The Nura NuraLoop Wireless are Bluetooth in-ears that use an automatic custom EQ to help create the best possible sound profile for each listener. We tested them with their default, neutral sound profile that's somewhat well-balanced, though their uneven treble range causes some instruments to be veiled and lacking in brightness, while others may be piercing and painful. They feel very well-built and stable, but unfortunately, their large earbuds make it hard to get a comfortable fit. Their ANC works remarkably well, they last 16 hours off a single charge, and their unique magnetic connector allows you to use them wired, something that's very rare for wireless in-ears.
Our Verdict
The Nura Loop are decent headphones for mixed usage. Their default sound profile is versatile enough for most genres, though they sound fairly veiled and lacking in brightness. However, these headphones are designed for use with their personalized custom EQ, which is meant to create the best listening experience for each user. These headphones are a good travel companion thanks to their excellent ANC, good 16-hour battery life, and ability to be used wired, which can be helpful if you fly a lot.
- Excellent ANC does a great job at blocking background noise.
- Comes with unique proprietary audio cable for wired use.
- Look and feel very well-built and premium.
- Decently well-balanced default sound profile is versatile enough for most genres and content.
- Not comfortable due to bulky earbuds.
- Microphone makes your voice sound dull and unnatural.
- Only includes a single proprietary charging cable.
The Nura NuraLoop are sub-par for neutral sound. While these headphones are designed for use with their automatic custom EQ that's specific for each user, we used them on their default, neutral setting. Their default sound profile is fairly well-balanced throughout the bass and mid ranges, but unfortunately, their uneven treble range causes some frequencies to sound very veiled and lacking in brightness, while others are bright and piercing. We also measure a wide mismatch between the L/R drivers, though we expect this is due to testing and doesn't reflect real-world usage.
- Default sound profile has well-balanced and accurate bass and mid ranges.
- Disappointing harmonic distortion performance.
- Default sound profile has uneven treble range.
The Nura Loop are good headphones for commute and travel. They have an excellent ANC feature, which does a very good job of blocking the low rumble of bus and plane engines, as well as background chatter and AC sounds. They last nearly 16 hours off a single charge, which is good, and they come with a decent carrying pouch. Unfortunately, their large earbuds aren't the most comfortable, and it can be hard to get a proper fit and seal. While their proprietary magnetic connector allows you to use the supplied audio cable to plug them in with a wired connection, you also use this connector for charging, requiring you to use a proprietary charging cable, which can be a pain.
- Excellent ANC does a great job at blocking background noise.
- Leak almost no audio.
- Look and feel very well-built and premium.
- Not comfortable due to bulky earbuds.
- Only includes a single proprietary charging cable.
The Nura NuraLoop are a good choice for sports. They look and feel very premium and well-built and, provided you can achieve a good fit, feel very stable in the ear. Unfortunately, even though they don't enter the ear canal too deeply, they aren't the most comfortable due to their large earbuds. On the bright side, their 16-hour battery should easily last you through multiple workouts, and you can customize their touch-sensitive control scheme.
- Excellent ANC does a great job at blocking background noise.
- Look and feel very well-built and premium.
- Not comfortable due to bulky earbuds.
The Nura Loop are only alright for office use. They aren't very comfortable and will likely cause fatigue and discomfort during a full workday. On the bright side, they're good at keeping you concentrated at work as their ANC does a very good job of blocking out background chatter. They also leak very little audio, meaning you won't be a distraction to nearby coworkers.
- Excellent ANC does a great job at blocking background noise.
- Leak almost no audio.
- Look and feel very well-built and premium.
- Not comfortable due to bulky earbuds.
- Only includes a single proprietary charging cable.
The Nura Loop aren't recommended for wireless gaming as you can only connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. While you can connect them to a Bluetooth-enabled PC or mobile device, their high latency and poor microphone performance make them less than ideal.
The Nura Loop are okay for wired gaming. Their large earbuds make it hard to get a comfortable fit, and they'll likely cause fatigue during extended gaming marathons. Also, while their included audio cable allows you to plug them into the controller of your Xbox One or PS4, it only transfers audio, so you can't use the integrated microphone.
- Comes with unique proprietary audio cable for wired use.
- Look and feel very well-built and premium.
- Not comfortable due to bulky earbuds.
- No microphone support when used wired.
The Nura Loop are only decent for phone calls. They do an excellent job of blocking out background noise, and they leak almost no audio, which is great if you often make phone calls in busy places. Unfortunately, their microphone isn't the best, and your voice sounds dull, unnatural, and is difficult to hear in noisy environments. You also can't use the microphone while using the headphones wired, which is a shame.
- Excellent ANC does a great job at blocking background noise.
- Leak almost no audio.
- Comes with unique proprietary audio cable for wired use.
- No microphone support when used wired.
- Microphone makes your voice sound dull and unnatural.
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The Nura Loop are fairly unique wireless in-ears that offer an automatic EQ that customizes their sound profile to the listener. They also have a unique magnetic proprietary connector that supports charging and also works with an included audio cable for a wired connection. They're a much more portable option when compared to the Nura Nuraphone Wireless, though they don't sound quite as open and natural.
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The Nura NuraLoop Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Nura Nuraphone Wireless. The NuraLoop are much more portable thanks to their in-ear design, feel a lot more stable in the ear, and have a better-balanced default sound profile. They also come with an analog audio cable that connects to their proprietary charging port, and they have a significantly better ANC feature. On the other hand, the Nuraphone have a much better battery life and are more comfortable.
The Apple AirPods Pro are much better Bluetooth in-ears than the Nura NuraLoop Wireless. The Apple are a lot more comfortable, have a slightly more accurate default sound profile, and have a much more portable truly wireless design. On the other hand, the Nura's app offers a unique automatic EQ that creates a personalized listening experience. The Nura also have better ANC that does an excellent job at blocking out background noise, and they last a lot longer off a single charge.
The Nura NuraLoop Wireless are better wireless in-ears than the Jabra Elite Active 45e Wireless. The NuraLoop feel a bit more durable, have much more bass thanks to their closed-back design, leak less audio, and block significantly more noise thanks in part to their excellent ANC feature. They also long over twice as long off a single charge and offer a unique automatic EQ feature for a fully personalized listening experience. On the other hand, the Jabra are a bit more comfortable, don't require a proprietary charging cable, and have a sound profile that can be manually adjusted via a graphic EQ and presets in their companion app.
The Anker SoundBuds Curve 2019 are better wireless in-ears than the Nura NuraLoop Wireless. The Anker are a lot more comfortable, have easier-to-use physical buttons, a less veiled default sound profile, and last longer off a single charge. On the other hand, the NuraLoop have an excellent ANC feature, feel more durable, and have a unique automatic EQ that creates a personalized listening experience.
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