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Product Strengths
- Premium design and build quality with luxurious materials like aluminum, Kevlar, and sapphire glass
- Excellent battery life, up to 16 hours in the earbuds and 32 hours with the charging case
- Support for advanced Bluetooth codecs like aptX Lossless and Bluetooth 5.4 for high-quality audio transmission
- Customizable sound through the M&D Connect app with preset and custom EQ options
- Comfortable and secure fit due to a variety of included ear tip options (silicone and foam)
Product Considerations
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance may not be as effective as some competitors, like Bose and Sony
- Default sound may be too bass-heavy for some listeners and may need EQ adjustments
- Relatively expensive compared to other true wireless earbuds
- Larger size and heavier than many competing earbuds, potentially impacting comfort during workouts
- Physical button controls feel outdated compared to touch controls on competitors
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Sony WF-1000XM5, the MW09 has better build quality, but the Sony has better noise cancellation and a more enjoyable default sound signature
- Compared to the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, Bose has superior noise cancellation
- The MW09 is a noticeable upgrade over the MW08, with built-in EQ, longer battery life, improved durability, and better noise canceling
- Compared to the Apple AirPods Pro 2, the MW09 has much better audio quality, though the MW09 is not ideal for phone calls
Takeaway: The MW09 earbuds are beautifully crafted with high-end materials and offer excellent battery life, making them a stylish and practical choice for enjoying music. With customizable sound and the latest Bluetooth technology, these earbuds provide a premium listening experience.
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Features
Specifications
- Model: MW09 Active Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earphones
- Materials: Aluminum and sapphire glass earphones, charging case made with Kevlar® fiber or aluminum
- Dimensions: Charging case - 45.5 x 64.5 x 25.6 mm (H x W x D), Earphones - 20.3 x 21.5 x 21 mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: Earphones - 8.1g each, charging case (Kevlar®) - 50.5g, charging case (Aluminum) - 62.5g
- Dust and Waterproof Rating: Earphones are IP54, charging case is IPX4
- Drivers: 11mm beryllium
- Audio Format: Supports AAC, LC3, SBC, AptX Lossless up to 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, AptX Adaptive up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Battery Life: Up to 16 hours playtime (earphones), 32 additional hours (case)
- Bluetooth: Version 5.4
- Connectivity Distance: 100ft/30m
Description
Powerful new adaptive noise cancellation. Up to 16 hours of playtime. Re-engineered, lightweight fit. AI-enhanced talk solution. Made from sapphire glass, aluminum, and Kevlar® fiber. Thoughtfully composed to deliver an unparalleled listening experience.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Master & Dynamic products are distinguished by their use of premium materials like aluminum, lambskin leather, and tempered glass, resulting in a luxurious and durable design aesthetic.
- The brand consistently delivers a "signature rich, warm sound" with a punchy bass response, often utilizing custom-designed beryllium drivers, which emphasizes musicality.
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MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones
- Positioning: Budget-friendly wireless headphones designed specifically for gaming.
- Description: Delivers clear sound and low latency that suits fast-paced gameplay, with a focus on comfort during long sessions. Compared to the MH40 and MW75 series, it offers fewer advanced noise cancellation and processing techniques, making it ideal for users on a tighter budget and who play in small spaces.
ME05
- Positioning: Entry-level model aimed at portability and everyday use.
- Description: Features a compact design with reliable wireless connectivity and straightforward controls that support casual listening. While it lacks the specialized tuning of the gaming MG20 and the active noise cancellation of the MW75 products, it may suit users with moderate budgets and daily portability needs.
MH40 Wireless Over Ear Headphones V2
- Positioning: Mid-range wireless headphones focused on everyday over-ear listening comfort.
- Description: Delivers balanced sound with improved battery life and a comfortable fit that enhances everyday use. Compared to the MG20 and entry-level ME05, it steps up on audio quality without adopting the premium noise cancellation and processing features found in the MW75 models.
MW75 Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
- Positioning: High-end headphones featuring advanced active noise cancellation for immersive listening.
- Description: Combines effective noise cancelling with high-fidelity sound quality, offering a refined listening experience in various settings. While it provides a clear upgrade in noise reduction over the MH40 and MG20, it is outclassed in specialized processing by the Neuro variant.
MW75 Neuro
- Positioning: Premium flagship enhanced with innovative sensor technology for adaptive sound processing.
- Description: Uses smart sensor features with active noise cancellation to adapt audio performance on the fly, offering a tailored experience in larger or noisier environments. Relative to the standard MW75, MH40, and MG20, it delivers more nuanced audio performance and additional functionality.
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Master & Dynamic is a hifi audio brand that uses unconventional materials, including beryllium drivers across their entire lineup, tempered glass ear cups on headphones, and sapphire glass on earbuds, with handcrafted acetate shells reminiscent of luxury eyewear. They've also created unique products, such as a 35-pound wireless speaker with a concrete composite enclosure, and integrated EEG sensors into headphones to track focus and trigger brain-break prompts.
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Noble
FoKus Apollo
649
649
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10
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent passive noise isolation, better than many headphones with ANC enabled, creating a quiet noise floor.
- Good build quality with quality materials like anodized aluminum, Alcantara headband, and protein leather pads.
- Supports a wide variety of Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, and SBC, offering versatility in device compatibility.
- Strong battery life, rated up to 80 hours without ANC and 60 hours with ANC, making it suitable for travel and extended use.
- Powerful, textured, and nuanced bass is a standout feature.
Product Considerations
- The included carrying case is bulky and may not be ideal for travel, taking up significant space in a bag.
- Comfort is not great for everyone, with some users experiencing hotspots on the headband during extended use.
- With ANC on, some users have noted the bass can become boomy with a reduction in sub bass.
- Treble transparency mode is not as good as other models.
- The headphone may clip the sound when ANC is on and the user hits bumpy roads or takes a harder step.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Audeze Maxwell: The Apollo has a latency issue.
- Vs Focal Bathys: The Apollo has a more engaging, punchy, and emotional sound, also it has more features and tech, but the Transparency mode of the Bathys is better.
- Vs Apple AirPods Max: The Apollo offers superior sound quality with better clarity, speed, separation, and refined dynamics compared to the AirPods Max.
Takeaway: The Noble FoKus Apollo is a well-built wireless headphone with a strong battery life and great bass performance, making it an enjoyable choice for those who prioritize powerful sound and noise isolation. It offers a versatile listening experience with a range of connectivity options and a comfortable design.
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Noble is a hifi audio brand built around founder Dr. John "Wizard" Moulton, an audiologist renowned for hand-carving custom earphones from exotic materials like wood, carbon fiber, and aluminum instead of standard acrylic, with each ear requiring up to 30 hours to complete. The brand distinguishes itself by using bone conduction drivers across multiple models and bringing rare metallurgical techniques like Japanese Mokume-Gane and titanium Damascus to earphone faceplates.
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Bang & Olufsen
Beoplay Eleven
599
599
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3
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Bang & Olufsen is a luxury hifi speaker brand known for its Acoustic Lens Technology, which delivers 180° horizontal sound dispersion—features like the BeoLab 90's 18 individually amplified drivers offer user-selectable beam patterns. The Danish company distinguishes itself through vertically integrated aluminum manufacturing in Struer, a factory-led program that restores and modernizes its classic products, and transparent engineering documentation led by in-house tonmeister Geoff Martin.
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Product Strengths
- Luxury design and premium build quality with aluminum accents.
- Balanced and detailed sound with customizable EQ settings via the Bang & Olufsen app.
- Good active noise cancellation and transparency mode for immersive listening, and awareness.
- Bluetooth 5.2 ensures fast and stable pairing.
Product Considerations
- Expensive compared to other premium earbuds, like AirPods Pro.
- ANC is good, but not best-in-class compared to Sony or other brands.
- Fit might not be perfect for everyone, as the earbuds are slightly on the larger side.
- Touch controls can be sensitive, and may require getting used to.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs AirPods Pro: Beoplay 11 has a bigger case.
- Vs Sony WF-1000XM4/XM5: Holds its own in terms of sound quality and ANC, but the Sony models might be a slightly lower price.
Takeaway: The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay 11 earbuds are a stylish and luxurious option that provide great sound and noise cancelling. Those who value design and quality may find these earbuds to be a very good pick.
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Bang & Olufsen is a luxury hifi speaker brand known for its Acoustic Lens Technology, which delivers 180° horizontal sound dispersion—features like the BeoLab 90's 18 individually amplified drivers offer user-selectable beam patterns. The Danish company distinguishes itself through vertically integrated aluminum manufacturing in Struer, a factory-led program that restores and modernizes its classic products, and transparent engineering documentation led by in-house tonmeister Geoff Martin.
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Master & Dynamic
MW08 Sport
349
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Released
2021
Designed with shatter-resistant sapphire glass and a custom Kevlar® fiber charging case compatible with our MC100 Wireless Charge Pad, MW08 Sport is built to endure. Power through with Hybrid Active Noise-Cancellation, two Ambient Listening modes for improved outdoor awareness, and memory foam ear tips for an enhanced and comfortable fit.
Master & Dynamic is a hifi audio brand that uses unconventional materials, including beryllium drivers across their entire lineup, tempered glass ear cups on headphones, and sapphire glass on earbuds, with handcrafted acetate shells reminiscent of luxury eyewear. They've also created unique products, such as a 35-pound wireless speaker with a concrete composite enclosure, and integrated EEG sensors into headphones to track focus and trigger brain-break prompts.
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Product Strengths
- Strong audio performance with rich lows and detailed highs
- Solid noise cancellation
- Wireless charging support
- Scratch-resistant earpieces with shatterproof sapphire glass enclosures
- Kevlar-coated charging case
Product Considerations
- Expensive, especially considering the limited improvements over the standard MW08
- Middling water-resistance rating (IPX5)
- Lackluster in-ear fit for exercise, lacking earfin sleeves or similar features
- No EQ in the app
- Slightly heavier bass focus and a more laid-back top-end, resulting in a sound that isn’t as versatile
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport are truly waterproof
- Sony WF-1000XM4 offers the best ANC
Takeaway: The MW08 Sport earphones sound great and offer features like wireless charging and scratch resistance. They are a solid option if you want good audio and some extra protection.
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Master & Dynamic is a hifi audio brand that uses unconventional materials, including beryllium drivers across their entire lineup, tempered glass ear cups on headphones, and sapphire glass on earbuds, with handcrafted acetate shells reminiscent of luxury eyewear. They've also created unique products, such as a 35-pound wireless speaker with a concrete composite enclosure, and integrated EEG sensors into headphones to track focus and trigger brain-break prompts.
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MW08 Sport Mercedes-AMG
399
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Released
2022
Crafted from high-performing Kevlar® fiber, MW08 Sport is built to endure. Power through with Hybrid Active Noise-Cancellation, two Ambient Listening modes for improved outdoor awareness, and memory foam ear tips for an enhanced and comfortable fit on any adventure.
Master & Dynamic is a hifi audio brand that uses unconventional materials, including beryllium drivers across their entire lineup, tempered glass ear cups on headphones, and sapphire glass on earbuds, with handcrafted acetate shells reminiscent of luxury eyewear. They've also created unique products, such as a 35-pound wireless speaker with a concrete composite enclosure, and integrated EEG sensors into headphones to track focus and trigger brain-break prompts.
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Master & Dynamic is a hifi audio brand that uses unconventional materials, including beryllium drivers across their entire lineup, tempered glass ear cups on headphones, and sapphire glass on earbuds, with handcrafted acetate shells reminiscent of luxury eyewear. They've also created unique products, such as a 35-pound wireless speaker with a concrete composite enclosure, and integrated EEG sensors into headphones to track focus and trigger brain-break prompts.
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Bang & Olufsen
Beoplay EX
399
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Released
2022
As versatile as they are beautiful, these wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation bring deep sound and snug comfort in one sleek package.
Bang & Olufsen is a luxury hifi speaker brand known for its Acoustic Lens Technology, which delivers 180° horizontal sound dispersion—features like the BeoLab 90's 18 individually amplified drivers offer user-selectable beam patterns. The Danish company distinguishes itself through vertically integrated aluminum manufacturing in Struer, a factory-led program that restores and modernizes its classic products, and transparent engineering documentation led by in-house tonmeister Geoff Martin.
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Product Strengths
- Premium design and build quality, using materials like aluminum and glass for a luxurious feel
- Sound quality is generally praised as excellent, detailed, and balanced, especially after equalization
- Comfortable and secure fit, particularly for those with smaller ear canals
- App provides an intuitive EQ interface with customizable presets
Product Considerations
- Active noise cancellation (ANC), while solid, is not considered the best on the market compared to brands like Sony or Bose
- Some reviewers experienced connectivity issues, including problems with multipoint pairing and occasional signal dropouts
- Battery life is respectable but not outstanding, with some reviewers noting shorter-than-advertised playback times
- Responsiveness of the touch controls is sometimes too sensitive, leading to accidental pausing or track skipping
- Some users have found the default sound profile (Optimal) to be somewhat flat or boring, requiring EQ adjustments
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Apple AirPods Pro, the EX has more clarity, better soundstage and separation, but tonal balance may be preferable on the Airpods Pro
- Compared to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the Beoplay EX offers a more balanced and detailed presentation with a more luxurious build
- Compared to the Devialet Gemini II, the Gemini II offers a more neutral sound signature with advanced ANC capabilities, but Beoplay EX offers a more balanced and detailed presentation with a more luxurious build
Takeaway: The Beoplay EX offers a luxurious experience with refined sound and a stylish design. It's a good choice for those who prioritize sound quality and aesthetics, and value a premium feel.
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Bang & Olufsen is a luxury hifi speaker brand known for its Acoustic Lens Technology, which delivers 180° horizontal sound dispersion—features like the BeoLab 90's 18 individually amplified drivers offer user-selectable beam patterns. The Danish company distinguishes itself through vertically integrated aluminum manufacturing in Struer, a factory-led program that restores and modernizes its classic products, and transparent engineering documentation led by in-house tonmeister Geoff Martin.
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final
ZE8000 MK2
349
/
Released
2023
ZE8000 MK2 further enhances the 「8K SOUND」 introduced by final for the first time as the initial model, which is an audio design capable of analyzing sound elements with extremely fine physical characteristics. Even tiny audio details can now be distinctly felt through the 8K SOUND. Simultaneously, through dual optimization of hardware and software, using "SN ratio" as a measure of the signal-to-noise ratio, the quality of song audio becomes clearer, and irrelevant noise is reduced, highlighting the details and subtle differences in musicality.
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Product Strengths
- Upgraded 8K sound provides a crisper, cleaner, and more detailed sound, especially when enabling the 8K sound feature
- Improved ANC performance compared to the previous generation ZE8000, with a 32% improvement in noise reduction
- Enhanced comfort and a more secure fit due to the new 'Shield Fin' ear tips
- The design minimizes contact between the ear and the plastic parts of the earphones, supposedly improving overall comfort
- Wide soundstage with spatial imaging depth
Product Considerations
- Battery life is not the best, offering only about 5 hours of playtime on a single charge
- The case does not support wireless charging
- Touch controls aren't intuitive
- Some users may find the build quality of the case to be slightly lacking compared to the premium feel of the earphones themselves
- The microphones on these earbuds do a pretty good job at focusing on speech and rejecting some of the noise going on around you, but the ANC and transparency modes are not quite top tier
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Bose QuietComfort Ultras: Dialogue and landscapers mowing lawns aren't eliminated as effectively
- Vs Sony WF-1000XM5: ANC does not reduce noise as drastically, but the characteristic ‘whoosh’ sound was much more subtle and effective in translating music
Takeaway: The ZE8000 MK2 offers a noticeable step up in sound quality with the upgraded 8K sound, making music feel very large, showcasing a level of scale rarely found on true wireless earbuds. If you want possibly the best sounding wireless earbuds on the market, these are worth at least giving a shot.
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Final is a hifi audio brand known for deep in-house manufacturing control by designing and building its own diaphragm-forming machines and assembly jigs, while engineering products like their D-series headphones for longevity through screw-fastened parts that enable user repairs and future upgrades.
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1 More
Comfobuds Mini
59
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Released
2022
Super Mini, Lightweight & Comfortable - With extra mini size, featherweight (3.7g each) and ergonomic design, the ComfoBuds Mini can provide superior comfort and a secure fit, you will get an "invisible" wearing experience. Four soft silicone eartip options are provided for your perfect fit.
1MORE is a hifi audio brand known for headphones that achieved multiple industry firsts, including the first THX-certified headphones and true wireless earbuds. The brand offers distinctive features like QuietMax ANC technology, affordable head-tracked spatial audio, and multi-driver configurations, such as their five-driver hybrid with four planar drivers.
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Product Strengths
- Extremely compact and small size makes them very comfortable, especially for people with small ears
- Good active noise cancellation (ANC) performance for the price and size
- The inclusion of Qi wireless charging is a premium feature
- IPX5 water resistance makes them suitable for workouts and outdoor use
- The 1MORE Music app provides customization options, including SoundID for personalized sound
Product Considerations
- Microphone quality is poor, not recommended for frequent phone calls
- ANC can alter the sound signature, sometimes creating a less desirable sound profile
- Limited touch controls, and inconvenient microphone placement
- Some reviewers experienced connection issues, such as random disconnects
- Passive isolation is poor
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The ComfoBuds Mini has better noise cancelling than the Nothing Ear 1, but the Nothing Ear 1 has a much better microphone
- The Mini has better noise cancelling than the 1More ComfoBuds Pro, while the Pro has better microphone quality
- The Anker Soundcore Space A40 has better sound and more reliable operation
- The Lypertek SoundFree S20 and the Moondrop Sparks may sound better and offer better passive isolation
Takeaway: The Comfobuds Mini are very small and comfortable earbuds with many good features, making them worth consideration for those seeking tiny earbuds with noise canceling and wireless charging. They are also suitable for people with small ears.
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1MORE is a hifi audio brand known for headphones that achieved multiple industry firsts, including the first THX-certified headphones and true wireless earbuds. The brand offers distinctive features like QuietMax ANC technology, affordable head-tracked spatial audio, and multi-driver configurations, such as their five-driver hybrid with four planar drivers.
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