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You might have heard a lot about spatial audio recently. It’s a catch-all term for formats like Dolby Atmos Music and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio (360RA). More and more streaming music services, like Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Deezer, are starting to support spatial audio. But the strange thing about spatial audio is this: Even though it can sound much more immersive than stereo, you can hear spatial audio just fine with your stereo headphones.
This is because spatial audio is created by 3D audio effects when it is played through headphones or earbuds. This is the art and science of making your brain think it is hearing something in three dimensions when it is only coming from two small speakers. Another strange thing is that, if you have the right software, you can give spatial audio to almost any audio format, even if it isn’t one of the ones listed above.
Sudio E2 Comparison Table
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | True Wireless Earbuds |
| Driver Type | 6mm Dynamic |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours (24 hours with charging case) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 Waterproof |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C |
| Weight | 4.5 g (earbuds), 35 g (charging case) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Sudio E2 review: Design
The E2 has a 10mm dynamic driver and 3 mics on each side that you can use for voice assistant and phone calls. Its touch controls work well and give you good feedback on what you’re doing. If you’d rather use your phone, Sudio has an app that lets you control all of the E2’s features.
The app lets you choose between noise-cancelling, ambient mode, Dirac spatial audio, and a simple EQ with a few presets. The noise-canceling is good for the price, and it does a good job of blocking out moderately loud noises. You can buy this earbuds from its official website.
Sudio E2 review: Features And Setup
The earphones have LED indicators on top that tell you the it’s charging and pairing status, and the stem features a chrome touchpad that allows you to control your music playback, adjust the volume, switch between active noise cancellation and transparency mode, and toggle Spatial Audio. Unfortunately, there is no in-ear detection sensor, which is something we believe Sudio could have easily added.
Sudio E2 review: Noise Cancelling
The active noise cancellation and transparency modes both work very well, and we find that they work better than the Nothing Ear 1 earphones did. The ANC mode reduces background noise so effectively in an office setting that we can barely hear mechanical keyboards clicking away about 6 feet away from me, and the transparency mode lets in natural background sound without making the recording sound like it was recorded at a low quality.
Sudio E2 review: Sound quality
Let’s talk about how the Sudio E2 hybrid ANC earbuds sound. Not everyone will like them. We’ll talk more about the app in a bit, but there is one that tries to make the sound fit your ears. The E2 earbuds have a lot of bass right out of the box. We don’t like my bass to be too loud, and that’s what we got from these earbuds right out of the box.
You can choose from a few presets and an EQ if you download the app. You can also make a SoundID-style sound profile, in which the app plays a series of tones and asks you to tap the screen when you hear them. This will make a profile based on how you hear that should be perfect for you.
Final Words
The Sudio E2 doesn’t have an app and only has a few touch controls. This could be a deal-breaker, especially since earbuds like the Nothing Ear (1), which costs the same, have all of these features and more.
In the end, though, it all comes down to what you like and what you value. Some users should definitely take a look at Sudio E2. It sounds pretty good and has a lot of cool features that make it easy to use every day. Aside from that, competing brands like Nothing don’t have the same nice colors as Sudio.
Sudio E2 Ratings
Sudio E2 review: the good and the bad
The Good
- Any device can be paired with Bluetooth quickly and easily.
- With a 6mm dynamic driver, it makes good sound.
- Fast charging is made possible by the USB Type-C charging port.
The Bad
- The battery may not last for the whole day if it only lasts for 7 hours.
- Some users may find the charging case to be too big.
FAQS
How long can Sudio earbuds last?
The earbuds can be used for about 7.5 hours on a single charge (6.5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation), and the case can hold a charge for up to 35 hours before it needs to be charged again. It takes about 60 minutes to fully charge each battery.
What do the lights on Sudio earbuds mean?
On the back of the case, there are two LED lights. The left LED light shows how much power is left in the case. The right LED light shows how much power the earbuds have left.
How do I turn off Sudio E2?
Touch and hold either earbud for five seconds to turn it on (single earbud). Touch and hold either earbud for five seconds to turn off (both earbuds).