 and at first sight offer a package with a considerable running time and neat workmanship for just under 80 Euros. Whether this is actually the case, we will investigate in detail here.
With the London, Swedish manufacturer Urbanista offers cable-free in-ears with a respectable battery life, which have both active noise suppression and an ambient mode for outdoor listening. The headphones come in a slim, handy charging case, which can be powered either via the USB-C connection or wirelessly via Qi.
Indy Fuel, Skullcandy’s wired in-ears, play powerful, bass-driven music and are equipped with an ambient mode, EQ settings for music, podcasts and movies, and an app connection. A sturdy fit, plus the sweat, water and dust resistant IP55 finish also makes these headphones ideal for sports use.
The entry-level model in the Skullcandy range, these cable-free in-ears have received an update in the shape of the Sesh Evo, which offers increased battery life including a fast-charging function and three EQ modes for sound adjustment. A tracking function, which is optionally available via a Smartphone app, will help you to quickly locate these lightweight headphones when you need them.
With the RZ-S500W, Panasonic enters into the market for True Wireless in-ears with noise cancelling, and they make the bold claim that their debut product in this field has market-leading noise cancellation built in. And at a price of under 180 Euros - we are certainly listening very closely.
Anker's Soundcore Spirit X2 support Bluetooth standard 5.0, are powerfully tuned and offer an extra portion of bass at the touch of a button. Thanks to their nano-coating, these True Wireless in-ears are designed for sports use and are protected against water, sweat and dust in accordance with IP68.