Mobile reviews

The SoundMagic P23BT are a pair of on-ears that get a lot right at an inexpensive price. For £50 the sound quality is absolutely sterling and much better than you’d expect from an on-ear at this price. Pros Refined and detailed sound Compact and lightweight design Long battery life Cheap Cons Can pinch on the ears Not what you’d call stylish Availability UK RRP: £49.99 USA TBC Europe TBC Canada TBC Australia TBC Key Features Bluetooth Supports playback over an aptX-HD connection Battery 54-60 hours of battery Boom mic Connected boom mic for games and business calls Introduction It’s been a while since we last heard from SoundMagic. Years ago, they were the brand to seek out for affordable wired and wireless headphones, but after releasing their first true wireless , things went a little quiet. In 2021 they released the SoundMagic P23BT on-ears, but they appeared to have gone under the radar. It would be a mistake to consider these headph...

A very good all-round performance with a few weak links that stop the JBL from getting full marks. Nonetheless, for excellent noise cancellation at a more affordable price and enjoyable sound quality, the Live Pro 2 demands your attention. Pros Genuinely impressive ANC for the money Good snug fit Long battery life Weighty and smooth audio Cons Weak call quality Choppy connection at times Availability UK RRP: £129.99 USA RRP: $149.95 Europe RRP: €149.99 Canada RRP: CA$199.98 Australia RRP: AU$199.95 Key Features Multi-pint Bluetooth Can connect to two devices simultaneously Voice assistance Hands-free assistance from Google and Amazon Noise cancellation Adaptive ANC and transparency modes Introduction There may not be a brand on this earth that puts out as many audio products as JBL. Have a glimpse of its current true wireless offering and you’ll find there are thirteen (13!) wireless earbuds to choose from. At the top of the pile are the...

The Melomania 1+ are as good as you can get for sound quality below £50. The design will undoubtedly put some off, but in terms of value there aren’t many earphones as compelling as what Cambridge Audio has put forward with these buds. Pros Impressive sound for the money Long battery life Good call quality App support Affordable Cons Some won’t like the ‘plugged in’ feeling Connection can get spotty in busy areas Availability UK RRP: £49.95 USA RRP: $59.95 Europe RRP: €59.95 Canada unavailable Key Features USB-C charging Upgraded charging and extended battery life over original High Performance mode Higher quality audio mode App support Melomania app features customisation for sound, controls Introduction They’re called melomania, not melanoma. Cambridge Audio’s attempts to reintroduce a word to the English lexicon still results in some confusing them with a cancerous growth. It’s also likely not how Cambridge Audio would like reviews ab...