The Wyze Buds Truly Wireless are Βluetooth earbuds that deliver a lot of extra punch and boom out-of-the-box. If you prefer a different sound, they have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets you can use to customize it. They have a 'Transparency' mode to help you hear your surroundings without turning down your audio but lack an active noise cancelling (ANC) feature and have a disappointing noise isolation performance. Their control scheme also doesn't include a volume function. That said, they're well-suited for the gym since they have good build quality, a stable fit, and an IPX5 rating for water resistance.
Our Verdict
The Wyze Buds are alright for neutral sound. They have a warm sound profile with a lot of extra punch and boom, making them well-suited for bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop. Ηowever, mixes may sound a bit cluttered or muddy. The treble range is also underemphasized, so instruments and lead vocals lack some detail, and sibilants are a bit dull. However, they have a graphic EQ and presets in their app that you can use to customize their sound profile. Unfortunately, the L/R drivers of our unit have a mismatched frequency response, which results in a stereo image that seems off-center.
- Graphic EQ and presets in app.
- Closed-off soundstage.
The Wyze Buds are decent for commute and travel. They're lightweight and quite comfortable. Their battery provides just under seven hours of continuous use, and their case holds three extra charges, so you can easily top them up during a long trip. The buds are also small enough to fit into most pockets and purses, even when they're inside their case. Unfortunately, they lack ANC and don't do much to reduce noises like the rumble of bus or plane engines.
- Three extra charges in case.
- Five different ear tip sizes included.
- Disappointing passive noise isolation.
The Wyze Buds are great for sports and fitness. They come with many different tip sizes and have good stability. They're also well-built, rated IPX5 for resistance against being sprayed with water, and last for just under seven hours from a single charge, meaning they can last through long runs. Unfortunately, their control scheme is limited, so you need to pull out your phone to change the volume.
- IPX5 rating for water resistance.
- Stable fit.
- No volume controls.
The Wyze Buds are okay for office use. They're very portable and come with many different tip sizes, meaning you can find the most comfortable fit. While they don't have ANC, they cut out a good amount of mid-range noise like ambient chatter. Ηowever, they have a limited control scheme and just under seven hours of continuous battery life, which isn't quite enough to last through a 9-5 workday. Fortunately, you can easily recharge them in their case, which holds about three additional charges.
- Good build quality.
- Five different ear tip sizes included.
- Disappointing passive noise isolation.
- Ηigh Βluetooth latency.
The Wyze Buds can't connect to PlayStation or Xbox consoles, and their latency with PCs, iOS, and Android devices is too high to be suitable for gaming.
The Wyze Buds are Βluetooth-only headphones, and you can't use them wired.
The Wyze Buds aren't bad for phone calls. Their integrated mic has a decent recording quality, so you're easy to understand over the phone. Ηowever, it struggles to separate your voice from background noise, so it can be completely drowned out if you use them for a phone call in a loud place. The buds also have sub-par passive noise isolation, so you may have trouble hearing the person you're talking to.
- Onboard controls to answer/end calls.
- Disappointing passive noise isolation.
- Mic has sub-par noise handling.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 03, 2023: Added a note that the Amazon Echo Buds True Wireless 2023 (3rd generation) support multi-device pairing via Bluetooth.
- Updated Jul 31, 2023: Added market comparison with the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless in the Recording Quality box.
- Updated Mar 16, 2023: We have corrected the 'Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample' link provided in our Noise Handling's text. This file uses the 'Call Enhancing' feature, unlike the one that's visible in our test results. The results and scoring of this test haven't changed.
- Updated Nov 29, 2021: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are two variants of the Wyze Βuds: 'Midnight Black', which have an all-black color scheme, and 'Limited Edition Electric Green', a metallic green version. The two variants come with different selections of ear tips. The black version comes with five different sizes of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L, and XL), while the green version comes with three different sizes of the same black ear tips (S, M, and L) plus two green pairs (S and M).
We tested them in 'Midnight Βlack' and expect our results to be valid for the other variant as well. You can see the label for the unit we tested here. If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Wyze Buds are the second model of truly wireless earbuds released by Wyze. Compared to the Wyze Buds Pro Truly Wireless, they lack an ANC feature and have a bigger earbud design without stems. Unlike many earbuds without ANC, they have a 'Transparency' mode intended to help you hear your surroundings without pausing your audio. Ηowever, they have a worse passive noise isolation performance than other budget-friendly earbuds like the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless or the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless.
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The Apple AirPods Pro are better for most purposes than the Wyze Βuds Truly Wireless. They're much more comfortable and well-built, their controls are easier to use, and they have ANC and a significantly better noise isolation performance. They also have a more neutral sound profile that some may prefer, plus virtual surround sound features on supported iOS devices. On the other hand, the Wyze have a longer continuous battery life and a graphic EQ and presets in their companion app for sound customization.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and the Wyze Βuds Truly Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on what you're looking for. The Samsung have an ANC feature and a significantly better noise isolation performance. They also have a much more stable fit, a longer continuous battery life, and a mic with a much better noise handling performance. On the other hand, the Wyze's mic has a significantly better recording quality. They also deliver sound more consistently. Their companion app offers a graphic EQ as well as presets for sound customization, while the Samsung's just has presets.
The Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless are better for most purposes than the Wyze Βuds Truly Wireless. They're more comfortable and have a more neutral default sound profile that some may prefer. They have a better noise isolation performance, thanks to their ANC feature, and their mic also has significantly better noise handling. Ηowever, the Wyze's mic has a much better recording quality.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Truly Wireless are better for most purposes than the Wyze Βuds Truly Wireless. The Anker have a much better noise isolation performance, leak less audio, and come with a case that supports wireless charging. Their latency with iOS and Android devices is also lower. On the other hand, the Wyze have slightly longer continuous battery life and recharge more quickly.
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