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Android Authority
3 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Don't miss a rare 21% price drop on the Sony INZONE Buds
Whether you've just treated yourself to the new Nintendo Switch 2 or you're getting noise complaints as you kick back with your PS5, a pair of specialist gaming earbuds might be just the ticket. The Sony INZONE Buds are the premium beans for the job, and they're currently sitting at only $158 on Amazon. Sony INZONE Buds for $158 ($42 off) The 21% markdown is easily the lowest price we've tracked on the INZONE Buds during their 18 months on the market. The discount is available on both the white and black colorways, so you can choose the hue that best matches your gaming rig. Sony INZONE Buds Sony INZONE Buds A good option for gamers looking for earbuds for their PS5. If you own a PS5, and prefer earbuds to over-ear headsets, then you should consider the Sony INZONE Buds. These earbuds have great battery life, and can also be used with a PC and some Android devices. See price at Amazon Save $41.99 These wireless earbuds deliver impressively low latency via a USB-C dongle, strong active noise cancelation, and excellent sound quality that holds up across music and gaming. They're comfortable for long sessions and boast nearly 12 hours of battery life on a single charge — far more than most true wireless competitors. While they're built by the PlayStation manufacturer, they're equally well suited for immersive play on PC, Switch, or mobile. Ready to upgrade your gameplay? Hit the widget above to find the Sony INZONE Buds deal on Amazon.
Digital Trends
3 days ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
This deal gets you $45 earbuds that 'redefine' the genre
Just three weeks ago we reviewed the Soundcore Liberty 5, which we called 'excellent daily driver earbuds.' The meaning was pretty clear — the buds sell for $130, which is considerably lower than their Apple competition and sits them right in the middle of the best earbuds. They're quality buds and have Soundcore's best ANC to date. That's great stuff, but this hot deal puts an all-time low price on a difference set of Soundcore's earbuds — a more budget-minded set. The Soundcore Space A40 retail for somewhere between about $65 and $80 depending on where you look, but now you can get them for just $45. Amazon Prime members can get the blue color and any Walmart shopper can get the black color with free shipping while this deal lasts. Is it enough to completely eclipse the Liberty 5 release? For a certain type of shopper, yes. If you're that type of shopper, please tap the appropriate button below. Why you should buy the Soundcore Space A40 The Soundcore Space A40 have been on our radar for quite some time now, and we liked them even when they released with a $100 MSRP. Our Soundcore Space A40 review says that the small earbuds 'redefine what you can expect from budget wireless earbuds.' The reason they are described this way is due to a features list that transcends what we typically expect from sub-$100 earbuds. They have 'real deal' ANC, a battery life of 50 hours when you include the case (and have ANC off), are 'very comfortable,' and have the full slew of companion app features that you'd expect from superior earbuds, among other things. These are fully featured earbuds now being sold for just $45. Even if you've got something great yourself already, they make a fine gift for someone who isn't tuned into premium buds (yet). Getting the Soundcore Space A40 for just $45 instead of the usual $65-$80 we usually see them at is an amazing deal and great opportunity. But if you're still want to play the field a bit, be sure to check out our list of the best budget headphones and earbuds. There, you'll see the Soundcore Space A40, but also offerings like the JLab JBuds Mini, which are slightly cheaper at $40. However, that's their normal price. If you want quality earbuds at an incredible price, the Soundcore Space A40 at $45 are the headphones deal to beat.
Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Health
- Phone Arena
Premium Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds with health tracking get a huge discount
True gym rats know how important music is for working out. A blood-pumping song with an aggressive beat and hard bass can help you do one more rep to beat your personal bench press record. That's why we're happy to report that Amazon is offering a generous discount on the workout-oriented Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport, slashing a whole 39% off their price. This lets you get these premium earbuds for just under $200, saving you about $130. We believe this is an unmissable deal, especially when you factor in all the value these offer. $130 off (39%) The Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport in Olive are now selling for $130 off on Amazon, dropping below $200. The earbuds deliver premium sound, have good durability, and even boast health=tracking features. Don't miss out! Buy at Amazon As true Sennheiser earphones, they deliver powerful bass and crisp highs, making them perfect for intense workouts. What's more, you can adjust the audio to match your taste via the Sennheiser Smart Control companion app. Plus, with their adaptive ANC, they block out distractions and help you stay focused on your training — even though their active noise cancellation isn't the these earbuds aren't just about sound—they also come with built-in fitness tracking. Yep! That's right! Thanks to Polar-powered sensors, they can monitor your heart rate and body temperature, helping you optimize your workouts. They're also built to last. With an IP55 rating, they're dust and water-resistant, meaning they can handle sweat and splashes without a problem. While they're not fully waterproof, they're tough enough to survive even the most intense training life? No worries there! The MOMENTUM Sport earbuds offer up to 6 hours of playtime on a single charge, and with the case, you get up to 24 hours total. Plus, fast charging gives you 45 minutes of playback with just a 10-minute charge—perfect for when you're in a rush. With top-tier sound, built-in fitness tracking, and a tough, workout-ready design, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a smart buy—especially at their current price on Amazon. So, don't wait around—deals like this tend to vanish fast. Save while you still can!
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Times
Shokz OpenFit 2 review: Comfort and good sound quality without ambient noise intrusion
Shokz OpenFit 2 Price : €190 Website : Where To Buy : Harvey Norman When it comes to earbuds, I usually prefer to block out the world rather than let the ambient noise filter in. That means active noise cancelling is a must and the buds need to have swappable silicone tips. But the Shokz OpenFit 2 don't fit any of those requirements. As the name suggests, the buds are open fit, sitting outside your ear rather than plugging your ear canal. There are times though when you need to hear what is going around you. When you are out walking, for example, it is useful to stay aware of your surroundings so you can hear people approach or be aware of cars around you. But at the same time, you don't want to sacrifice audio quality. Over the years I've reviewed some open-fit buds that promise a lot but really only deliver tinny, weak audio that is drowned out by the background audio. READ MORE I had higher hopes for the OpenFit 2. Shokz is known for perfecting open-fit earbuds, from the bone conduction technology it helped bring to the mainstream audio sector to the open-fit earbuds it is now pitching at runners and other audio fans. The Shokz OpenFit 2 are new to the Irish market. The buds have an ear hook design, with a flexible silicon hook that sits comfortably over your ear and position the speaker so you can hear the audio without blocking out the outside world completely. [ Mixx Streambuds Solo 2 review: Budget Bluetooth earbuds that sound pretty good for the price Opens in new window ] Out of the box, you might need instructions to tell you how to actually position them correctly on your ears, particularly if you have been using in-earbuds for the past few years. The Shokz app will help you get the most out of the buds – luckily, because I realised I was wearing them out of place. The app will also let you change EQ settings, with preset options that include vocal, bass booster and treble boost. There is also a custom setting so you could create your own personalised audio and save it for future use. Shokz has done some work on the audio side for the OpenFit 2. Its bass algorithm has been upgraded, with precisely directed bass tones that still maintain clarity in the higher frequency ranges. The end result was surprising. I expected that with the open fit nature of the buds, the ambient noise would be intrusive, particularly if the buds were being used near busy streets. But it wasn't an issue – I could still hear a podcast playing even with traffic close by. It was the same for music, with powerful bass without the rest of the audio feeling muddy. [ Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: another leap forward in quality and comfort Opens in new window ] The Shokz have built-in microphones so you can use them for phone calls, video calls and accessing the voice assistant on whatever device they are connected to. Again, the sound quality here was good. On the other end of the call, I came through loud and clear. That is down to a couple of things: the two microphones built into each earbud, and the AI technology that Shokz has included to boost the audio. Sound leak was a concern. With open fit, you are likely to get a little leakage, but for the OpenFit 2, it was only audible at higher volumes. Still, I would be more wary of discussing anything too confidential in public, which incidentally should hold true regardless of what you are using to make or take your calls. The Shokz buds have another distinguishing feature: physical buttons. While many earbuds have opted solely for touch controls, the OpenFit 2 come with small physical buttons. The single click can play or pause tracks. The double and triple click are used for skipping or replaying tracks, while the long press can control volume. Those buttons can be customised, but there is a limit to how much you can do so. The single click, for example, can only be set to the default of play and pause, or disabled. The options for the double and triple click include having the left earbud control skipping to the next track, while the other goes back one track, or some mix of that. The long press can be changed to activate the voice assistant. That is it, however. Touch controls are limited to a single option – a long press – which is disabled by default. The only feature you can assign to it is the voice assistant for your phone. It's no real loss though if you decide to leave it doing nothing; the touch control is more awkward to activate correctly than the physical button. The buds also support multipoint pairing, which means you can pair two devices to them and switch seamlessly between the two, for example your smartphone and a laptop. Best of all, the OpenFit 2 didn't budge, even during the most strenuous workouts. If you've ever had to chase down an errant earbud, you'll appreciate the certainty that brings. Good Comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The buds are so lightweight and fit perfectly over your ear that you almost forget you are wearing them. They are particularly good if you find in-earbuds too uncomfortable to wear. Battery life is decent too. You get 11 hours of listening, with up to 48 hours when the backup battery on the case is taken into account. Bad The ear-hook design may not work for some people, particularly if they wear glasses – or sunglasses. However, the hook itself is quite thin, so it may still work for most wearers. The design of the buds means the case is a bit larger than some earbuds out there. Sound leak is definitely less of an issues than with other open-fit devices, but is still there. Everything else The buds are rated as IP55, which means they will withstand dust, light rain and sweat. Verdict Comfortable earbuds with great sound quality that won't budge during exercise.
Android Authority
5 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
One UI 8 gives you quick access to earbud controls on the lock screen
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung added earbud controls to the Quick Settings panel in One UI 7, but the feature only worked with the Galaxy Buds 3 series. The recently released One UI 8 beta update extends support to older models, including the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The update also adds a new shortcut for the audio controls to the lock screen media player. Samsung introduced a convenient new way for users to adjust earbud settings in One UI 7 by adding volume, ANC, and other sound controls to the Quick Settings panel. However, this feature only works with the Galaxy Buds 3 series. Users with older earbuds still have to open the Galaxy Wearable app to adjust these settings, but that could change with the One UI 8 update. Samsung rolled out the first beta build of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series earlier today. Although the update doesn't bring significant changes, Samsung has included some minor improvements. For instance, the update introduces an advanced split-screen feature that uses a 90:10 split ratio and a new filter in the My Files app that lets you filter files based on the app used to download them. In addition, the beta build extends support for Quick Settings earbud controls to older Galaxy earbuds. Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority As you can see in the attached screenshot, the Quick Settings earbud controls also work with the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in the beta release. Furthermore, Samsung has added a new shortcut to the lock screen media player that also gives you quick access to these controls. The shortcut appears next to the like button on the lock screen media player and opens a new window with a volume slider, ANC controls, a 360 audio option, and Equaliser settings. Like the Quick Settings earbud controls in One UI 8, the new lock screen media player shortcut is available while using older earbuds. However, we can't confirm all the supported models at the moment. We'll update this post as soon as we have more details. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
