XClear Wireless Earbuds with Immersive Sounds True 5.0 Bluetooth in-Ear Headphones with Charging Case/Quick-Pairing Stereo Calls/Built-in Microphones/IPX5 Sweatproof/Pumping Bass for Sports Black

I have a few different wireless earbud style headphones but they all have cords that dangle around the neck, and I wanted to give some truly wireless ones a shot. I found these will browsing the various offerings on Amazon and decided to go with them because of the feedback from other reviewers, and petty as it may be also because I like the aesthetic; but one of the main selling points for me was the digital power readout. Some of my existing headphones have a voice that activates when you first turn them on telling you how much power you have left, but you’ve got to turn them on to find that out, while some of them simply have a row of 4 or 5 LED lights leaving you guessing as to how much actual power is left. The fully digital readout on these which you can see by simply popping open the case is fantastic and I absolutely love this feature. I can tell how far along the charging cycle is, and I can instantly see how much I’ve got left on the battery at a glance.Pairing was extremely simple, and I’ve gone to and from a number of devices from my phone, to tablets, to both Mac and PC desktop workstations, all without any problems at all. The sound quality is also unexpectedly good. Are they as good as my Bose headphones? No, but they are actually pretty good with way more bass than I would have guessed, though the highs may seem a bit muted, honestly when you factor in the price, their performance is incredible. The build quality of the earbuds and the case they reside in is really good, and nothing feels cheap or flimsy in any way, and I’m really glad they recharge using USB-C as well. The case is also very pocketable, and I don’t find it uncomfortable in the least to have on me and there are no sharp corners. The included cups for resizing were easy to apply, and I found that one step up offered the best fit for me. If you do get a good solid fit, then you’ve got a level of noise cancellation as well since they’re basically acting like earplugs. That being said, it feels too weird when using them on meetings for voice to hear myself talking sounding like I’ve got my fingers in my ears, so I pull them out just a little bit loose and it sounds great, otherwise for music I put them in snug and they never feel like they want to fall out.Overall they are a fantastic value for what you get, they’re comfortable, they sound good, and with the included charging case the battery life is quite good. Still, the cherry on the cake of it all is the digital power readout, I really love that feature in a big way. If you’re thinking about wireless headphones, you should seriously consider these.

Truth in disclosure: I was provided a pair of these buds for review. HOWEVER, I have since bought a second set as I gave the originals to my daughter after using them for this review.The XClear Wireless Earbuds simply work well. Out of the box, they quickly and simpl paired with my iPhone. They sound great for music AND for spoken word. I love podcasts and audiobooks, so I like rich sound for voices and kickin' bass.When I used them to take phone calls, the people on the other end heard me clearly and we experienced no lag or drops. The range from my phone was good.While running on the treadmill, the XClears stayed firmly in my ears and had no issues dealing with my sweat. I think they fit me so well as the in-ear piece is more oval and it fits into the outer ear canal well. YMMV with this.Which speaks to comfort. With the correct sized tip, they were almost un-noticeable.What I didn't like was the design. I have tried AirPods (including the newest generation) and just dislike a pendant antenna-battery-dangly bit hanging out. Part of this is the shape of my head/ears/face: the pendant part often sticks out away from my head if I don't position the XClears a certain way. While I know Apple makes nice stuff, I don't always care for their "trendy" design. I wish these buds hadn't copied Apple.If they want to mitigate the appearance issue, XClears should come in about 5 different flesh tones to make them a little less innocuous.However, the price of these, and the sound quality make my concerns disappear. These simply work well and the price can't be beat. Other cheap earbuds I've used have felt so cheap. These feel solid.The battery life was good. The charging case is excellent! It has a nice digital readout telling the battery capacity.I've already recommended them to several people, and as I started with, bought a second pair after gifting the first to my kid. I have a set of Amazon Echo Buds, Rise BoomBuds, and wired IEMs. These simply are unbeatable for their price.