Since 2018, we have begun to select the topic of the true wireless headset horizontal evaluation. By 2020, the product strength of true wireless headsets has been rapidly increasing at a speed that our naked eyes can see in just three years. Who would have thought that the true wireless earphones that we were still struggling with stable and unstable connections have now evolved into a form that can replace our daily wired earphones. Super long battery life, waterproof and sweat proof, intelligent noise reduction, digital frequency division, they meet consumers with different needs in a variety of different attitudes.
This is the "golden age" of true wireless headphones.
In 2020, true wireless headsets have clearly become a relatively mature category. According to a report from Counterpoint Research, the global true wireless headset market shipments are expected to reach 129 million units in 2020. The bigger the cake, the more people will share the cake. Nowadays, you can clearly feel that whether it is a traditional audio brand or a popular mobile phone manufacturer, true wireless headphones seem to have become the standard equipment of their product lines. How to stand out in such a highly competitive environment? Each brand has its own wishful thinking.
In previous years, we will select five representative high-end true wireless headphones for horizontal comparison, but this year is different. There are too many excellent products, and the price seems to be no longer limited. True wireless headphones are moving towards high-quality yoke, so this time The true wireless headset Hengping 3.0 We plan to expand the selection of products, whether it is less than 1,000 yuan or more than 2,000 yuan, as long as it is a high-quality product, it is worth sharing with you.
This time, the number of true wireless earphones I selected has reached as many as 8 models. The models are BeoPlay E8 third-generation, SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live, Apple AirPods Pro, HiBy WH3, RHA TrueConnect 2, Sony WF-1000XM3, Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro and OPPO Enco W51. It should be emphasized that the standard for this selection of products is still based on "high quality". The comprehensive strength of these 8 true wireless headset products are all "top students" at their price points, just because of the focus of the product. There are differences, so it is worth our horizontal analysis. I hope to give you some valuable shopping ideas.
This real wireless headset Hengping project will still be composed of objective data and subjective feelings. In the subjective feeling part, I will integrate the ideas of multiple editors in the editorial department to avoid evaluation bias caused by personal preferences. Unlike last year's true wireless headset Hengping 2.0, this time the true wireless headset Hengping 3.0 will not directly rank the participating models. I will define each product from the perspective of comprehensive evaluation to highlight the highlights of each product. And insufficient. In terms of testing latency, I still use iPhone and Android models to consider separately.
So it is not too late, the annual Hengping review of true wireless headphones will begin now.
▎ still has an extraordinary texture. The third generation of BeoPlay E8
BeoPlay E8 third generation is the only one of these 8 true wireless earphones whose official price is above 2000 yuan. At the same time, it is also the most outstanding workmanship among the 8 true wireless earphones. A member of.
Starting from the original E8, this series has adhered to Bang & Olufsen’s extremely high requirements for product aesthetics. In terms of material selection and detailed design, the E8 series has its own set of rules. Whenever you want to It is placed in many true wireless headset products, you can always find it the first time. Although the brand has given the E8 series a strong sense of luxury, the performance gap between the original E8 and E8 2.0 is not too large. The latter only adds support for wireless charging on the basis of the former. In the true wireless headset market, such an improvement is obviously far from enough. At such a stage where self-improvement is urgently needed, the third generation of BeoPlay E8 officially debuted.
compared to the previous two generations of E8The third generation of BeoPlay E8 is full of sincerity. It almost made up for most of the shortcomings of the previous E8, making the overall product performance more comprehensive. Among them, battery life and product weight are the biggest improvements in the third generation of BeoPlay E8. This time it has a total battery life of 35 hours, a single battery life of 7 hours, the weight of the earplugs is reduced to 11.6g (left/right 5.8g), and the volume size has been reduced by 17%. In other words That is, the third generation of BeoPlay E8 has become lighter while also reducing its own power consumption, which shows that its product strength has a certain degree of leap forward.
In fact, for most of the current consumer groups, appearance and texture are the main criteria for judging whether a product will make your heart beat, and the third generation of BeoPlay E8 is the product that you will love when you see it. The use of
genuine leather has always been the iconic element of the E8 series. This time, the BeoPlay E8 third generation also changed the inner side to a black matte metal material, plus the edge of the metal frame embellishment, the texture is extraordinary. After you have seen the large and small true wireless headset products on the market, the polishing of the third generation of BeoPlay E8 will make you re-examine this category: "It turns out that opening the charging box cover of true wireless headsets can also be so ceremonial. Feeling.” If
chooses the best quality model from these 8 true wireless headphones, then I will definitely recommend the third generation of BeoPlay E8. Of course, excellent product quality is often accompanied by corresponding costs, otherwise it will not be the highest official price among these 8 true wireless headphones.
However, if you want to speak from the product performance level, the third generation of the most expensive BeoPlay E8 is not the most powerful one. One of the pity is that it does not use TWS+ technology, but still uses the right side The earbuds are set as the main machine, and the left earbuds are the auxiliary machines. Of course, the disadvantage is that one-sided earbuds cannot be used as an individual freely. However, the "NFMI proximity magnetic field induction" developed by Bang & Olufsen strengthens the connection between the left and right sides of the third generation of BeoPlay E8. Stability, no disconnection is found in the daily use process, and the anti-interference ability is also remarkable.
In addition, the third generation of BeoPlay E8 does not support the function of stop when you take it off. This is slightly insufficient for a high-end true wireless headset product, but the previous E8 2.0 requires manual power on. This strange logic is on the third generation of BeoPlay E8. Finally corrected it.
As for the sound part, the third generation of Beoplay E8 still uses a 5.7mm moving coil unit, with little change in the tone part, and it is still the iconic Bang & Olufsen style. In the case of the default sound effect, the three-frequency performance tends to be balanced, the energy of the mid-frequency will be more prominent, and the hearing part is more comfortable. The official Bang & Olufsen style is also based on such a balanced tone. sense. With the official App, you can also customize the tone, and there is still some playability.
In my opinion, the third generation of Beoplay E8 is a considerable attraction for users who like this brand. After all, while maintaining a sense of luxury, it has further improved its comprehensive product power to keep up with the current reality. The first echelon of wireless headsets. As for facing the general public, the advantages of the third generation of Beoplay E8 are not obvious. A higher price will directly increase the threshold for owning it. Second, its performance indicators are not among the top standards in the industry. Very bad. However, Bang & Olufsen itself is a consumer-grade brand positioned in the high-end market, so the people facing the third generation of Beoplay E8 believe that everyone has a certain judgment.
model: BeoPlay E8 third-generation
official price: 2698 yuan
overall weight: 66.6g
charging box size: 70.5mm x 46mm x 34.5mm
delay rate performance: iOS ≥ Android
supported encoding formats: SBC, AAC,aptX
actual battery life: 7 hours alone, 35 hours overall
support wireless charging: yes
support active noise reduction: no
product features: luxury, Nordic minimalist design, Bang & Olufsen classic acoustic
sound review: three The frequency is balanced, the intermediate frequency is more prominent, and the listening experience is comfortable.
BeoPlay E8 is still a luxury choice for the third generation.
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▎How to achieve the ultimate cost-effective? OPPO Enco W51
OPPO Enco W51 is the lowest official price among these 8 true wireless headsets. The reason why I chose such a low-priced true wireless headset product to participate in the Hengping project is mainly because of OPPO Enco W51 Extremely outstanding cost performance, which makes OPPO Enco W51 not comprehensive enough in some aspects, but it still has a strong recommendation value.
is a true wireless headset product with an official price of 499 yuan. Let’s first take a look at what functions OPPO Enco W51 does: active noise reduction, unplug and stop, wireless charging, very low latency, IP54 dustproof and waterproof. .. Some thousand-yuan-level true wireless headset products do not have functions. The OPPO Enco W51 for 499 yuan is equipped with it. Is this cost-effective? It is clear from
that if you want to buy a true wireless headset with active noise reduction, then OPPO Enco W51 is the most valuable choice at present, even if it is within a thousand yuan, it is almost a state of no opponent. . The reason why it can have such an outstanding performance is that on the one hand, the R&D strength of the OPPO IoT team, and on the other hand, relying on the powerful volume of OPPO, the price can be lowered, which is unmatched by ordinary audio manufacturers.
Some people may think that the price is low, so the corresponding product experience will be discounted, but this is not the case. The experience brought by OPPO Enco W51 is quite mature. In terms of active noise reduction, the noise reduction effect brought by OPPO Enco W51 can even be comparable to AirPods Pro. Although the overall level is slightly insufficient, the attenuation of low-frequency noise is not Well matched. I am very satisfied with the active noise reduction true wireless earphone products of less than 500 yuan that can achieve such a level of noise reduction. This alone is enough to be my reason for recommending it.
However, it should be noted that due to the price point, OPPO Enco W51 has a single noise reduction function. For example, it does not provide an ambient sound mode. You can only choose to turn on or turn off the noise reduction function. Some inconvenience. However, OPPO Enco W51's excellent active noise reduction function is still a highlight of its users.
In my opinion, OPPO Enco W51 is a true wireless headset product with strong functional attributes. In its first pricing position, the main investment is placed on technical functions: active noise reduction, wireless charging, dustproof and waterproof. These functions to improve user experience have become OPPO Enco W51's biggest advantages, but they are limited to cost. OPPO Enco W51's battery life is relatively mediocre. With noise reduction turned on, it takes 3.5 hours alone and 20 hours overall. Among the 8 true wireless headphones, it ranks last. Of course, if OPPO Enco W51 has everything, then the price is more than 499 yuan.
In addition to active noise reduction, OPPO Enco W51 also performs quite well in terms of latency. Through OPPO’s self-developed dual-channel transmission technology, OPPO Enco W51 can achieve a minimum delay time of 94ms (when connected to the latest models such as OPPO Reno4), and the dual-channel transmission is not like Qualcomm’s TWS+, which has restrictions on equipment. So both Android models and iPhones can get a good low-latency experience.
in the sound part, the tone of OPPO Enco W51Thick and full, with a little sense of low frequency, its vocal lines are clear and have good details, and it has a good adaptability to popular vocals. Although the overall quality is not the first echelon, it is still remarkable compared to the price point.
is actually placed in the price range of 500 yuan, OPPO Enco W51 is almost the best choice at present, if you get a discount, it is simply an operation not to reserve a place for friends. Naturally, OPPO Enco W51 also has some regrets such as average battery life and lack of noise reduction functions, but for its price, I am quite satisfied with its performance.
Model: OPPO Enco W51
Official price: 499 yuan
Overall weight: 55.5g
Charging box size: 56.27mm x 56.27mm x 24.4mm
Delay rate performance: the latest models such as OPPO Reno4 are the best, the rest of the models iOS ≥ Android
Supported encoding format: SBC, AAC
Actual battery life: 3.5 hours for a single unit (noise reduction turned on), 20 hours overall (noise reduction turned on)
Whether it supports wireless charging: Yes
Whether it supports active noise reduction: Yes
Product features: Active reduction Noise, extreme price-performance ratio, IP54 dustproof and waterproof
Sound Comment: The sound lines are full, the resolution is acceptable, and the sound is durable
OPPO Enco W51 is packed with almost all mainstream configurations at the right price.
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▎Sound Magician, Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro
In my opinion, Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is a dark horse in this year's true wireless headset products.
is an audio brand of Anker’s parent company, Anker Innovation. Soundcore has emerged in the audio market with a cost-effective, comprehensive and high-quality experience. Many of its previous products have maintained high-quality standards and relatively affordable prices for consumers. Provides one more purchase option. Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is the flagship true wireless headset product of Soundcore in 2020. The official price is 999 yuan. Among the 8 true wireless headset products, it is not expensive, and it is even the second cheapest at the official price. model. Although in the past, the price of true wireless headsets was often more or less linked to its comprehensive strength, but in today's market, there are not a few cost-effective true wireless headsets, and Liberty 2 Pro is one of them.
No matter the design of the charging box or the cavity, Liberty 2 Pro is different from the other 7 true wireless earphones. It uses a sliding-type charging box opening method, which is very convenient for one-handed operation, and the surface is made The matte texture is very comfortable to the touch. Although the overall charging box is made of plastic material, Liberty 2 Pro does not give you a sense of imprecision. The workmanship is tightly fitted, which is even worse than some thousands of true wireless headset products.
In the cavity design, Liberty 2 Pro is also the only one of these 8 true wireless earphones that uses sports earplugs. The structure of the ear wing strengthens its wearing stability. I guess it should be this time. Hengping is the most suitable model for outdoor sports. You don’t think the cavity size of Liberty 2 Pro is not small, but the actual wearing experience does not feel any discomfort. The longer catheter and suitable tilt angle make it easier to wear Liberty 2 Pro. , The soft ear wing will not bring a strong foreign body sensation even if it is worn for a long time. For longer-term sports scenes, I think the wearing experience of Liberty 2 Pro is excellent.
may take into account the product positioning of sports scenes, so Liberty 2 Pro did not use the touch button setting, but made physical buttons. This also makes Liberty 2 ProIt is the only true wireless headset with physical buttons among these 8 true wireless headsets. The use of physical buttons in true wireless headsets has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it can provide users with more direct feedback and reduce the probability of misoperation; the disadvantage is that it will bring a certain experience discomfort. The sound and vibration of the buttons are compared with touch The keys will strengthen. However, considering that Liberty 2 Pro itself has applications in sports scenarios, direct operation feedback will be more important, so the solution of using physical buttons may be more suitable for it.
On the bright spot, in fact, Liberty 2 Pro satisfies me most in terms of sound. In terms of the unit structure, Liberty 2 Pro chose the solution of one circle and one iron. The 11mm moving coil unit is equipped with Lou's customized single moving iron unit, which is placed in a coaxial design, and it is quite particular about the acoustic structure. . Like HiBy WH3, Liberty 2 Pro is a true wireless headset with a ring-iron structure, but they have a slightly different focus. The selling point of HiBy WH3 is the adjustable digital crossover, while the selling point of Liberty 2 Pro is more abundant. Sound customization.
Through the Soundcore App, you can completely customize the sound of Liberty 2 Pro, and this customization is more than just pulling the equalizer. In the App, Soundcore provides two solutions: "personal customization" and "preset equalizer". The former is to customize the tone adjustment that really suits you by playing a specific audio signal. The left and right ears will be adjusted separately, and the system will Generate specific profiles based on the sensitivity of your left and right ears to different frequency bands. It should be noted that this personalized customization function needs to be performed in a very quiet environment, and all judgments you give must be accurate, otherwise it is very likely that the configured sound is not the best effect. For example, I will try After personalization, the sound becomes very strange, and the tones of the left and right ears are inconsistent. If you also encounter this situation, then the following "preset equalizer" may be more suitable for you.
is different from the preset equalizers provided by ordinary true wireless headphones. The equalizer of Liberty 2 Pro is quite rich and mature. There are two major categories of "professional" and "default" in the single option. Among them, "professional" "The category is 10 professional presets launched by Soundcore in collaboration with 10 Grammy award-winning tuner. The "Default" category is the official 22 style presets, which means that the official ready-made presets are only provided to you. There are as many as 32. If you are not satisfied, you can also set your own equalizer presets. It can be seen from
that Liberty 2 Pro is very playable in tone adjustment, but don't just think it is more preset. In terms of sound, Liberty 2 Pro is still very good. The sound of Liberty 2 Pro is actually very irony. The sound connection part is also well done. The listening feeling is very comfortable. The overall sound lines are smooth and detailed. The low frequency part will feel a little bigger, but not too much. Affecting the mid-high frequency part, the vocal part is full of lines due to the addition of the moving iron unit, and the position will be slightly more prominent than the musical instrument, and the sound is quite durable. In terms of tuning, I think Liberty 2 Pro can be ranked as the first echelon of true wireless headsets, and this is where it surprises me.
Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro of course also has its shortcomings. Because it does not have the advantages of mobile phone manufacturers, it does not perform well in terms of latency, and there are no major problems elsewhere. In terms of overall strength, Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro is very competitive, and the customization and quality of sound is its biggest killer.
model: Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro
official price: 999 yuan
overall weight: 69.2g
charging box size: 78.42mm x 56.69mm x 29.62mm
delay rate performance: iOS ≥ Android
Supported encoding formats: SBC, AAC, aptX
Actual battery life: 8 hours in a single unit, 32 hours in total.
supports wireless charging: yes
supports active noise reduction: no
Product features: ring iron unit, HearID sound customization, sports Ear wing design, IPX4 waterproof
sound review: the overall sound connection is well done, the listening feel is comfortable and balanced, and the quality is good.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro has excellent sound performance and high playability.
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▎What you play is "professional", HiBy WH3
HiBy may be familiar to many people. After all, their family was the first to make software, and their product "Haiby Music" may be downloaded and used by you However, the follow-up began to transform and launch hardware products, ranging from players to headset products. The
software team’s transformation to hardware is often more advantageous, because they have already deeply recognized the user experience. Several of its player products have combined the two aspects of "easy to use" and "good to hear". A dark horse among new audio brands, and HiBy WH3 is their first true wireless headset product. In fact, many traditional audio brands have launched their own true wireless headphones, but many models are too limited to traditional thinking. The idea of making fever headphones is used to design and produce true wireless headphones. The product development trend is basically closer to sound quality. The experience is messy, but in fact, it is quite difficult to make breakthroughs in the sound quality of true wireless headphones. Moreover, for this consumer-grade product, the public will be more concerned about whether it is good or not, not whether it sounds good or not.
HiBy actually understands these truths, and WH3 combines their pursuit of product experience and uncompromising on sound quality.
Judging from the basic elements of true wireless headsets, WH3 does not have any major problems. The Qualcomm 5 Series Bluetooth chip equipped with it achieves good connection stability and low latency. The latency rate when connecting iPhone and Android models All are kept low and within an acceptable range. NFC connection, touch shortcut operation, TWS+ and other functions that enhance the experience of true wireless headsets are also complete. Not only that, WH3 also supports multiple formats including SBC, AAC, aptX, UAT and LDAC in the supported Bluetooth encoding formats. Although LDAC has been removed in the latest firmware version of WH3, WH3 is still The first true wireless headset to support LDAC, which is a milestone in the improvement of the sound quality of true wireless headsets.
However, these are not the main highlights of WH3. Its highlights are quite special. It can be said that the only one available in the true wireless headset market is the "adjustable digital crossover". WH3 is a ring iron earplug. The inside is a sound structure of a moving ring and a moving iron. HiBy innovatively integrates a digital crossover into the cavity. Through the HiBy Blue App, you can freely adjust the crossover point to achieve different timbre effects. .
adjustable digital crossover can be said to be the biggest selling point of WH3, and it is also the fundamental technology for its own professionalism. Consumers can freely change the sound style of WH3 through this function to achieve their desired sense of hearing. This sounds like It is similar to adjusting EQ, but digital crossover is more thorough than EQ. Since adjusting different digital crossover points will change the working state of the hardware sound unit, the effect changes achieved are more intuitive. For example, you will divide Pull the frequency point to the far left and right, you will get two completely different tones, the left side is biased towards the moving iron, and the right side is biased towards the moving coil. The official
also gives several recommended crossover point parameters. Users can refer to them if they really don’t know how to adjust them, but in my opinion, the freedom of height adjustment is the fun part of WH3. You will only be able to use it through constant attempts. Find out which crossover point can hit your ear. Personally, a crossover point around 4500Hz is more appropriate. The sound here will look cleaner and not lose its charm. The position of the vocals will be relatively higher and the listening experience will be better.Very comfortable. Although I rarely care about the sound quality of true wireless headphones, I have to say that the sound quality of WH3 is not weak. At least it has a very good level at the price of 1,000 yuan. You can hear HiBy's tuning of WH3. There are some HiFi brand colors, which will emphasize the details of the sound, which is essentially different from many true wireless headphones of the same price.
has both bright spots and shortcomings. In my opinion, WH3 has two main areas that can be improved. The first is the workmanship of the charging box, which is a bit loose and not refined enough. How to say it is the official price of 1,098 yuan. The product texture can be improved; The second is some details of the wireless connection. After actual testing, the anti-interference ability of WH3 is not outstanding among these 8 true wireless headsets. When the signal interference is strong, there will be intermittent situations. Although the stability is generally not a big problem, But it can be better.
My evaluation of WH3 is: "This is a very professional true wireless headset." The professionalism here is not WH3's means to alienate ordinary consumers, but a way to help ordinary consumers experience playability. HiBy Using their insight and thinking, the professional adjustment becomes interesting and intuitive, which has a good sense of freshness for ordinary consumers and opens a new path for the true wireless headset market.
Model: HiBy WH3
Official price: 1098 yuan
Overall weight: 65g
Charging box size: 61mm x 55mm x 36mm
Delay rate performance: iOS ≥ Android
Supported encoding formats: SBC, AAC, aptX, UAT, LDAC (latest firmware version Removed)
actual battery life: 5 hours alone, 24 hours overall
support wireless charging: yes
support active noise reduction: no
product features: adjustable digital frequency division, ring iron sound unit, NFC connected
sound Brief comment: There is no fixed tone style, with a high degree of freedom of customization
HiBy WH3 adjustable digital crossover, redefining true wireless headphones.
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▎Almost no shortcomings, RHA TrueConnect 2
RHA should be a niche brand for many people. I first learned from the audio exhibition that as a British audio brand established in 2011, RHA launched Too many earplug products, the price is distributed in high, middle and low grades. With the exquisite stainless steel cavity workmanship and unique tuning style, it has also established a certain popularity among audio players. TrueConnect 2 is the second true wireless headset launched by RHA. Compared with the first model, it has been greatly improved in many aspects. Its overall performance is remarkable. This is the main reason why I included it in the selection this time. .
Only from the design of the charging box, TrueConnect 2 has made a difference from other true wireless headphones. When you first get started, you will think this true wireless headphones are very powerful, regardless of its small size, but the overall weight is 91g. Ranked second among the 8 true wireless headsets, and the WF-1000XM3, which has the first weight, is much larger in size. In other words, the quality of the charging box of TrueConnect 2 itself is very good. The use of a whole metal shell makes it different from other true wireless headset products. You will find it very delicate and special.
is different from the open cover design used by many true wireless headphones. TrueConnect 2 uses a clamshell design. You only need to push its side lightly to use it. This design method is actually very conducive to one-handed operation, and the process of removing the earplugs will become more natural and convenient. Not only that, in addition to metal materials, TrueConnect 2 also uses a large number of matte treatments on the surface of the charging box and cavity, which is particularly comfortable to the touch. But there is one thing TrueConnect 2 can be further optimized, that is, the edges of the metal part of its charging box are slightly sharper. If it is placed with other digital devices, it will easily cause unnecessary scratches. RHA can be polished to be more rounded. ThisIt also helps to enhance the grip of the product.
From the perspective of product strength, TrueConnect 2 is a comprehensive true wireless headset product with a comprehensive performance. Its battery life is up to 44 hours, which is the longest among the 8 true wireless headsets, and it is also the 8 models. The only product among the true wireless headsets that supports IP55 waterproof and dustproof, these are the manifestations of TrueConnect 2's strength. In terms of connection stability, TrueConnect 2 has a better improvement than the original TrueConnect, and the connection speed is very fast. Both the left and right cavities can be used as independent hosts. In my actual test, TrueConnect 2 does not There was no disconnection, and the overall connection stability satisfied me.
As for the delay rate, I personally recommend it to connect to the iPhone. The delay will be slightly lower, but this has nothing to do with true wireless headsets, mainly because many Android models do not have an iPhone in Bluetooth connection. high quality. The sound quality of Bluetooth is the same. The sound of your connected iPhone and Android models is not exactly the same, and some audio products will also be tuned according to the iPhone, so there is a little advantage in listening to the iPhone. As an audio brand,
RHA naturally has its own style in sound adjustment, and TrueConnect 2 can be regarded as adhering to their understanding of sound. From the perspective of timbre, RHA's tuning is quite young, not only TrueConnect 2, but also their wired earplugs before. The low frequency part is full of volume, strong, and the vocal position is prominent, emphasizing details, and the overall The tuning style will be more in line with the preferences of modern young people. In the case of TrueConnect 2, the energy of the sound is basically concentrated in the middle and bottom plate, the high frequency part will appear slightly darker, the tone is biased toward the popular style, and the sound is also very linear while maintaining a strong sense of atmosphere. In terms of sound quality alone, TrueConnect 2 is not weak, and it can be regarded as a powerful player at this price. It is more the consumer's preference for sound.
So, what are the shortcomings of TrueConnect 2? In fact, I have been thinking about this problem for a long time. Except for the metal shell of the charging box that needs to be polished, TrueConnect 2 itself does not have too many shortcomings. Battery life, connection, delay, sound, and control, these five major TrueConnect 2 performance It's remarkable. If you really want to pick thorns, I can only say that the cavity design of TrueConnect 2 is more European and American, and the size is slightly larger. For users with smaller earholes, the wearing experience may not be particularly comfortable. Moreover, TrueConnect 2 also supports IP55 protection. Dust and waterproof, this also shows that the official hope that users will use it in sports scenes, but according to the cavity design of TrueConnect 2, basically it can only be fixed by silicone sleeves, and the stability is not strong. I personally recommend indoors such as gyms. Use in the environment, outdoor high-intensity exercise may cause the risk of falling off.
Model: RHA TrueConnect 2
Official price: 1399 yuan
Overall weight: 91g
Charging box size: 75mm x 45mm x 27mm
Latency performance: iOS> Android
Supported encoding format: SBC, AAC
Actual battery life: 9 hours of monomer, overall 44 hours
supports wireless charging: No
supports active noise reduction: No
Product features: IP55 dustproof and waterproof, long battery life, specially designed charging box
Sound Comment: The overall tone is popular, and it has a good atmosphere. It is recommended to connect to the iPhone. The listening experience will be better.
RHA TrueConnect 2's exquisite metal casing and balanced overall performance.
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z0The new form of z▎ brings a new experience. The SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live
SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live should be the most unique model in the cavity design of true wireless headset products in recent years. Its "broad bean" shape is impressive. Of course, Samsung did not come up with such a design in a hot brain. Its design team has determined such a unique shape after a lot of experiments and human ear tests. To be honest, when I first saw Galaxy Buds Live, my first reaction was whether the headphones are comfortable to wear? But it turns out that my worries are unnecessary.
Obviously, the shape of the Galaxy Buds Live has a certain ergonomic basis, and the seemingly strange shell actually fits the contours of our ears. Unlike other true wireless earphones that rely on being plugged or hung to wear firmly, Galaxy Buds Live fits the entire cavity tightly to your auricle, similar to holding your ears for fixation. This kind of fixing method is actually very comfortable. It will not give you too strong foreign body sensation. It seems to be just a part of your ears. I even think it can bring me more comfortable wearing than AirPods. Experience.
Of course, this kind of comfort is the same as AirPods-different from person to person. After all, it is a semi-open wearing design, so your auricle is small, so after wearing the Galaxy Buds Live for a long time, you will feel a little painful, which is almost the same as some people wearing unstable AirPods. Of course, the cavity design of Galaxy Buds Live is prepared for most people. The official also prepared large ear wings for consumers to replace. Generally speaking, they will have a good wearing experience. Don't worry too much about this.
Galaxy Buds Live is Samsung’s first true wireless headset product with active noise reduction. However, since it is semi-open wear, the effect of active noise reduction will be greatly reduced. Let’s put it this way, after the active noise reduction of Galaxy Buds Live is turned on, it is a bit similar to the effect of ordinary in-ear earplugs. This means that you have the comfortable wearing of semi-open earplugs and the sound insulation of in-ear earplugs. Wireless headset products are naturally quite advantageous, but if you put them in products such as AirPods Pro, WF-1000XM3 and Enco W51, then its active noise reduction function is basically negligible. Not only that, the active noise reduction effect of Galaxy Buds Live is more dependent on the way you wear it. The tighter you wear it, the less sound leakage and the better the effect.
You might think that the active noise reduction of Galaxy Buds Live does not have a strong sense of existence, but in my opinion, the real value of the active noise reduction of Galaxy Buds Live is not only in attenuating noise, but also in tuning. Turn on active noise reduction and turn off active noise reduction, the sound of Galaxy Buds Live is completely different, and the sound after active noise reduction is turned on is obviously better. The main difference between them is the low frequency part. After turning on noise reduction, the low frequency changes It has to converge a lot, the looseness disappears all at once, and the overall sense of hearing will be closer to equilibrium. In addition, in the equalizer of the official App, I personally recommend the "Energetic" option. The sound will be more vivid and pleasant.
, as Samsung's new generation of true wireless headset products, will inevitably be compared with the previous Galaxy Buds+. It can be said that Galaxy Buds Live is another true wireless headset model of Samsung. It is not a substitute relationship with Galaxy Buds+. In my opinion, it is more like a complementary relationship. From a horizontal perspective, Galaxy Buds Live integrates almost all the mainstream features of today’s true wireless headset products: active noise reduction, binaural removal and stop, wireless charging, single-ear independent use, fast pairing, fast device switching, etc. The price of 1199 yuan is quite cost-effective.
If you want to say regret, that isThe performance of Galaxy Buds Live in terms of latency is not satisfactory to me. I also specially used Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G as a connected device, but the latency performance is not as good as I thought, and even the latency when connected to iPhone It's a little bit high-quality, which makes me a little puzzled.
Galaxy Buds Live is not a true wireless headset that highlights the active noise reduction function. You can even use the active noise reduction technology as a small part of it to enhance the user experience. On the comprehensiveness of the product, Galaxy Buds Live still has quite a speech Right, it must be a pretty eye-catching model at the price of 1,000 yuan.
Model: SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live
Official price: 1199 yuan
Overall weight: 53.4g
Charging box size: 50.2mm x 50mm x 27.8mm
Delay rate performance: iOS ≥ Android
Supported encoding formats: SBC, AAC, Scalable Codec
Actual battery life ：Single 6 hours, overall 21 hours
support wireless charging: yes
support active noise reduction: yes
product features: active noise reduction, AKG sound effects, ergonomic design
sound comment: AKG tuning blessing With a good sense of balance, comfortable and durable listening, it is recommended to turn on active noise reduction to listen to music, and the sound is better.
SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Live "broad bean" shape semi-open active noise reduction true wireless headphones.
¥1199yuanBuy now
▎Interpreting what is "Pro", Apple AirPods Pro
believe that no one will question Apple's dominance in the true wireless market, and "AirPods", this name has basically swept the past few years The true wireless market of China, no matter where it is, you can see it. Almost all brands have to compete with it when they launch a true wireless headset, but there is no one that can really beat it by sales. If AirPods is a myth among true wireless headphones, then the emergence of AirPods Pro allows us to see that the myth that belongs to Apple is not over.
AirPods Pro is not the industry's first true wireless headset product with active noise reduction, but like AirPods, it belongs to the role of latecomers. Once launched, it has stood at the top of the industry. I believe you have read a lot of detailed evaluation content about AirPods Pro, so I won't go into details here, and I will mainly share with you its advantages and disadvantages.
talked about AirPods Pro, at the beginning I had to talk about its active noise reduction capabilities. Unlike Sony, Apple has not accumulated much experience in noise reduction technology, but in many details, Apple does achieve a very delicate level. For example, just to allow users to choose the right size earplugs, Apple deliberately An "earplug fit test" is added to the system to judge whether the size of the earplug sleeve the user is wearing is appropriate by playing a specific sound to achieve the best noise reduction effect. Such detailed assistance is something I rarely see on other true wireless headset products. The attention to detail is also one of the reasons for Apple's success in the true wireless headset market.
Single talk about noise reduction technology, in fact, there is nothing special about the active noise reduction principle of AirPods Pro. It still detects external sound waves through the microphone, and then cancels it with the opposite sound waves to achieve the purpose of noise reduction, and most of the reduction on the market The technical principle of noisy headphones is the same. The difference is that AirPods Pro has a powerful H1 chip that can process noise at a frequency of 200 times per second, and coupled with Apple's own noise reduction algorithm, the overall effect is outstanding. When
AirPods Pro was just launched, the mainThe dynamic noise reduction effect should be the top level in the industry, even the recently launched WF-1000XM3 also failed in low-frequency noise reduction. It’s just that the AirPods Pro updated the firmware version once, and the active noise reduction effect is slightly weakened. I am not sure why Apple needs to update the firmware to reduce the active noise reduction performance of AirPods Pro, but what can be guessed is that it is too strong Noise reduction may affect the performance of other aspects of AirPods Pro, so it has to interfere. However, even so, the noise reduction performance of AirPods Pro is still at the top level in the industry, which is beyond doubt.
If the active noise reduction effect of AirPods Pro can satisfy you, then its transparent mode will amaze us. It is no exaggeration to say that the transparency mode of AirPods Pro can be described as strong "perverted", I even think it is difficult for other brands to produce the same effect as AirPods Pro this year. When AirPods Pro is in transparent mode, its outward-facing microphone will collect external sounds, and the inward-facing microphone will achieve sound wave processing in the ear canal. It seems a simple technical principle, but the effect it can achieve is almost the same as without earplugs. The difference, this natural feeling is something I’ve never experienced on any active noise-canceling headphones. Apple has shown their software prowess that is close to the extreme, and suddenly opened the gap with other true wireless headphones, which is very good. Very amazing!
What irritates me is that although AirPods Pro is quite powerful, its overall stability is lower than AirPods. I'm not the only one. Many friends around me have encountered inexplicable connection problems with AirPods Pro. Some of them suddenly fail to connect to the device, some have no music but the noise reduction is normal, and some have one ear disconnected for no reason. Compared with the stability of AirPods before, AirPods Pro is obviously abnormal. These problems actually remind me of the rollover situation when Sony first made the WF-1000X. This also verifies that true wireless headsets with active noise reduction will indeed face higher technical requirements, and so far it has not yet arrived. The stage of true maturity.
In my opinion, active noise reduction will be the technical bottleneck that true wireless headphones need to break through, and it is also the next major technological innovation in this category. It is foreseeable that there will be more and more true wireless products equipped with active noise reduction and will become more and more mature.
Naturally, AirPods Pro also has some criticisms of its own. For example, there is a lot of room for improvement in the workmanship of the product. Looking at the seams of the charging box and the nozzle of the earplug cavity, you can hardly imagine that this is a price It is a headphone product of 1899 yuan, and it is still from Apple, which is a little bit not detailed here.
AirPods Pro is obviously the most well-known and brightest among these 8 true wireless earphones. For users in the Apple ecosystem, AirPods Pro is naturally a higher-end choice than AirPods, with active noise reduction The addition of it also makes wearing it out of the street and even on business trips have a good application scenario.
model: Apple AirPods Pro
official price: 1899 yuan
overall weight: 45.6g
charging box size: 45.2mm x 60.6mm x 21.7mm
delay rate performance: iOS> Android
supported encoding formats: SBC, AAC
actual battery life: single 4.5 hours (noise reduction turned on), overall 24 hours (noise reduction turned on)
supports wireless charging: yes
supports active noise reduction: yes
Product features: Apple ecology, active noise reduction, extremely transparent mode
sound Brief comment: The low-frequency volume is large, the quality is average, the listening feel is stable and proper, not excellent or too bad.
Apple AirPods Pro Apple’s flagship true wireless headset product has an excellent user experience.
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▎ Lian Po is old? Sony WF-1000XM3
is actually a bit unfair to compare the WF-1000XM3 with the true wireless headsets of major brands at this time. After all, the WF-1000XM3 was a product released in July last year, and it has been more than a year. The overall strength is definitely not as good as the later models launched on the market. But the reason why I decided to choose WF-1000XM3 to join in is because I think WF-1000XM3 has a certain positive significance for the entire true wireless headset market, and the price of WF-1000XM3 has already come down now, in terms of cost performance There is also a certain rise.
WF-1000XM3, as the second product in Sony's noise reduction true wireless series, is a great improvement compared to the original WF-1000X. The appearance design, internal structure, noise reduction effect and connection performance have been significantly improved. It can be said that when AirPods Pro was not launched at that time, WF-1000XM3 was the best choice for users who like noise reduction true wireless headphones. Although
has been released for more than a year, there are still many advantages in WF-1000XM3 that are worth learning from other products. For example, the QN1 noise reduction processor developed by Sony improves the noise reduction performance of the WF-1000XM3. Compared with AirPods Pro, the WF-1000XM3 has better noise reduction performance in the mid and high frequency noise section. In addition to the QN1 noise reduction processor, the WF-1000XM3 also uses the MT2811 Bluetooth chip solution jointly developed by Sony and MediaTek’s Airo, which has a very good guarantee for connection stability, and this solution can also allow WF- The 1000XM3 realizes the dual-channel transmission function, which is different from the TWS+ promoted by Qualcomm, which has equipment limitations. Sony's solution can realize dual-channel transmission on devices under different systems, and has higher adaptability.
Not only that, but the sound part of WF-1000XM3 is also worthy of praise. Compared with the Sony WH series, the sound of the WF-1000XM3 is much more comfortable. It not only has a sufficiently full sound line, but also performs well in the details. The user can also adjust the equalizer through the official Sony App. , Even if you look at it now, WF-1000XM3 still has enough advantages in the sound part.
In fact, it is difficult for the sound of true wireless headphones to have a leap-forward improvement. After all, the cavity is so large and the power supply is really limited. Therefore, it is impossible to achieve a high quality level in the sound quality part at this stage. This is why it has been a long time In time, there are not many models of true wireless earphones with sound sound, and WF-1000XM3 is still standing in the first echelon of true wireless earphone sound.
If WF-1000XM3 participated in last year's true wireless headset Hengping project, then it will definitely get quite excellent results, but this year, the situation is different. First, there are big Boss such as AirPods Pro standing in front of the door of noise-reducing true wireless headsets. Second, the overall true wireless headset market has improved in product strength to varying degrees, which is natural for WF-1000XM3. Under great competitive pressure.
And from some aspects, some of the shortcomings of WF-1000XM3 are also regrettable. For example, the workmanship of the charging box is relatively ordinary, and the surface is easy to scratch. The WF-1000XM3 in my hand is the first one. The batch of products has now become a war-damaged version.
But fortunately, WF-1000XM3 itself does not have much fatal injuries, so it is still remarkable in terms of comprehensive product strength. Compared with AirPods Pro, WF-1000XM3 may not have many advantages, but it still has a good overall product strength. Putting it in the field of noise-reducing true wireless headphones is still the representative of the first echelon Although the official price is 1699 yuan, the online sales price is now basically around 1,000 yuan, which is quite high in terms of cost performance.
Model: Sony WF-1000XM3
Official price: 1699 yuan
Overall weight: 94g
Charging box size: 75mm x 50mm x 28mm
Delay rate performance: iOS> Android
Supported encoding formats: SBC, AAC
Actual battery life: 6 hours (with noise reduction enabled) ), the overall 24 hours (with noise reduction turned on) whether
supports wireless charging: No
supports active noise reduction: Yes
Product features: active noise reduction, NFC connection, fast charging
Sound Comment: full voice lines, high-quality Sound performance
Sony WF-1000XM3 Sony's first generation of noise reduction beans, excellent performance in all aspects.
¥1699yuanBuy now
▎Comprehensive evaluation
As of this point, the Hengping project of 8 true wireless headphones is over. It is time to make a summary.
It can be seen that in 2020, most true wireless headset products will use wireless charging as their standard feature. Only one of the eight “contestants” does not support wireless charging, which is a big deal compared to 2019. progress. Active noise reduction function, this is a new function that will be gradually equipped with true wireless earphones and will be equipped as standard. Among the 8 models, 4 models are also supported. Among them, OPPO Enco W51 is quite outstanding and provides a corresponding feature at a lower price. Good active noise reduction performance. AirPods Pro and WF-1000XM3 are still the first echelon of active noise reduction true wireless headsets. The former has a nearly "invincible" transparent mode, and the latter has a fairly good sound performance. As for the Galaxy Buds Live's active noise reduction function under the semi-in-ear structure, the effect is destined to be different, but its high comfort is quite eye-catching.
In terms of comprehensive performance, all 8 true wireless headphones have reached a very mature level, and the stability of the connection is guaranteed. Although the delay rate is different, they are basically within the acceptable range, such as RHA TrueConnect The overall performance of 2 is quite brilliant, with fewer shortcomings in product performance. On the other hand, Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro and HiBy WH3's efforts in the sound part are impressive. Perhaps in 2019, there are not many true wireless headsets that have really good sound, but we have seen too much sound maturity in 2020. Quite high model of true wireless headset, this is what I am most satisfied with.
Maybe you want to pick the strongest model among these 8 true wireless headphones, but in fact, in my opinion, they have their own winners and losers, and there is no absolute leading position. For example, OPPO Enco W51 for the pursuit of cost-effectiveness, Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro and HiBy WH3 for sound playability, RHA TrueConnect 2 and Galaxy Buds Live for the comprehensive performance of products, and AirPods Pro and WF for the excellent active noise reduction function. -1000XM3, if you like the luxurious texture of the product, there are three generations of BeoPlay E8. Which one is more suitable for you, I believe you have made your own judgment. Every year
does a horizontal evaluation of true wireless headsets, which is actually a review of the true wireless headset market. From 2018 to 2020, we can see the progress of products. The richness of the brand also means that the market is slowly growing, and true wireless headphones are beginning to be accepted by more and more people. Perhaps in the near future, true wireless headphones have become a necessity for everyone to go out. Without the restrictions of wires, everything is so beautiful.
Finally, I still thank everyone who has worked hard in the research and development of true wireless earphone products. It is they who make the daily music listening experience easy and convenient, and they also make the action of popping the charging box a sense of ritual. , And they let us understand:
"the true value of true wireless headsets."
* The last welfare time. In the comment area, share the true wireless headset product you are using, and talk about your views on it, I will smokeGet a tail and give out a HiBy WH3 true wireless headset!
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