Wireless bluetooth EAR BUDS recommendations

[jcw_17]

maybe the case didn't make good contact with the charging points and ended up not charging the earbuds?

yeah i guess so too.. weird it died within 4 hours in the case lol.

 

[nickmx1896]

Have been using the Mpow T5 for the pass few days during commute so here's a short review vs my previous earphones Anker Soundcore Spirit X and Anker Soundcore Liberty Air.

Sound: Not as clear, quite muffled vs the other 2.
Case: Charging case is cheap silicon plastic feel, Spirit X has a circular foam bag while Liberty Air has a small sleek shiny plastic charging case.
Usability: All 3 connected easily, all 3 has slight connectivity issues at certain locations with high wireless interference. Rare enough to ignore.
Charging: All 3 are using micro-USB which is regrettable.
Comfort: Spirit X is easily the worst due to it having a wire running from one earpiece to the right. Liberty Air was the easiest to put on and take off, Mpow I have to stretch my ears behind to get a good fit.

For $50+, it's a good deal vs the other 2 but could have been better.

Wow you're one of the rare ones complaining about sound in the mpow. Now you're making me think twice again hahaha.

 

[nickmx1896]

normal ones. i tested my friend's gold too, and without sxfi, sound signature seems the same. but yeah, either one is at least 50-60 more than then T5. If you're talking about just the sound quality, probably not worth it for most people. And as usual, diminishing returns as the price goes up. But add in like comfort, USB-C, design, for me personally I would be willing to pay that extra for it la. haha. But value for money wise, the mpow definitely a better option, and the sound quality at that price point should make most people happy already.

Maybe I should just stick to wired ones and get an iem from KZ XD. Wanted to try those for a long time but now is the tws craze. What to do...

 

[Skyeagle]

For all those using Mifo O5, does your case produce those buzzing sounds when the earbuds are charging inside it?

 

[gong318]

For all those using Mifo O5, does your case produce those buzzing sounds when the earbuds are charging inside it?

yup, it is a known issue, have to resit both buds until red light appears on both and the inner light in the case shines green, only then will the buzz stop

I've learnt to cope with it this way haha

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[AlwaysHardAlwaysReady]

Flash deal for jabra elite 65t 199 dollar..

Still too expensive for me.... I might just buy mpow T5 if there is no good deal during IT show

 

[justln]

Wow you're one of the rare ones complaining about sound in the mpow. Now you're making me think twice again hahaha.

Audio is subjective but I can hear the difference even as someone with normal non-audiophile ears. Maybe it's just a matter of getting used to it.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

Maybe I should just stick to wired ones and get an iem from KZ XD. Wanted to try those for a long time but now is the tws craze. What to do...

Wow you're one of the rare ones complaining about sound in the mpow. Now you're making me think twice again hahaha.

haha. actually not really complain? he still mentioned it's good value. I feel the same way. Been using for some days now, and i feel the highs and lows could use more details. Also with busy tracks the instruments can sound a bit confused and cluttered together. But the mids are nice though, but I would personally prefer if it was a little more forward, so at least can mask the slightly less detailed highs and lows a bit more. haha.

I happen to be one of those that like sparkly highs, so the rolled off highs on the mpow slightly dampens my listening experience a little, but it's probably less fatiguing for most people to listen to. haha.

But that said, it's still considered really good for the price i think. Just that i'm really just nitpicking. The volume is one of the louder ones I've tested too. battery life has been good with just under 6 hours of playback at the volume i'm using.

Fit wise I kinda agree that the default tips doesn't fit me perfectly too. Small is too small. Medium is fine for regular use, but when jogging the seal is a little more relaxed. Good and bad since hear less thumping from foot steps, but then the bass suffers. Then for the larger tips it seals well (but just too tight for my liking), and somehow when i put into charging case the right side can't make contact with the charging points. haha. maybe i didn't fit properly, but lazy to try again since I prefer medium tips.

If jogging isn't one of the uses for you, and you want good audio at good price and don't mind not having TWS, another option is to grab like a KZ earbuds like ZS10 Pro (around 45?) or ZSN pro (around 18?), and then get the aptx bluetooth adapter cable (around 25?). Just that won't be good for jogging since it's the neckbuds style. haha.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

To add on, it's already better than most other earbuds I've tried in this price range Liao and I still enjoy using it.
Maybe except KZ T1. But then it has too many flaws Liao. Haha.

 

[Cheese Steak]

Found out that the aviot te-01g doesn’t turn off when placed in the case, when the case battery is depleted, have to turn it off manually.

 

[DigDub]

Found out that the aviot te-01g doesn’t turn off when placed in the case, when the case battery is depleted, have to turn it off manually.

Huh? I think mine turns off when put in the case.

 

[Computeron]

upods delays from aliexpress.. lol

 

[Alexz_Hong]

Found out that the aviot te-01g doesn’t turn off when placed in the case, when the case battery is depleted, have to turn it off manually.

you mean when the case battery is depleted, when you put the earbuds in the case it doesn't turn off automatically? That might be common though, cause Creative Outlier Air also like that if i recall.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

upods delays from aliexpress.. lol

ok la. cheap cheap can't complain. Anyway that "cheap" Sabbat e12 seller is not shipping the item. I think just waiting for system to auto cancel. haha.

 

[laeticia]

My Mpow M5 is sitll in transit. I figure can't be worst than sabbat E12

 

[Cheese Steak]

Huh? I think mine turns off when put in the case.

When the case battery was depleted.

 

[DigDub]

When the case battery was depleted.

Oh, haven't go till case depleted yet.

 

[nickmx1896]

haha. actually not really complain? he still mentioned it's good value. I feel the same way. Been using for some days now, and i feel the highs and lows could use more details. Also with busy tracks the instruments can sound a bit confused and cluttered together. But the mids are nice though, but I would personally prefer if it was a little more forward, so at least can mask the slightly less detailed highs and lows a bit more. haha.

I happen to be one of those that like sparkly highs, so the rolled off highs on the mpow slightly dampens my listening experience a little, but it's probably less fatiguing for most people to listen to. haha.

But that said, it's still considered really good for the price i think. Just that i'm really just nitpicking. The volume is one of the louder ones I've tested too. battery life has been good with just under 6 hours of playback at the volume i'm using.

Fit wise I kinda agree that the default tips doesn't fit me perfectly too. Small is too small. Medium is fine for regular use, but when jogging the seal is a little more relaxed. Good and bad since hear less thumping from foot steps, but then the bass suffers. Then for the larger tips it seals well (but just too tight for my liking), and somehow when i put into charging case the right side can't make contact with the charging points. haha. maybe i didn't fit properly, but lazy to try again since I prefer medium tips.

If jogging isn't one of the uses for you, and you want good audio at good price and don't mind not having TWS, another option is to grab like a KZ earbuds like ZS10 Pro (around 45?) or ZSN pro (around 18?), and then get the aptx bluetooth adapter cable (around 25?). Just that won't be good for jogging since it's the neckbuds style. haha.

I actually read many bad reviews when it comes to those bluetooth adapter cables for the KZ. Do you have one? Will it be fair to say that most of the KZ wired earphones will be easily better than any of these sub $100 TWSes?

Well for me I just want good sound and good value for money. So if anything that sounds better than the QCY T2C/T1S I'll probably go for it. I'm just unsure of the sound-to-price trade-offs, whether it is all that worth it haha. Lmao $50 only I still think so much

 

[Alexz_Hong]

I actually read many bad reviews when it comes to those bluetooth adapter cables for the KZ. Do you have one? Will it be fair to say that most of the KZ wired earphones will be easily better than any of these sub $100 TWSes?

Well for me I just want good sound and good value for money. So if anything that sounds better than the QCY T2C/T1S I'll probably go for it. I'm just unsure of the sound-to-price trade-offs, whether it is all that worth it haha. Lmao $50 only I still think so much

Yeah, i saw bad reviews for the old bluetooth adapter actually, so didn't get it. but recently saw the review of the updated model and it seems better. So I ordered one last week already. Still waiting for it to arrive.

So far for the ones I've tested, I would say yes? Even compared to my cheapo ZSN Pro which I paid like $15-16 for only on shopee. haha. Even compared to more expensive ones like Galaxy Buds, Outlier Air, xFyro xS2 (which totally isn't worth it looking back), I find the ZSN Pro better. But still the same disclaimer about sound quality being subjective. I tend to like brighter sound, some may not. haha.

I've not tried anything QCY though. For me after trying the really budget option like Redmi Airdots, I personally would rather pay more for something like the Mpow M5/T5. For me, it's something I use everyday, so while I wouldn't splurge on like the Sonys, Klipschs, Jabras, I still want something that's at least enjoyable.

But for those who don't really care about sound, or use them only once in a while, redmi airdots will probably be good enough already. so it depends ba. haha. And if you ask those who really particular about audio and willing to splurge, they'll probably say the WF-1000xm3 is super worth it. No right and wrong really. The only way to know for sure is to try it yourself actually. haha.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

When the case battery was depleted.

Just drained the Mpow T5's case, and same thing. The earbuds doesn't turn off if the case is empty.