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The Wyze Buds Pro are a pair of wireless earbuds that come at an affordable price and have several distinctive qualities. This version is a respectable attempt to provide active noise cancellation and dynamic sound at a price that is less than ninety dollars, and it was announced with its sibling, the $43 Wyze Buds, which are focused on fitness and cost less.
When considering the cost, the Wyze adaptive EQ delivers results that are well above and above what one would anticipate. Even though ANC won’t provide the same level of noise reduction as some of the best noise-canceling earbuds, it’s still a useful tool for reducing ambient noise.
Also, the company performed an excellent job with the building in order to shield the buds from being exposed to dampness and spills onto the ground. Similarly, the Wyze Buds Pro has several fundamental flaws, including a short battery life, poor connectivity, and unintuitive controls. Continue reading this review of the Wyze Buds Pro to learn everything there is to know about these inexpensive buds.
Wyze Buds Pro review: Design and Comfort
If we are only going to judge products solely on their appearance, then the Wyze Buds Pro are an obvious candidate for the Fake AirPods category. On the other hand, the construction of this model is superior and has a more appealing appearance than the AirPods.
The entire frame is made of sturdy plastic, which is robust enough to survive the daily wear and abuse you will put these buds through. Because they have an IPX4 rating for water resistance, you will have the same level of protection as the AirPods Pro.
The charging case is similar in appearance to the one that comes with AirPods Pro; however, it is thinner, lighter, and charges by USB-C rather than magnetic charging. It can be stored in the pockets of your jeans with little problem and can even be thrown in a backpack or a gym bag. Powerful magnets ensure that the lid is securely closed and that the earbuds remain in their charging slots.
The level of comfort is medium. The buds were comfortable to rest on the concha and did not exert any unwelcome pressure when being worn for extended periods of up to two hours at a time during the day without causing any signs of weariness. Despite weighing slightly more than the AirPods Pro (1.6 ounces), they gave the impression of being as light as a feather when placed in my ears.
The Buds Pro provide a snug fit thanks to its in-ear design, which comes with the tips already attached. The IPX4 rating and the tight seal established by the silicone tips make it possible to use these for working out, however it is not recommended. Would we suggest it to someone? No. When the tips come into touch with sweat or water, slippage is a common occurrence. You can buy this earbuds from its official website.
Call quality and connectivity
The controls on the ear are probably the least easy to use we’ve seen in a while. This is due to a number of things. First, the touch-sensitive panels aren’t very useful right out of the box. A single tap does nothing, a double tap controls play/pause or answers a call, and a triple tap brings up your voice assistant or ends a call.
It’s very different from how most phones are controlled, where a single tap can play, pause, or answer a call. You can make a single tap control playback or completely change what all three tap gestures do, but you can only do this in the app. The quick start guide doesn’t tell you any of this, though. Instead, it tells you to download the app to learn how to use the earphones.
Wyze Buds Pro review: Noise cancelling
The Buds Pro do a good job of blocking out noise, especially considering that they cost well under $100. It doesn’t seem to have any obvious effect on how well the audio works, which is good because with cheaper ANC circuitry, the sound can change when the ANC is turned on. Like most cheap ANC, the signal has a faint hiss that you can hear.
This isn’t bad, but it is a sign that the noise cancellation isn’t as good as it could be. That’s what you’d expect for $60, and it’s not a big deal.
Wyze Buds Pro review: Sound quality
Cheap wireless headphones often make your music sound very flat or tinny. The Wyze Buds Pro sound full and make music fun to listen to, which is great news. The stereo sound is great, and they have a surprising amount of bass (especially when you use the app’s “Bass Boost” setting). They can also get pretty loud—70% is as loud as we can stand.
If you’re looking at headphones that cost less than $100, you probably aren’t an audiophile either. We have to be careful here because having too high of hopes can take away the fun, but these headphones sound great for the price.
Battery and charging
The Wyze Buds Pro are said to have a battery life of 4.5–6 hours per bud and up to 18–24 hours with the case (ANC and transparency modes will knock the battery life to the lower end of those estimates). My tests showed that these estimates were right.
On occasion, one bud would die before the other, but I could use the quick charge to keep them going for the last hour of a flight. When charging the case itself, you may be happy to hear that Wyze Buds Pro can use USB-C or QI wireless chargers.
Both have worked perfectly for me, and it’s nice that a device in the budget range can be charged wirelessly (and without charging extra for the feature).
Wyze Buds Pro review: Price
The Buds Pro do a good job of blocking out noise, especially considering that they cost well under $100. It doesn’t seem to have any obvious effect on how well the audio works, which is good because with cheaper ANC circuitry, the sound can change when the ANC is turned on. Like most cheap ANC, the signal has a faint hiss that you can hear.
This isn’t bad, but it is a sign that the noise cancellation isn’t as good as it could be. That’s what you’d expect for $60, and it’s not a big deal.
Wyze Buds Pro review: Final words
Wyze’s adaptive EQ is optimized for today’s popular music, producing a crisp, clear sound, and the ANC does a respectable job of canceling out background noise. The sturdy, water-proof construction ought to provide assurance, as well.
The Buds Pro fall short in a few crucial respects, notably with their inconsistent touch controls that can be annoying to use. The battery life is on level with the AirPods, so that’s good, but the sporadic connectivity and control problems make them a bit of a hiccup and a frustration to use.
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