1More Aero wireless earbuds offer AirPods Pro's coolest features for much cheaper
Date:
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:51:46 +0000
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New wireless buds boast ANC and Spatial Audio dynamic head tracking as key features, for under 100/$100.
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Its been a feature largely confined to Apple branded headphones so far, but affordable audio brand 1More look to have broken new ground by offering Spatial Audio with head tracking tech in their all-new Aero true wireless earbuds for a super-low price.
The feature-packed buds also boastimproved noise cancellation over the companys previous in-ears, as well as packing in the companys own AI-powered Smart Loudness Technology which 1More claims to deliver improved listening at lower volumes by automatically adjusting the EQ curve to save detail.
The earphones pack carbon-coated 10mm driverswhich keep the Aeros weight
to4.9 gramsper bud, while the soundstage has been tuned by Grammy award-winning sound engineer Luca Bignardi.
Theres no question about the Aeros big calling card however, with the Aeros Spatial Audio support set to make use ofbuilt-in gyroscopes in both buds,
that 1More claim can create a 3D surround sound stage which adapts to head movements.
That feature potentially ranks the Aeros alongside Apples very own AirPods
Pro 2 and AirPods 3 that both featureDynamic Head Trackingfor spatial audio
as a key selling point.
What isnt clear at this point is whether the Aeros are compatible with Dolby Atmos music/movies or Apples own Spatial Audio platform weve reached out to
a 1More spokesperson and will update when we have confirmation.
Outside of Spatial Audio, theres also support for Bluetooth 5.2 with the Aero able to connect to two devices simultaneously, wireless Qi charging, and an impressive28-hours of claimed playback from the built-in battery. Aquick-charge function meanwhile delivers up to three hours of playtime from just 15 minutes of being plugged in at the mains.
The buds feature what 1More claims to be its best-ever noise-cancelling performance from a set of buds, with their frequency range extended from 40Hz to 4,000Hz. The Aero come with five different ANC modes, including a softened mode for quieter environments, plus an adaptive noise cancelling mode that automatically adjusts the degree of noise suppression based on ambient
outside noise. A transparency mode meanwhile amplifies voices and ambient noise.
The 1More Aero have an official price of $109 / 99, but are currently available fromAmazonfor $20 / 20 via coupons, or via 1More's own US site and UK site using the codeAERO20. Analysis: 3D feature sets the Aeros apart from other budget headphones but can they match AirPods? (Image credit: 1MORE)
1MORE has been building up a decent rep for their headphones line up, regularly offering performance beyond their affordable price tags.
Their Triple Driver in-ear headphones earnedfive stars in our review a few years ago, and they remain one of our top picks in our best earbuds guide. Thebrands1MORE Sonoflow over-ear headphones with ANC meanwhile scored an impressive 4 and half stars in our recent review.
The addition of spatial audio head tracking is a big development for the
brand however, with it being a feature not yet seen on true wireless headphones in this bracket.
Outside of Apples recent AirPods, only the far more expensive Beats Studio Buds , Samsungs Galaxy Buds Pro , Buds Live and Buds 2 and LGsT90 Tone Free feature similar tech.
The big question is how well the Aeros delivers their 3D surround sound in comparison to their more expensive rivals.We cant wait to put the buds and their headline feature through its paces keep an eye out for a full review on TechRadar in the future.
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