TREBLAB Z2 Wireless  Headphones Review

Reviewed Jul 17, 2020 at 08:15am
Writing modified Oct 26, 2021 at 11:18am
Tested using Methodology v1.4 
TREBLAB Z2 Wireless

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The TREBLAB Z2 Wireless are ANC Bluetooth over-ears with a fairly well-balanced sound profile, making them versatile enough for most genres, though they lack a bit of brightness and rumble. They feel decently well-built and comfortable, though unfortunately, their shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during longer listening sessions. While they have ANC, it doesn't do much, and their microphone makes your voice sound very distorted and unnatural. On the bright side, they last nearly 20 hours off a single charge, and they support multi-device pairing and aptX-LL.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

The TREBLAB Z2 are fair headphones for mixed usage. They have a fairly well-balanced sound profile and last nearly 20 hours off a single charge. They feel decently well-built and comfortable, though their shallow ear cups may cause discomfort during longer listening sessions. Unfortunately, their ANC feature doesn't work very well, and they do a sub-par job at blocking out background noise. They also aren't the best choice if you make many phone calls, as their microphone makes your voice sound unnatural and distorted.

Pros
  • Fairly well-balanced and versatile sound profile.
  • Very good 20-hour battery.
  • Easy to use physical controls.
  • Low latency on some Bluetooth devices thanks to aptX-LL support.
Cons
  • Microphone performance is disappointing; voices sound very distorted and unnatural.
  • Shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during extended use.
  • Disappointing ANC performance.
  • Leak a fair amount of audio.
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Neutral Sound 

The TREBLAB Z2 are a good option for neutral sound listening, thanks to their fairly well-balanced sound profile. While most of the ranges are even and flat, their bass range is a bit recessed, which may be disappointing to some people. They also lack a bit of brightness, and some higher frequencies sound dull and lispy. On the bright side, they're consistent among various users, and you should experience their sound reproduction similarly every time you wear them.

Pros
  • Fairly well-balanced and versatile sound profile.
  • Easy to use physical controls.
Cons
  • Shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during extended use.
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Commute/Travel 

The TREBLAB Z2 are fair for commute and travel. They're decently comfortable, come with a good hard carrying case, and their battery lasts nearly 20 hours, which is good for long trips. Unfortunately, their ANC doesn't work very well, so they don't help much with reducing the low rumble of a bus or plane engine. They also aren't the most comfortable during long listening sessions.

Pros
  • Fairly well-balanced and versatile sound profile.
  • Very good 20-hour battery.
  • Easy to use physical controls.
Cons
  • Shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during extended use.
  • Disappointing ANC performance.
  • Leak a fair amount of audio.
  • Ear cups don't fold inwards for better portability.
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Sports/Fitness 

The TREBLAB Z2 are decent for sports if you prefer the fit of over-ears at the gym. They feel decently well-built and comfortable, and they have easy-to-use controls, so you can quickly change tracks mid-workout. They feel stable enough on the head for jogs and light exercising, though they'll likely fall off during more intense workouts or runs.

Pros
  • Very good 20-hour battery.
  • Easy to use physical controls.
Cons
  • Shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during extended use.
  • Disappointing ANC performance.
  • Leak a fair amount of audio.
  • Ear cups don't fold inwards for better portability.
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Office 

The TREBLAB Z2 aren't the best option for use at the office. They leak a lot of audio, so your coworkers will likely get distracted when you listen to music at high volumes. They don't block out much background noise, and their shallow ear cups make them uncomfortable when used for extended periods. On the bright side, their 20-hour battery means they should easily last a couple of full workdays.

Pros
  • Very good 20-hour battery.
  • Easy to use physical controls.
  • Low latency on some Bluetooth devices thanks to aptX-LL support.
Cons
  • Shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during extended use.
  • Disappointing ANC performance.
  • Leak a fair amount of audio.
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Wireless Gaming 

The TREBLAB Z2 aren't recommended for wireless gaming as they only support a wireless connection via Bluetooth. This means they aren't compatible with most modern consoles. While you can pair them to a mobile phone or PC, you may notice high latency depending on your device.

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Wired Gaming 

The TREBLAB Z2 are a decent option for wired gaming. Thanks to the in-line mic on the included audio cable, you can plug them into your Xbox One or PS4 controller and get full compatibility. We only test the integrated microphone, so we don't know how well the in-line mic performs.

Pros
  • Fairly well-balanced and versatile sound profile.
Cons
  • Shallow ear cups may get uncomfortable during extended use.
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Phone Calls 

The TREBLAB Z2 are mediocre for phone calls. The integrated microphone makes your voice sound thin, unnatural, and very distorted. It does a disappointing job separating your voice from background noises. It's worth noting that we only test the integrated microphone, so we don't know how well the in-line mic performs.

Pros
  • Easy to use physical controls.
  • Low latency on some Bluetooth devices thanks to aptX-LL support.
Cons
  • Microphone performance is disappointing; voices sound very distorted and unnatural.
  • Disappointing ANC performance.
  • Leak a fair amount of audio.
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    Phone Calls
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 17, 2020: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jul 13, 2020: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Jul 01, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Jun 30, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    DetachableLockedLocked
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    PC / PS4 Compatibility
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    PC/PS4 Non-BT Wireless
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    Xbox One Compatibility
    Xbox One Analog
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    Xbox One Wired USB
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    Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
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