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Chris from Texas Burn reviews the Urbanista London true wireless earbuds, which offer a similar design and features to the pricier Apple AirPods Pro but come at a more affordable cost of around £129. They are available in four colors and provide a comfortable, secure fit with multiple silicone tip sizes. Key highlights include IPX4 sweat resistance, active noise cancellation (ANC), and ambient mode.
The earbuds pair easily via Bluetooth and have stable connectivity. While the touch controls respond well, they lack customization options and track-skipping ability, a minor inconvenience. In-ear detection enhances usability by pausing and resuming playback automatically. Sound quality, developed by former Sennheiser engineer Axel Grell, is commendable but less bass-heavy compared to some competitors. Call quality is reliable, though noisy environments may require raising one's voice.
Battery life, predicted to last 5 hours with ANC on, often exceeds expectations, though the smartphone's battery life estimation for the earbuds can be misleading. The charging case supports USB Type-C, wireless, and reverse wireless charging, featuring a 4-LED indicator for battery levels. Overall, the Urbanista London earbuds offer a compelling mix of features and affordability, despite minor shortcomings in control customization and track skipping, making them a strong contender in the true wireless earbuds market.
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In this segment, Chris from Texas Burn reviews the Urbanista London true wireless earbuds. He highlights that these earbuds are similar in design and features to the Apple AirPods Pro but are more affordable, costing around £129. The Urbanista London buds come in four colors: white pearl, rose gold, dark sapphire, and black. They are praised for their comfortable and secure fit, with various silicone tip sizes available to ensure a snug fit. The earbuds are IPX4 sweat-resistant, making them suitable for workouts, though not fully water-resistant.
Pairing the earbuds with a smartphone via Bluetooth is quick and straightforward, and the connection remains stable during use. However, the earbuds lack app support for customizing touch controls, which are otherwise responsive and intuitive. Key features include active noise cancellation and ambient mode, which can be toggled with long presses on specific earbuds. Playback controls are executed with taps on the earbuds, with a brief learning curve to master the controls.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the touch controls and features of the Urbanista London earbuds. The touch controls are generally good but do not allow for track skipping, which can be annoying. However, the earbuds have in-ear detection that automatically pauses music when removed and resumes when reinserted. The sound quality, developed by former Sennheiser engineer Axel Grell, is solid across various music genres, but not as bass-heavy as competitors like Ankerr Spirit Dot2.
Call quality is also good, with microphones picking up the user’s voice clearly, though noisy environments require speaking up. The active noise cancellation (ANC) feature works effectively to reduce background noise like traffic and trains, creating a peaceful listening experience. However, windy conditions can cause some distortion.
For awareness of surroundings, the ambient mode can be activated by long-pressing the left earbud, which lets external sounds in through the microphones. This feature works decently but includes a constant hiss and does not lower music volume automatically.
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In this part of the video, the presenter reviews the battery life and charging features of the Urbanista London wireless earbuds. They find the battery life exceeds the predicted 5 hours, even with active noise cancellation on. However, the smartphone’s Bluetooth battery prediction was inaccurate, showing 70% remaining life before quickly dropping to 30%. The standard battery life for such earbuds is around 5-6 hours per charge, but the Creative Outlier Gold earbuds offer an impressive 10-12 hours. The Urbanista London’s case has a 4-LED indicator to show battery level and supports both USB Type-C and wireless charging, including reverse wireless charging from smartphones. The presenter regards the earbuds as having decent features and affordability, though not among their top favorites, and encourages viewers to engage in the comments, subscribe, and check other reviews.