Gen3 button placement is spot on. Easy to find and use without looking - Stoffel Bakkes review
April 25
Stoffel is based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. He is an avid cyclist and runner, but has also taken the Gen3s for a test in gaming as well. Here is what he had to say...
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Usage:
I used the earbuds for around 2–3 hours a day over the long weekend. Overall, they performed perfectly and were super comfortable—especially with the new *rubber inserts*. I mainly tested them while playing "Skyrim" to check the audio quality, and also used them for music listening. I haven’t tested them while running or cycling yet, thanks to the amazing weather we had (too good to be inside!), and I skipped trying them on the indoor trainer—I'm a heavy sweater and didn’t want to risk them just yet.
Funny side note: My wife asked about them on Sunday, and I said I was testing them. She was seriously impressed with the audio quality—said it was much better than her AirPods.
Pros:
- Fit & Comfort: Incredibly light—can barely feel them in my ears, especially compared to the Gen 2 version. Super comfortable.
- Buttons: Placement is spot on. Easy to find and use without looking.
- Audio Quality: Genuinely impressed. The sound feels clearer and more refined compared to Gen 2. Could just be me, but it’s a noticeable difference.
- Lightweight: Big thumbs up. Ideal for long sessions.
Cons:
- Initial Laptop Pairing: It took quite a bit of effort to connect them to my laptop for the first time. iPhone pairing was seamless, but the laptop was finicky—even after switching off my phone’s Bluetooth.
- ANC Mode: Gave it a quick test. Didn’t seem to cancel noise as effectively as my JBL over-ear headset—but then again, this is a completely different product category. Could be expected., will give it another go tonight, burning some midnight oil.
Summary:
So far, these prototypes are excellent—especially on fit and sound quality. No major issues except the tricky laptop pairing.
I used the earbuds for around 2–3 hours a day over the long weekend. Overall, they performed perfectly and were super comfortable—especially with the new *rubber inserts*. I mainly tested them while playing "Skyrim" to check the audio quality, and also used them for music listening. I haven’t tested them while running or cycling yet, thanks to the amazing weather we had (too good to be inside!), and I skipped trying them on the indoor trainer—I'm a heavy sweater and didn’t want to risk them just yet.
Funny side note: My wife asked about them on Sunday, and I said I was testing them. She was seriously impressed with the audio quality—said it was much better than her AirPods.
Pros:
- Fit & Comfort: Incredibly light—can barely feel them in my ears, especially compared to the Gen 2 version. Super comfortable.
- Buttons: Placement is spot on. Easy to find and use without looking.
- Audio Quality: Genuinely impressed. The sound feels clearer and more refined compared to Gen 2. Could just be me, but it’s a noticeable difference.
- Lightweight: Big thumbs up. Ideal for long sessions.
Cons:
- Initial Laptop Pairing: It took quite a bit of effort to connect them to my laptop for the first time. iPhone pairing was seamless, but the laptop was finicky—even after switching off my phone’s Bluetooth.
- ANC Mode: Gave it a quick test. Didn’t seem to cancel noise as effectively as my JBL over-ear headset—but then again, this is a completely different product category. Could be expected., will give it another go tonight, burning some midnight oil.
Summary:
So far, these prototypes are excellent—especially on fit and sound quality. No major issues except the tricky laptop pairing.
I know you want more cons and or feedback on the negative side, but you really took time to get good feedback and have done a great job in improving these.