![]() ![]() The earbuds are easy to get in and out of their charging case - which can be charged wirelessly or via the included USB-C cable. Status Audio also chose not to give these earbuds wear sensors - a feature that is nearly ubiquitous at this price - so there’s no auto-pause or resume when removing/reinserting the earbuds. Every time you open it, you’ll need to go through a two-step reconnection process to access the earbuds’ status and settings. Speaking of the app, it can also be a bit awkward. Unfortunately, there’s no option in the Between 3ANC app (iOS or Android) to customize any of the controls or gestures, so you’ll just have to get used to them as they are, which I eventually did. A single click (ANC/transparency mode switching) is a little awkward, but the double-click (voice assistant) and triple-click (battery) gestures proved to be quite frustrating because they must be done in rapid succession, otherwise, they can be mistaken for single-clicks. It’s almost flush to the top of the earbud and is very small, making it difficult to click. ![]() ![]() It’s a good system - I found the division of functions intuitive - but the top button proved tricky to use. Simon Cohen / Digital TrendsĬontrols on the Between 3ANC are also split into two portions: a single physical button sits on top and is used to control ANC, voice assistant access, and a battery life check, while the outer surface acts as a touch control for playback, volume, and call management. With a claimed IPX5 level of water protection, they should also be able to handle your runs or workouts if you take care to wipe them down afterward. With a medium fitwing and the large eartips, I was able to get a really comfortable - and rock-solid - fit. You get three sizes of eartips and three sizes of “fitwings” - the gasket-like sleeves that wrap the circular portion of the earbuds. Every part that comes in contact with your ear is wrapped in silicone. It may not make for the smallest buds, but it absolutely delivers comfort with a secure fit. A second, larger portion holds the battery, dynamic driver, and all of the other ingredients. One portion sits in your ear and includes the two balanced armature (BA) drivers. Part of the reason that they stick out so far is that Status Audio has effectively built them as two joined modules. But I find the rectangular shape with its polished squares of chrome both eye-catching and minimalist, whether in their Bone guise (pictured) or darker Onyx. They are chunky and stick out from your ears, which could interfere with hats or cause a tangle hazard for folks with long hair, so you might want to keep that in mind. It’s not easy to come up with a wireless earbud design that simultaneously makes a statement, offers a comfortable and secure fit, and avoids the generic stem-based shape of the AirPods, yet these buds do all three. You’ve got to give Status Audio credit for its aesthetic approach to the Between 3ANC. NuraTrue Pro hands-on review: A sneak peek at the lossless future of wireless audioīeats boasts 3 new colors for Studio Buds, new Android toolsġMore’s PistonBuds Pro deliver hybrid ANC for $70 While the Between Pro - at $169 - were definitely in line with Status Audio’s more-for-less approach, the Between 3 ANC cost $249, and that price raises the bar on expectations when you consider the competition. But as the name suggests, it adds active noise cancellation (ANC). It recently launched the Between 3ANC - a set of buds that uses the same triple-driver setup as the brand’s popular Between Pro wireless earbuds. The small, under-the-radar, New York City-based company has been building impressive yet affordable headphones and earbuds since 2014. It is not, however, a price where you’ll usually find relatively unknown brands with short track records attempting to go head-to-head with these household names. We’re talking Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, Technics, and JBL. ![]() This is where you find earbuds that have all the most in-demand features and great sound quality. The very best wireless earbuds typically cost between $200 to $400, with $249 (coincidentally the price of the Apple AirPods Pro 2) being the sweet spot. ![]()
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