The Raycon E25 are okay mixed usage in-ear headphones. They have a comfortable fit that's well-suited for sports with a satisfactory build quality. They're among the lightest and smallest in-ears we've tested so far, but contrary to their size, they have a rather bass-heavy sound that may not please all listeners. Moreover, they lack high-end features like active noise cancelling, and app support for customization. It's worth noting their availability can be somewhat limited, though they can be easily purchased through Raycon's website. All in all, if you're looking for a basic pair of true wireless headphones to take to the gym, they'll perform just fine.
Our Verdict
The Raycon E25 are poor for neutral sound. They have a V-shaped sound signature with a very prominent bass that often overpowers the mids, while the treble can sound sibilant at times. Vocals and lead instruments are noticeably lacking in detail; however, they do have excellent stereo imaging and consistency, provided that you have a proper seal.
- Very consistent listening experience.
- Unbalanced sound profile.
- No app support for customization.
The Raycon E25 are good for traveling and commuting. Although their noise isolation isn't as effective for the low rumbles of bus engines, they perform well when it comes to ambient chatter and high-pitched noises, such as those produced by AC units. Both the earbuds and the charging case are among the smallest and lightest that we've tested, contributing to comfort and portability.
- Small and portable.
- Decent passive noise isolation.
- Unbalanced sound profile.
- High wireless latency.
The Raycon E25 are very good for sports. Because of their size and rounded finish, they're comfortable to wear and provide enough stability that they shouldn't fall out, even when engaged in vigorous exercise. They're rated IPX4 for water and sweat resistance, though this isn't something that we test.
- Small and portable.
- Comfortable, stable fit.
- Unbalanced sound profile.
The Raycon E25 are decent for office use. Since they have good isolation against ambient speech and they hardly leak at all, they should be fine for most offices and shouldn't be annoying to your colleagues, even if you listen at high volumes. The battery probably won't last through an entire workday, but at least they charge very quickly.
- Decent passive noise isolation.
- Leak very little audio.
- Unbalanced sound profile.
- High wireless latency.
The Raycon E25 aren't suitable for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with the PS4 or the Xbox One consoles, and while you can use them with a PC that has Bluetooth capabilities, there's simply too much latency for the experience to be enjoyable.
The Raycon E25 are Bluetooth-only and can't be used wired.
The Raycon E25 are passable for making phone calls. Your voice is understandable when calling a quiet environment, but the microphone has difficulty separating speech from background noise. Thankfully, these headphones do a decent job of blocking out background noise.
- Decent passive noise isolation.
- Mediocre microphone noise handling performance.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 08, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Aug 27, 2020: Updated text for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Feb 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Dec 17, 2019: Review published.
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When compared to other true wireless earbuds, especially other models offered by Raycon, the Raycon E25 are a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, they're more comfortable and portable due to their size, but on the other, their audio reproduction is heavily unbalanced, which makes them less musically versatile. Nevertheless, they're a good option for those with small ears or even those who like bass-heavy music.
For other alternatives, we suggest taking a look at our recommendations for the best truly wireless earbuds, the best wireless earbuds, and the best noise cancelling earbuds and in-ears.
The Raycon E25 True Wireless are better than the Raycon E55 Truly Wireless in mixed usage. They have a lot in common and both have a very bass-heavy sound, but the E25 are more comfortable, have significantly better noise isolation, as well as a better mic for phone calls. On the upside, the E55 have a much more stable fit, making them a good choice for sports if you tend to have issues with earbuds falling out.
The Raycon E25 True Wireless are marginally better than the Raycon E50 Truly Wireless in terms of mixed usage. The E25s are more comfortable due to their size, and have much better performance in noise isolation, even boasting a longer battery life and better mic quality, but the E50 have a significantly more accurate audio reproduction, even though they sound dark and also quite bass-heavy.
The Raycon E25 True Wireless and the Raycon The Fitness Earbuds (2021 Edition) True Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. While both headphones are comfortable, the E25 are more so designed for casual, everyday use and have a better noise isolation performance as well as leak less audio. However, the Fitness are sports-oriented headphones with a more stable in-ear fit, a higher IP certification for water resistance, and a better overall battery life.
The Raycon E100 Truly Wireless are better than the Raycon E25 True Wireless for mixed usage. Although the E100 have an overemphasized bass and a sharp treble, they're significantly more accurate in their audio reproduction and have much better noise isolation. Build quality is also much improved over the E25; however, their battery life is quite disappointing, only lasting about 3.5 hours per charge.
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