FIIL T1X True Wireless  Headphones Review

Reviewed Sep 02, 2020 at 07:54am
Retest Mar 16, 2022 at 08:58am
Tested using Methodology v1.5 
FIIL T1X True Wireless

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Neutral Sound 
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Office 
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Wireless Gaming 
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Wired Gaming 
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Phone Calls 

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The FIIL T1X are budget-level truly wireless headphones. These slim and sleek in-ears have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile that delivers a satisfying thump and punch. They're still neutral and balanced enough for most audio content, so you can enjoy your favorite tunes with little problem. However, they struggle to block out bass-range noise like bus engines. Their integrated boom microphone also makes voices sound distorted and unnatural, which isn't great if you make a lot of calls. On the upside, while other headphones at this price point tend to have limited features, these headphones also come with a companion app that offers 15 EQ presets. When you're on-the-go, their 6.8-hour battery can quickly charge up in just over half an hour, and their case has three additional charges to keep you going.

Our Verdict

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Neutral Sound 

The FIIL T1X are satisfactory for neutral sound. They have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile with a slightly underemphasized treble. While they're still somewhat neutral overall, they can be further tweaked using their companion app. The FIIL+ app offers 15 EQ presets, so you can achieve a better sound to suit your needs. As they're also in-ear headphones, they have an outstandingly consistent sound delivery.

Pros
  • Comfortable, stable fit.
  • 15 EQ presets available via the companion app.
Cons
  • Slightly bass-heavy sound profile.
  • Bad passive soundstage.
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Commute/Travel 

The FIIL T1X are good for commuting and travel. While they struggle to cut down low-bass sounds like bus or plane engines, these small headphones are comfortable enough to wear for long commutes. They come with a couple of ear tips and stability fins to help you find a better fit. They also have 6.8-hour of battery life, and their charging case holds three additional charges if you need even more battery.

Pros
  • Comfortable, stable fit.
  • Decent battery performance.
  • Satisfactory noise isolation.
Cons
  • Control scheme isn't the most intuitive.
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Sports/Fitness 

The FIIL T1X are great for sports and fitness. You can easily take these small and lightweight in-ears with you on-the-go. They have a very stable fit, and thanks to their included ear tips and stability fins, you can find the best fit for you. They're also quite comfortable and since they don't have cables, you don't have to worry about something snagging on them and pulling them out of your ears. They're also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for this.

Pros
  • Comfortable, stable fit.
  • Decent battery performance.
  • IP65 rating.
Cons
  • Control scheme isn't the most intuitive.
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Office 

The FIIL T1X are alright for office use. These comfortable in-ears come with a couple of different ear tips and stability fins to give you a better fit. While they struggle a bit to reduce low-bass sounds, they do a better job of blocking ambient speech. They also don't leak much sound, so you can enjoy your music at a high volume without bothering your coworkers. While their 6.8-hour battery life may not last you through an entire day of work, the case carries three additional charges and it can replenish your battery quickly.

Pros
  • Comfortable, stable fit.
  • Decent battery performance.
Cons
  • Control scheme isn't the most intuitive.
  • No multi-device pairing.
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Wireless Gaming 

The FIIL T1X are Bluetooth-only headphones and their latency is too high to be recommended for gaming.

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Wired Gaming 

The FIIL T1X are Bluetooth-only headphones and can't be used wired.

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Phone Calls 

The FIIL T1X are mediocre for phone calls. Unfortunately, their integrated microphone makes voices sound distorted and unnatural. It also struggles to separate voices from ambient noise in loud environments. On the upside, these headphones can isolate a decent amount of noise so you can focus on your call.

Pros
  • Satisfactory noise isolation.
Cons
  • Disappointing mic recording quality.
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    Wireless Gaming
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    Wired Gaming
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    Phone Calls
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 16, 2022: Retested 'Equalizer' in App Support.
    2.  Updated Jun 29, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
    3.  Updated Sep 02, 2020: Review published.
    4.  Updated Aug 24, 2020: Early access published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    Update 07/15/2021: We've added a photo of our model's label. We've also updated the text with information regarding a variant of these headphones called FIIL T1XS.

    The FIIL T1X come in one color variant: Black; you can see our model's label here. These headphones also come in a variant called the FIIL T1XS. The manufacturer advertises that they're smaller, lighter, and have a companion app that offers more customization features. However, we haven't tested this variant and don't know if it performs similarly to our model.

    If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.

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    The FIIL T1X are budget-level truly wireless in-ears. These comfortable and stable headphones have a 6.8-hour battery life that charges pretty quickly. They also have a companion app that offers 15 EQ presets, which is a pretty nice addition at their price point. However, just like most in-ears, they have a disappointing integrated mic that struggles to capture clear voices. If you're looking for more headphones, check out our recommendations for the best cheap earphones, the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and the best wireless earbuds for iPhone.

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    The FIIL T1X True Wireless are slightly better in-ears than the Mpow M30 Truly Wireless. The FIIL have a more neutral sound profile, their continuous battery life is longer, and they charge in less time. They also have an app that gives you access to 15 EQ presets. However, the Mpow have a better-performing integrated mic, they can isolate slightly more noise, and they leak less sound.

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    The ENACFIRE E60 Truly Wireless and the FIIL T1X True Wireless are two very similarly performing in-ear headphones. They're both comfortable and well-built headphones. That said, the FIIL have a more neutral sound profile that delivers a bit more bass and treble as well as a companion app that offers 15 EQ presets. They also have a more stable in-ear fit as they come with stability fins. On the other hand, the ENACFIRE's charging case also holds more additional charges. However, it doesn't go into standby mode when not in use like the FIIL.

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    Test Results

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    Controls
    OS Compatibility
    LockedLocked
    Ease Of UseLockedLocked
    FeedbackLockedLocked
    Call/Music ControlLockedLocked
    Volume ControlLockedLocked
    Microphone ControlLockedLocked
    Channel Mixing
    LockedLocked
    Noise Cancelling ControlLockedLocked
    Talk-Through
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    Additional ControlsLockedLocked

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    Breathability
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    Transmitter RequiredLockedLocked

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    Case
    TypeLockedLocked
    LLockedLock" (Lock cm)
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    Sound
    Sound Profile
    Bass Amount
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    Treble Amount
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    Frequency Response Consistency
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    Raw Frequency Response
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    Peaks/Dips
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    Dips
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    Imaging
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    Weighted Phase Mismatch
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    Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
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    Weighted Frequency Mismatch
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    0.0
    Passive Soundstage
    PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
    LockedN/A
    PRTF Size (Avg.)
    LockedN/A
    PRTF Distance
    LockedN/A
    Openness
    Locked
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    Acoustic Space Excitation
    Locked
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    0.0
    Virtual Soundstage
    Head Modeling
    LockedLocked
    Speaker Modeling
    LockedLocked
    Room Ambience
    LockedLocked
    Head Tracking
    LockedLocked
    Virtual Surround
    LockedLocked

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    Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    WHD @ 90
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    WHD @ 100
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    Test Settings
    Firmware
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    Power
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    Connection
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    Codec
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    EQ
    LockedLocked
    ANC
    LockedLocked
    Tip/Pad
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    Microphone
    LockedLocked

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    Isolation
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    Noise Isolation
    Isolation Audio
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    Overall Attenuation
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    Noise CancellingLockedNo
    Bass
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    Mid
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    Treble
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    Leakage
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    Microphone
    Microphone Style
    Integrated
    LockedLocked
    In-Line
    LockedLocked
    Boom
    LockedLocked
    Detachable Boom
    LockedLocked
    MicLockedYes

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    Recording Quality
    Recorded Speech
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    LFE
    LockedLock Hz
    FR Std. Dev.
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    HFE
    LockedLock Hz
    Weighted THD
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    Gain
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    Noise Handling
    SpNR
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    Noise Gate
    LockedLocked
    Speech + Pink Noise Handling
    Locked
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    Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
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    Active Features
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    Battery
    Battery Type
    LockedLocked
    Continuous Battery Life
    LockedLock hrs
    Additional Charges
    LockedLock
    Total Battery Life
    LockedLock hrs
    Charge Time
    LockedLock hrs
    Power-Saving Feature
    LockedLocked
    Audio While Charging
    LockedLocked
    Passive Playback
    LockedLocked
    Charging PortLockedLocked

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    0.0
    App Support
    App NameLockedLocked
    iOSLockedLocked
    AndroidLockedLocked
    macOSLockedLocked
    WindowsLockedLocked
    Equalizer
    LockedLocked
    ANC Control
    LockedLocked
    Mic ControlLockedLocked
    Room Effects
    LockedLocked
    Playback Control
    LockedLocked
    Button MappingLockedLocked
    Surround Support
    LockedLocked

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    Connectivity
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    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version
    LockedLocked
    Multi-Device Pairing
    LockedLocked
    NFC Pairing
    LockedLocked
    Line Of Sight Range
    LockedLock ft (Lock m)
    PC Latency (SBC)
    LockedLock ms
    PC Latency (aptX)
    LockedN/A
    PC Latency (aptX HD)
    LockedN/A
    PC Latency (aptX-LL)
    LockedN/A
    iOS Latency
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    Android Latency
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    0.0
    Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
    LockedN/A
    Non-BT Latency
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Wired
    Analog Audio
    LockedLocked
    USB Audio
    LockedLocked
    DetachableLockedLocked
    LengthLockedN/A
    Connection
    LockedLocked
    Analog/USB Audio Latency
    LockedN/A

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    PC Compatibility
    Analog
    LockedLocked
    Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    PlayStation Compatibility
    PS4 Analog
    LockedLocked
    PS4 Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    PS4 Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    PS5 Analog
    LockedLocked
    PS5 Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    PS5 Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Compatibility
    Xbox One Analog
    LockedLocked
    Xbox One Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Series X|S Analog
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked

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    Base/Dock
    Type
    LockedLocked
    USB Input
    LockedLocked
    Line In
    LockedLocked
    Line Out
    LockedLocked
    Optical Input
    LockedLocked
    RCA Input
    LockedLocked
    Dock Charging
    LockedLocked
    Power Supply
    LockedLocked

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