Mobile reviews

GravaStar returns with its rugged, sci-fi-inspired tech. While I can’t say I’d recommend the Combo variation, the Sirius P5 on its own provides a smooth and consistent experience and works very well as a set of portable gaming earbuds. Pros Three choices of casing Lightweight design Gaming and Music modes Solid and reliable audio Cons No companion app Unreliable touch controls New cases can be fiddly to remove and attach Availability UK RRP: £129.95 USA RRP: $139.95 Europe RRP: €139.95 Canada RRP: CA$218.95 Australia RRP: AU$190.95 Key Features Customisable design The Combo version comes with three removable cases for customisation RGB lighting There’s an RGB lighting strip on the main earbud case Different audio modes Gaming Mode and Music Mode Introduction The GravaStar Sirius P5 earbuds come with three optional cases as well as a detachable necklace, sticking with the same rugged, sci-fi design that the company is known for. I’ve alr...

While the Urbanista Copenhagen earbuds don’t offer as much depth as some other options on the market, they’re a decent pick if you’re after solid audio, reliable battery life and a great wireless connection at an affordable price. Pros Comfortable fit Companion app Affordable Confident audio when adjusted via the app Stable connection and touch controls Cons Limited EQ controls Repetitive design Availability UK RRP: £69.00 USA RRP: $69.99 Europe RRP: €69.99 Canada RRP: CA$99.99 Australia unavailable Key Features Dynamic drivers: 12mm drivers for punchy audio Battery life: 32hrs battery in total IP rating: An IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating Introduction The Urbanista Copenhagen are a sleek pair of earbuds, taking inspiration from its namesake city. I always regard affordable earphones with a bit of trepidation, as you can never be sure if compromising on price will have a detrimental impact on the audio quality. This is not the ca...

If you’re on the lookout for a feature-packed pair of true wireless earbuds on a budget, the 1More Aero are a fantastic sub-£100 option. Pros Full, natural sound Spatial audio Smart Loudness makes music sound better at low volumes Cons Uncomfortable when worn for long periods Limited touch controls Availability UK RRP: £99.99 USA RRP: $109.99 Key Features Spatial audio With head tracking technology Active noise cancellation Four levels and a Transparency mode Smart Loudness To improve sound at low volumes 5-7 hours of battery 20-28 hours including the wireless charging case Introduction While there is no shortage of affordable true wireless earbuds on the market, the same can’t always be said for those that support spatial audio.   Sure, there are high-end pairs with spatial audio, like the AirPods , the Beats Fit Pro and the Sony WF-1000XM4 , but it isn’t as easy to find a good pair of true wireless earbuds that support the feature fo...