StatusBetween 3ANC Onyx True Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Black iPhone & Android ANC in Ear Buds, Charging Case, Built-in 6 Microphones, 8H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.2, IPX5 Waterproof

I'm a bit of a weird one. As in, I'm a mildly autistic audiophile with ADHD, OCD, and I've developed a particular hyper-fixation on TWS-style products over the last few years as they've grown in prominence. Anyway, I've both tried and personally own several pairs of earbuds/headphones/etc. At the moment, I have:(These Between3 ANCs)Airpods Pro (2nd Gen)OnePlus Buds Pro 2Galaxy Buds FEPixel Buds A-SeriesJBL Tune BudsSoundcore Space A40sJLab Go Pop ANCsAnd the Soundcore Life Q30 over-ear headsetI have to at least explain the fact that each audio product on that list has usually been used for a specific purpose and that purpose only (for example, the $30 JLabs are my "throwaway" earbuds that I wouldn't feel as devastated if I lost them vs, say, my AirPods or Galaxy Buds FE). Anyway, I'd seen the ads all over social media and beyond when it came to the Between3 ANCs. Naturally I didn't give them much thought at first, but I did hear out their sales pitch of having multiple drivers inside these vs your typical single 2-way woofer or dual driver design (like the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have). Having a dedicated speaker/driver for not just mids/bass and treble, but all THREE? I will admit I was intrigued. Unfortunately at the time I could not afford their initial asking price of nearly $200 after tax, and I was also a bit hesitant given what little presence the company seemingly had. Fast forward 2 years & my friend and I were discussing our favorite earbuds and listing all of the reasons why. Somewhat ironically, he mentioned the Between3 ANCs despite not even owning a pair lol. He'd just recently tried them out at the time via a mutual friend who did have them, and he was so impressed that the experience had stuck with him. And keep in mind, this is a guy who's equally weird/autistic like me with an INSANELY picky preference for audio quality and fidelity. He couldn't stop raving about them, and I had mentioned knowing about them vaguely and having been interested in them a while back. Well, through both his obnoxious attempts of persuasion (and my own curiousity having finally peaked) I decided to go ahead and bite the bullet. I figured the worst thing that could happen is I'd just return them if I didn't like them enough. As if that was ever going to be a genuine possibility lol. The Between3 ANCs are EVERY BIT as good as everyone else (including the company behind them) says they are. The bass is powerful, full, but not muddy or incessant. The mids are equally as powerful, and make their presence known without overstepping the highs/treble. Which even said treble too is clear, crisp, and the cherry on top of what I consider to be an incredibly well balanced soundstage that absolutely NAILS the 3 main aspects of what makes music sound good. I absolutely love them. Before, I was torn between my AirPods Pro Gen 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with trying to decide which one sounded better/the most balanced to me. The former is just one of those "take them out of the case and just enjoy" whereas the latter just needs a tiny bit of tuning (and a OnePlus device to enable their LDHC codec for lossless audio) to achieve a fairly impressive sound. The Between3 ANCs are like both of them put together, and the best part is they work just as well on iOS as they do on Android. So they're truly THE earbuds to use for all of the things you could want to use them for. Discord chats and phone calls are fantastic; everyone always says the mic quality is top notch and background noise is non-existent (even if there's a lot going on in the background that SHOULD be able to be heard by others). Battery life is arguably one of the most important factors for me aside from the sound quality when it comes to a pair of TWS earbuds, and the Between3 ANCs deliver on that front flawlessly. The claimed 12-hours on a single charge on the earbuds themselves (with no ANC or ambient mode enabled) is spot on. And for earbuds that can produce this kind of sound quality, that is insane. By comparison, my AirPods Pro Gen 2 will only get 8 hours at best with no fancy stuff turned on, while the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 get closer to 9-10 give or take. The Galaxy Buds FE are around roughly 8-9 hours, with the Space A40s netting 10 hrs & the Tune Buds about 12 hrs respectively. The JLabs and Pixel Buds sit at the bottom of the pack with a meager 7 hrs and 5-6 hrs respectively (and the Pixel Buds don't even have ANC or ambient mode). So for the Between3 ANCs to offer the sound quality, multi-point connectivity (also a must have for me), AND have ANC + ambient mode with such long battery life is just hard to not be satisfied with. The last thing I'll cover is the recently mentioned ANC and ambient mode. They are good, but they're not "great". I used to think AirPods were overhyped at every turn, but after having owned the 2nd Gen Pros I cannot deny their supremacy in both ANC and transparency/ambient mode. Even with the Between3 ANCs in consideration, nothing I have owned/tested/compared has been able to surpass the level of quiet using ANC with a proper seal in your ear. Same with the transparency; the AirPods are so good in that regard it literally makes it seem as if there's not even an earbud in your ear (not to mention they were deemed good enough to be a legally acceptable alternative to hearing aids). Still, that doesn't take anything away from the Between3 ANCs. Their ANC is still more than sufficient to get the job done and enhance your listening experience in a noisy area (or if you just want to drown out the world entirely when you're alone and it's already quiet to begin with). And their ambient mode works well enough to where you don't have to take the buds out of your ears to have a conversation or be aware of surroundings when out in public. They're also very comfortable thanks to the ergonomic curvature just passed the silicone tip, which helps keep it seated in your ear for long periods without causing any soreness. If I had any complaint AT ALL, it'd be that I originally joked about the Between3 ANCs looking like Juul pods lol. But looks aside, the build quality is exquisite and comprised of premium materials. And the practical factor of this design having allowed Status to pack 3 total drivers and hefty battery cells into each earbud is enough to make me not care too much about how it reminds me of a Juul pod. I just wish they'd have at least given the charging case a little bit more love, because as it is currently I am weary a good drop or two on solid concrete will make short work of the hinge (or chip/scuff it to oblivion). Hopefully we'll get a successor model, maybe even with a metal hinge (like AirPods use) and a more resilient material for the rest of the case that's not matte plastic (which is prone to scratches and scuffs, so when those start showing up on mine I won't be super caught off guard).All in all, these are a MUST HAVE if you need TWS earbuds with extremely long battery life (either for long calls or just listening to stuff while working a 8 hr+ shift at work), you want AMAZING sound quality with real bass, mids, and highs that don't bleed over onto one another (therefore ruining the balance in sound), and you can live with the somewhat lackluster quality of the charging case. I promise you won't regret it, even if you only aim to buy them to use for something highly specific. For me I tend to leave them at home to use with my gaming PC + my phone thanks to multi-point, mainly because I don't want them to get lost or damaged. But if they were the only pair I had, I'd take them everywhere because yes, they're THAT good (which can't be said for ALL of the ones I listed previously). The price can be a bit steep, so if that's the only big thing holding you back then I'd recommend waiting for them to go on sale (right now they're only $150 vs $180 if I recall). Don't let the design of the earbuds turn you away though! These are fantastic! And their companion app is on both iOS and Android and you get the same experience regardless of which phone you use!

I consider myself an audiophile. I’ve got a great home recording studio. I know myself stuff when it comes to audio.But I don’t know as much as my neighbor does. He’s an expert live sound and studio designer and installer. So when he saw me wearing my AirPods Pro (which I’ve loved just for the convenience with all my Apple gear) and asked me if I’d heard of Status earbuds, I was curious.He said they were the best earbuds he’d ever listened to - that they were true audiophile devices. He told me he could clearly hear bass around 30hz - CLEARLY. I found this hard to believe, because I’d never tried or even heard of an earbud that could generate clear 30hz tones.But he absolutely had my curiosity piqued, so I ordered a pair of the bone white. The fact they were $139 made me more skeptical; how could a manufacturer sell something that sounded as good as my neighbor said for $139? But what did I have to lose? If they were no good, I’d just return them and stick around the Apple universe.They arrived yesterday. I put them in and pulled up Flacbox to run them through my playlist of earbud testing songs, full expecting to be underwhelmed.And….Holy moly, folks.Every single thing my neighbor said was true. And then some! I have NEVER, ever heard a pair of buds that sound like these.They aren’t artificially bass-heavy like most popular brands these days. In fact, they’re *reference* buds. Music sounds like the artist/engineer/mastering engineer intended.Because of the triple drivers (one for bass, one for mids and one tweeter for highs), there’s a level of instrument separation that I didn’t think was possible in earbuds. I’m hearing new things in songs I’ve heard thousands of times. Clear harmonies. Instrument parts that were muddled on every other earbuds or headphones? Clear as day through these. On Massive Attack’s “Angel”—the pulsing bass line is crisp and clean without losing any punch.I ran a frequency sweep on them (I used an old blueberry condenser mic, but plan on running it again with a measurement mic later) to tweak the eq a little. But it really doesn’t require much EQ out of the box. Status includes three EQ presets, and those who aren’t technical/don’t want to futz with dialing in the EQ will be perfectly happy with one of those three presets.They paired with my iPhone and my Mac Pro quickly, and since they’re dual-device-capable, it’s very easy to switch back and forth.To get the best seal (in order for ANC to work effectively), I had to switch to the largest tips of the packet of tips they sent. It’s *almost* a perfect seal, but not quite, so I ordered some of the memory foam tips.They are secure in my ear. They don’t slip out when I’m running, biking or rowing. They feel invisible — I’ve already forgotten I’m wearing them a few times.Using the touch controls to start/stop songs and control the volume took a little bit to get used to, but that’s likely because I’ve been using AirPods and AirPods Pro since the first generation.I got the Bone White color mostly because they were on sale for $10 cheaper.CONCLUSIONIf you’re looking for a pair of buds that are super bass-heavy, and you don’t care about clarity or about hearing the music the way the artist intended it to be heard, these aren’t for you. Go get some Beats if that’s what you want.If you want to hear music sound the way it was meant to, these are absolutely for you. 100%.These buds would be a steal at $249. They sound far, far better than the priciest buds on the market today. That they’re $139 is simply incredible to me.Get yourself a pair of Status Between 3ANC. You will not regret it, and they will give you a listening experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced from any other earbuds.

Understand that my 4 stars has to do with the hype, considered a 3 star review but changed my mind as there is nothing overtly bad about these. Just arrived, using them now. Am comparing to a very old around the neck wireless in ear headset Sneer HBS-900. You can’t even find these anymore, have always considered my Sneers the best I’ve ever had. Despite the years of “improvements” in earbud tech and I’ve tried LG earbuds as well, nothing beats my Sneers. I can’t discern the difference in sound quality in the various ranges. This is not to say they are not good! I think they are worth the price at least for the Pro. One thing I do not like is that all control is via the mechanical buttons on each bud and other reviews have noted some eventual issues. Compare this to Beats in ear buds where everything is controlled via touch sensitive taps and you’ll understand. My Beats are my gym goto simply due to convenience and they do have great sound. Next step will be to compare the Beats to the Status at which time I will addendum this review. I will keep these as a backup for days like when I recently hit the gym and discovered my Beats power was dead! Would love to compare these to Airpods which I have never owned. Also the sound on the 3ANC may differ but I have no need for noise cancelling in an in ear bud! So, should you get them? Unless you are an audiophile, and I am not, they are good enough at their price point. Much better than spending +$200 on Beats, Bose, or Airpods for what might be marginal sound improvements for you.