Shure's new wireless earbuds ditch the earhook look for a more stylish design

Date:
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:43:35 +0000

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Shure has unveiled its latest pair of true wireless earbuds, the Aonic Free - but should you buy them with Black Friday coming up?

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US audiomaker Shure has released its latest pair of true wireless earbuds , the Aonic Free and theyre the most traditional-looking in-ears weve seen
from the company yet.

Thats because the new earbuds are the first from Shure to ditch the hook-like anchors used to hold its other wireless products, like the Aonic 215, in place, permitting the Aonic Free a more refined, stylish and contemporary design.

Looks aside, though, Shures latest earbuds also pack many of the impressive audio features youd expect from high-end competitors like the AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM though they arrive at a similar price, too. The new Shure AONIC FREE True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones feature big sound in a small package. A sleek, true wireless design provides a comfortable,
ergonomic fit with easily accessible button controls for seamless listening. Learn more at https://t.co/aPJrXkvVjz. pic.twitter.com/JtlwYGahNc November 6, 2021 See more

For starters, the Aonic Free boast the brands trademark Sound Isolating technology, which Shure says is capable of blocking out up to 37dB of noise.

Then theres an Environmental Mode, which not unlike the AirPods Pros Transparency Mode uses the earbuds exterior microphones to let in ambient sound for a more natural listening experience.

As youd expect from most of todays wireless earbuds , users can alter volume, playback and call control via simple touch controls on the Aonic Free earbuds themselves, though the brands ShurePlus Play App, available for both iOS and Android, also offers access to these functions.

The app, which supports standard and hi-res music files, can be used as a music player, too, for those after more customization from their music library. Users will also be able to manipulate tone and voice prompts from
the ShurePlus app, if the buds standard notification options for power, connection and battery arent to their liking. (Image credit: Shure )

Speaking of battery, Shure claims the Aonic Free will sport seven hours of life from a single charge, with their AirPods-sized carry case offering capacity for two charges. Thats 21 hours of playback in total, though the
buds also come with a fast-charge feature which provides a single hour of playback from just 15 minutes in the case.

As for the price of the Aonic Free, the news is less exciting. Theyre now available for $199 / 179 (around AU$329), which isnt expensive compared to
the most premium models listed in our pick of the best true wireless earbuds
, but were hard-pressed to highlight anything the Aonic Free do objectively better than their competitors.

Still, its refreshing to see this long-established audio brand mix up its design formula with a pair of wireless earbuds that offer plenty of neat features in a smart, stylish package. Should you wait until Black Friday to buy wireless earbuds?

Naturally, having just been released, were not expecting the Aonic Free to drop too much in price in the run-up to Black Friday but that doesnt mean their expensive rivals wont appear in any sales.

In fact, weve rounded up the best Black Friday wireless earbuds deals you can snag right now, while also sharing our tips and tricks for grabbing the best bargains when the day itself rolls around on November 26.

As for whether you should wait until Black Friday to pick up a new pair of wireless earbuds, then, wed say yes unless youve already spotted a great
deal on a particular product worth picking up right now.

For newer audio products like the Aonic Free, though, we dont anticipate much in the way of savings, so while its always worth waiting to see whether any deals do crop up, if youre in the market for a pair of brand new wireless earbuds from 2021 right this second, wed say buy them now. Check out our roundup of all the best Black Friday headphones deals



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