The summary of ‘Best Over-Ear Headphones under $100 (2023 Edition) | In-Depth Review’

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The video discusses top headphone picks under $100, highlighting key features and drawbacks of each model. Sennheiser HD 350 BT ranks fifth, praised for its minimal design but criticized for small ear cups. Sennheiser HD 350BT stands out for its balanced sound, EQ options, and Bluetooth 5 support. Another pair offers a long battery life and warm sound but with some limitations. Sony headphones excel in customization, comfort, and sound quality. Edifier WH20NB Plus is noted for comfortable wear, ANC, and performance. A comparison of microphone performance across different headphones is also provided, with Soundcore Space One emerging as the best overall performer. Soundcore is regarded as the overall winner for its value and performance.

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In this segment of the video, the creator shares their top five headphone picks under $100. The Sennheiser HD 350 BT is included as one of the finalists, praised for its quality build with minimal design, foldable design, and balanced clamping force. However, it ranks fifth in comfort due to small and cramped ear cups that may not fit larger ears comfortably. The headphone lacks a wired connection option and features like ANC and transparency, instead relying on passive isolation. The controls, including a slider for changing tracks, may feel unusual. Overall, the HD 350 BT offers solid audio quality but lacks some advanced features found in other headphones on the list.

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In this segment, the video discusses the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones. The key points highlighted include setting EQ preferences, side tone feature for call clarity, Bluetooth 5 and aptX codec support, 30-hour battery life, multi-point connection, and three-band EQ for sound customization. The headphones are praised for their balanced sound, clear vocals, crisp highs, controlled yet punchy bass, and instrument separation. Despite lacking advanced features, they are commended for their rich sound quality that competes well within their price range. The segment also touches on One More Stylish headphones, noting their premium build quality, comfortable padding, and intuitive tactile controls. The headphones feature ANC and pass-through modes, with effective noise cancellation against low frequencies but a loud hiss in pass-through mode. The headphones are rated fourth in terms of comfort and offer a two and a half-millimeter connection port.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on two different pairs of headphones. The first pair discussed has a standout feature of a 70-hour battery life, which drops to 50 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC). The sound quality is warm and immersive but lacks clarity in the mids. These headphones allow for some sound personalization but may have connection issues with the accompanying app.

The second pair, Edifier’s WH20NB Plus, is highlighted as an underrated entry. While lacking premium build materials, they offer comfortable wear, active noise cancellation, and good performance. The headphones charge via USB-C and do not support passive playback. The ANC quality is noted as impressive, with customizable transparency levels, although the listening mode settings are not preserved.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on a review of headphones discussing key points such as impressive mic performance, battery life of 49 hours or 33 with ANC, Bluetooth 5.2, SBC and LDAC codecs, and the absence of AAC. The headphones offer a low latency game mode, customization options, and EQ presets like The Rock for a crisper treble. They are well-balanced, with refined mid-range and detailed treble, slightly behind Sennheiser in detail and separation. They excel in phone calls, ANC, and sound quality, making them a solid choice under $100. The newer plus model is recommended over the older version. The segment also briefly mentions a sponsor, a unique iFitness app for eye health. Finally, the segment introduces Sony’s WH-CH720N, a budget-friendly option with a sleek design, flat-rotating ear cups, extension headband, and AUX port.

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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses a pair of headphones that excel in comfort due to their light weight, spacious ear cups, and headband padding. The controls are generally good, but it can be tricky to distinguish between buttons. Sony offers extra features through its companion app, such as 360-degree audio, hands-free virtual assistant integration, and adaptive noise cancellation. The headphones provide up to 50 hours of playtime with fast pairing, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and SBC and AAC codecs. The sound quality is good, but slightly bass-heavy, with a warm tone and good treble detail. Notably, these headphones are loud and have low sound leakage. Overall, they are recommended for their all-round performance, comfort, and features provided at a budget-friendly price point.

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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the features and performance of a pair of headphones. The headphones come with a protective carrying bag but lack the premium case. They are comfortable with spacious ear cups but are slightly heavy compared to Sony’s lightweight design. The headphones excel in controls, offering wearing detection, easy chat, and adaptive ANC with wind noise reduction. They feature Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast pair, multi-point connectivity, and a high-res codec. The sound quality is ranked third, with a slight emphasis on bass and good treble clarity. The headphones offer sound customization options and a safe volume feature. Overall, the headphones provide good value with some advanced features compared to their flagship model.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses microphone tests for various headphones. The Sennheiser 350 BT performed the poorest due to background noise. The one more Sonos flow headphones had better voice isolation. Sony headphones had higher voice clarity despite letting in more background noise. The Edifier headphones offered low background noise and good voice clarity. The Soundcore Space One was the winner, excelling in overall clarity. The speaker highlights Soundcore as the overall winner across major categories for value and performance. The video concludes with an invitation for questions and positive feedback.

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