It’s the thinner one that you get with electronics in this price range. The only thing I don’t like is the charging cable. They felt very solid and didn’t break apart as some of the other budget buys. I’ve also squished them with my fingers, just a little harder than normal. The plastic feels like it should be on earbuds that are at least twice as expensive. It could be just me, but the battery life almost halved in those cases. I have to say there is a significant difference in battery life when they are freshly charged to when you leave them be overnight. I usually end up with some extra juice, quite enough to cook a meal and/or clean up. Most days, I had them on during the morning workout, commuting to work and back, and also while running errands. I don’t know if I got exactly 5 hours out of them, but I would say it’s in that neighborhood. The SoundMates mostly delivers on the promise of battery life. Every gadget I’ve tested paired seamlessly and didn’t lose connection easily. The SoundMates can connect to any device through Bluetooth. Recommended: The 5 Best Earbuds For Small Ears in 2022 (Review & Buying Guide). Even if you lose them on a trail somewhere, they are not painful to replace. For this reason alone, I would recommend them to anyone looking for sports earbuds. They didn’t move when I was running or jumping, which is a huge plus in my book. They are also suitable for high-impact activities. I found the fit, okay, but I’ve seen people complain they are too big and uncomfortable for their ears. I didn’t try sleeping with them, but I wore them to bed when vegging out. They sit securely in the ear and lay flat against it. If I were to compare these to AirPods, they are more comfortable. However, if the manufacturer needs to cut costs somewhere, it’s good that something you will throw away gets sacrificed. It’s that kind you’ll see with a lot of cheap electronics and… toothbrushes. They use a Type C charger, which was even more good news. The set I got to play with came with a silicone case cover straight away, and I didn’t have to buy additional accessories. The size and overall shape are almost identical. Namely, that the SoundMates are in-ear earbuds, while the AirPods don’t go anywhere near your ear canal. While they will not win an award for the most original design anytime soon, there are a few key differences. Let’s see how they measure to my expectations.Īt first, these look like one of those AirPod knockoffs. I don’t demand of these to give me a wide soundscape, but they have to give me decent audio quality, good battery life and have to be comfortable to wear. However, affordable junk is still junk, and I would rather spend those $20-ish on ice cream. From the beginning, I am impressed with their reasonable price. I’m not coming into this Sound Mates v2 review determined to hate them. Now that we have started on this sour note let’s talk about Tsumi Sound Mates. Still, why would you drop that kind of money on something like this when you can spend half as much on a decent pair of sports wireless headphones? I get it that this is not the same technology as those discounted earbuds you can pick up at the checkout line at your local Walmart. But what’s the point of fully wireless earbuds now when they stop being, you know, fully wireless?Īnd don’t let me get started on the price. Then, someone smart came up with silicone straps to keep the buds together, so you’re not sentenced to a mono audio experience. On the other, they are so easy to lose, it makes one feel like one is making it rain in Las Vegas. I still don’t know how I feel about fully wireless earbuds.
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