Our Verdict
Average mixed usage headphones. They won’t be the best critical listening headphones because of their muddy bass and treble lacking presence, but they isolate a good amount of ambient noise to be decent for commuting and at the office. They are very portable headphones and shouldn’t pop out of your ears during physical activity. Unfortunately, the in-ear fit might not be ideal for long TV sessions, and their short cable won’t be long enough for watching on your couch. The in-line microphone isn’t the best option for gaming, and they won’t be as customizable as other gaming headsets.
- Good noise isolation and low leakage.
- Decently durable design.
- Simple and easy-to-use controls.
- Boomy and slightly dark sound.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
Mediocre for neutral listening. Their sound quality isn’t great since they have overemphasized bass which sounds muddy and cluttered. The treble range also lacks detail and presence, and the overall sound might be dark for some. The in-ear fit might also not be the most comfortable for long listening sessions.
Decent for commuting. They passively block a good amount of ambient noise thanks to their in-ear design, and they barely leak, which means you can mask even more background noise by raising your listening volume, without disturbing people around you. The in-ear fit might not be ideal for long flights but should be fine for bus and subway rides.
Above-average for sports. They are very portable headphones and can easily fit in your pockets or your gym bag. They are also fairly stable and shouldn’t fall out of your ears. The in-ear design isn’t too bulky which makes them a decent for sports since they won’t trap heat under ear cups. The overemphasized bass may also be useful to keep you going during your workouts.
Average for office use. They barely leak so you shouldn’t bother your colleagues and their wired connection means you won’t have to worry about a battery life during your work shift. Unfortunately, the in-ear fit might not be comfortable enough for a whole work day.
Average for gaming. While they don’t have any latency, which is good for gaming, their audio reproduction and microphone quality won’t be as great as gaming headsets we’ve reviewed so far. On the upside, the microphone works with console controllers and should be decent enough for gaming in a quiet environment.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Dec 14, 2018: Review published.
- Updated Dec 12, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The Betron YSM1000 are budget in-ear headphones that are fairly versatile for a variety of usages. They are surprisingly well-built for their low price point and have a decent performance-to-price ratio. The in-ear fit might not be for everyone, but they are very portable and decently stable for physical activity. They don’t have the best audio reproduction, but when compared to other models in the same price range, they are quite good and can be a decent pick. See our recommendations for the best cheap earbuds, the best wireless earbuds under $50, and the best earbuds for bass.
The Betron YSM1000 are better headphones than the 1More Piston Classic. The Betron might be a bit less comfortable because of their slightly bigger design, but they passively isolate more noise than the 1More and did not have mismatched drivers. On the other hand, the 1More come with a hard case, which is nice considering their very low price point.
The Betron YSM1000 are better headphones than the 1More Piston Fit. They are better-built, have a more balanced audio reproduction, isolate more ambient noise, and are overall more versatile headphones. Our 1More unit had mismatched drivers and high distortion, and these headphones don’t have volume controls, which is disappointing, but they do have angled earbuds that are more comfortable.
The Betron YSM1000 and Symphonized NRG 3.0 are very similar headphones and perform quite similarly. They have a similar in-ear fit, but the Symphonized have more tip options. They also have better isolation performance and practically don’t leak at all. On the other hand, the Betron have a better in-line remote that feels more responsive, have a better microphone, and they have slightly less overemphasized bass.
The Betron YSM1000 and MEE Audio M9B Wireless are similar headphones, but the MEE are wireless Bluetooth headphones. They perform quite similarly with bass-heavy audio reproduction, but the MEE have a more sibilant treble range and worse isolation performance. However, their wireless design is convenient, especially for sports. Unfortunately, they don’t have a very long battery life, so the wired Betron might be a better option if you often listen to audio content in a day.
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