What we should consider when buying headphones like Apple AirPods

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As we have seen in recent months, many brands have appeared that already have their own wireless headphones to compete with Apple AirPods. Some major firms, and others totally unknown, are launching their products of this type after the success of the apple signature gadget.

However, although the external appearance and mode of operation may initially seem similar, in reality it is not, much less. As we say, in recent times many companies have been on the train offering their own interpretations of these small audio devices. One of its attractions, in addition to the total lack of cables, are its small carrying case to take them anywhere.

Among these companies we find Microsoft, Samsung, or Xiaomi, among many others, some better known than others. Specifically, it is a gadget in the form of a Bluetooth headset that does not have any cables that connect them to each other, or to the devices. But despite the enormous availability of products that meet these requirements today, looking at them a little more in detail, the differences between the models of different manufacturers can be enormous.

In fact there are some products of this type that look very similar to the aforementioned AirPods and a very high price, their quality leaves much to be desired. And we not only talk about the quality of sound as such, a quality that is basic, but other aspects of the device that we should take into consideration before purchasing one of these headphones.

Qualities that good “Apple AirPods type” Bluetooth headphones must meet

One of the main defects that we can find in wireless headphones of poor quality, is its poor design. While for example the microphone of the ancients was placed next to the mouth, these more modern ones have the difficult task of capturing the spoken audio while they are in the ears. Many have resorted to increasing microphone sensitivity, which also causes ambient noise to be captured. Therefore, we must know that only those of good quality, which are few, successfully isolate the sound that surrounds us.

To this we must add that not all headphones adapt to all users' ears. Therefore it is evident that the manufacturers of each model must provide us with supports in the headset as such that they can be replaced so that they are valid for everyone. But of course, this is something that does not happen in all cases and that we should also observe before spending the money. In addition, this becomes especially important if we want a device for running or exercising.

Similarly we must focus on the touch controls section, something very important in the handling of this gadgets. They are a very practical element in the day to day with these products, so managing the volume, tracks and other functions directly from the headset, makes us can do without the phone, so it would be important to have this functionality.

Another aspect to look at is that related to the cancellation of noise, but not that it is achieved with a greater volume, which could damage our ears, but by means of appropriate rubber tips in design that prevent external sounds from leaking, for example. At the same time in the high-end products we find the "Active Noise Cancellation" or ANC, something important if we are going to make a good investment.

And finally, due to the offer of some somewhat unknown manufacturers, we must look at the guarantee and technical support they offer us before opting for one of a firm, or another, more if its cost is somewhat high.

Date update on 2019-10-13. Date published on 2019-10-13. Category: windows Author: Oscar olg Fuente: adslzone