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The video covers comprehensive reviews of various mid-range headphones, primarily focusing on models from Sony, Edifier, SoundCore by Anker, and 1More. Key themes include the performance of noise cancellation (ANC), sound quality, comfort, build quality, and additional features like multipoint connectivity and battery life.
The Sony WH-CH720N, priced at $150, is noted for its decent ANC (effective at low frequencies) and strong transparency mode, though it's criticized for its plastic build and lack of premium features. The SoundCore Space Q45 is praised for its extensive battery life and customizable EQ via the app, though it suffers from poor treble performance and bulkiness.
Edifier’s WH950NB and W820NB models receive mixed reviews: the former is appreciated for its build quality and noise-canceling capabilities but lacks comfort and smart features, while the latter excels in ANC and comfort but falls short in sound quality. The Cleer Enduro ANC stands out with impressive battery life and sound quality but is hampered by poor ANC performance and connectivity issues.
Lastly, the 1More Sonoflow headphones are highlighted for their value, good bass and sub-bass performance, and effective ANC, though they have issues with microphone performance and build quality.
Overall, the reviews suggest that while each headphone model has strengths, they also come with notable compromises, particularly in terms of build quality, comfort, and advanced features.
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In this part of the video, the speakers discuss the Sony WH-CH720N headphones, recognizing that Sony is addressing competition from smaller brands such as SoundCore, 1More, and Edifier. They review the WH950NB by Edifier, which is priced slightly above $150. The WH950NB is praised for its good build quality, spacious ear cups with soft faux leather, and decent clamping force. The headphones offer multipoint support and foldability. Noise-canceling performance is rated at Tier B, effectively eliminating low-end frequencies but average at mid and high frequencies. Transparency mode is rated Tier A, with some resonance at lower frequencies. The headphones are suitable for phone calls in quiet environments but may struggle with ambient noise. Downsides include thin padding on the ear cups and a sharp headband, which can be uncomfortable over time, and the lack of features like a smart pause and device list in the app. The bass quality out of the box was also found lacking.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the SoundCore Space Q45 headphones from Anker. Key points include the heavy bass, customizability via a 4-band parametric EQ in the Edifier Connect App, though caution is advised due to app permissions. Battery life stands at 34 hours with ANC on, but faces competition from other brands offering over 50 hours. Despite its slightly bulky design and lack of a wear sensor, the Space Q45 boasts a solid build and plush earpads, although the earcups may feel tight and hot over extended use. Issues noted include the absence of dedicated cable storage in the carrying case and slightly problematic treble despite a robust EQ app. Sound quality, ANC, and transparency rate highly, with the latter adjusted through the app, enhancing user experience without a login requirement. Battery life impresses with 50 hours of usage including ANC. Comfortable and efficient thanks to physical buttons for controls, the headphones perform averagely in phone calls, with speakers sounding tinny.
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In this part of the video, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones, priced at $150, are evaluated. The reviewer appreciates the use of physical buttons over touch controls. While the comfort level is deemed just acceptable, the ANC and transparency modes are highlighted positively—ANC being effective mainly at low frequencies (Tier B) and transparency mode performing strongly across all frequencies (Tier A), albeit with some white noise. The microphone quality is good for calls, even outdoors. The headphones support multipoint connections and include features like Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and an app with various sound customization options. Sound quality is unexpectedly good, almost comparable to the Sony WH 1000 XM5, though it falls short in resolution and soundstage. The build quality, however, feels cheap.
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In this segment, the reviewer discusses the drawbacks of mid-range headphones, highlighting their uncomfortable plastic build, inability to fold, lack of a protective carrying case, absence of an auto-pause feature, and the flat, indistinguishable control buttons. Connectivity issues were also noted, with frequent Bluetooth drops. On the positive side, the Cleer Enduro ANC model is praised for its 60-hour battery life with ANC on, fast charging capability, and exceptional sound quality, including a clear mid and treble range, a broad soundstage, and strong bass. The headphones are compatible with APTX Adaptive and offer a customization option via a 5-band EQ. The transparency mode and voice prompts are also well-regarded.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on reviewing the Cleer Enduro ANC headphones. Starting with the positives, the video highlights that the headphones have a user-friendly 5 band EQ and clearly distinguishable buttons for power, ANC control, and volume. However, the ANC performance is criticized as practically non-existent, and issues with multipoint connectivity are noted, particularly audio cutting out when switching devices. The bass extension is underwhelming, and phone call quality suffers in outdoor settings due to ambient noise. The headphones also lack a hard case, only offering a soft pouch, and generate white noise in quiet environments. Despite these drawbacks, the headphones deliver great sound and have good battery life.
The video then shifts to the 1More Sonoflow headphones, which are praised for their value at $100, offering impressive battery life, LDAC support, and a 10 band EQ. These headphones are comfortable, have excellent bass and sub-bass, and better-performing ANC ranked at Tier B. However, the microphones can struggle with wind noise outdoors.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker reviews the 1More headphones and the Edifier W820NB. Key points for the 1More include its decent performance in windy conditions for phone calls, cheap-feeling build quality, awkward power button placement, sub-par transparency mode, narrow soundstage, slight channel imbalance, and lack of automatic music pause/resume feature. The Edifier W820NB, priced at $60, is praised for its comfort, lightweight, strong ANC performance, and excellent wind resistance during calls. However, its sound quality is noted to have thin treble and underwhelming sub-bass.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses the sound quality and functionality of the Edifier headphones. Despite not having a high-fidelity sound, they work well across genres. However, the sound is narrower compared to Sony headphones. The Edifier Connect app lacks an equalizer and provides minimal features, only offering toggles for ANC, transparency, and game modes. The build quality is basic, with cheap-feeling buttons, some creaking, and non-foldable design. There’s no audio jack, but they can use a Type C port for wired connections. Battery life is 29 hours with ANC on, which is below top-tier standards. The headphones lack multipoint support and have poor transparency mode functionality, making them difficult to use for conversations. They are also not suitable for small heads. The video concludes by inviting viewers to join their community for additional content.