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The video reviews and ranks budget noise-canceling earbuds under $100, focusing on models such as the Soundpeats Opera 5, Earphone Air Pro 3, Tozo NC9 Pro, Soundcore Space A40, and Edifier W240TN. Key evaluation criteria include comfort, IPX ratings, case and battery life, controls, noise cancellation, connectivity, app support, call quality, sound quality, and specific audio characteristics like bass performance and transparency mode.
For comfort, the Soundcore Space A40 leads, while the Soundpeats Opera 5 scores the lowest due to its bulky design. In terms of IP ratings, Edifier 240 tops with its dust and water resistance, but trails in control usability. Battery life and compact case design put the Soundcore Space A40 ahead, with Earphone Air Pro 3 close behind. Customization in controls and noise cancellation capabilities favor the Earphone Air Pro and Soundcore Space A40, with the latter excelling in app support.
When testing call quality in outdoor environments, minor differences in noise-canceling performance were noted among the earbuds. The Soundcore Space A40 led in noise cancellation, while the Edifier 240 and Soundpeats Opera 5 were also mentioned. For sound quality, different tuning preferences influenced the final scores, with the Edifier 240 and SoundPEATS Opera 5 excelling in bass performance. However, the Soundcore Space A40 faced issues at higher volumes.
The final rankings placed the Soundcore Space A40 first, followed by Earphone Air Pro 3, Edifier W240TN, Tozo NC9 Pro, and lastly, the Soundpeats Opera 5. The video concludes by signaling an upcoming comparison of higher-priced earbuds.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter compares and ranks budget noise-canceling earbuds, focusing on various models under $100. The earbuds reviewed include the Soundpeats Opera 5, Earphone Air Pro 3, Tozo NC9 Pro, Soundcore Space A40, and Edifier W240TN. The first category evaluated is comfort. The Soundpeats Opera 5 scores the lowest due to its chunky design and shallow ear tips, making it difficult to get a good fit. Tozo NC9 and Edifier 240 perform better with a 4 out of 5, though they differ in depth of fit. The Soundcore Space A40 and Earphone Air Pro 3 score the highest for comfort, with the A40 being the best at 5 out of 5 due to its light feel. The next category is security during activities. The Soundpeats Opera 5 scores low again due to losing its seal frequently. Edifier 240 and Soundcore Space score 4 out of 5 for their stability during exercise but move slightly during intense activities.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on evaluating the IPX ratings, case and battery life, and controls of various earphone models. The TOZO NC9 gets an additional half point for its IPX6 rating, better handling high-pressure water jets. However, the Edifier 240 receives a full 5 out of 5 due to its IP55 rating, which includes dust resistance. The SoundPEATS Opera and Edifier 240 are tied with low scores due to their bulky cases and lack of fast or wireless charging. The EarFun Air Pro scores higher for its solid battery life and compact size, while the Soundcore Space A40 leads with the best battery life and the most compact case, scoring 5 out of 5. At the end of round four, the Air Pro 3 is in the lead, followed by the Space A40 and the Opera 5 trailing behind. The Edifier 240 scores low in controls due to its hard-to-press physical buttons and limited customization, earning 3 out of 5.
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In this segment, the video reviews different earbuds based on their control customization, noise cancellation, connectivity, and app support. It rates the Sound Pete’s Opera at 3.5 out of 5 for allowing volume control but lacking track skipping and customization. Soundcore Space A40 gets a 4 out of 5 for extensive app customization but lacks a triple-tap function. Tozo NC9 and Earphone Air Pro receive 4.5 out of 5 due to full customization and comprehensive functionality.
On noise cancellation, only Soundcore Space and Edifier 240 offer customizable switching between modes. Voice prompts for noise cancellation vary in audibility across earbuds. In connectivity, all earbuds support mono mode, but the Tozo NC9 lacks advanced codecs and modes, placing it last. Edifier 240 scores 3.5 out of 5 with low latency gaming mode, and Sound Pete’s Opera gets 4 out of 5 for high-res LDAC codec. Earphone Air Pro scores 4.5 out of 5 with aptX Adaptive and multi-point connection. Soundcore Space A40 scores perfect with all advanced features.
Finally, in app support, Sound Pete’s Opera scores 3 out of 5 for limited controls and a buggy app interface. Edifier 240 scores 3.5 out of 5, needing better control customization. Tozo and Earphone Air Pro get 4 out of 5 with excellent customization options, including noise cancellation.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer wraps up round 7 out of 13, providing a leaderboard update where the Space A40 and Ifun Air Pro 3 are tied for first place. Subsequent content focuses on testing the call quality of various earbuds in an outdoor environment, aiming to evaluate how well each device captures the user’s voice while blocking ambient noise. The earbuds tested include the Tozo NC9 Pro, Edifier W240 TN, Earphone Air Pro 3, and Sound Pete’s Opera 5, among others. The reviewer also discusses noise-canceling performance, ranking the devices from Edifier’s 3.5/5 to Soundcore Space A40’s perfect 5/5. They note that the difference in performance among the earbuds is minor and mention that only the Tozo NC9 and Soundcore Space A40 offer noise-canceling customization through their apps. The next topic to be covered is EQ shift, which concerns changes in sound quality with noise canceling on versus off.
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In this part of the video, various earbuds are evaluated based on their bass performance, transparency mode, volume levels, and overall sound quality. The Edifier 240 and SoundPEATS Opera 5 received perfect scores for their bass. Other earbuds like the EarFun Air Pro and Soundcore Space A40 show slight bass increases with noise cancellation and receive slightly lower scores. Tozo NC9 Pro notably loses a significant amount of bass with noise cancellation, leading to a lower score.
Next, transparency mode performance is assessed. Soundcore A40 scores the lowest, but the EarFun Air Pro and Edifier 240 are praised for a better balance, though the Edifier allows for customization. In terms of volume, all earbuds achieved satisfactory levels except for the Soundcore Space A40, which suffers from quality issues at higher volumes. This is also a problem for the EarFun Air Pro 3.
Finally, sound quality is discussed with a focus on the tuning preferences towards bass, mids, and highs. The EarFun Air Pro 3, characterized as the bassiest, required significant EQ adjustments to improve from its initially muddy stock sound, which led to issues with treble clarity.
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In this segment, the reviewer discusses different earbuds and their sound qualities, giving specific ratings and EQ preferences. Earbuds reviewed include the Soundcore Space A40 (rated 4/5), which sound flat without EQ but perform best with the Jazz EQ preset. The Tozo NC9 Pro (also rated 4/5) are highlighted for their clarity and capability to achieve high bass levels with EQ adjustments. Two unspecified earbuds receive perfect 5/5 ratings; the Opera 5 is noted for its detailed treble and balanced sound across a wide soundstage, with some fit adjustments enhancing performance but causing treble to be overly prominent at times.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the sound quality of various earbuds, focusing on the Edifier 240tn. They highlight its superior soundstage, instrument separation, and detailed treble, which closely rivals the Sound Pete’s Opera 5 while delivering more bass. The Edifier 240tn offers a balanced blend of sub bass, mid-bass, and clear mid-range, enhanced by its dynamic EQ setting for improved sound quality. The video then concludes with the final rankings: Sound Pete’s Opera 5 in last place with 50.5 points, Tozo NC9 Pro in fourth with 51 points, Edifier W24010 in third with 52.5 points, Earphone Air Pro 3 in second with 55 points, and Sound Core Space A40 in first with 56.5 points. The segment wraps up with a mention of an upcoming comparison video of higher-priced earbuds.