The Devialet Gemini II True Wireless are premium noise cancelling buds. They're the successor of the Devialet Gemini I True Wireless, adding an active wind reduction feature to help reduce the impact of this noise on vocal quality and redesigning the carrying case. More updated features include Bluetooth 5.2 support, multi-device pairing, and fast-pair. You can even pick up these buds with 24-karat gold detailing; this edition is made in partnership with the Paris Opera, but as you may guess, all that extra bling increases their already high price point.
Our Verdict
The Devialet Gemini 2 are great for sports and fitness. They have a comfortable and very stable fit, so they won't fall out of your ears during tough workouts. They also have an IPX4 rating, so they can survive direct water exposure like rain and have easy-to-use controls.
- Very good noise handling performance.
- Outstanding noise isolation.
- Comfortable and very stable in-ear fit.
- Graphic EQ and presets available in companion app.
- Short continuous battery life.
The Devialet Gemini 2 are great for commute and travel. These comfortable buds have an ANC system that's well-suited for blocking a low rumble of bus and plane engines. That said, with ANC on, they only last under five hours, which may not be enough to get you from point A to B without a recharge. Luckily, their carrying case holds over four extra charges if needed.
- Very good noise handling performance.
- Outstanding noise isolation.
- Comfortable and very stable in-ear fit.
- Graphic EQ and presets available in companion app.
- Short continuous battery life.
The Devialet Gemini II are impressive for office use. They have a comfortable fit and support multi-device pairing, so you can connect them to your PC and smartphone simultaneously. They also have an ANC system, and while they can block out chatty coworkers, they reduce more sound from the mid-range onwards when the ANC is off than when on. They also lasted under five hours continuously, so you may need to pop them in your case throughout the day for a recharge.
- Very good noise handling performance.
- Outstanding noise isolation.
- Supports multi-device pairing.
- Graphic EQ and presets available in companion app.
- Short continuous battery life.
The Devialet Gemini 2 are Bluetooth earbuds, and their latency is too high for gaming on PCs since your audio and visuals will be out of sync. They also can't connect to most consoles.
The Devialet Gemini 2 are Bluetooth-only earbuds; you can't use them wired.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have decent audio reproduction accuracy. They don't deviate much from their warm default sound, apart from some inconsistencies in the treble range that can render sounds like sibilants a touch piercing. The bass range can also feel a little loose, and inconsistently-matched left and right drivers mean your audio can feel a little off-center. Still, their outstandingly accurate mid-range means that voices and instruments alike sound true-to-life.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have outstanding noise isolation performance. They do a superb job blocking out noise across the entire spectrum; the noise of rumbly bus engines and chatty coworkers alike is handily reduced. They also leak virtually no audio.
The Devialet Gemini II have a decent microphone. The integrated mic makes your voice sound a bit dull, but you're still easy to understand. The mic does a very good job of separating your voice from any surrounding noise, so you can take calls from noisy environments if needed.
The Devialet Gemini II have excellent frequency response consistency. So long as you take a little time to get a good fit with each wear, you'll experience consistent audio delivery each time you use them.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Jan 08, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.0, which adds the following tests: Stereo Mismatch, Group Delay, Cumulative Spectral Decay, PRTF, Harmonic Distortion, and Electrical Aspects. We've added new performance usages and updated the text throughout the Sound tests and side-by-sides.
- Updated Dec 23, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1, which features minor updates to our sound tests.
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Updated Jan 16, 2025:
The following test groups have been updated following Test Bench 1.7: Noise Isolation - Full Range, Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios, and ANC Wind Handling. Several Sound tests have also been updated following Test Bench 1.8. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
- Updated Jan 15, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.8, which updates our target curve and Sound tests. You can read more about this in our changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Devialet Gemini II come in three color variants: 'Iconic White', 'Matte Black', and 'Gold'. We tested the 'Iconic White' variant, and you can see our model's label here. It's worth mentioning that there's a price difference between the 'Iconic White' and 'Matte Black' variants versus the 'Gold'. The 'Gold' model is more expensive as it's a collaboration with the Paris Opera and has a 24-karat gold finish on the carrying case as well as on the buds.
If you come across another variant, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Devialet Gemini 2 are the next generation of the Devialet Gemini True Wireless. Their design has a couple of improvements, including a different carrying case that looks and feels more like the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 True Wireless and an upgrade to Bluetooth 5.2, adding multi-device pairing and fast-pair. They also have an outstanding noise isolation performance, partly due to their ANC system. For their high price point, they also feel a bit barebones. Compared to the top-of-the-line Jabra Elite 10 True Wireless, they lack a spatial audio feature to help immerse you in your audio and don't support aptX Adaptive for improved sound quality via Bluetooth.
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The Devialet Gemini II True Wireless and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are both premium buds with different strengths. The Devialet have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets and support multi-device pairing and the aptX codec, which can help give you better sound quality over Bluetooth. Both buds have a stellar noise isolation performance, though the Devialet reduce more noise passively than the ANC from the mid-range onwards. The AirPods Pro have iOS-centric features like Spatial Audio for a more immersive sound and an H2 chip for seamless pairing with your iPhone or MacBook. They also have a better battery performance.
The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 and the Devialet Gemini II True Wireless are well-built earbuds with similar noise isolation performance. The defining differences in performance are that the Jabra have a notably longer battery life, virtual surround sound, and a 'smart case' that lets you connect to wired and Bluetooth sound sources. On the other hand, the Devialet supports a greater selection of high-quality codecs without using the case.
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 True Wireless and the Devialet Gemini II True Wireless are both premium earbuds. While both buds are well-built, the Bowers & Wilkins are a bit unique as their carrying case doubles as a wireless transmitter so that you can connect the buds to things like in-flight entertainment. They also support aptX Adaptive, which is a codec that dynamically adjusts its performance based on the content you're listening to, so you get either lower latency or better sound quality. However, the Devialet are more comfortable and stable in-ear. They also have a longer continuous battery life and a better overall noise isolation performance. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound.
The Jabra Elite 10s and the Devialet Gemini II True Wireless have different strengths. While both buds are comfortable and well-built, the Jabra support a spatial sound feature that can make your audio more immersive-sounding, and their continuous battery life is better, too. However, the Devialet have a slightly better noise isolation performance and support the aptX codec for streaming higher-quality audio than the default SBC codec. They are a lot more expensive than the Jabra, though.
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