Our Verdict
Decent for mixed usage. They have a decent audio reproduction for critical listening but might be better suited for bass-heavy genres. Also, their on-ear design is not the most comfortable and doesn’t isolate much noise, which means they aren’t the best option for commuting or at the office. However, they are a bit less bulky than over-ears and are more breathable, which is good for sports. Unfortunately, they aren’t stable, and their latency may be too high for watching TV and gaming.
- Decent audio reproduction.
- Unique music sharing feature.
- Great battery life.
- On-ear design might not be as comfortable for everyone.
- Slightly creaky build quality.
Decent for neutral listening. They have a deep, consistent, and powerful bass, a well-balanced mid-range, and a decent treble. Their bass is slightly overly thumpy, but some people may prefer this. Also, vocals and lead instruments in the mid-range may sound a bit thin, while their treble is lacking in detail and brightness. They will be better suited for bass-heavy music, but most people should be satisfied with their sound profile.
Okay for commuting. Their on-ear design doesn’t passively block a lot of noise, and since they don’t have any ANC, they’ll let in a lot of noise into your audio, especially lower frequencies like engines rumble. Also, their large on-ear design might not be the most comfortable to wear during long bus rides or flights, as it might constrain the top of your ear.
Decent for sports. They have decent sound quality, and their thumpy bass can keep you pumped during your workouts, but their design won’t be ideal for physical activity. They aren’t very stable on the head and aren’t as portable as in-ears.
Decent for the office. They isolate a good amount of ambient chatter and higher-frequencies, which could help you concentrate on your task. They also don’t leak too much so you shouldn’t bother colleagues surrounding you. They have a great battery life that won’t need daily charging and will last you a few work shifts. Also, even if your battery is dead, you can still use them wired, which can be useful. They can connect to two devices simultaneously, which is convenient if you often switch from your work computer and phone.
Poor for gaming. Their latency is too high for gaming, and their microphone performance is mediocre. The on-ear design of these headphones won’t be comfortable enough for long gaming sessions too. However, they come with an audio cable with an in-line microphone which gets rid of latency issues, and we expect this mic to perform better than the integrated one.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Aug 09, 2019: We've updated the Comfort score of these headphones after comparing them to other models.
- Updated Feb 28, 2019: Review published.
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