The Raycon E100 are decent truly wireless headphones that are fairly versatile. They have a v-shaped sound profile that has more emphasis in the bass and treble ranges. They have an in-ear fit that isn’t the most comfortable but blocks a lot of ambient noise. Unfortunately, their battery life is disappointing, and their microphone is pretty bad for calls. On the upside, they're rated IPX7 and feel more premium than the Raycon E50 Truly Wireless.
Our Verdict
The Raycon E100 are okay for mixed usage. These headphones have an excited, V-shaped sound profile better-suited for bass-heavy music and won’t be ideal for critical listeners looking for a neutral sound. They aren’t the most comfortable to wear, and their battery life is disappointing. On the upside, their fit isolates well against ambient noise, which is good for commuting or blocking out noise at the office. Also, they're portable, breathable, and are rated IPX7, which is great for sports. These truly wireless headphones have a noticeable delay with video content and won’t be a good option for watching TV or gaming.
- Good isolation performance.
- Well-built design.
- Can be uncomfortable after a while.
- Short battery life.
- Excited, V-shaped sound profile.
- Sub-par microphone performance for calls.
The Raycon E100 are acceptable for neutral sound. These headphones have a very excited sound profile, with an overemphasis on the bass and treble ranges, which isn’t ideal if you’re looking for a neutral sound. They can also be uncomfortable for people who don’t like the fit of in-ears.
The Raycon E100 are good for commuting. These headphones have decent isolation against bass frequencies, meaning they’ll cancel out the deep rumble of bus engines. Their battery life isn’t the longest, but it should last you long enough for your daily commute. On the upside, they're very portable and easy to carry around.
The Raycon E100 are great for sports and fitness. They're stable enough for most sports, thanks to their stability fin design. They don’t move too much around in the ear unless you pop the air-tight seal. On the upside, they're also very portable and breathable, as you shouldn’t sweat more than usual. They're also rated IPX7 for water resistance.
The Raycon E100 are adequate for the office. They have a very good isolation performance in work environments, and you can easily reduce the level of ambient chatter and the noise coming from the A/C unit. However, they aren't the most comfortable in-ears, and their battery life isn’t long enough to last a full workday.
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- Updated Mar 02, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Oct 28, 2019: Review published.
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The Raycon E100 are truly wireless headphones that have an excited, v-shaped sound profile. They have an in-ear fit and might not be the most comfortable option. On the upside, their passive isolation performance is great.
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