The Bang & Olufsen Earset Wireless are mediocre mixed-usage headphones with a well-built, premium design and stable ear hooks for sports. They have an open earbud fit that makes them a decent option for those who run outdoors. Unfortunately, it also makes them highly susceptible to noisy environments so they won't be the best choice for commuting. Also, their sound quality is not ideal for more critical listeners but should be passable for most.
Our Verdict
Mediocre-at-best for mixed usage. These headphones have an open fit and stable ear-hook design that makes them a decent option for sports and running outdoors. However, they aren't sweatproof or specially made for sports, so they won't be the ideal option for more intense workout routines. Unfortunately, their old-school earbud design means they won't provide enough isolation for more noisy environments like commuting. Their sound quality is also mediocre, with a lot of bass and a fairly pronounced treble range that won't be ideal for more critical listeners.
- Premium looking design.
- Lightweight and compact.
- Stable enough for sports.
- Poor noise isolation, by design.
- Mediocre-at-best sound quality.
- Slightly short battery life.
- Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users.
Mediocre for neutral listening. The Bang & Olufsen Earset Wireless have a slightly muddy sound that packs a decent amount of bass for an open earbud design. Unfortunately, since the fit is a bit loose, their sound will be a little inconsistent for some, and their treble range will sound a bit too sharp on already bright tracks. On the upside, they have a slightly better soundstage than typical in-ears although it won't be ideal for more neutral listeners. They also have a preset EQ so you can somewhat modify their sound profile to better suit your tastes.
Below-average headphones for commuting or traveling. They have an open fit that poorly isolates in loud, noisy environments, so you'll hear most of the ambient noise in your surrounding even when playing music at high volumes. They're decently comfortable and have a practical control scheme, but unfortunately, they don't have the longest battery life and will die after 5 hours of continuous listening, so they won't be ideal for long flights.
Decent headphones for sports and fitness. They have a stable ear-hook design and excellent breathability. They aren't likely to fall from your ears, but the earbuds have an open fit that will often move and slightly change their sound profile when working out. On the upside, they have a decent control scheme and they're lightweight and compact enough to easily fit into your gym bags or your jogging pants pockets.
Sub-par for office use. The Bang & Olufsen Earset Wireless have an open fit that won't block a lot of noise so you will hear most of what is going on around you in a noisy office. They also leak a bit so they won't be the best choice in quieter conditions, either.
These are bad headphones for gaming. The Bang & Olufsen Earset Wireless have a mediocre-at-best sound quality and high latency that will not be suitable for gaming. They also can't be used wired, so an adapter is required to use them on a game console.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jun 22, 2018: Review published.
- Updated Jun 20, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The Bang & Olufsen Earset Wireless have a well-built design and stable ear-hooks for sports but their unique, and old-school earbud fit will not be for everyone. They're a bit more comfortable than typical in-ears, but getting the right fit can sometimes be slightly frustrating and requires frequent adjustments especially when working out. They also have a fairly open earbud design, which won't be ideal for loud, noisy environments like those involved in commuting. The odd fit sometimes causes consistency issues in their sound quality. On the upside, they're portable and compact enough to fit into your pockets.
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