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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Features a dynamic driver and bone conduction driver
- The UM Smart Sound app allows for mode switching, touch control remapping, and a 5-band EQ.
- Includes multiple operation modes such as hifi, ANC, Ambient, and Hearing.
- IPX5-rated against sweat and water.
Product Considerations
- The charging case is larger than some competitors, like Apple Airpods or Samsung Galaxy Buds.
- The touch sensitivity can be problematic, with delays between tapping and sound mode changes.
- Stock ear tips may not be ideal for all users.
- The matte black finish attracts fingerprints and is not easy to clean.
- Latency may be too high for gaming on both Android and iOS devices.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to Samsung Galaxy Buds, the U-Free is not as resolving as some of the Samsung Galaxy Buds versions
Takeaway: The U-Free has unique features, like a bone conduction driver and different listening modes, which, alongside the UM Smart Sound App, make it worth trying for people who want to try a new TWS earphone. The product is also sweat and water-resistant.
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Manufacturer details
- Driver Configuration: 10mm carbon nano Dynamic Driver + silver palladium bone conduction
- Battery Life (ANC on): 7+14h (earbuds + charging case)
- Battery Life (ANC off): 8+16h (earbuds + charging case)
- Water Resistance: IPX5
- Audio Resolution: 24bit/96kHz
- Chip: Qualcomm QCC5144
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:
- Unique Melody is at the forefront of integrating bone conduction technology into their IEMs, utilizing a hybrid bone conduction system, which combines composite balanced armature and piezoelectric bone conduction drivers.
- Their IEM shells are made with materials like titanium and zirconia with great attention to detail, including 3D-printed construction, resulting in durable and visually striking products.
- Offers a customizable sound through modular systems and swappable components, such as the DB-GO bass adjustment module and replaceable cable connectors.
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From The Start
- Position: Entry-level design offering an artistic and high-fidelity in-ear monitor.
- Description: Features a single dynamic driver that reproduces natural deep-sea sounds paired with hand-painted panel artistry for a unique auditory and visual experience. Compared to the other products, its simpler technology and affordable price make it ideal for users with modest budgets seeking basic functionality in small rooms.
Mirage
- Position: A mid-range in-ear monitor featuring a lightweight design.
- Description: Uses an ultra-thin titanium housing produced by advanced 3D-printing techniques and a customized BA driver for refined sound reproduction. Compared to From The Start, it offers enhanced build technology and performance.
Mason Fabled Sound
- Position: A high-end model that blends balanced armature drivers with bone conduction for a fuller sound.
- Description: Integrates 12 traditional BA drivers with a dual-side piezoelectric bone conduction system to achieve a natural and realistic audio output. In comparison with the lower-priced models, it offers a balanced mix of advanced acoustics and enhanced functionality.
MASON FS Le Jardin
- Position: A premium design focused on immersive sound and artistic craftsmanship.
- Description: Combines 13 drivers with a Silver-Palladium Alloy Piezoelectric Bone Conduction Driver and dual transmission (air and bone) for an immersive listening experience enhanced by a shell inspired by Monet's palette. Compared to Mason Fabled Sound, its improved noise cancellation and richer soundstage deliver superior performance with striking aesthetics.
Mason FS Nuit Étoilée
- Position: A flagship product showcasing advanced hybrid bone conduction technology for superior performance.
- Description: Incorporates the BC-Turbo Micro Booster with a FreqShift Bone Conduction Driver to provide a 20-times audio signal boost and refined acoustic details within an artistic design inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night. This groundbreaking technology represents the pinnacle of our engineering achievements.
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Our summary
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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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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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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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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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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Product Strengths
- Excellent sound quality with depth, great soundstage, and crisp, clean elements
- Active noise cancellation is a useful addition and blocks out rumbling and background chatter
- The earbuds themselves are smaller compared to the previous version
- Touch controls are responsive and easier to use than the old version, and customizable
Product Considerations
- Continuous battery life with ANC on is quite short at around 4 hours
- The case is not the smallest and can create a bulge in your pocket
- Microphone sounds muffled
- These do not support multi-connect, meaning that these cannot connect to a phone and a tablet simultaneously
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Momentum 2's do not support multi-connect like the Jabra Elite 75T
- AirPods Pro's transparent hearing quality is better than Momentum 2's
- Sony's noise-cancelling has an edge over the Momentum True Wireless 2
- Galaxy Buds Plus have great clarity, but the bass isn't as good as the Momentum 2's
- The Momentum 2's sound better than AirPods
- Momentum 2 is more comfortable and nicer to use, battery life is better, and noise-cancelling is included
Takeaway: The Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds offer respectable noise cancelation, sound good, and are sweat-resistant. These could be worth buying if sound is the main priority.
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Product Strengths
- Good overall sound quality, with a balanced and detailed sound signature suitable for casual listening and audiophiles when paired with LDAC-compatible devices and streaming services
- LDAC support for high-resolution audio streaming on Android devices
- Ergonomic design is lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Comes with a wireless charging case
- Decent call quality, with clear voice pickup due to a six-microphone array
Product Considerations
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance is not class-leading and struggles with high-frequency noises
- Limited on-ear control customization options
- Some reviewers found it difficult to remove the earbuds from the charging case due to strong magnets and slippery edges
- The app lacks a customizable EQ
- The default sound profile is not great, and the soundstage feels a bit too closed
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Evo does not compete with the Grado GT220s and Technics AZ60s in sub-bass tones, soundstage and ANC performance
- The Evo has better mid-range tones, recording, and ANC quality than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Jabra Elite 7 Pros
- The Evo has better sound quality (more balanced, detailed, less harsh treble) and microphone output than the 1 More ComfoBuds Pro
- Sounds more natural, with better space and dynamic range than the Sony WF-1000XM3
- Sounds more natural and versatile (less bass-heavy) than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, but the Liberty 3 Pro has better clarity in calls and a better app
Takeaway: The 1 More Evo is a stylish and comfortable set of earbuds with great sound. They are a good choice for anyone looking for high-resolution audio without an overly bass-heavy sound.
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