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The video reviews and ranks six popular sports earbuds – Sennheiser Momentum Sport, Jabra Elite 7 Active, Beats Fit Pro, Soundcore Sport X10, Jabra Elite 4 Active, and an older Sennheiser Sport model – based on performance in twelve categories, including comfort, fit, noise cancellation, and customization features. Each earbud's suitability for activities like running and weight training is evaluated, with the Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Sport X10 receiving high marks for fitting securely and handling noise well.
Different aspects such as IP ratings, battery life, control types, and app integration are explored, noting important features like automatic wind noise reduction and customizable EQ settings. Key evaluations highlight the Jabra Elite 8 Active's comprehensive features and the Beats Fit Pro's superior noise handling and sound quality, marking the latter as excellent for runners and integrating well with iOS.
Additionally, the video tests each earbud for noise-canceling capabilities and sound performance, with some models like the Sennheiser Momentum Sport offering advanced features such as heart rate and body temperature sensors. The earbuds are ultimately ranked, with the Jabra Elite 8 Active being recommended as the best value due to its overall balanced performance and features, despite some minor drawbacks. The presenter expressed gratitude to viewers and supporters, inviting them to explore more sports-focused earbud reviews.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter begins by introducing the objective: scoring and ranking six of the best sports earbuds based on 12 different categories tailored towards training needs such as running, weight training, and dust and water resistance. The earbuds reviewed include higher-end models like Sennheiser Momentum Sport, Jabra Elite 7 Active, and Beats Fit Pro, along with cheaper alternatives such as Soundcore Sport X10, Jabra Elite 4 Active, and an older Sennheiser Sport model.
The first category reviewed is comfort, where Sennheiser Momentum Sport scores the lowest with an 8 out of 10 due to its bulkiness and discomfort during prolonged use, especially with the included wing tips. Other models like the Sennheiser Sport and Jabra Elite 4 Active fare slightly better with scores of 8.5, while the remaining earbuds score a 9 due to their lighter and more comfortable fit.
The presenter also discusses the security of the earbuds during running, evaluating factors like body-borne noise, earbud movement, and wind noise detected by microphones with transparency mode on. The Beats Fit Pro performs the best regarding heavy breathing noise, while other models like the Jabra Elite 4 Active still perform decently. All earbuds have some level of impact noise when running, which affects the low-frequency sounds and bass quality, suggesting users might need to adjust the bass for better audio experiences during runs.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses various issues related to different earbuds, specifically focusing on the Momentum Sport. The left earbud of the Momentum Sport makes a slight clicking sound during moderate to heavy impacts, possibly due to the heart rate and body temperature tracking features housed within it.
The discussion then shifts to how well different earbuds handle wind noise when the transparency mode is on, emphasizing that while wind noise is inevitable, some earbuds handle it better than others. The Beats Fit Pro, Soundcore Sport X10, and others have automatic wind noise reduction that turns off the transparency mode when wind is detected, which can be both beneficial and inconvenient.
Finally, the presenter evaluates the earbuds based on their suitability for running and weight training. The Beats Fit Pro ranks best overall for running, followed by the Soundcore Sport X10 and Sanaz Sport. For weight training, earbuds with wing tips receive the highest scores as they stay secure during workouts, even during explosive movements or activities like calisthenics and yoga.
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In this segment, the video focuses on evaluating various earbuds in terms of their fit, IP (Ingress Protection) rating, case and battery life, and controls. The Beats Fit Pro and Jabra Elite 4 Active are highlighted for their superior fit, while the Sport X10 and Elite 8 Active stand out with higher water and dust resistance ratings. Battery life and case design for several earbuds are discussed with a scoring system, noting that the Elite 8 Active has the most compact case. Controls for these earbuds are mostly physical buttons, with exceptions such as touch controls on the Siser Sport and Momentum Sport earbuds. Additionally, the video mentions the benefit of wearing detection in some models like the Beats Fit Pro and Jabra Elite 8 Active. The customization options and voice assistant integration on certain earbuds are also reviewed.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the features and performance of various earbuds, including noise cancelling, transparency, and mono mode functionalities. The Beats Fit Pro, Jabra Elite 8, Jabra Elite 4 Active, and Soundcore Sport X10 allow users to toggle between noise cancelling and transparency modes. Mono mode is offered by all but the Sennheiser Sport and Soundcore Sport X10. The discussion also covers multipoint connections and high-resolution playback, highlighting the capabilities of the Jabra Elite 8 Active and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport. The segment then addresses microphone performance through various tests, with specific attention to the ability to mute microphones and toggle modes during calls. Finally, samples of call quality in different noise environments are provided for comparison.
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In this part of the video, various earbuds are tested against city noise, construction noise, and simulated wind conditions. Category 9, which focuses on app customization and extra features, is reviewed with scores assigned to different earbuds:
– **Jabra Elite 4 Active**: Scores 7 with a five-band EQ, noise-canceling personalization, and “find my buds” feature, but lacks control customization.
– **Beats Fit Pro**: Scores 7.5 with built-in iOS settings, limited customization, and unique iOS features like spatial audio and always-on Siri.
– **Sennheiser Sport**: Scores 8 with a three-band EQ, soundcheck EQ adjustment, and solid control customization.
– **Soundcore Sport X10**: Scores 8.5 with an eight-band EQ, control customization, and a meditation timer feature.
– **Jabra Elite 8 Active**: Scores 9 with a five-band EQ, control customization, “find my buds,” spatial audio, soundscapes, Spotify tap, and always-on Google Assistant.
– **Momentum Sport**: Also scores 9 with a five-band EQ, control customization, sound zones, and heart rate and body temperature tracking, offering compatibility with various fitness apps.
Category 10 tackles noise-canceling capabilities with different noise simulations. Reviews note that the Sennheiser Sport lacks active noise canceling but offers decent passive noise isolation. The EQ shift is observed, showing that sound quality remains consistent across most models, except for the Soundcore Sport X10.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of various earbuds in terms of noise cancellation, transparency mode, and sound quality. Key points include the differences in bass and treble reduction when switching between noise cancellation settings, with a notable change in earbud sound. The Beats Fit Pro excels in transparency mode, having the least occlusion and white noise, and the best automatic wind noise reduction. The sound quality comparison reveals the volume levels of different earbuds and ranks them based on their audio performance. The Jabra Elite 4 Active scores a 7, with well-rounded sound and slight bass boost. The Sennheiser Sport scores 7.5, featuring energetic tuning and strong treble but lacking sub-bass. The Soundcore Sport X10 also scores 7.5, offering deep bass and v-shaped tuning, although it can be harsh at times.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter reviews and rates several earbuds, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. First, the Jabra Elite 8 Active scores an eight for its slight improvements over its predecessor and decent clarity, although its Dolby spatial audio is not very impressive. Next, the Beats Fit Pro also scores an eight and is praised for its balanced tuning, excellent instrument separation, and vocal clarity, though with limited EQ customization. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is rated 8.5, offering better overall sound, richer bass, and more treble presence, along with the ability to quickly boost bass using built-in controls.
The presenter then summarizes the overall ratings of the reviewed earbuds. The Sennheiser Sport earbuds rank last with a score of 90.5 out of 120, lacking noise-cancelling and transparency modes. The Elite 4 Active is rated fifth with a score of 91.2, but the Soundcore Sport X10 is suggested as a cheaper, better alternative. The Beats Fit Pro places third with a score of 97.5, recommended for runners and Apple users due to its seamless integration and features. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport scores 100, praised for its sound quality and features like heart rate and body temperature sensors.
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In this part of the video, the presenter concludes by recommending the Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds as the best value, noting their excellent performance across various categories despite slightly more body-born noise when running. He encourages viewers to check out his top 10 open earbud video for sports-focused earbuds without ear tips. The presenter also thanks his channel members and supporters, expressing appreciation for their support.