Currently I have three sets of earbuds, all similarly priced, and these are the best. They do everything well, no glaring weaknesses. My other earbuds from Jlabs and Duoten aren't bad, but they each have problems that can be really annoying. Let me break it down in a few categories that I find important.
#1 range and connectivity
Anker 5/5
Jlabs 4/5
Duoten 2/5
I have never had a single issue with these wandering around at work or at home. If I'm within a reasonable distance even without line of sight these don't cut out and I like how seamlessly they reconnect when I do go out of range.
#Fit
Anker 5/5
Jlabs 3/5
Duoten 4/5
They don't fall out. The other ones sometimes do and I find it to be extremely annoying. However I have to give the JLabs and the Duoten some credit here because for the number of times that they've fallen from my ears to the concrete floor at work over the past year, I'm impressed that they both still work. The JLabs even fell into the sink, fully submerged and still work. I can't assess the durability of Anker at this point because they don't fall out.
#3 Audio quality
Anker 5/5
Jlabs 3/5
Duoten 3/5
I'm giving 5/5 because they are the best quality I've tried. I'm sure it gets better especially if you spend more but for the price, these are fantastic. I've never gotten so much bass from any earbuds ever. It's actually more than I prefer but its better than not enough because I can turn it down in EQ settings. I'd rate Duoten a 4 if it didn't make so many weird noises that hurt my ears. They sound great 99% of the time but that one percent is just painful and ticks me off.
#4 Charging pod quality
Anker 5/5
Jlabs 3/5
Duoten 2/5
One of my biggest pet peeves with wireless earbuds is that they don't properly seat in the charging pod. So far the Anker set works100% of the time even with the largest rubber pieces attached. The other ones constantly tick me off either because they aren't charged or because they aren't seated and they activate themselves when I'm wearing another set of earbuds and I can't figure out why the ones I'm wearing aren't working. I don't think it's fair to compare battery life at this point. I've only had these for a couple weeks. The others don't last as long but they've got a lot more charge cycles on them. They all have decent battery life. Pretty amazing really, considering how small they are. But I would only have one pair if the batteries on any of them lasted long enough.
#5 Controls
Anker 4/5
JLabs 3/5
Duoten 1/5
I'm docking one point to Anker for not having volume control on the earbuds. However, it would be way worse if it did have volume control at the expense of other functions. Since there is only one button on each earbud, you can't have everything. Maybe a future version could have two buttons on each earbud and that would allow for volume controls. JLabs does a good job of this. All the functions of Anker plus volume are relatively easy to use and not do something unintended. However, the buttons on Jlabs are so hard to push it's like I'm jamming the earbud into my head, and it actually hurts sometimes. Anker button is nice, just the right amount to make it click. Duoten is the worst ever. it's touch sensitive. Like the entire earbud is a touch sensitive button. Constantly making accidental redials. It's horrible. Anker wins again.
#5 Waterproof
Anker 5/5
I just had one of my Anker earbuds fall into super hot dishwater, fully submerged. I couldn't find it for at least thirty seconds. Once I got it out of the water, i set it on my kitchen table and disconnected the bluetooth. I let it sit and air dry for about 24 hours. Then I put them in the charging pod for an hour or so. I'm wearing them now and they still work great.
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Graphene-Enhanced SoundUtilizing the unique strength and lightness of graphene, Liberty Neo reproduces music with astonishing clarity. Audio is presented in ultra-fine resolution to reveal details that ordinary earphones are simply unable to achieve. |
Extended Playtime3.5 hours of non-stop music is extended to 12 hours with the charging case. Recharge Liberty Neo even when you’re on the road. |
Bluetooth 5Using satellite technology (LDS antenna) Liberty Neo maintains a super-strong Bluetooth connection. Get flawless, skip-free audio up to 33 ft. |
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IPX7 Water ResistantThanks to a precision-designed casing, Liberty Neo prevents water and sweat from penetrating and damaging its sensitive components. |
Stereo Handsfree CallsUnlike ordinary truly-wireless earphones that deliver calls through a single earpiece, Liberty Neo provides in-call stereo sound. |
Mini Charging CaseNo larger than a car key, the charging case slides effortlessly into any pocket or bag. |
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Excellent Sound Quality, Good Fit
I have owned more ear bud headphones than I can count. I won't even try. Usually, I am very disappointed with some aspect. My favorite wireless pair were made by Sony with "extra bass". I like a strong bottom end, so to speak. Anyway, I destroyed multiple pairs of those because of my running and profuse sweating. They just cannot handle all the water I produce. My last pair was a JBL set that sounded good, and never were affected by my running sweat. They died a few days ago, and so I found these. Anker is a good brand name, and their products are historically good quality. With so many good reviews and the price very reasonable, I decided to try them.I have learned that speakers and headphones have a "breaking in" period and usually sound better after you have used them for a while. Out of the box, these sound great. Seriously, they sound as good as the best ones I have ever owned. And I am very critical when it comes to sound quality. The only complaint I have, and it really isn't a complaint, is that they are definitely bass heavy. I like that, but some may want a more flat sound. Beyond the heavy bass (which I like), the mid and upper range sound very well balanced.I ran for an hour with them today. They stayed put in my ears with no problem. I did not use any of the extra ear things that go on the outside of the buds, to help hold them in your ears I guess. They were firm and solid and I never worried about them falling out during my entire run. I cannot say yet if they can handle my sweat, but if they cannot, I will definitely update this review. If you see no update, they are good.I read a few reviews that complained about lack of bass. That is not possible with these. Earbuds that fit inside the ear must seal in your ear or the bass will disappear. This is the case with every single "inside" earbud I have owned, so if someone says these have no bass, it is because they did not seal them in their ears properly. I use the biggest rubber ear insert to ensure all air gaps are closed, which also blocks out any exterior noise. These do not cancel noise, but they block noise when properly sealed in the ears.When I was in my 20s, my ears were the smallest ever. Tiny little ears. Now in my 50s, my ears are bigger. Why is it that ears grow as you age? Anyway, since I have normal size ears now, I expect anyone with normal size ears will not have a problem getting these to seat properly.That is all I got. I love them. Excellent value and excellent purchase.Update: just wanted to add that I tested them with YouTube on my phone and the audio was synced well with the video. I saw that another reviewer complained for them the audio was out of sync. It could be they have an older device with an old bluetooth radio (my phone is a Galaxy Note 9), or some other reason. I disconnected the earbuds and used the speakers on my phone, and the audio was synced exactly the same way as when I used the earbuds. Therefore the wireless connection did not add any delay as far as I can tell.Holy moly macharal! I just walked all over my house with my phone on one far side, and not once did my earbuds disconnect. I have NEVER been able to walk that far away from my phone and still get a connection. My house is not huge, but no bluetooth set has ever had a reliable connect more than halfway through my house. I think this is due to the latest bluethooth tech, but the fact these buds work so far away is amazing.OK, so I have yet to find any single complaint about these buds. The only thing I can see as an issue is reliability, because I have no long term experience, and can they handle my massive sweat volumes? Time will tell. I will update this review if they fail. For now, awesome. Huge fan.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
I have owned more ear bud headphones than I can count. I won't even try. Usually, I am very disappointed with some aspect. My favorite wireless pair were made by Sony with "extra bass". I like a strong bottom end, so to speak. Anyway, I destroyed multiple pairs of those because of my running and profuse sweating. They just cannot handle all the water I produce. My last pair was a JBL set that sounded good, and never were affected by my running sweat. They died a few days ago, and so I found these. Anker is a good brand name, and their products are historically good quality. With so many good reviews and the price very reasonable, I decided to try them.
I have learned that speakers and headphones have a "breaking in" period and usually sound better after you have used them for a while. Out of the box, these sound great. Seriously, they sound as good as the best ones I have ever owned. And I am very critical when it comes to sound quality. The only complaint I have, and it really isn't a complaint, is that they are definitely bass heavy. I like that, but some may want a more flat sound. Beyond the heavy bass (which I like), the mid and upper range sound very well balanced.
I ran for an hour with them today. They stayed put in my ears with no problem. I did not use any of the extra ear things that go on the outside of the buds, to help hold them in your ears I guess. They were firm and solid and I never worried about them falling out during my entire run. I cannot say yet if they can handle my sweat, but if they cannot, I will definitely update this review. If you see no update, they are good.
I read a few reviews that complained about lack of bass. That is not possible with these. Earbuds that fit inside the ear must seal in your ear or the bass will disappear. This is the case with every single "inside" earbud I have owned, so if someone says these have no bass, it is because they did not seal them in their ears properly. I use the biggest rubber ear insert to ensure all air gaps are closed, which also blocks out any exterior noise. These do not cancel noise, but they block noise when properly sealed in the ears.
When I was in my 20s, my ears were the smallest ever. Tiny little ears. Now in my 50s, my ears are bigger. Why is it that ears grow as you age? Anyway, since I have normal size ears now, I expect anyone with normal size ears will not have a problem getting these to seat properly.
That is all I got. I love them. Excellent value and excellent purchase.
Update: just wanted to add that I tested them with YouTube on my phone and the audio was synced well with the video. I saw that another reviewer complained for them the audio was out of sync. It could be they have an older device with an old bluetooth radio (my phone is a Galaxy Note 9), or some other reason. I disconnected the earbuds and used the speakers on my phone, and the audio was synced exactly the same way as when I used the earbuds. Therefore the wireless connection did not add any delay as far as I can tell.
Holy moly macharal! I just walked all over my house with my phone on one far side, and not once did my earbuds disconnect. I have NEVER been able to walk that far away from my phone and still get a connection. My house is not huge, but no bluetooth set has ever had a reliable connect more than halfway through my house. I think this is due to the latest bluethooth tech, but the fact these buds work so far away is amazing.
OK, so I have yet to find any single complaint about these buds. The only thing I can see as an issue is reliability, because I have no long term experience, and can they handle my massive sweat volumes? Time will tell. I will update this review if they fail. For now, awesome. Huge fan.
I have learned that speakers and headphones have a "breaking in" period and usually sound better after you have used them for a while. Out of the box, these sound great. Seriously, they sound as good as the best ones I have ever owned. And I am very critical when it comes to sound quality. The only complaint I have, and it really isn't a complaint, is that they are definitely bass heavy. I like that, but some may want a more flat sound. Beyond the heavy bass (which I like), the mid and upper range sound very well balanced.
I ran for an hour with them today. They stayed put in my ears with no problem. I did not use any of the extra ear things that go on the outside of the buds, to help hold them in your ears I guess. They were firm and solid and I never worried about them falling out during my entire run. I cannot say yet if they can handle my sweat, but if they cannot, I will definitely update this review. If you see no update, they are good.
I read a few reviews that complained about lack of bass. That is not possible with these. Earbuds that fit inside the ear must seal in your ear or the bass will disappear. This is the case with every single "inside" earbud I have owned, so if someone says these have no bass, it is because they did not seal them in their ears properly. I use the biggest rubber ear insert to ensure all air gaps are closed, which also blocks out any exterior noise. These do not cancel noise, but they block noise when properly sealed in the ears.
When I was in my 20s, my ears were the smallest ever. Tiny little ears. Now in my 50s, my ears are bigger. Why is it that ears grow as you age? Anyway, since I have normal size ears now, I expect anyone with normal size ears will not have a problem getting these to seat properly.
That is all I got. I love them. Excellent value and excellent purchase.
Update: just wanted to add that I tested them with YouTube on my phone and the audio was synced well with the video. I saw that another reviewer complained for them the audio was out of sync. It could be they have an older device with an old bluetooth radio (my phone is a Galaxy Note 9), or some other reason. I disconnected the earbuds and used the speakers on my phone, and the audio was synced exactly the same way as when I used the earbuds. Therefore the wireless connection did not add any delay as far as I can tell.
Holy moly macharal! I just walked all over my house with my phone on one far side, and not once did my earbuds disconnect. I have NEVER been able to walk that far away from my phone and still get a connection. My house is not huge, but no bluetooth set has ever had a reliable connect more than halfway through my house. I think this is due to the latest bluethooth tech, but the fact these buds work so far away is amazing.
OK, so I have yet to find any single complaint about these buds. The only thing I can see as an issue is reliability, because I have no long term experience, and can they handle my massive sweat volumes? Time will tell. I will update this review if they fail. For now, awesome. Huge fan.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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Darrel
Affordable, Quality & Stylish.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2020
Darrel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2020
Case is a little bulky, but I'm not a skinny fit kind of guy so it fits in my pocket comfortably and with winter coming, will easily slide into a jacket pocket.
Have found I get more than 20hrs usage as I tend to mostly leave an ear free so I can hear what's going on around me. When I do have both in, the noise cancellation is solid, I've had no complaints about my voice on calls either.
Only downsides are the lack of volume control on the buds, and the inability to use just the left bud.
If you can get them when they're sub £40, that's a steal for such sound quality.
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Dirk
Sehr gutes Gesamtpaket. Preis/ Leistung Top
Reviewed in Germany on February 2, 2020
Raphael C.
Produto top, vendedor excelente!
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