![]() These 2022 Award-winning Sonys deliver bass notes that are crisply defined and ooze texture, while vocals sound refined and extremely natural. The WF-1000XM4 produce one of the most dynamic, detailed and balanced performances we've heard from a pair of wireless in-ear headphones. All in all, it’s a lot of tech and durability for not a lot of money. They're built to survive a downpour, too. The crucial function you’ll want to practise is a triple-tap of that left earpiece, as this scrolls between the Earfun’s noise-cancelling, ‘normal’ and ‘ambient sound’ modes. Double tapping the left earpiece accesses Siri on your iPhone and also answers or ends a call. Two taps on the right bud pauses or resumes playback three skips to the next track. The headphones pair easily, and they're comfortable enough for even the longest of conference calls. ![]() That all adds up to a better sonic performance as well as clearer voice calls – very handy if you're out and about in noisy environments.Īnd considering the spec sheet, the price remains jaw-droppingly low – a staple of Earfun's approach. This Pro variant takes the standard – and excellent – Earfun Air and adds active noise cancelling (ANC), more mics and larger drivers. ![]() But the superb sound and great feature set make these easy to recommend as some of the best Sony headphones available. And, the charging case only provides one extra charge which seems a little mean. They're a very musical listen for the money.ĭownsides? The lack of support for aptX HD and LDAC is disappointing, while Multipoint – which lets you switch seamlessly between devices – won't arrive until later in the summer. The sound quality is superbly balanced too, with deep, detailed bass, expressive mids and engaging highs. Adaptive Sound Control automatically switches listening modes depending on your location, and Sony's DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales low-res digital audio files to higher quality. They lack aptX HD and LDAC but do feature noise-cancelling tech, which the WF-C500 lack. Battery life is competitive at seven and a half hours. The buds are impressively small, and their lightweight design helps make them even more comfortable than Sony's XM4. Sony's newest wireless earbuds slot neatly between the budget WF-C500 and premium WF-1000XM4, both of which feature on this list.Īnd they're a brilliant option that more than justify their price tag. Most of these pairs have built-in microphones and controls too, so you can skip tracks and take calls without fishing your phone out of your pocket or bag. ![]() But it can impact battery life – the non-noise-cancelling Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus, for example, last a marathon 45 hours before needing powering up from a mains socket. ![]() Noise-cancelling can shut out the outside world and let you hear your music more clearly without cranking it up, saving your hearing. Newer headphones support Bluetooth 5.0 or later, which has much greater range than version 4, so you can stray further from your music source without tunes dropping out. If you are going wireless, check which version of Bluetooth the headphones support. Check you have access to one before you buy. Remember: modern iPhones don't have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so some wired pairs on this list will require a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter. Find out more about how we test.įirst things first: are you going wireless? Most of the below pairs are wireless, but you shouldn't discount wired models, especially if they themselves are discounted (some – but no means all – wired pairs are cheaper than their wireless counterparts). Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. ![]()
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