AMORNO Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones Deep Bass Stereo Sound Earbuds Noise Cancelling Earphones True Wireless Waterproof Sports Headset with Built-in Mic

Not ready to move up to an Apple AirPod until they get around to releasing their newer generation. That may or may not happen by the end of 2018.In the meantime, I needed something light and wireless for listening to music and taking phone calls. Browsing through Amazon, I came upon this product from AMORNO that had many positive reviews. It was also remarkably inexpensive compared to Apple's offering.I have never worn wireless earbuds before. My fear was that they would fall out of the ear. I was quite surprised that with the default ear adapter in place, it snuggly fit inside my ear canal to the point that I could actually shake my head and these did not come loose. This product comes with additional adapters that should compensate for any user ear size.Pairing was tricky but if you follow these instructions, you should have no issues. I am including instructions for the MacBook and iPhone but these should be similar for other devices...1. Open Settings -> Bluetooth on your phone, tablet or computer (including MacBook Pro)2. Simply press both earbuds at the same time watching for the indicator lights to flash red and wide. This puts the earbuds in pairing mode. Make sure both AMORNO HM 2060-R and AMORNO HM 2060-L show up under potential Bluetooth connects.3. It's VERY IMPORTANT that if you want to use both earpieces at once (and I would imagine you would), that you ONLY CONNECT THE RIGHT earbud leaving the left alone. Again...ONLY CONNECT THE RIGHT.I sampled these earbuds connected to both my MacBook Pro and iPhone. I also used an equalizer to boost the bass.Overall, the audio quality and noise cancelation were adequate. The earphones were able to only slightly reduce ambient noise to the point where the music was elevated as a focal point in a noisy environment. You won't get the kind of noise cancelation from more expensive cup headphones -- but I did not expect that. The audio was quite good, though when I boosted bass levels, they were not well defined. I understood the audio quality I would get at this price point, and I am quite pleased with the level I am hearing.Charging is very easy. You simply click each earbud into their corresponding spot in the charging case. A USB connector plugs them into a power outlet. Be sure you actually close the case when you are charging. The charge time is estimated at about 2 hours. The company claims that you will get a little over 2 hours playback on each charge. Every time you take these out of your ears and charge, then use them, your phone, tablet or computer remembers the connection so there is no need to do any re-pairing.And yes, absolutely, you can receive phone calls with these earbuds. That function worked quite well and during my testing, I did receive a phone call. A simple press to one of the earbuds allowed a connection. I was easily able to hear and talk to the other party. If you want to end a call, simply short press the earphone again. These earbuds do include a microphone.You can reject a phone call by long pressing the earbud. You can also redial the last number called by short pressing the earbud twice.There are even voice prompts that guide you through connections. I am not certain if this is a function done through your connected device or the earbuds themselves. However, it was nice to hear a female voice letting me know I was connected and disconnected.Overall, I would rate these very high for its price point. The audio won't necessarily blow you away compared to earbuds costing two or three times more, but it does provide clear, robust audio with just enough noise-canceling that you can concentrate on your music.I would highly recommend these!

I have multiple types of headphones for various reasons. I do music and video production, so I am typically using wired on-ear headphones. When I'm on the go, I am usually using Apple EarPods (the ones that come with most Apple products). I also have a pair of wireless bluetooth headphones from Beats by Dre when I want a little bit more freedom. These are all great products depending on usage, but I never ventured into the earbuds category. I've always had a fear they would reduce the quality of the sound compared to what I'm used to.I do a lot of physical activity, and having a big pair of on-ear headphones can get too bulky. Also, If they have wires, they get in the way! This is the moment when I decided to bite the bullet and try looking into earbuds. Scrolling through the Amazon's Choice selections, I came across the AMORNO Wireless Earbuds for $59.99. AMORNO claimed their earbuds were noise cancelling, had high "super bass" sound quality, and were great for exercise. I put these to the test.When the earbuds arrived, it came in a small box. The front of the box showed AMORNO's branding with their slogan, "for Smart and Activity Life." This doesn't make grammatical sense at all and made me feel like I purchased some cheap Chinese products. Even the description below stated, "Wireless Earburds with Microphone." What did I buy here?! If they can't even spell the name of their products correctly on their packaging, do they even care about their product?After unboxing, I saw the earbuds came in a small storage box that also works as a charging case. As the earbuds sit in it, the case connects to a charging source via USB. This can be handy if you're out of power and want to get some extra juice without having access to a plug. However, the earbuds will only last up to 3-hours of playtime when fully charged. This isn't much time at all, so definitely keep this in mind for how you'd be using them. The box also had a small plastic bag with extra ear tips for small, medium, and large depending on the fit of your ear. This was a nice addition as we all have different sized ear holes, and this can help customize the fit accordingly.Alas, I found the manual. It was half in English and half in Chinese. The English was somewhat straight forward, but I could tell it had a lot of grammatical errors. This made me lose confidence in the product altogether. After opening the charging case, I took out the actual earbuds and twisted them into my ears. They felt snug and stayed in my ears even when moving my head. Since they were wireless, it gave me a lot of freedom to move around. My first step was to connect both left and right earbuds together by holding down on the Power button for a few seconds. From here, I was able to connect them to my phone via bluetooth. This process was very smooth, and I had zero errors.Now for the big test! I played some music. The earbuds felt like they increased the bass of whatever I was listening to. I feel this could get annoying if listening to music for longer than an hour. As far as the "noise cancelling" feature AMORNO described, they did reduce the ambient noise, but they were not fully noise cancelling. I was still able to hear noises around me, but they were muffled. For going to the gym or doing other sorts of physical activity, I can see these being a pretty solid pair of earbuds. They function well, stay in your ears, and will give you a lot of freedom wired headphones cannot provide.Overall, I did like the earbuds. I think they are a good product to use for physical activities as they stick in your ears pretty well. They increase the bass of the music which is good for the short term, but I can see it getting annoying for longer listening periods. The charging/carrying case is also a nice little feature to store your earbuds away when not in use and still keep them charged. For $59.99, I think these earbuds are a pretty good value compared to others on the market.

Wireless Earbuds, AMORNO True Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Deep Bass Noise Cancelling Earphones Mini Sweat-proof Sports Headsets with Charging Case Built-in MicThese impressive sounding ‘AMORNO’ earphones provide crisp, clear sound and deep dynamic bass for a fraction of what you would think they cost. With noise-cancellation technology, they virtually eliminate external noise so you can listen to your music the way it’s meant to be heard. The integrated remote gives you control over your music and also serves as a call control remote. Using the in-line remote microphone with mute and volume controls for hands-free call management, you can accept a call without fumbling around for your phone.You’ll forget you’re even wearing them thanks to the lightweight body, ultra-comfortable ‘locked-in’ silicone ear pads. There are 3 pairs of multi-sized pads and a convenient charging/carrying case included. They include the latest Bluetooth V5.0 wireless chipset (fully backwards compatible) for a secure, reliable connection at up to 30 feet away from your device. It’s even possible to connect these earphones with 2 devices simultaneously; for example, with your phone and a separate music device. The 500mAh rechargeable li-ion battery provides up to 3 hours of talk/play time per full charge.These compact earphones sound as good as some larger over-the-ear headphones and are moisture and sweat resistant. They’re made with lightweight but durable materials for extended comfort and reliability.They sound great, they’re comfortable, and they stay in your ears even while active. Plus, they’re a great price considering the sound quality ($59.99 at the time of this review). I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.