Wireless bluetooth EAR BUDS recommendations

[kazuki666]

Anyone here using redmi airdots 3 pro now? Curious is it any good as of its value? I see in aliexpress has global and china version set, whats the difference?

 

[korea4ever]

hi anyone use before the JBL UA Flash X

 

[zhihe1996]

https://sg.creative.com/p/audio-enthusiasts/creative-outlier-air-v3

New Earbuds by Creative. Comes with Noise Reduction and Ambient Noise at $89.

 

[sacredrays]

https://sg.creative.com/p/audio-enthusiasts/creative-outlier-air-v3

New Earbuds by Creative. Comes with Noise Reduction and Ambient Noise at $89.

but codec only aac and sbc..?!?!?

creative love to release products with missing features.
v3 put in a lot good to have features but take away aptx codec which is almost a must for android users.

 

[guile]

but codec only aac and sbc..?!?!?

creative love to release products with missing features.
v3 put in a lot good to have features but take away aptx codec which is almost a must for android users.

Maybe to compete with Fiil T1 Pro price and features wise.

 

[DigDub]

V3 $89 only. Maybe didn't use Qualcomm chip so cheaper and no aptx.

 

[noobiee]

https://sg.creative.com/p/audio-enthusiasts/creative-outlier-air-v3

New Earbuds by Creative. Comes with Noise Reduction and Ambient Noise at $89.

wow will wait for review first

 

[kazuki666]

V3 $89 only. Maybe didn't use Qualcomm chip so cheaper and no aptx.

I thought so far all the Outlier Air 1-3 are using QC? 3020 if I am not wrong. But strangely they are quite hush what chipset used, so online almost cannot find any information. Cannot remember where I read before V1 and V2 are using 3020, so I am guessing V3 is using 3020 too? Until they use 3040 which will support mirroring, else the master-slave issue will always be there...

 

[DigDub]

I thought so far all the Outlier Air 1-3 are using QC? 3020 if I am not wrong. But strangely they are quite hush what chipset used, so online almost cannot find any information. Cannot remember where I read before V1 and V2 are using 3020, so I am guessing V3 is using 3020 too? Until they use 3040 which will support mirroring, else the master-slave issue will always be there...

If I'm not wrong, some non Qualcomm chips also support mirroring now. Samsung, Sony and some china buds that don't use Qualcomm chips support seamless swapping of earbud and don't use master slave connection.

 

[Bodentic]

Hi, the right side of my Fiil t1 lite tends to die after less than an hour of listening.

I’ve tried cleaning the contact points on both the earphones and the case with rubbing alcohol.

Also tried charging the earphones (in the case) for an entire night but problem still persists.

The earphone case only has one small light that on the front that lights up when charging but I have no idea if the individual earphones are actually charging inside.

Is there any other way to rectify it?

Just an update to the situation:

I tested the Fiil T1 lite by connecting it to my laptop and watching a movie, the earphones lasted the whole 2hrs and more.

While I wrote about the earbuds dying in my initial post, that was when I used them for running.

This’s very weird, anyone know possibly why the earbuds will die less than 1hr when I’m running, but works fine when sitting at home, watching a movie?

 

[wwh5210]

but codec only aac and sbc..?!?!?

creative love to release products with missing features.
v3 put in a lot good to have features but take away aptx codec which is almost a must for android users.

Only earbuds with Qualcomm chip comes with Aptx support.

Just like Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro also doesn't support Aptx as it's using BES chipset. Some of the BES chipsets do support seamless swapping and LDAC.

 

[sacredrays]

Only earbuds with Qualcomm chip comes with Aptx support.

Just like Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro also doesn't support Aptx as it's using BES chipset. Some of the BES chipsets do support seamless swapping and LDAC.

i mean.. no aptx but got ldac would be way better also..

 

[wwh5210]

i mean.. no aptx but got ldac would be way better also..

Yes, but Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro is a special case. The international version doesn't come with LDAC by default however, China version comes with it. The solution to it is pretty simple too. Just change the app region to China and download the firmware will do.

 

[Meowtiko]

hi bros, just bought a soundpeats sonic, got a question here

how do you guys charge the earbuds casing? usb to computer/pc or to handphone charger? manual says maximum 1A

I scare overload and damage it

 

[Tucksoon]

Hi everyone,

Any recommendation for wireless earbuds for Zoom meeting on laptop? Need one with great connection and voice pick-up. Thanks!

 

[farmers]

hi bros, just bought a soundpeats sonic, got a question here

how do you guys charge the earbuds casing? usb to computer/pc or to handphone charger? manual says maximum 1A

I scare overload and damage it

I have a t2. Have been deligently charging it through my laptop.

 

[farmers]

Is there any anc earbuds out there that can block out keyboard clacking noise and ppl talking. Or the technology not there yet?

 

[Gadgetfreakloh]

Is there any anc earbuds out there that can block out keyboard clacking noise and ppl talking. Or the technology not there yet?

There is passive nc and active nc. Active nc more for low frequency sound blocking and passive nc compliment ANC for higher frequency sound blocking. Current technology unfortunately is using this concept. For earbuds, currently the best anc and passive noise isolation in the complete package that I have tried is the Devialet Gemini. Great stuff.

 

[ferocity]

Guys do take note the Creative Outlier Air V3 is currently on pre-order only. The creative website states delivery from mid Sept onwards.

 

[Henabi]

Hi everyone, I have been testing the Baseus Encok WM01 bluetooth wireless earbuds for about a week now. This pair was bought at around $16 from Shopee Singapore, after vouchers and discounts. Currently, it has sold more than 360 sets and it has a high rating of 4.8/5 stars.

Now, I have been testing these earbuds as my daily for the past 1 week, for music, work, videos, gaming. But I am not going to be doing any technical audio tests as I do not have the appropriate setup for that. I will just be sharing my own personal views as a casual user.

Spoiler: My review

First of, the basic features

• Product name: Baseus Encok WM01
• It comes in 6 colours: Purple, Green, Pink, Yellow, Black, White
• Dimensions: (L) 45mm x (W) 45mm x (H) 31mm
• Weight: Charging case: 34g, 25g. Earbud: 4.5g. 9g
• Touch controls on earbuds.
• No built-in volume level. Adjust overall vol. from phone/PC
• Slight PNC
• Earbuds: 40mAh. Charging case: 300mAh. USB-C port
• Standby 250 hours
• Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
• 6mm driver.
• 1 x Built-in mic on each earbud.
• No mention of IPX rating.

Design & built

• Shape and size is a bit unique. It is square in shape with curved top lid and rounded edges.
• The sides are sloped inward slightly. The colour I got is pastel green, which is more feminine. The overall design look like a mini foundation powder.
• Charging case is ABS material. Smooth matt finishing.
• Scuffs and scratches are obvious due to light colour.
• Single white LED light at the front to indicate power
• A faint hot-stamped logverall very low profile, minimalist design. Nice.
• Earbuds design is matt finishing, follow same finished as the casing. No fingerprints magnet.
• Touch button on each earbud.
• The earbuds are shaped like elongated trapezoid. The top part of the earbuds have textured rubber for better grip between the fingers, as they are rather small. Half of the earbuds are exposed in the charging case, makes it very easy to take them out from the charging case with the tip of your index finger.
• Charging case uses a magnet to keep the lid close. The magnets have good strength to keep the lid close & secure.
• The magnets are for earbuds are pretty strong as well. But if you drop the charging case from knee height against hard surface or carpet, the impact will still cause the lid to open and the earbuds will come flying out.

Comfort & Fit

• The earbuds are featherweight and it is very easy to forget them after putting them on.
• It comes pre-installed with M-size soft silicon eartips. You can mix & match to get the right fit.
• The textured rubber on the sides of the earbuds also make it very easy to adjust them on my ears. I will naturally feel for the textured rubber on the sides if I wish to adjust the earbuds accordingly.
  After wearing them for like 3-4 hour straight, I don’t feel any ear fatigue. They are very comfortable and featherweight.

Battery life

• Earbuds rated with 40mAh
  • Close to 6hrs per charge on music at 30% vol. Mfg claimed to have 5 hrs at 70%.
  • Close to 3hrs per charge on phonecall indoors
  • Ard 2hrs per charge on phone call in noisy or outdoor environment
  • Close to 3hrs per charge on zoom/Skype call set at max vol.
  • Close to 3.5hours for mixed usage: 1.5 hours phonecall, 2hrs music
  • When it is at Low-batt, u will start to experience intermittent connection
  • The red LED light will flash once every 5 seconds
  • Solid red LED light when charging in case.
  • Right earbud tend to die slightly faster than left earbud, by around an hour faster.
• Charging case rated with 300mAh
  • Up to 250 hours standby time (If totally not in use)
  • Recharge both earbuds up to 3 times. Giving up to 20 hours total usage.
  • Able to charge the earbuds independently, up to 6 times. White LED to indicate charging
  • Take than less 60mins to charge the earbuds from 0-100
  • Case takes around 1.5hrs to be fully charged via USB-C. Solid white light to indicate re-charging. LED light will switch off when 100% charged
  • The charging magnets connected to the earbuds are very strong. Charging is almost instant.

Connectivity

• Uses Bluetooth 5.0 version
• Supports Bluetooth profile: HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
• Supports SBC
• Transmission distance: up to 10metres (unblocked). At home, I managed to achieve up to 9metres, with walls and objects in between, before I start to experience some intermittent disconnections.
• Initial BT pairing. Blinking white led to indicate pairing mode. pretty effortless on Android, iPhone, PC. A faint single beep to indicate connection.
• No fixed master/slave. Able to use each earbud independently after pairing.
• Switches effortlessly between music, videos and phone calls / video app calls
• BT connection with laptop, PC, phones will cut off immediately after putting the earbuds back in the case

Controls

• Touch buttons and very responsive.
• It takes a few tries to recognise and remember the location of the touch area.
• Single Click: Nothing
• Double click: Activate Siri/Google (L) or Play/Pause (R) or Answer Call / Hangup
• Triple click: No functions
• Press & hold: 2 Secs: Previous Song (L) / Next song (R)
• Press & hold: 3 secs: Reject call
• Press & hold: 5 secs: Power off / On
• Users who deactivate their smartphones’ voice assistant, the double tap for Siri / Google / Alexa will not work and instead, it will automatically launch your phone’s default music app.
• One last thing to take note when you tap on the earbuds, you will hear a faint “thump” sound. Personally no issues. Some of you may not like it. But this is a very personal preference. No right. No wrong.

Exercise, workout, gym, jogging

• No proper IPX rating but personally I can wear it under light rain or wash it under a regular running water tap to clean off any sweat or dust or dirt.
• *Headshake test*

Music quality

• 6mm driver. Audio frequency: 20hz - 20Khz. Sensitivity 106dB
• Supports SBC
• Left and right channels are good. Binaural audio works great.
• Audio output at 30% volume level is pretty loud.
• The 6mm drivers' audio processing ability is not very good, certain songs will have “hissing” or “rattling” sound in the background
• Music quality wise. Generally, it is flat. Not much bass. Vocals are clear. The mids and the highs play in the middle
• Still, the WM01 is great for watching general video watching and listening to audio books.

Audio quality with games

• Audio quality with games is good. Stereo quality. Able to differentiate Left and Right and the estimated location of the sound.
• Audio delay is quite noticeable but at this price point, it is not really a drawback.

Mic quality

• Mic quality is surprisingly good.
• Mic quality for calls when you're outdoor, is surprisingly good as the audio processing chip is able to differentiate and isolate speaker’s voice from the ambient sound and environment noise, even when you are inside a bus or walking along a busy road.
• Mic quality is pretty consistent for other phone calling apps such as whatsapp, Zoom, LINE, Zalo, Wechat, Skype
• Mic quality is not very good when you sre outdoor or in a noisy environment and you need to reply someone using audio recording

Summary

• Let’s look at the Pros & Cons
• Pros are: Battery life. Weight. Design. No IPX rating but no issues with sweat and a bit of water/rain. Ok for audio books, videos, Zoom/Skype Calls for WFH. Good mic quality for phone calls n phone calling apps.
• Cons: No ANC. Dedicated app doesn’t support WM01. No built-in volume control. Not really suitable for Music enjoyment. Not suitable for gaming.

TL;DR Final Verdict

• Are they worth it? Imo, I will recommend the WM01 to people and this is a decent competitor to QCY T1C, Air-3 mini, Haylou GT1 Pro

For those of you who are interested, feel free to check out this Shopee Singapore link:
https://shopee.sg/Baseus-WM01-Mini-...-iPhone-Xiaomi-Earphone-i.68716077.6739277948
Feel free to check out my video link too