Strong noise canceling in an affordable package
$129.99 FROM https://edifier.com FEATURES USB–C charging case, noise canceling, spatial audio, Bluetooth 5.3, IP54
Edifier’s NeoBuds Pro 2 build on the original model with some clever new hardware while retaining a pretty competitive price point, though those embedded in Apple’s ecosystem won’t find the same level of integration you get with AirPods. The case and buds are lightweight but well constructed and stylish, and the case charges over USB–C, offering 22 hours of total playback on a one–hour charge.
The official figures of 4/12 hours in the buds and case with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on and 5.5/16.5 with ANC off aren’t stellar, but were at least reflected in our tests — in fact we squeezed a little more out of them in practice. Sadly there’s no wireless charging available for the case, which is a feature you can find in this price bracket. Seven sizes of ear tips are provided so there should be no disappointment on that front.
Pairing is simple though there’s no multipoint for seamlessly switching between devices. Download the free app for iOS and you’ll find a ton of software tweaks you can make, such as customizing the touch panels on the side of each bud to perform different actions and controlling the noise canceling modes. The canceling is very good, especially on its highest setting, managing to block ou
