Have wireless earbuds become a commodity? With so many models in the market, it has become almost impossible to keep up with all of them and our focus will remain on those that we feel offer better sound quality, improved ANC performance, and support for emerging codecs like Bluetooth aptX Lossless.
At the bottom end of the market, there really isn’t that much to recommend below $50 and many of those products have become something you lose at the bottom of a bag, or misplace on the airplane.
The new HiFiMAN TWS450 priced at only $39 USD might become the exception to the rule.
Features
Drivers: Audiophile-grade Dynamic Drivers, combined with HIFIMAN’s tuning and HIFI Sonics are designed to support clear sound.
ENC: With HIFIMAN’s ENC (Environmental Deep Noise Cancellation), an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm is used to filter extraneous noise while highlighting the human voice. This is great for phone calls. The TWS450 has a built-in microphone.
Bluetooth 5.3: This provides clear and stable audio from streaming sources. SBC and ACC codecs are supported.
Battery Life: Up to 20 Hours Battery Life (earbuds and charging case combined). Up to 5 hours (earbuds) – Additional 15 hours (charge case)
Charge Time: 1.5 hours (earbuds), 2 hours (charging case).
Weatherproofing: With an IPX4 rating the TWS450 is resistant to sweat and precipitation.
Touch Control: Controls provided on the earbuds include play, pause, rewind to the previous track, forward to the next track, and answer/end/reject calls.
Weight: 3.5 grams lightweight design provides comfort.
Included Accessories: Type-C charging cable, Extra pair of earbuds.
From Dr. Fang Bian, Founder and CEO, HIFIMAN Electronics: “The TWS450 is an example of how our standout features trickle down to some of our lowest priced products,…This new earbud offers high-end performance at a remarkably affordable price.”
Price & Availability
The HiFiMAN TWS450 wireless earbuds are available for $39 at HIFIMAN’s online store.
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