It's a shame there's no support for high-quality wireless audio codecs such as LDAC or aptX HD, nor is there wireless charging or Bluetooth multipoint (both of which the Sony WF-1000XM5 cater for).

You get active noise cancellation, good sound, a comfy fit, a whole 45 hours of battery life, and these buds also boast support for the new Bluetooth wireless standard, Bluetooth LE Audio. It is designed to deliver an exceptional auditory experience and offering unmatched comfort and convenience.With a sliding gesture, you can increase or decrease the volume without saying, “Hey, Siri,” or reaching for your phone.

The sound quality is quite good, too, though you’ll notice a slight over-emphasis in the mid-bass frequencies. It establishes a stronger connection between the earbuds and the source device, resulting in significantly fewer skips. And thanks to ‘Just My Voice’ technology, we found these earbuds to be far less prone to wind-noise interference than any number of rivals. We think the sound is nicely balanced, there's loads of mid-range detail on show and it's presented in a cohesive and musical package.The earbuds support the SBC, AAC, and LDAC Bluetooth codecs, meaning anyone can enjoy high-quality audio. Ultimately, we want you to enjoy your purchase or, at the very least, leave our site with a little more knowledge about the inner workings of audio. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Truly Wireless are a good alternative if you want similarly-performing buds with a slightly different shape. A software update has seen Bluetooth Multipoint also added so you can be connected to two devices simultaneously. The active noise cancellation is really impressive, for example – in our review, we said: "When ANC is on, at my desk, all but the loudest noises are softened, leaving me immersed in my playlists.