What are they?
Hassle-free earphones.
How will they change my life?
I'm loath to tally the hours of my life wasted untangling headphone cables. No matter how neatly I wrap them up after use, some mischievous elf always seems to sneak in and tie them in complex, sturdy knots a sailor would be proud of.
Those days should now a thing of the past thanks to wireless earbuds.
Good points?
The wireless feature of these earphones is what makes them stand out from the ever expanding audio crowd. Connection is made via Bluetooth or the more exotic and efficient NFC (near field communication, which allows two devices to connect via touching them together or being in close proximity), so your music is never more than seconds away.
Magnets on each bud and the remote control/microphone combine to eliminate tangle and power the earphones down. The sound of these components snapping together gives a sense of satisfaction and a real feel of quality.
The performance seems neutral no matter which genre is playing with each instrument given its due voice. The design and build of the earphones, meanwhile, is top notch and doesn't put you on edge every time you sit them down, fearing they may be damaged at the slightest touch.
The battery provides five-and-a-half hours of listening time plus 18 days on standby, which is more than enough for most short-haul flights without needing to recharge.
Bad points?
The earphones have an annoying habit of missing the first few seconds of a song when first connecting to your music player. The round-ear loops for active pursuits don't quite hug the ear and might put off some gym-goers.
Best for ...
Those on the move will love the compactness and simple operation of these earphones. They are easily hidden so keeping up with the big game during that pesky wedding is a cinch.
Avoid if ...
Your audio player of choice doesn't support wireless connections. The buds also feel a tad heavy in the ear and can look chunky in smaller ears.
Score?
8/10
Jabra ROX Wireless Earbuds, £199 (jabra.co.uk)
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