Mobile reviews

The EPOS Adapt 360 are a premium set of headphones aimed at music lovers and home workers alike. They offer solid sound quality, good-enough microphone performance, a comfortable design, and multi-point Bluetooth support, which alone is enough to make it worthy of consideration. If it wasn’t for a lack of limited codec support and fiddly controls, it would be fit for a recommendation. Pros Comfortable design Good sound quality Multi-point Bluetooth support Cons No stated waterproofing Only SBC/aptX codec support Fiddly controls Availability UK RRP: £219 USA RRP: $269 Europe RRP: €249 Canada RRP: CA$339 Australia RRP: AU$439 Key Features Noise cancelling Supports active noise cancellation to block out disturbances Battery Up to 46hrs of battery life Office use Certified for Microsoft Teams Introduction The headphone market in 2022 is approaching saturation point: from ultra-premium to budget offerings, there is ample choice for those look...

The Urbanista Seoul earbuds are a great alternative to a gaming headset, boasting detailed audio that elevates both music and gaming. However, having only a Bluetooth connection means you won’t be able to play on Sony or Xbox consoles, and the companion app is limited, so these earbuds work best for Switch and mobile gamers. Pros Snug fit Punchy and vibrant audio Companion app on iOS and Android Passive noise cancellation Low latency for gaming Cons No automatic ear detection No support for PlayStation or Xbox consoles Limited and unresponsive touch controls Availability UK RRP: £89.90 USA RRP: $89.90 Europe RRP: €89.90 Canada RRP: CA$124.99 Australia RRP: AU$169 Key Features 70ms Low Latency Low latency audio for immersive gaming Noise cancelling Passive noise cancelling, so you can focus while you game IPX4 water-resistant IPX4 water resistance rating means the earbuds can withstand water splashes from any direction Introduction Des...

For their intended audience, the Adapt 231 gets a lot right, offering great call quality, a comfortable design and multi-point Bluetooth support. But for inconsistent software, frequent connection issues and fiddly controls they would be an easy recommendation for anyone looking to upgrade their WFH setup. Pros Comfortable design Good call audio Multi-point Bluetooth support Cons Iffy software Some persistent connection issues Fiddly controls Availability UK RRP: £149 USA RRP: $189 Europe RRP: €165 Canada RRP: CA$239 Australia RRP: AU$295 Key Features Noise-cancelling Noise-cancelling tech to optimise call quality Microsoft Teams Certified to work with Teams software Introduction It is no secret that, two years on from the worst initial ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, work from home seems to be here to stay.  This has been to the great benefit of the likes of Zoom, and has driven a huge rise in interest for any product that can impr...