Today, when choosing a wireless headset for a smartphone, many prefer TWS headphones as the most compact and convenient solution. But how not to get lost in the variety of models on the market?
In this article, we offer you 5 current TWS models with high-quality sound and active noise reduction – from budget to premium.
Anker Soundcore Life Note 3i
anker soundcore life note 3i
Anker continues to raise the bar for affordable headphones. Do you want to get decent sound with the possibility of personalization, active noise reduction, protection against moisture and more than a day of battery life (with recharging from the case), spending no more than 5 thousand dollars? Soundcore Life Note 3i is what you need.
The sound of the 10mm drivers is set to a consumer “smile” with bass and treble boost, but can be tweaked to your liking using the app’s equalizer, which also allows you to remap button functions. The headset uses 4 microphones with an AI algorithm, which ensures decent voice transmission during calls. Active noise canceling certainly doesn’t match the category leaders, but the Life Note 3i has pretty good passive noise isolation with the right eartips.
Ugreen HiTune X6
Ugreen HiTune X6
Like Anker, the Ugreen brand specialized in various accessories for mobile devices, but with the growing popularity of TWS headsets, it did not stand aside and released the HiTune line. The budget X6 is the company’s latest and most advanced model with hybrid active noise cancellation, which uses 6 microphones, and uses the Real Clear Voice 4.0 algorithm for speech transmission.
The sound of the HiTune X6, like the Life Note 3i, emphasizes the low frequencies the most, but unlike the Soundcore headphones, the X6 does not have an equalizer app. However, the quality of the bass and the overall purity of the sound, together with very effective noise reduction for its price category, may well compensate for this shortcoming.
Sudio E2
Sudio E2
The main feature of the E2 model from the Swedish brand Sudio is the use of Dirac Virtuo surround sound technology from compatriots from Dirac (the creators of the popular Dirac Live “room correction” solution). Turning this mode on significantly expands the soundstage, pushing the sound out of the listener’s head to create a speaker-like experience.
For further sound customization, the Sudio Personal Sound app is available. It also features hybrid active noise cancellation and beamforming microphones with VividVoice technology for clear phone conversations. In normal mode, the headphones play up to 6.5 hours, turning on Dirac Virtuo will reduce the figure to 5.5, if you add ANC – 4 hours, ANC without Dirac Virtuo will give up to 4.4 hours of playback. In addition, unlike previous models, E2 has Qi-charging support.
KEF Mu3
KEF Mu3
If you’re looking for exemplary sound for TWS headphones, but not chasing the maximum set of additional features, pay attention to Mu3 from the British hi-fi brand KEF, known for its innovative speaker systems since the 60s of the last century.
Mu3 doesn’t have the auto-pause, wireless charging support, or customization app you’re accustomed to on premium TWS models. But there is a perfectly balanced and detailed sound, high-quality microphones for headset operation and active noise reduction, good autonomy and a comfortable fit.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The hottest novelty of the season and a serious contender for the title of the best TWS headphones of the year. The proprietary 7mm True Response dynamic drivers are still responsible for the sound, having received a more neutral setting and support for the new aptX Adaptive codec. The sound can be personalized to your ears with the new Soundcheck feature in the Smart Control app, which also includes a regular equalizer and bass boost.
The application also has the ability to create “Sound Zones” – headphone settings and noise reduction profiles tied to specific places or scenarios. The noise reduction itself has become adaptive and works drastically better than in the previous version, and the quality of voice transmission during calls has also improved. The body of the new Momentum has become smaller and has acquired additional clamps, which provides a more comfortable and secure fit.
