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Pros Comfortable and lightweight design EQ presets and custom EQ available Charging case has built-in charging cable Cons Fit issues during sweatier workouts Not very effective ANC Overly sensitive controls Key Features Battery life 60+ hours including the case Spatial Audio Takes stereo and upmixes it to be immersive IP66 Strong resistance against water and sweat Introduction The JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 are a set of affordable, fitness-focused earbuds that promise pretty big features along with a fit that should make them stay put for workouts. Those big features include active noise cancellation, wireless charging, an app to customise sound, and battery life that can cover hours of exercise time. Over the years, JLab has had some wins with its budget buds, so there’s reason to be optimistic that the JBuds Sport ANC 4 could be another hit to grab for the gym. Advertisement Price The JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 are widely available ...

Pros Comfortable to wear for long periods Enjoyable open-ear sound Good level of EQ customisation Cons Still has some sound balance issues Misses out on wireless charging from OpenFit 2+ They’re not cheap Key Features Battery Up to 48 hours total listening time IP rating IP55 protection against water and sweat Open-ear design Constant awareness of what's around you Introduction The Shokz OpenFit 2 were announced in January 2025 and it’s taken several months for the OpenFit update to land in the UK. Shokz fans will be hoping it’s worth the wait. The original OpenFit was the company’s first foray into making open earbuds instead of neckband-style bone conduction headphones. Along with a new form factor, it also switched from bone to air conduction to counter the swathes of cheaper open-ear alternatives flooding the market. The OpenFit 2, which launched alongside the flagship OpenFit 2+ , sees Shokz make improvements to the design, ...

Pros Great specification, even beyond the driver technology Open, revealing and meticulous sound Useful control app Cons Lack low-frequency substance and impact Only one finish Not short of alternatives Key Features Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC and aptX Lossless support Sound 12mm planar magnetic drivers Battery 20 hours of battery life (buds + case) with ANC on Introduction Edifier, it seems fair to say, is prepared to push the boat out – and these NeoBuds Planar are just the latest example. Planar magnetic driver technology is esoteric, expensive – and doesn’t automatically lend itself to true wireless in-ear headphones. Or, at least, it doesn’t where most manufacturers are concerned. But Edifier is emphatically not most manufacturers… Advertisement Design Available only in black IP55 Given how very functional true wireless earbuds need to be where design is concerned, Edifier deserves congratulations for making the ...

Pros Warmer, bigger bass than older model Solid enough noise-cancellation Very comfortable to wear Excellent wireless performance Cons Beaten for battery life Strange call performance Key Features Battery life Up to 24 hours on a single charge Adjustable EQ Change how the headphones sound in the Bose app Noise Cancellation Choose from Quiet or Aware modes Introduction There is a weird sense of déjà vu about the Bose QuietComfort Headphones. Despite the new name, they are, at least on the surface, remarkably similar to the discontinued QuietComfort 45 . The QuietComfort Headphones are the step down model from the QuietComfort Ultra , offering Bose’s trademark noise cancellation and comfort at a price that’s less eye-watering but still on the expensive side for most folks. The QuietComfort Headphones’ mission statement remains the same – to make the world a quieter place and let you enjoy your music in peace. But with plenty of competit...