Astell & Kern has announced its UW100MkII true wireless, which it claims goes a step further in setting a new standard in true wireless sound. It follows on from the original UW100 (which are no longer on sale), in trying to offer a “natural sound that is close as possible to the original” signal. That … [Read more…]
Despite some other high-profile newcomers in the realm, the Bose QuietComfort II buds remain among the wireless earphones to beat. And Amazon UK is currently selling the Bose Quiet Comfort II earbuds for over £50 off. That’s £229 compared to the usual £279.95 asking price. Bose QuietComfort II are over £50 off Looking for a … [Read more…]
Sony’s WF-1000XM5 are the successor to the WF-1000XM4, and in many ways we feel they’ve surpassed its predecessor. But how do they fare against the rival Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II? The battle between Sony and Bose has moved across over-ears and true wireless earphones. Both the WF-1000XM5 and QuietComfort Earbuds II received five stars in … [Read more…]
The LG Tone Free UFP8, which we gave the full 5-star treatment, are now selling for less than half their launch price. Amazon is selling these clever earbuds for just £64.99. That’s a 27% drop on the median price of £89.52, and way less than the £179.99 launch price. You’ll have to accept the ‘buds … [Read more…]
Pros Balanced, natural, confident sound All-business specification Comfortable despite hefty dimensions Cons Expensive and then some Not the punchiest listen Wireless connectivity is rather inelegant The Audeze Euclid is our pick for the best hybrid true wireless earbuds, which is to say that you can use them in both wired and wireless form – though … [Read more…]