The Vibe DG-985BT are budget-friendly headphones found at dollar stores. They have a simple on-ear design and Bluetooth functionality.
Our Verdict
The Vibe DG-985BT are worse for sports than they score. While they're stable on your head, the lack of an articulating hinge or yokes means they pinch your head uncomfortably. Plus, the lack of padding in the headband and earpads means they'll be fatiguing to wear for extended periods. Their build is also thin and flimsy, so any accidents will likely break the headphones.
Stable design.
Uncomfortable to wear.
Bad audio reproduction accuracy.
The Vibe DG-985BT are bad for travel. They're uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time, and they provide almost no noise isolation against airplane and bus engine rumble. Still, the battery life is 10 hours, which is enough for most flights, and the headphones support an analog wired connection so you can use them with in-flight entertainment systems.
Supports wired analog connections.
Uncomfortable to wear.
Bad audio reproduction accuracy.
The Vibe DG-985BT are disappointing for office work. They have an integrated microphone, so you can take calls in a pinch, but your voice won't sound natural, and you'll need a controlled environment. The microphone system doesn't separate your voice from background noise, so it'll easily be overwhelmed. The headphones don't isolate you from noise either, so you'll hear chatty coworkers or your own keyboard clacking. The battery lasts for 10 hours, which is enough for a workday, but the headphones aren't comfortable.
Has an integrated microphone.
Uncomfortable to wear.
Bad audio reproduction accuracy.
The Vibe DG-985BT don't have a low audio latency wireless connection, so you'll likely encounter audio-visual desync when gaming.
The Vibe DG-985BT are usable for wired gaming. They support audio output and microphone input via an analog connection with PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Over a wired connection, their tuning has a bit more bass than via Bluetooth, but it's still missing low-bass rumble you'd want in action set pieces that feature explosions. Still, the biggest limiting factor for gaming is the stereo mismatch the headphones exhibit; audio cues like footsteps won't sound accurately placed and can shift unpredictably.
Has an integrated microphone.
Uncomfortable to wear.
Bad audio reproduction accuracy.
The Vibe DG-985BT have inadequate audio reproduction accuracy. They have a mid-forward tuning with a noticeable dip in the low-treble that can cause speech, vocals, and instruments to sound lispy. They also have serious stereo mismatch issues, with significant differences in left and right driver output, which can cause elements of your mix to skew left or right.
The Vibe DG-985BT have poor noise isolation performance. They don't block out much noise, whether it's low-frequency rumble or high-pitched electronic whine.
The Vibe DG-985BT have a disappointing microphone system. It doesn't capture your voice as naturally, and easily gets overwhelmed by background noise, making it hard to understand.
The Vibe DG-985BT have poor frequency response consistency, though part of the lowered score is due to the difference in output between the left and right drivers rather than inconsistencies in audio delivery based on head size or between reseats.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vibe DG-985BT come in 'Black' and 'White.' We tested the 'White' version and took a photo of the label. If you encounter another variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update the review.
Popular Headphone Comparisons
While the Vibe DG-985BT are exceptionally affordable headphones that meet the bare minimum functionality most people expect, you'd be better served by shelling out a little extra for something that isn't as flimsy and without as many catastrophic issues, like bad build quality and stereo matching. The TOZO HT3 are over-ears rather than on-ears, but they manage to fit active noise cancelling, an app with customizable sound, and even USB audio in a package that's better built for a little extra spend. If you're open to earbuds, the Anker Soundcore P31i provide similar value in a more portable package that we found was more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.
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The TOZO HT3 are better headphones than the Vibe DG-985BT. The TOZO are slightly more expensive, but they have a better build, longer battery life, and an active noise cancellation system that provides better noise isolation performance overall. Still, the Vibe are a functional pick if you're looking for the bare minimum for headphones, just keep in mind they're pretty flimsy.
The PBX Astral Prism and Vibe DG-985BT are headphones for different uses. The PBX are wired-only gaming headphones with a boom mic that captures your voice more naturally than the Vibe. But if you're looking for Bluetooth wireless headphones, the Vibe are the better option. Both are dollar store products and relatively inexpensive, though.
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