The soundstage is described with width; it isn’t too dissimilar to the similarly priced 1More ColorBuds 2, allowing vocals and instruments to breath while avoiding that feel of a soundstage that’s described in cramped terms. At 3.95g per bud, you can wear the Boo Tip for a while without experiencing any discomfort; but there’s something about the way they fit that doesn’t gel for me.

Some may actually prefer the loose fit. The popularity of Apple’s AirPods show that people aren’t too concerned about hearing what’s around them and their music at the same time. While the seal isn’t always the strongest, the Boo Tip never felt like they would fall out, whether as a result of vigorous head shakes or running up the steps to try to catch a train – they always remained in place. So they’re loose, but music still sounds good – even though bass is slightly impacted. Like Sony with its recent LinkBuds, Urbanears is making a beeline to become climate neutral in its operations; but the Swedish lifestyle brand is looking to get there sooner with its 2030 target. The Boo Tip and the Boo earphones are the first products out of the gate.Nowadays, listening to music or podcasts with headphones needs to be an actual immersive experience. But you can’t do that with shoddy headphones. Which is why Urbanears has worked hard from its inception to make sure people are hearing quality. Step into more Marshall territory and the headphones still hold up well, although detail can occasionally suffer. I Found a Way by Alkaline Trio is expressive and dynamic through the headphones, even if you won’t be blown away by how clearly you can hear the bass buried in the mix. The point is that you have lots of options. All of these models are wireless and come with Bluetooth and microphones. There are plenty of colors to choose from too.

The earphones are rated at IPX4, so these are an option for use while exercising or during wet weather. The case is rated to IPX3, which is good enough to fend off sprays of water. Even though the brand has been around for more than 10 years, it appears they may have some kinks to work out. However, this Urbanears headphones review will break everything down to make sure you know what you’re in for when you invest in one of their audio experiences. Urbanears Headphones Review Even Lena agrees, “ I was looking for some headphones like the ones from Urbanears for a while and I was so excited to see them available for such a reasonable price. I bought them right away and I’ve been using them for 3-4months now and so far the experience is great.”Now that you have seen some of the brand’s products and how they compare with a competitor, this Urbanears headphones review would like to show you what their customers really think. Urbanears’ Boo Tip are the Captain Planet of true wireless earbuds. Like the 1990’s green-mullet sporting hero, sustainability is at the core of the Boo Tip buds’ message, with the units manufactured from plastic recycled materials. Now that you have an idea of what the brand is all about, this Urbanears headphones review will now look at one of their competitors: Treblab.

But as good as they sound, this barely matters with the amount of dropouts we experienced with these headphones. When we did our initial listen in a hotel room these were less apparent, but step into an area with more interference and the drop-outs are regular. In addition, although the wash of ambient sound can mix with music, on the underground it didn’t get to the point where it overwhelmed the music I was listening to. You get small, medium and large silicone tips to manage the seal/fit, and swapping between medium and large had no discernible effect on the sound quality.

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It’s a laudable goal, but these earphones still have to perform – otherwise, they won’t be of much use to anyone. Design PCMag writer Tim Gideon writes in his 2020 Urbanears Luma Review that the headphones have a stylish and sophisticated look, which is offered in a variety of colorways. He also enjoyed how the earphones are water-resistant, adding that the mic provided lots of clarity. Battery life with the case is 30 hours, 4.5 hours per earphone. In the few weeks I’ve used the buds, I haven’t needed to charge the case often. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I did. There’s no mention of fast or wireless charging, but the latter seems unlikely. Like other Zound Industries’ wireless earphones, the Boo Tip limit charge to 80% to prolong the use of the buds.