The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC are premium in-ears jam-packed with unique features that help them stand out from the pack. They have built-in Bragi Moves, which is a feature that allows you to register commands using head movements. They also have Dirac HD Sound technology, which is advertised to optimize their audio reproduction. Their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to adjust their bass-heavy sound to your liking too, and they have an active noise cancelling (ANC) system to help block out background sounds. However, their ANC has sub-par overall performance, and they struggle to block out bass-range noise like bus engines.
Our Verdict
The Klipsch T5 II ANC are alright for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra boom to your mixes while sibilants like cymbals are dull. Vocals and lead instruments are reproduced fairly clearly, though. If you're looking for a more neutral sound, their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets that you can use to adjust their sound to suit your tastes.
- Graphic EQ and presets available via companion app.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Klipsch T5 II ANC are decent for commute and travel. They're fairly small, lightweight, and feel well-built. However, some users may not like their deep in-ear fit. Their ANC also struggles to block out the low rumble of bus or plane engines, and their continuous battery life of under five hours may not be enough for long trips. On the upside, their carrying case holds roughly three additional charges.
- Good build quality with stable, breathable fit.
- ANC struggles to block out bass-range noise.
The Klipsch T5 II ANC are great for sports and fitness. These in-ears have a small and lightweight design, which makes it easy to take them with you on the go. They have a well-built design and are rated IPX4 for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this. Unfortunately, some users may not find their deep in-ear fit very comfortable, and they lack stability fins, meaning they could fall out with more intense movement.
- Good build quality with stable, breathable fit.
- Great controls.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Klipsch T5 II ANC are okay for office use. They have a well-built design and don't leak very much audio, so it's unlikely that you may disturb others around you when listening to audio at high volumes. While their ANC struggles to cut down bass-range noise, it can help block out ambient chatter. Unfortunately, some users may find their deep in-ear fit to be less than comfortable. Their 4.8-hour continuous battery life also may not be enough to get you through your day without pausing to recharge them.
- ANC can reduce ambient chatter.
- Good build quality with stable, breathable fit.
- Bad passive soundstage.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Klipsch T5 II ANC aren't recommended for wireless gaming. While you can connect them to a Bluetooth-enabled PC, the latency is likely to be too high for gaming. They also aren't compatible with Xbox or PlayStation consoles.
The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC are Bluetooth-only headphones and you can't use them wired.
The Klipsch T5 II ANC are mediocre for phone calls. They have an integrated mic, and it does a mediocre job of recording speech, resulting in your voice sounding thin, muffled, and lacking detail. The mic also struggles to separate speech from moderate ambient noise, so if you're taking a call in a loud environment like a busy street, your voice may be drowned out. Unfortunately, while the earbuds have ANC, they still struggle to block out ambient sound like the rumble of bus engines.
- Good build quality with stable, breathable fit.
- Great controls.
- No multi-device pairing.
- Mediocre noise handling.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC come in three color variants: 'Gun Metal', 'Silver', and 'Copper'. We tested the Gun Metal variant, and you can see our model's label here. There's also a 'McLaren Edition', which have a racing tire design on their case and feature McLaren's signature black and orange color scheme.
If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The Klipsch T5 II ANC are in-ears packed with a few unique features. They have built-in Bragi Moves, which allows you to use head gestures to register commands like answering a call. They also support Dirac HD Sound technology, which is advertised as an audio enhancement feature that optimizes the headphones' sound profile by correcting impulse and magnitude frequency response as well as improving audio staging, clarity, bass response, and speech intelligibility. These in-ears have active noise cancelling (ANC) too. However, it only offers a sub-par performance, and the headphones struggle to block out bass-range noise like the rumble of bus engines.
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The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport are the sports-oriented variant of the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC. The Sport have a more comfortable and stable fit. They're also rated IP67 for dust and water resistance, although we don't currently test for this and can isolate you from more ambient noise passively. However, the ANC are more jam-packed with extra features such as built-in Bragi Moves, which allows you to control the headphones using head movements. They're also better-built and have an ANC system, though it struggles to block out bass-range noise.
The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC are better headphones than the Klipsch T5 True Wireless. While both headphones are fairly comfortable, the II have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, a companion app that offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking, and ANC, although it offers just an okay overall performance. They also have extra features like built-in Bragi Moves, which allows you to register commands using head movements. However, the T5 have a better battery performance.
The Apple AirPods Pro are better headphones than the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC. The Apple are more comfortable and feel better built. They also have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, a significantly better noise isolation performance, and an H1 chip to seamlessly pair them to your Apple devices. However, the Klipsch have unique features like built-in Bragi Moves, which allows you to register commands using head movements. They also have a companion app that offers graphic EQ and presets so you can adjust their sound to your liking.
The Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC. The Sony are more comfortable, better built, and have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have a better noise isolation performance, have a longer continuous battery life, and support NFC pairing. However, the Klipsch support unique extra features built-in Bragi Moves, which allows you to register commands by making head gestures. They also support Dirac HD sound technology, which is advertised to enhance the headphones' sound profile. However, we don't currently test the performance of either feature.
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