I am quite experienced in bluetooth heaphones. I have owned 15-20 pairs of bluetooth headphones over the past few years. I have given many away and quickly settled on a favorite pair. They are the Origem Magebass. They are head and shoulders above most of the others in fit, quality, and battery life.
Recently, I was approached by the company to review their latest bluetooth headphones, the Origem G-01. I had high hopes based on my past experience.
The headphones arrive in very slick looking packaging. It oozes quality. The headphones arrive "nude" but all the earbuds/ear hooks are in the package and very easy to install. There are 3 different sizes to select from for the ear buds. And you can choose between silicone ear tips and premium sport ear tips, for a total of 6 different pairs. And if one ear canal is slightly larger than the other, no problem! The ear hooks also arrive with three sizes. They are not only clearly marked in size but also right vs. left. The set also comes with a micro USB cable for charging as well as a nice drawstring pouch for storing your headphones.
The headphones are on a tangle-free cord that is just the right length to go in front of or behind the head. The ear part is metal and far sturdier than many other bluetooth headphones manufactured at the same price point. They are not too heavy in the ear despite being sturdy, so I was able to get a good snug fit which stayed secure even while running. The controls for the headphones are located on the cord. This is definitely a huge pro and my preferred location for controls. They are not only easy to access but don't jostle the ear bud, unlike those that have the controls on the earpiece.
In use-- here is another area where they excel! They are very easy to pair and can pair to two devices at the same time (making it easy to receive calls while using a tablet etc). (Hint: To pair to two devices, turn off the bluetooth of the first while pairing to the second. Then turn the bluetooth back on. Done!) They automatically remember the last paired device when in range.
Speaking of range, it is quite good. I still get pretty good reception with these (through walls nonetheless) within about 50 feet. They use bluetooth 4.1.
They are sweatproof and have been put to the test quite thoroughly by me. No issues.
They have the capability to make calls/end calls/reject calls/redial last number dialed. They can also be used to stop/start/fast forward/rewind music. There are only 3 buttons, but the controls are intuitive and sensible...even the volume up/volume down is just a single push to change (trust me--many other bluetooth headphones make this a lot more complicated). The play/pause also works for big name video streaming like netflix. And unlike some other bluetooth headphones, the volume actually adjusts the paired device volume itself, rather than just the headphone volume. You can also summon siri for voice commands if desired.
The sound quality is very nice. They have a rich bass and are very clear. They are advertised as noise cancelling. I believe my Origem Magebass are a bit more effective at that (almost too effective at times), but these are quite good at blocking most exterior noise.
And the battery? Here's one of my favorite features. They arrived almost fully charged from the box. You can view the battery life icon in the upper right of your phone if you have an iphone. They take about 2 hours to fully charge but the life of them is exceptional! I can listen all day long without have to recharge them. I use them all the time and don't have to charge them more often than 1-2 times per week. They suggest they have 13 hours of playtime. I would definitely suggest that to be the case, if not more. There is a voice prompt that occasionally checks in to tell you battery life left too.
So...in summary. These have quite met my expectation and are a fantastic set of headphones. However, in comparison with my original faves, the Origem MageBass, I still prefer my original pair. They are magnetic and hang as a necklace around my neck when not in use. No worry that I will lose them. They are also slightly more noise cancelling. But in all else, virtually identical. Oh, except the price. The Magebass are about $15 cheaper on Amazon. Either way though, you won't go wrong. These are the best sets of bluetooth headphones I have used!
The links above are Amazon affiliate links. I was given this set of headphones in exchange for a review, but I was in no way influenced by this. I am a techie who loves trying out new products and these are truly a great product--as expected!
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