The new Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd (2nd generation) offer convincing wearing comfort, practical high battery performance and a powerful sound image including sound personalisation at an exciting price of about 129 euros. They are therefore ideally suited for mobile and sports use.
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.
With the Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense, the well-known manufacturer is finally expanding its portfolio of headsets to include haptic feedback. In addition to this feature, the Kraken V3 also excels in terms of sound, microphone and wearing comfort. All in all, Razer have put together a package with the V3 models that have "quality" written all over it. This is supported by useful and unique features for immersive gaming.
The Jabra Elite 7 Active are perfectly fitting and very good-sounding in-ears with extensive functions for sporty, active everyday use. The "Sound+" app enables the Elite 7 Active to be personalised in many ways.
With the M11 Plus LTD, FiiO has made a major sonic leap. Audiophile sound quality is no longer exclusively reserved for at-home listening. This portable device, which can also be used excellently at home, plays every format with an ease and nonchalance that is beyond reproach and deserves an unqualified recommendation.
With the GW100, Grado have captured the sound and design of the wired classics from their Prestige range. These on-ear headphones deliver high wearing comfort, audiophile sound with deep bass and remarkable battery life. As an open design, they are the ideal solution for use at home, but not for public spaces. The voice quality is a minus point.
Jabra's Elite 7 Pro are very well equipped in-ears with variable noise cancelling (ANC) and sound personalisation. While the sound of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro is impressive right from the start, there are unfortunate "hiccups" in other areas. Our test reveals where these can be found.
With their QuietComfort 45, Bose are committed to a consistent product: these new over-ears come with active noise cancelling (ANC, noise suppression), long battery life and great sound. Compared to the competition, however, they lack some important features. Will it be enough?
In their second generation, the Libratone Air+ again offer an attractive combination of sound quality, improved functionality and wearing comfort at an attractive price. Their range of use is quite universal and extends from mobile applications to sports and office use.
The House of Marley Rebel True Wireless in-ears are visually distinguished by their bamboo surfaces, which provide a pleasant feel and at the same time house precise touch controls. While the charging case can be powered either via USB-C port or wirelessly via Qi, these earpieces score points with excellent voice clarity when making calls and support a high-quality audio codec in the form of aptX.