Our Verdict
Okay for mixed usage. They have a darker-sounding audio reproduction, so they’ll be a decent option for bass-heavy music genres, but that’s about it. On the upside, their passive isolation performance is quite good and will be suitable for commuting or at the office, although they don’t have the best battery life. Their truly wireless design is great for sports, as it is breathable and stable. However, they have very high latency and wouldn't be suitable for watching TV or gaming.
- Stable and portable design for sports.
- Comfortable fit with many tip options.
- Great isolation performance.
- Dark-sounding audio reproduction.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
- High latency.
Ordinary for neutral listening. The RHA TrueConnect have a great bass that is punchy and powerful, and a balanced mid-range, but their treble performance is sub-par as it lacks detail and brightness. Also, their bass can be overly thumpy, which some may like, but it is also a bit boomy. Their mid-range is also recessed, pushing vocals and leads to the back of the mix. They will be better suited for bass-heavy music and won’t be ideal for vocal-centric genres.
Decent for commuting. The RHA TrueConnect create a good seal inside the ears, block a good amount of ambient noise, and do a surprisingly good job at isolating low frequencies where engine rumbles sit. They are very portable and easy to carry around, and while their battery won’t be suited for long flights, it should be more than fine for your daily commute to work.
Great for sports. Their truly wireless design is portable, breathable, and stable for most sports. They are also rated IPX5 for water and sweat resistance, and their bass-heavy sound profile can help you get pumped during workouts.
Decent to use at the office. Their fit isolates well against ambient chatter and high-frequency noises like A/C systems. The RHA TrueConnect also barely leak, so you won’t bother colleagues around you. Unfortunately, while they have a decent battery for truly wireless earbuds, they will need charging as they won’t last you for a whole workday. The in-ear fit might also not be ideal or the most comfortable to wear for multiple hours.
Bad for gaming. These headphones have terrible latency for gaming, and their integrated microphone is sub-par for talking online with friends or teammates. Even if you don’t need a microphone, because you play single player games, these headphones won't be suitable for this use case. They’re also not customizable like some of the gaming headsets we’ve reviewed.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Mar 21, 2019: Review published.
- Updated Mar 19, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The RHA TrueConnect are okay truly wireless headphones that don’t necessarily stand out in any category. They do an average or good job at pretty much everything. However, their sound is on the dark side and isn’t as accurate as other truly wireless headphones we’ve reviewed. We suggest taking a look at our recommendations for the best true wireless earbuds, the best Bluetooth earbuds, and the best wireless earbuds under $100.
The RHA TrueConnect Truly Wireless are more versatile truly wireless headphones than the Apple AirPods (1st generation). Due to their closed-back design, the RHA have great isolation performance, which is suitable for commuting and using at the office. They also have a good control scheme that includes volume control, which the Apple lack. On the other hand, the Apple are more comfortable and are very well-built earbuds. They also have one of the best total battery life for truly wireless in-ears, at about 24 hours.
The Jabra Elite 65t Truly Wireless are better truly wireless headphones than the RHA TrueConnect Truly Wireless. The Jabra have a more neutral sound profile right out-of-the-box, and they also have an app with an EQ that lets you customize their sound to your liking. The bulkier design of the Jabra may not be for everyone, but they can connect to two devices, which is nice. They also have noticeably less latency for watching videos. On the other hand, the RHA are more comfortable and lightweight. Their wireless range is also pretty impressive, but they are more expensive and might not be worth the investment.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air are more versatile and cheaper than the RHA TrueConnect Truly Wireless. The Anker might not have volume control, but these in-ears have good audio reproduction. The two headphones are very similar, but the sound quality is what makes the Anker the best option. The Anker might feel a bit cheaper than the RHA due to their plastic and glossy build, but if you're usually careful with your headphones, this shouldn't be a problem. The RHA feel sturdier but don’t have a standby mode like the Anker have.
The RHA TrueConnect Truly Wireless might be a better option for most people, as they are slightly cheaper than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless but perform quite similarly. Both headphones have similar sound profiles, as their treble ranges aren't especially even. The RHA are more comfortable and come with multiple tip options. Their smaller design might also fit more people. On the other hand, the Sennheiser feel like more premium headphones and are better built. They also have less latency and support aptX-LL.
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