With the Stockholm Plus the Swedish manufacturer Urbanista have added light, cable-free earbuds to their range, they are weatherproof according to IPX4 and are characterised by a crystal clear reproduction of voices. In addition to Bluetooth standard 5.0, these slim wireless earbuds with AAC format also support a high-quality audio codec.
The new Pixel Buds from Google don't have much in common with their predecessors, except for their name. Their most striking feature is their completely new look: what were loose-fitting earbuds are now tighter-fitting in-ears, and the thin fabric string between the two earplugs has also gone. This sounds great – but will the 2020 model be judged to be our (Pixel) buddy?
Padmate's cable-free Pamu Quiet in-ears feature hybrid noise reduction with dual-chip technology, support Bluetooth standard 5.0 as well as high-quality audio codecs with aptX and the AAC format. The eye-catching pocket watch sized case serves as a charging station.
Nuraphone, unique headphones that work with a special type of hearing measurement, was introduced by the Australian manufacturer Nura about two years ago. Now their in-ear version, NuraLoop is available. We ask: Was it worth the wait?
With Sport Buds, Fun Generation has added water and sweat resistant wireless headphones for everyday use, as well as sports activities, to its range. They conform to Bluetooth standard 5.0, have a functional 3-button remote for controlling Android and iOS devices and, despite their low price, sound clear and powerful.
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.
Back in February 2019, we confirmed a great test result for the Dual Driver BT ANC from 1more. Their successor relies on technical improvements such as Bluetooth 5 and an appealing look with matt black and discreet decorative stripes in metallic red.
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.