Note: These headphones only seem to be available via Raycon's website.
Our Verdict
Sub-par for neutral listening. These in-ear headphones have a very dark and warm sound profile with overemphasized bass. These aren't an option for neutral listening.
- Decently comfortable, come with multiple tip options.
- Decently well-built design.
- Case improvements over the previous model; supports wireless charging.
- Bad microphone.
- Mediocre noise isolation.
- Only for bass fans.
Decent for commuting. They're really portable, but unfortunately, they won't drown out the engine rumble of a bus or train. On the upside, they do a good job at blocking ambient chatter. Their battery life should be long enough for your daily commute, but might not be enough for long flights.
- Decently comfortable, come with multiple tip options.
- Decently well-built design.
- Case improvements over the previous model; supports wireless charging.
- Bad microphone.
- Mediocre noise isolation.
- Only for bass fans.
Great for sports. Thanks to their truly wireless design, they're quite portable and breathable. Also, these headphones have a built-in rigid stability fin, which makes them very stable if you have a nice fit. Their warm and bass-heavy sound profile can keep you pumped, and they're rated IPX4 for water resistance.
- Decently comfortable, come with multiple tip options.
- Decently well-built design.
- Case improvements over the previous model; supports wireless charging.
- Bad microphone.
- Mediocre noise isolation.
- Only for bass fans.
Mediocre for the office. In-ears might not be comfortable for everyone to wear during a full work-day, and their 5-hour battery life won't be long enough for a whole day either. On the upside, their fit blocks out work environment noises like ambient chatter and the A/C system.
- Decently comfortable, come with multiple tip options.
- Decently well-built design.
- Case improvements over the previous model; supports wireless charging.
- Bad microphone.
- Mediocre noise isolation.
- Only for bass fans.
Bad for wireless gaming. Truly wireless headphones are usually not designed for gaming, as you'll get noticeable latency due to the Bluetooth connection.
These can't be used wired.
Sub-par for phone calls. Their microphone performance is quite bad, with recorded speech that sounds muffled and lacks detail. You're still understandable in quiet environments, but in slightly loud situations, the mic picks up environment noises too.
- Decently comfortable, come with multiple tip options.
- Decently well-built design.
- Case improvements over the previous model; supports wireless charging.
- Bad microphone.
- Mediocre noise isolation.
- Only for bass fans.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 20, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Feb 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Review published.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Early access published.
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The Raycon E55 shouldn't be your first option to buy, unless you're a bass-only fan. Its sound profile is very warm with overemphasized bass, which drowns out vocals and instruments. They also feel rather cheap. See our recommendations for the best true wireless earbuds, the best budget wireless headphones, and the best earbuds for bass.
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 E50 Truly Wireless and the Raycon E55 Truly Wireless are very similar, but the E55 have a more bass-heavy profile, which not everyone will like. Other than that, their earbud design is the same. On the other hand, the case of the E55 has some nice improvements over the E50, like a lid that doesn't fully remove itself and wireless charging compatibility.
The Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless are better overall headphones than the Raycon E55 Truly Wireless. They are better-built and their typical in-ear fit blocks more ambient noise, although it might not be as comfortable as the design of the E55. They can connect to two devices simultaneously, have a good app, and an overall more neutral sound profile, which can be EQ'ed to your preference. The E55 would be better for bass fans, but you can get quite a lot of bass with the Jabra EQ, without drowning the vocals and instruments too much.
The Raycon E100 Truly Wireless are more neutral-sounding than the Raycon E55 Truly Wireless and their overall performance is better. They also feel better built and their in-ear fit blocks more noise, although it isn't as comfortable as the E55's design.
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