Tried 4 different brands and these are definitely the best. Summary of all 4:
• Apple AirPods: Great overall sound, but fell out easily during exercise. Too expensive to sweat on and possibly ruin.
• Taotronics 027 (New model - Black): Great Bass, lots of volume, do not stay in my ears. Somewhat uncomfortable.
• SoundPeats Q30: Poor Bass, nice Midrange and Highs. More comfortable than Taotronics, still fall out of my ears.
• Soundcore Spirit X (by Anker): Best Bass and best overall sound quality of any earbuds I've tried including my son's Apple AirPods. Fit is secure and by far the most comfortable of any of the models I've tried.. Sound is GREAT. Lots of volume, clean Midrange and Highs. Bluetooth 5.0 is a HUGE plus and my iPhone 8 has it (iPhone X has it too as well as some of the newer high end non Apple phones). BT 5.0 has twice the Data capability and 4 times the range of Bluetooth 4.2. and as far as I know SoundCore is the first company to incorporate it into their wireless headphones.
So now the long version: In a previous life I was a sound engineer and made Fitness CD's for Cardio Instructors to use in their classes. Did all my mixing with headphones and I am very picky about good sound. I have been using Sennheiser wired workout headphones for years but with the advent of the new iPhone 8 with no headphone jack, I decided to finally get with the times and try a Bluetooth version.
• Fit and Comfort: I didn't care for the new Apple AirPods as they fall out of my ears and look ridiculous, so I tried a step up with the Taotronics Model 027 that use the ear "wings" that go inside your ear. While better than the AirPods, they still fall out with little help from me. I was constantly shoving them back in every time I touched the controller.
The SoundPeats Q30's fit much better in my ear and were much more comfortable. Unfortunately, they didn't have much Bass compared to the Tao's (and especially compared to the SoundCores) and I just wasn't that impressed. While they fit more snugly than the Tao's, by now I'd become disenchanted with the whole system and opted to see about a pair that uses Ear Hooks. My wired Sennheisers used Ear Hooks and it was never a problem..
So, the next step up was the Spirit X that uses the afore mentioned over the ear "hook" in conjunction with their own better version of the inner ear "wing". As soon as I put them on I knew I'd found my answer. They were very secure and I can adjust the volume at will without the bud popping out of my ear. They were the perfect size out of the box and fit securely and comfortably. The little adjustment puck on the cable allows you to cinch up the extra cable asymmetrically and it did a good job of getting the controller off my neck. The cord is easily adjustable but it also comes with a second Puck that you can attach if you want a more permanent cable length solution.
• Sound Quality: Did some research. SoundCore is Anker's new high end audio product division and apparently they brought in a panel of experts to help them tailor the sound on these. In short. It worked. These are the best sounding earbuds of any I've tried, and it's not even close. They sound better than the Apple AirPods and those are 4 times the cost. The best part is their BASS! It's thumpy and DEEP... As far as I know these are the only exercise Ear Buds that are rated down to 16 hz! That's Bass you can feel, and best of all, it's clean, punchy and undistorted even at full volume. Speaking of volume... these get louder than any of the others in this review. The Taotronics get loud too, but these edge them out. Midrange and Highs are clean, crisp and detailed. They rival my wired Sennheiser workout headphones, and in fact, I'd say the highs on these are even a bit smoother while being just as detailed.
• Honorable Mentions: If you have a newer Samsung/Windows/Google phone or an iPhone 8 or X you probably have Bluetooth 5.0. As far as I know SoundCore is the only wireless headphone brand on Amazon that uses BT 5.0. This is a HUGE Advantage! BT 5.0 has twice the data capability, and FOUR TIMES the Range of BT 4.2. I walked all over my house and never lost connection or experienced any skips. Could not do that with any of the BT 4.2 models. So that means a stable connection and instant pairing.
The build quality is fantastic just like their cables and batteries. Circuit boards are coated with a waterproof coating (unlike Beats) and utilize the highest waterproof level available (level 7). These should last a very long time and at a price point of 40 bucks, they are the bargain of the century. Honorable mention also goes to the LED. Really like the Red/Blue. Much easier to see than the Red/Green for my eyes. It blinks red when the battery is low (Battery level also shows on the iPhone display), solid red means charging, and blue means full charge. You can use the multi-function middle button to answer calls and even hold it down to reject the call to voicemail. The Mic works well for Siri too. Today I was able to press the middle button for one second and say "Hey Siri, play playlist "Treadmill Faves" and it worked like a charm. Phone calls are also clear and I'm told the sound quality at the other end on phone calls is pretty good for this type of device.
• To sum up: If you are considering one of the sub 30 dollar units as I was, consider stepping up to 40 bucks for these bad boys. Well worth it for the better BlueTooth range, and the exceptionally good Sound. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with them.
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| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | On Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | usb,wireless | wireless | USB Type C | wireless | wireless | wireless |
| noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation |
| cable feature | Micro USB | Without Cable | Detachable | Without Cable | Detachable | Without Cable |
| control type | Integrated Remote Control | — | Volume Control | Media Control | — | Media Control |
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Get Unrivaled StaminaFrom a single charge, listen to 12 hours of sublime, bass-driven sound. That’s well over a week of workouts from a single charge. |
Comfort To The ExtremeWhen you are laser focused on grinding out the final rep or sprinting the last stretch, Spirit X sit almost unnoticed, fueling your effort with stunning sound. |
Workout FuelExpanded 10 mm dynamic drivers deliver hard-hitting sound that leaves you with no choice but to maintain relentless workout intensity. |
Answer Your CallAn inline remote allows effortless controls of your music while providing crystal-clear phone calls. |
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| Design | Ergonomic In-Ear | Ergonomic In-Ear | In-Ear Earhook | In-Ear Earhook |
| Sound | 6 mm Drivers + Dual EQ Modes (Crystal-Clear Sound with Deeper Bass) | 6.1 mm Drivers (Crystal-Clear Sound) | 10 mm Drivers (Well-Balanced Sound) | 10 mm Drivers (Well-Balanced Sound) |
| Playtime (Varies according to volume level & audio content)" | Up to 10 Hours (at 60% Volume) | Up to 8 Hours (at 60% Volume) | Up to 18 Hours (at 60% Volume) | Up to 12 Hours (at 60% Volume) |
| Waterproof | IP68 | IPX7 | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Supported Bluetooth Codec | aptX, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Features | SweatGuard / AptX High Fidelity Sound / Dual EQ Modes / Noise Isolation | Secure Fit / SweatGuard / Noise Isolation | SweatGuard / Premium Battery Life/ Noise Isolation | SweatGuard / Premium Battery Life/ Noise Isolation |
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I just received these and I am blown away, take in mind it has been a few decades since I last bought a pair of headphones. I am a music lover, amateur audiophile, the key points of my home stereo is is my Bryson integrated amp played through B&W Bower Wilkins Nautilus 805 Bookshelf speakers. I still own and buy vinyl, not as much as my friend who has never bought a cd in his life and has over 5,000 LPs. I prefer my music experience to be the best I can Afford. Then enjoy premium sound for life instead of buying crap and constantly having issues and spending more in the long run. I bought these from reading the review on here from a sound engineer. I got them and spent a little while trying to understand how to wear them, when that embarrassment ended and I Listened to a song or two I thought it was not bad but the warm tones and bass was muted and all I heard was mid range and lots of highs. I put my finger on each to make sure they were in correctly and BOOM! They came into their own. I realized even though they were comfortable in the ear. The ear bud was not penetrating enough. So I changed out the round rubber ends to the next smaller size and put them back on. Very easY to do so. *Immediately I stared getting nice bass and my music began to blossom into what I had expedited . Since they were in my ear further than before, I kept having to turn the volume lower and lower. Which is great! I’m sure there are headphones that are better than these. I just don’t need to go there,*They have a clean , warm crisp sound with nice highs that don’t go to high .* I feel they give the full range. Exactly what I was looking for,* they are light and I can’t tell I have them on .*I like how you can adjust the cord and have them in the back. I am going to enjoy the freedom.* it’s cool to not be tethered to something like an anchor. Also it’s nice to not have the chord in my way. I never liked the ear buds because they fell out all the time , turn your head slightly and Pop! one falls into your lap . With these, if I wanted to, bang my head like a heavy metal band in the 80s, I’m certain they would stay put.*Very very comfortable and secure. Even fumbling with the controller they did not budge. *the ear hook is soft and flexible, I was unsure of it since this is my first pair that have them on. I don’t feel like I’m wearing them after a min or two. *Easy to put on after you learn how they go ;)I have notwater tested them in any way. I don’t plan on getting them wet but I’m glad the are protected if I do. These are awesome. I wanted a good pair but I didn’t want to spend $150+. These are great for a mid/high end pair and you don’t have to pay the high not the price that come along with them.I read review wee they said it didn’t cancel any outside noise -* For me they completely cancel external noises and influences.* I like the case with the carabiniere, and they inside mesh pocket.*very easy to to charge.*easy to pair with my blue tooth.* The materials and build quality is on par with my other anker products.Cons -I do Think the manual is a little lacking. I am not tech savvy. This is my first blue tooth accessory. I was able to follow them but I felt like a mine was instructing me. The information provided is Very limited and sparse. Apparently these are made by the high end dept. for audio at Anker. No mention of any technology involved manufacture. Or how to remove water to charge like I read in the listing.very very disappointed by the manual and tech information provided in the box, it’s what I would expect in a pair I purchased out of a fishbowl at a gas station for $5. Instructions need to not be coming from a mime and give a insert that is in color with the high points if the Anker tech. From a company that boasts about being a leader they sure left things on the table that should be a no brainer.All in all I think they are great And I would recommend them. Just make sure you copy info from the listing before it’s gone.***The inserts and instructions need more effort ,its just tacky to have Them look like they are from a kids happy meal, and I don’t like having to look elsewhere for information on a product I just bought. WAKE UP ANKER!. ****4 stars because I did not get these From Mc D’s happy meal
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