Bluetooth headphones have become nothing more than a revolution in the world of audio gadgets. This breakthrough has directly contributed to the reduction in size of modern phones and their headphones. But not all headphones are created equal: prices range from budget to super-premium models, and the feature set is as varied as sound quality and, of course, device form factor.
As always, this year at the exhibition CES 2021 many new models have been announced. Some of them are already available in certain regions, while others don't have an exact release date, but all of them are coming soon. This list is not exhaustive and will be updated in the coming days.
TOP-10 new products from the virtual exhibition CES - Rating 2021
№ | Name | Description | Price |
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1. | JBL Tour Pro + | Excellent TWS earbuds from JBL | 200$ |
2. | Jabra Elite 85t | Some of the best headphones from Jabra | 230$ |
3. | Bose sport open | Great sports and running model from Bose | 199$ |
4. | JBL Tour One | On-ear wireless headphones with good sound | 300$ |
5. | Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro | Great headphones from Anker 2021 | 130$ |
6. | Sennheiser IE 300 | New great headphones from Sennheiser | 300$ |
7. | 1More ComfoBuds Pro | Fully wireless headphones at an affordable price | 130$ |
8. | ZTE Livebuds | Budget TWS earbuds from ZTE | 40$ |
9. | Edifier GM5 earbuds | Modest wireless headphones for mobile gamers | 79$ |
10. | Mobvoi earbuds | New Chinese TWS earbuds with noise canceling and waterproof | 90$ |
10. Mobvoi Earbuds
New Chinese TWS earbuds with noise canceling and waterproof.
The Chinese brand Mobvoi is probably best known for its unmistakable dedication to the Wear OS platform, but it has also released several impressive AirPods alternatives. Earbuds Gesture by Mobvoi Is the first model to use capacitive gestures and TicMotion head movements for control. First launched as a crowdfunding project last August, the Earbuds Gesture is now available for general sale, boasting 6mm drivers, IPX5 water resistance and excellent noise isolation. There are also controls to call the default voice assistant on your phone: Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
The earbuds can last up to 10 hours on a single charge, an additional 5 hours are available in the case. The retail price is, as you'd expect, higher than crowdfunding, but at $ 90 (available now) they are still pretty solid new.
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9. Edifier GM5 earbuds
Discreet wireless headphones for mobile gamers.
The more modest but painfully cool Edifier GM5 headphones were also presented at CES, designed for gamers.
In a fancy translucent blue LED strip case, the buds themselves look more like Airpods, and that's okay. With 8 hours of playtime and 32 hours of case power, there are also noise canceling and proximity sensors, so the music stops if you take them out. They will be available around March 2021 for $ 79.
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8. ZTE Livebuds
Budget TWS earbuds from ZTE
As for the budget segment of the market, ZTE Livebuds while the cheapest in this rating and, unlike all others, offer ENC, not ANC. The ENC is slightly different as it is designed to filter out environmental noise while maintaining clarity of the conversation so you can distinguish voices from the environment.
ZTE claims a 20-hour battery life, but after digging around a bit, it turns out that they actually last 4 hours with a 16-hour charge from the case. They are IPX4 rated, voice assistant compatible and have touch controls on each earbud.
In terms of design, they're not all that suspiciously similar to last year's 1More short-stemmed piston buds and are now selling for $ 40.
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7.1More ComfoBuds Pro
Fully wireless earbuds at an affordable price.
1More has announced three new sets at CES wireless earplugs... there is 1MORE ComfoBuds ($ 59), ComfoBuds Pro (USD 129), Colorbuds ($ 99) and Colorbuds pro ($ 149 - called 1More ANC True Wireless Pro in some markets). Also 1More offers a combination of smart watches and headphones - SoundDuo. Prices range from $ 49.90 to $ 179.99 and will be available for an indefinite period of time "Q1".
6. Sennheiser IE 300
New excellent headphones from Sennheiser.
Sennheiser also has a great reputation when it comes to audiophile headphones, and its latest headphones prove you don't need to skimp on performance when it comes to a more compact form factor.
Sennheiser IE 300, which we already wrote about in news, is equipped with an improved version of the company's 7mm ultra-wideband transducer, which it says delivers a balanced sound signature with superior sonic fidelity.
A frequency response of 6 Hz - 20 kHz means that Sennheiser The IE 300 should deliver impressive bass, although frequencies below 20 Hz are usually "felt" rather than heard in the traditional sense.
The Sennheiser IE 300, available in Europe from Jan.19, will retail for $ 299.95 / £ 259 - while world pricing has yet to be confirmed, it is around AU $ 390.
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5. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Excellent headphones from Anker 2021.
Anker continued the trend towards cheap noise canceling headphones with the release of Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro... These earbuds come with active noise canceling, customizable audio and wireless charging for just $ 129.99 (about £ 95 / AU $ 170).
Design-wise, these true wireless earbuds have elongated legs similar to the original Apple AirPods, which house six noise-canceling microphones that Anker says help keep your calls clear, and come with a retractable charging case that uses USB C for charging.
On paper, the earbuds have many of the same features as the Apple AirPods Pro, which are one of the best wireless headphonesbut with a few new exclusive tricks like HearID, which tests your hearing and creates a custom sound profile for you.
4. JBL Tour ONE
On-ear wireless headphones with good sound.
JBL's New Tour Series Headphones Showcased at CES 2021 - Overhead JBL Tour ONE - addressed to businessmen. Their Adaptive Ambient Aware and TalkThru features are said to provide high quality phone calls. For clarity of voice transmission, the overhead model received four microphones on each of the headphones. The earbuds work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants and provide JBL Pro Sound and Adaptive Ambient Aware transparency mode.
These headphones cost $ 300, which positions the model as a premium device.
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3. Bose Sport Open
New sports headphones from Bose.
Bose is no stranger to headphone design innovation. Their Sleep Buds concept was brilliant but imperfect until an updated model came along. Now they turned their attention to the market fitness with open headphones Bose Sport Open Earbuds... Unlike conventional headphones, they fit just above the ear and channel sound into the ear canal without touching it. This means that if you run, you get music without blocking movement.
Bose says that even though the speakers are not in contact with the ear, there is no leakage even at high volumes. Sports Open Earbuds are IPX4 rated, voice assistant compatible and have the latest Bluetooth 5.1.
They were originally only available in the US and are now available on pre-order for $ 199.95.
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2. Jabra Elite 85t
One of the best headphones from Jabra.
Jabra has always been at the forefront of true wireless headphones, and while there was no new model at CES, the company announced new color options for the well-received headphones. Jabra Elite 85treleased back in September.
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IPX4 rated wireless headphones boast "Advanced ANC" with "Hearthrough" mode when you need to bring back surround sound. In fact, 11 different sound modes are available via the included app, which can also analyze your hearing to create a personalized equalizer profile. The 12mm drivers and stemless design make them powerful, though they come at a price with battery life, which drops to 5.5 hours + 20 hours in a case (QI enabled).
They are now available in black, gray, golden beige, copper black and titanium and will retail for $ 230.
1. JBL Tour Pro +
The most popular new product of 2021!
JBL has made a big contribution to noise canceling headphones this year with a wide range of new cans for 2021.
Fully wireless headphones JBL Tour Pro + come with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Ambient Aware for when you want to tune in to your surroundings, and TalkThru, which lets you hear the voices of people around you without turning off your music.
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Best of all, the latest JBL headphones feature “SilentNow,” which means you can activate noise canceling without turning on Bluetooth - ideal if your device is in airplane mode.
JBL Tour Pro + will be available for purchase in May: JBL Tour Pro + - $ 200. Worldwide availability is still being refined.
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