Verdict Solid, if unspectacular, but for £50 Skullcandy’s Mod buds don’t disappoint Pros Decent battery life Solid sound Simple app Cons Chunky case Controls won’t suit everyone WaterproofIP55 rating to protect against water and dirt Battery34-hour battery with charging case Stay-Aware modeKeep abreast of your surroundings with Stay Aware mode Introduction Skullcandy is up there … [Read more…]
The Nothing Ear (2) wireless earphones impressed us big time when they arrived this summer and now you can get them for under £100 in an early Black Friday steal. John Lewis is the place to be to get the Nothing Ear (2) for £99. That’s a £30 saving on the original £129 asking price. … [Read more…]
Amazon’s just dropped a phenomenal deal on the new Bose QuietComfort headphones, perfect for anyone who’s been eyeing them up as of late. Having only been released in late September, the Bose QuietComfort headphones have largely remained at their full RRP of £349.95 but right now, you can bag yourself a pair on Amazon for … [Read more…]
Verdict The Avantree C171 offers bright, but not spotless sound, with a secure fit well suited for workouts for a very affordable price. Pros Secure earhook design Easy to use controls Good cable length Cons Design does feel cheap Water resistance rating not clear Fine, but not spectacular call quality Introduction The Avantree C171 are … [Read more…]
Verdict It’s a solid first effort from Suunto with its first ever pair of headphones that offer some nice extras that do need finessing. Bottom line, they don’t quite outperform the cheaper competition. Pros Secure fit Two sound modes Useful power bank included Connects quickly to Suunto app Cons Battery drop at louder volumes Head … [Read more…]
OPINION: Qualcomm caused a bit of a stir at its annual Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, announcing several new bits of tech that could have a big impact on the future of headphones. What’s got everyone so excited is the mention of headphones in the same breadth as Wi-Fi. While Bluetooth has been a very convenient … [Read more…]
Picking up a new pair of true wireless earbuds can be daunting – especially if you’re not fussed about noise cancellation or the latest high-end features and are simply looking for a comfortable pair of earbuds that sound great. This is where Sony’s WF-C500 come in. These budget earbuds offer a snug fit, great quality … [Read more…]
Pros Smaller, lighter design Powerful noise-cancellation More detailed, balanced audio performance Plenty of smart, convenient features Cons Bose a smidge better for ANC Slightly odd call performance Sony’s WF-1000XM5 knocks the previous holder of best true wireless (the WF-1000XM4), with a terrific, across the board performance. The audio performance is an improvement on its predecessor … [Read more…]
Apple is planning to update most of its AirPods line-up in 2024, according to a well-connected Apple reporter. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reckons the AirPods Max 2 and AirPods 4 will be out next year, while AirPods Pro 3 will arrive in 2025. Get the iPhone SE 2 for just £199 Currys is selling refurbished iPhone … [Read more…]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound is a wireless standard that aims to deliver superior sound across devices. Qualcomm’s various technologies are available across a plethora of devices people commonly use from headphones and wearables, to smartphones and automotive applications. Snapdragon Sound is tailored to work in the world of High-res audio, 5G mobile networks and Wi-Fi 6, … [Read more…]