Transparency/Aware mode was widely praised as natural and clear, with one dissenting user finding it less convenient for quick conversations.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Comfort during long use
Cons: Ecosystem integration, Equalizer customization
Transparency/Aware mode was widely praised as natural and clear, with one dissenting user finding it less convenient for quick conversations.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Comfort during long use
Cons: Ecosystem integration, Equalizer customization
Transparency and ambient modes were a major strength, often described as natural, clear, convincing, and among the best some reviewers had heard.
Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Multi-platform compatibility, Carry case quality
Transparency mode is often praised as natural and lifelike, but a few reviewers mention hiss or that AirPods/Bose still perform better.
Pros: Sound quality, Bass performance
Cons: Microphone quality for calls, Microphone noise reduction
Ambient mode often sounds natural enough for conversations and awareness without removing the headphones. Some find it digitized, muffled, or hissy at higher settings.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality
Cons: Bass performance, Midrange clarity
Transparency mode drew mixed-to-positive reactions: several found it useful or natural, while others said clarity and ambient audibility needed work.
Pros: Value for money, Sound quality
Cons: Stability, Wind noise handling
Transparency mode is generally usable and sometimes praised, though it is not consistently described as class-leading.
Pros: Bass performance, Sound quality
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Comfort during long use
Adjustable transparency makes brief conversations and environmental awareness easier. Reports range from natural and clear to muffled or too quiet, particularly outdoors.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Carry case quality, Included accessories
Transparency mode was generally usable to good, but reviewers varied from strong praise to merely acceptable or digitally recreated impressions.
Pros: Sound quality, Carry case quality
Cons: Portability/foldability, Button control usability
Transparency mode was considered usable and sometimes natural, but reviewers also noted hiss, limited realism, or weaker performance than the best rivals.
Pros: Battery, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Spatial audio, 3.5mm analog input availability
Transparency or Ambient Sound mode is usually considered useful and natural for awareness, but some reviewers find it mild, situational, or not enough for easy conversations.
Pros: Value for money, Sound quality
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Codec support
Transparency mode was usable and sometimes very good, but not consistently natural; reviewers also noted hiss, muffling, or only okay voice pickup.
Pros: Battery, Sound quality
Cons: App, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Transparency mode ranges from natural and useful to confusingly ineffective, with reviewer experiences varying more than for most other features.
Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Charging
Transparency mode drew split reactions: some found it useful or above average, while others said it was merely acceptable or too weak for conversation.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Transparency mode quality, Sensors
Transparency mode was mixed: some found it useful for conversation, while others said switching was limited or the mode simply amplified noise.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, App
Cons: Button control usability, Transparency mode quality
Transparency or Be Aware mode was one of the clearest weak spots, often described as unnatural, harsh, hissy, or too aggressive with outside sound.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Value for money
Cons: Bass performance, Midrange clarity