The Status Between 3ANC True Wireless are premium buds from this manufacturer's small lineup and have a triple driver design; they're one-part dynamic driver and two-part balanced armature, which helps improve their sound quality. Unlike the more basic Status Between Pro True Wireless, they have a noise cancelling (ANC) system to help cut down sounds when you're on the go, support multi-device pairing, and have a companion app so that you can customize their sound to suit your tastes. Unfortunately, they lack aptX codec support for higher audio quality compared to the default SBC codec and have a somewhat bulky design.
Our Verdict
The Status Between 3ANC are satisfactory for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have an excited sound that delivers extra bass to music while vocals and instruments sparkle, thanks to added treble. If you don't like their sound, their companion app offers an 8-band graphic EQ and presets to help you customize them. However, they're still closed-back, in-ear headphones, and their soundstage doesn't seem natural or immersive.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Closed-off passive soundstage.
The Status Between 3ANC are very good for commute and travel. These buds are well-built and have a decently comfortable fit, although they can feel fatiguing over time due to their design. They last nearly eight hours continuously, and the case holds about three extra charges for top-ups throughout the day. However, even though they have ANC, they struggle to block out the low rumble of bass-heavy noises like bus engines. They do a better job of cutting down passenger chit-chat, though.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- ANC reduces mid to treble-range noise well.
- ANC struggles to block out bass-range.
The Status Between 3ANC are great for sports and fitness. Even though they have a bulkier design than some earbuds, their stability fins help keep them in place if you're lifting weights or using a stationary bike. However, if you're running or need to use the controls, the buds can move around in your ear, which is annoying. Their fit can also be fatiguing over time due to the weight of the stems. On the upside, the buds are certified IPX5 for resistance against direct water contact.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- IPX5 rating for water resistance.
- Using the controls can cause the buds to wiggle out of your ears.
The Status Between 3ANC are decent for office use. They last nearly eight hours continuously, and if you need to recharge them, their carrying case holds extra charges to get you through the day. These buds also have multi-device pairing, so you can simultaneously connect to your PC and smartphone, and they have ANC to help block out chatty coworkers and the hum of AC units. That said, even though they have a decently comfortable fit, they can become fatiguing over time, making it difficult to wear them for long shifts.
- Supports multi-device pairing.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- ANC reduces mid to treble-range noise well.
- Mediocre mic performance.
- Closed-off passive soundstage.
- Using the controls can cause the buds to wiggle out of your ears.
The Status Between 3ANC are Bluetooth-only buds, and their latency on PCs is too high to be suitable for gaming. While their latency is also high on Android devices, it's lower on iOS devices, making them a more appropriate choice for light mobile gaming.
The Status Between 3ANC are Bluetooth-only; you can't use them wired.
The Status Between 3ANC are okay for phone calls. Their integrated mic offers an acceptable overall performance. Your voice is intelligible but slightly thin and distorted. If you're taking calls in noisy environments like a busy street, your voice gets lost in background sound, making it a frustrating experience for whoever you're talking to. On the upside, these buds have an ANC system to help reduce noise like ambient chatter.
- ANC reduces mid to treble-range noise well.
- Mediocre mic performance.
Changelog
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Updated Feb 27, 2026:
We referenced the Status Pro X in the Noise Handling box.
- Updated May 07, 2024: We've made minor edits to the text to bring it up to date.
- Updated May 19, 2023: Review published.
- Updated May 15, 2023: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Status Between 3ANC come in two color variants: 'Onyx' and 'Bone'. We tested the Onyx variant, and you can see our model's label here. If you encounter another variant of these headphones, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Status Audio Between 3ANC are the high-end model of this manufacturer's earbud lineup. Compared to their more affordable sibling, the Status Between Pro True Wireless, they have a few extra features like companion app support, multi-device pairing, and noise cancelling. That said, compared to other buds in their price bracket, they don't block out quite as much background noise as the Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless or the Apple AirPods Pro 2.
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The Status Pro X are better than the Status Between 3ANC True Wireless, but they're also much more expensive. The Pro X's ANC is a clear step ahead, and their mic does a better job separating your voice from any noise around you. That said, the cheaper Between 3ANC have a longer battery life. Since the buds have fairly similar designs, with chunky, block-like bodies that feel about as comfortable as one another, the choice likely comes down to price.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are better in-ear headphones than the Status Between 3ANC True Wireless. The Apple are more comfortable and better built. They also have Spatial Audio to help make your audio even more immersive, their ANC does a significantly better job of blocking out background noise, and they have an H2 chip for seamless pairing with other devices in your Apple ecosystem. However, the Status have a companion app with sound customization features, support multi-device pairing, and have a longer continuous battery life.
The Status Between 3ANC True Wireless have the edge over the Status Between Pro True Wireless. While both headphones look very similar, are well-built, and have a triple-driver design, the 3ANC have noise cancelling and can block out more ambient noise across the range. They also have a companion app to help customize their sound to your liking, and they support multi-device pairing so that you can stay connected to your PC and smartphone simultaneously. However, the Between Pro support aptX codec for high audio quality via Bluetooth.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are better buds than the Status Between 3ANC True Wireless. While both buds are well-built, the Samsung are more comfortable and have a virtual soundstage feature to help immerse you in your audio. Their ANC also does a better job of blocking background noise across the range. However, the Status support multi-device pairing, their companion app offers a more robust EQ to help you customize their sound to your liking, and their battery performance is significantly better.
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