Our Verdict
The Bluedio UFO are mediocre mixed usage headphones. They have a sleek design, an above-average build quality, and a decently comfortable fit. Unfortunately, their sound quality may be a deal breaker for most especially considering their price range. They also do not block a lot of noise so they won't be the ideal headphones for commuting or loud environments. They're also too bulky and unstable to be suitable for sports.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Decent wireless range and battery life.
- Efficient control scheme.
- Poor sound quality.
- Below-average Noise isolation.
- Bulky design.
Poor for neutral listening. Their sound profile overemphasizes the low-end and has a big dip in the mid-range which makes instruments and vocals feel a bit distant on most tracks. Turning on the EQ effect adds even more bass and muddiness to their audio reproduction which is a bit disappointing. Unfortunately, they also have a relatively small Soundstage due to their closed back design. Overall this results in a boomy and muddy sound quality that won't be ideal for most listeners and will most likely be a deal breaker for more neutral listeners.
Average-at-best for commuting. They do not block enough noise to be a good option in very loud environments. On the upside, they have an easy-to-use control scheme and they're decently comfortable but won't be the easiest headphone to carry around.
Average for sports. They're big and bulky headphones that aren't the most stable to run with. However, they're wireless and have a fairly simple and straightforward control scheme so that you don't have to pull out your phone or Bluetooth device to skip tracks.
Average-at-best for office use. They won't block that much ambient noise so you may still be able to hear whats going on around you in a lively office. They also leak a bit at high volumes so they may be distracting to those around you in quieter conditions.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Sep 28, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
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