Status Between 3ANC Onyx True Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Black iPhone & Android ANC in Ear Buds, Charging Case, Built-in 6 Microphones, 8H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.2, IPX5 Waterproof

TLDR: These are great earbuds for those who want a smooth professional looking set of earbuds that deliver amazing sound without the need for phone apps and complex equalizers. Case design provides a very solid and smooth platform for safety and charging, though some may have difficulty removing the earbuds for use.Long and involved review full of personal bias and opinions:This is probably the best earbuds I've had to date.With previous earbuds I've had better sound, or longer battery life, or better range, or better comfort, or more options, but I've honestly never had the best balance of all of those things in one set of earbuds.First off, no App necessary. Sure, apps are great to twink things and adjust EQ's, but they also cause almost more problems than they create solutions. The sound from these are very good, very balanced. Bass is there when it needs to be, highs the same thing. The first set of buds that I haven't felt the need to twink the sound in a long time. I find that the sound is very well balanced. On occasion I miss the bass, but I've found that it depends on what the music emphasizes. On songs that have bass, the bass is STRONG. but most songs don't do this, so if you're looking for greater flexibility or control on the sound, this may not be your thing.Style: very modern and smooth. you may not think about it, but how the earbuds are designed go a long ways towards comfort and feel. these are simply and direct. you know where the buttons are, where the speakers are. They also don't look like alien growths coming out of your ears. very sleek and modern feel and appearance. I would not feel bad wearing these in a meeting with Director or above level representatives. Grey/black tone design fits well with most professional environments.Case: I can't tell you how many earbuds I've had that were great buds but ruined by the case design. the design here is great: magnetic closure is sound with a nice click, buds are secure and charge easily. Its the only case I've had in 4 different setups that I actually liked. the buds are very secure in the case. Some people have mentioned difficulty getting them out of the case. if you just use your index finger and thumb, and position them above the buds and squeeze and pull together, they come out easily. but they are very secure in the case, some consider this a bad, I consider it good.Function: very easy to understand and simple to use. unlike many other buds, they use simple push buttons at the top of the earbuds. I LIKE THIS. I hate having to constantly tap an earbud wondering if it's actually working as intended or not. 2 buttons, simple operations listed in the manual. stable, strong, secure. I like it.Cons:I feel it's important to list some cons, as all products have them. So here it is:Although I love how they fit into the case, they are a deep and tight fits. some people have problems pulling them out. they're cylindrical in design: grab the cylinder between thumb and forefinger and squeeze as you pull up, I never had issues doing it this way.Lack of equalizer and phone app may irritate some people, but the sound balance is so good IMO that it isn't needed. these are earbuds for people who want to insert and go.When using for work as a mic, I tend to like to have only one bud in, and it seems a bit finicky when trying to get it to recognize that you want it to work as speaker and earbud when you only have one earbud in. I have to put both in initially, then pull one out, and it works fine. otherwise, people can't hear me on my meetings. I may find settings that fix this, but in the meantime, it seems like an extra step that doesn't need to be there.that's it. I'm looking for other negatives, haven't found them. Unless your a high end audiophile and want that specific level of control, these earbuds are amazing and do the job +10

I'm a bit of an earbud/headphone junkie, having about a dozen pair. Some of the brands include Sony, Master & Dynamic, Bowers & Wilkins, Samsung, Bose, etc. These have taken the top spot for me, and here's why...Pros:- They are loud. Max volume on these exceeds any of my other earbuds and most of my headphones.- The bass is booming. It's deep and full. Very satisfying, especially if you tweak the EQ.- The EQ is robust. It really does allow you to change the sound scope dramatically.- It connects to 2 devices. Super convenient! I don't have to do anything special to go back and forth between my phone and my iPad. I previously used to carry two sets of earbuds because of this!- The ANC is actually good! I expected the active noise cancelling to just be ok. No, it's actually good. They do a really good job of putting you in your own world. I took them on a plane this past weekend. They delivered impressively. The ANC plus the volume mean you will not hear a thing around you. And yes, the ANC alone is good, even w/o using volume to drown out noise. I've used them at my local lounge and they kill a rather significant amount of outside sound.- You can switch between ANC and transparency mode with a push of the button on the earbuds. You don't have to open an app or go through a menu of touch/swipe controls. Very convenient.- The battery lasts all day, even with ANC on. I don't own a single pair of earbuds that will last an entire workday w/o needing to be recharged. These do! Very convenient/useful.- Despite the somewhat unusual design, they fit well in my ears and stay in place, even at the gym. I constantly have to readjust my other earbuds to put them back into position but not these.- These earbuds would be worth the price at $250-$300, but I got them on sale at $130. That's a killer deal. Even if you get them at the normal price of $180 you still getting your money's worth and won't be disappointed.Cons:- They aren't the coolest looking earbuds you'll ever see. They probably aren't the best choice in a professional setting. Every picture in the advertisements show people from the side. When you put them on and look at yourself from the front you'll see they stick out from your ears further than normal earbuds. But frankly that's the ONLY con I have for this product and it's not a deal-breaker in the least. You get so much else from this product.