Tribit FlyBuds C1 review

Since 2017, Tribit has made a behavior of making revolutionary, high-performance audio units at costs that problem rivals.

With its FlyBuds C1, the Chinese language firm is providing a really related product to Apple’s AirPods for half the worth. Based on Tribit, additionally they have higher transmission capability than different earphones in the identical vary, with secure connectivity and balanced sound.

However is that this the actual deal? I used to be fortunate sufficient to have the ability to strive them out, and have all of the solutions you want.

Design

• Extremely comfy
• Fashionable design
• Bodily controls

The design of the FlyBuds C1 offers an impression of solidity and sturdiness, which is reassuring for mid-range headphones. The mannequin examined is a black wi-fi pair, with small flashes of pink within the outer areas, which I admire for his or her discretion. Their form, and that of the casing, is just like that of the well-known AirPods, though the latter are a lot thinner.

They’re housed in a barely textured oval case that forestalls them from slipping out of your fingers. What’s extra, the earphones are secured by a magnet positioned in every gap, so that they keep in place with out concern of being misplaced or dropped as soon as the case is opened.

For consolation, Tribit consists of totally different sizes of ear tricks to connect to the earphones, in order that they are often tailored to the ears of the wearer. Because of the silicone materials, they’re very comfy to put on and, as soon as the appropriate angle has been discovered, not often fall out.

Every earpiece is fitted with bodily micro-buttons with direct haptic suggestions that let you handle music playback and calls, or activate the voice assistant (which sadly didn’t work for us) and modify the quantity. These are positioned on the stems, and are sensible in conditions that require extra frequent adjustment of the headphones, similar to throughout sports activities classes.

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Tribit has fitted these buds with IPX5 safety for resistance to splashes and perspiration.

Connection

• Steady Bluetooth
• Easy configuration

As you possibly can see, the Tribit FlyBud C1 are wi-fi headphones that hook up with your smartphone or laptop by way of Bluetooth 5.0 expertise, and assist AAC, AptX and SBC codecs.

Pairing is straightforward and easy. All it’s important to do is place the earphones of their case, then maintain down the button for a number of seconds earlier than trying to find them in your cellphone’s Bluetooth settings.

The connection was very secure throughout our assessments, with a variety of as much as eight metres. After pairing together with your smartphone as soon as, they’ll accomplish that robotically the subsequent few occasions, without having to undergo the settings.

Audio efficiency

• Good energetic noise discount, besides throughout calls
• Balanced, clear sound

After testing them listening to totally different kinds of music (afropop, rock and jazz), I used to be greater than pleasantly stunned by the expertise.

They use 4-microphone ENC and CVC 8.0 expertise to cut back background noise by 90%, in response to the model. Personally, I can’t verify or deny such data, however I did discover it very efficient when ready on the station, strolling by means of town centre or working in an workplace.

I discovered the sound to be very balanced, immersive and optimised, a shocking outcome for such a small worth. The mids sound comfortable and heat, the highs are clear regardless of a slight lack of brilliance, and the bass is highly effective and well-tuned.

To place the microphones to the take a look at, I made a number of calls throughout which voices had been distinct and nicely reproduced. It was throughout these calls, nevertheless, that the energetic noise discount system confirmed its weaknesses, letting a number of the surrounding sounds by means of.

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This efficiency is made potential by the mixing of the Qualcomm QCC3040 aptX chip, which presents even higher transmission, with a 75% improve in connectivity. What’s extra, it helps 16-bit audio with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz, which interprets into CD high quality, with surprisingly excessive precision in all instructions – as in the event that they had been incorporating encompass expertise.

To spherical issues off, I’d have appreciated to have the ability to modify and customise the audio utilizing a companion app. Nevertheless, at this worth it’s not shocking that there isn’t one. If that’s not sufficient for you, then you definately may need to think about the FlyBuds C1 Professional mannequin, obtainable for £79.99 from Amazon.

Battery life and charging

• 50 hour battery life with case
• Faster or slower recharging

Power consumption has been decreased by 30% because of the superior expertise of the Qualcomm QCC340 chip, providing you with 60 hours of autonomy with the Flybuds C1 case, which will be recharged in two hours utilizing the USB-C cable equipped.

With out the cable, and on a single cost, you possibly can anticipate to be listening for round ten hours. This battery life is much superior to related and even top-of-the-range earphones.

On the entrance of the case, there are 4 small LED indicators to let you already know the battery standing and that of the earphones.

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Worth and availability

At simply $74.99/£59.99 (and discounted even additional on the time of writing), the Tribit FlyBuds C1 are very reasonably priced and formidable contenders among the many finest low-cost 100% wi-fi headphones. Within the US, you will get them from Tribit and Amazon – UK readers can simply get them from Amazon.

And if you wish to spend much less, keep in mind that wi-fi headphones with ANC for round this worth are very uncommon. Right here, you’ll have a pair of earphones that provide distinctive worth for cash, with surprisingly high-end options.

You’ll be able to see additional choices in our listing of the very best low-cost headphones and the very best true wi-fi earbuds.

Verdict

The FlyBuds C1 provide energetic noise discount for a aggressive worth, excellent audio high quality because of superior applied sciences like ANC mode and spectacular battery life.

What’s extra, they’ve a satisfying AirPod impressed design, and are very comfy, particularly over time. The absence of a companion app is a disgrace, as is the shortage of wi-fi charging.

That mentioned, in the event you select to purchase the FlyBuds C1, you gained’t be upset. They’re completely able to holding their very own – all for a tempting price ticket.

This evaluate is a translated and localised piece – you could find the unique article by Mathilde Vicente over on Tech Advisor France.

Specs

• IPX5
• Bluetooth 5.2
• Vary as much as 8 metres
• As much as 50 hours with charging case
• 12 hours of listening time on a single cost
• Audio Codec laptX™, AAC, SBC