Recommendation: Bluetooth Ear Buds with Mic, with a Recharging Case

Lmistat on 29/01/2018 - 08:12

I have purchased a Pixel 2 XL, and I'm looking to cut the cord with my headphones, so I'm after a recommendation for best value (read: cheap but decent) Bluetooth Ear Buds with a Mic, but with a charging case (think Apple Airbuds).
I'd like to be able to listen to music/podcasts on the bus on the way to the office, then use them for music/calls during the day whilst charging the case, and then again on the way home. Obviously I'm not going to get 10 hours of use, so I'll be using my wired headphones when I'm at my computer.

Cheers

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Comments

  • manshrew on 29/01/2018 - 08:51

    I found MKBHD's review of the AirPods for Android quite good. He includes a comparison to other models as well.
    It might help you make an informed decision.

    Apart from that, not a clue!

    Link:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4EKZRlpcIM

  • thegeni on 29/01/2018 - 08:56

    Have a look at Phazon (http://www.phazon.ca). They're still in development stage, but I'm pretty sure they'll be out soon finally.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2018 - 09:10
    +1

    AirPods

    • ronnknee on 29/01/2018 - 10:28

      Not an Apple fan but I would also recommend the AirPods.

    • mistat on 29/01/2018 - 15:36

      I thought these only worked with iOS?

  • gavincato on 29/01/2018 - 09:30

    I just recently bought some jaybird runs and they are great. they are normally $250 odd in shops but I found them at a store on ebay for $188.

    They fit my ears really well, I can run for a hour or so without them feeling at all like they are going to pop out.

  • sien on 29/01/2018 - 10:19

    You could try a BlueAnt Ribbon, which is a small bluetooth adapter that clips happily on to your clothes. Then you can use different headphones for different environments as you like.

    As I type this I'm using mine. I use it on the bike and at work. The battery life is great, I get through some whole days without charging and it's easy to use while charging at work when the need arises.

    They are USD 28 from Amazon with shipping.

    https://www.amazon.com/BlueAnt-Ribbon-Bluetooth-Streamer-Hea…

    There are surprising number of poor reviews there. It's one of the best devices I've owned.

    There is also a cheaper Xiami thing around. I have one. It is not quite as good. The battery life isn't as good and it's not as secure.

  • andymatter on 29/01/2018 - 10:34
    +1

    I bought the Aldi Bauhn Earbuds yesterday, $39.95.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/356857

    Still early days, but seem to be good for the price after a day of playing around with them.

  • chillybags on 29/01/2018 - 10:44

    I got the qcy29 pro they are great very happy with them so far. Pretty decent sound quality too well worth it for about $40

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