I read a lot of reviews of a wide variety of wireless earbuds like these. My main criteria was battery life, sound quality, wireless compatibility, and reliability. I'll review each one. See reliability for fix.
Battery life:
I use these on my commute on public transit and while riding my bike. They last about 1:30 - 2 hours. It's not amazing, but for the size, it's not bad. They're great for something like a workout because they last long enough to cover a session and they're light, so they don't feel like they're really there. They also fit really nicely in the ear (and provide 3 different size fittings), so you don't have to worry about them flying out while you're moving.
Sound Quality:
They sound better than the wired earbuds you get with an iPhone or iPod. They have good mid range and high range, but the bass is understandably underwhelming. They don't sound tinny but they do lack the oomph of a regular over ear headphone, due in large part to their compact size. Still, they don't sound bad, I think they sound pretty good considering you don't want these little things making horrible rattling sounds while trying to pretend they have a woofer is packed into them. I'd rate them an 8/10 on an earbud scale.
Wireless compatibility:
I tested it on an iPad, my LG G4 Android, my Lenovo laptop, and a small bluetooth enabled SoC board I had fun screwing around with. They synced with all of them. I will say that reliability of the signal was variable between devices. My laptop actually allowed me to walk across the room with them being connected while my iPad and phone would cut out much sooner. I suspect both the power to the bluetooth radio and the larger antennae in the laptop played a part in that. Still, I was able to play music through them unfettered for at least 10 ft for each minus my SoC board which had no external antennae and therefore required me to sit next to it about 3 feet from it (otherwise it would cut out).
Reliability:
The sore spot for many users that I think I've resolved. Originally when I received them, they would pair perfectly but I found at times, they would fade in and out or one of them would cut in and out. The manufacturer recommends turning the earbuds inside your ear so they are oriented correctly. Basically the antennae isn't a wire in these things, they're a trace of metal printed on the tiny board inside, so they're a flat piece of metal printed on the board. How the antennae is aligned on a x,y,z axis relative to each other matters a lot (especially with such a small antennae). This helped slightly, but it wasn't until I discovered a buried help article in their site that my review went from 3/5 to 5/5. What you need to do is put both earbuds into the case and hold down the power button (for about 5 seconds) until it blinks white and then goes back to red. This resets the earbuds to default "settings" and clears everything out of them. How these "settings" (the term the manufacturer uses) get set or get messed up is beyond me. But by doing so, I found my connectivity to my phone went from "sort of annoying" to "holy crap, I'm never letting these go". They now no longer cut out at all. No matter how much I turn my head, move my phone, or put it in my bag/pocket/cup holder. I highly recommend trying this before giving up on them.
The case itself is nice. I find 15 recharges to be a bit generous. I noticed that the case is constantly trying to charge the earbuds when I leave them in and it discharges itself slowly, which is a bad thing for something that's supposed to second as a battery charge pack. I don't use it as such, so it doesn't matter to me, but it is something to note. Basically there's the inevitable internal discharge of the tiny battery in the earbuds and when the case senses a lower voltage caused by the discharge, it tries to charge it back up again. I found with regular use I get about 10-11 charges out of it. It takes about an hour or a little more for a full charge. The case feels like it's made from anodized aluminum with a brushed finish. It doesn't pick up fingerprints easily and is nice and sturdy. The earbuds magnetically pull into the sockets and don't fall out, a big plus for those who worry about losing one.
Overall, I'd say that the price to quality is great. I actually had an issue with the first charging case and the customer service was phenomenal. They sent me a replacement before I even had a chance to send back the defective unit. They were responsive and quick, a rarity. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a lightweight set of earbuds who have some money to spend (I will absolutely admit they are a bit pricey). Go for the single charge version if you're looking to save some money (the earbuds are the same, it's just the charger that's different).
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Product Description
Rowkin Ascent Charge+ w/ Wireless Charging
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Rowkin Ascent Charge w/ Portable Charger
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Rowkin Ascent Micro Small Form Big Sound
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Rowkin Bit Charge Touch Touch. Play. Go.
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Rowkin Micro Touch Touch. Play. Go.
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| Total Play/Talk Time with Charging Case | 55+ Hours | 55+ Hours | 20+ Hours | 50+ Hours | 20+ Hours |
| Qi Charging | Qi Charger Included | Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
1. Innovative Wireless Stereo Pairing Headset
The Rowkin Bit Charge earbuds are super small and one-of-a-kind. The stereo experience to be had with the headset is unparalleled and unique. It is truly the first wireless stereo Bluetooth earphone on the market. Bluetooth 4.1 technology enables you to connect the Rowkin Bit Charge earphones to any smart device and with a working distance range of up to 25 feet. You don’t have to plug your phone in to listen to music or deal with annoying cords. For tech-lovers who like to stay connected, the Rowkin Bit Charge is a revolution in Bluetooth headphones you’ll love to use.
2. The World’s Smallest Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Earbud
The earbuds’ small size makes it fit easily in any ear. Appearing like small dots in your ears, your wireless headphones will be almost invisible. With zero wires or cords, it’s easy to store and use. These Bluetooth earphones are impressively technologically-packed for their extreme small size. You’ll be amazed at how nice it is to have a tiny earbuds. Enjoying music, listening to podcasts, and making calls on the go is a whole new experience with the world’s smallest Bluetooth stereo cordless earbuds.
3. Rugged and Compact Power Bank Portable Charging System
With the unique patented dual-earbud conductive portable charging system available only with Rowkin Bit Charge Bluetooth earbuds, you'll never run out of batteries. Not only can you recharge your earbuds multiple times but you can also charge other devices without a wall plug. The magnetic plug and charge design houses the earbuds so you don't lose them and keeps them fully charged for extended talk time.
4. Convenient Built-In Mic
The tiny Bluetooth earbuds feature a built-in mic for on the go calls. The button on the wireless headset enables phone and music controls: answer/reject calls, dial the last number, play/pause music. Seamlessly transition between listening and calling.
5. Effortless Voice Command
Voice prompts for incoming calls are transmitted directly to the wireless headset. Siri is a touch away via the multi-function button. You'll never have to take your phone out of your pocket for a genuine wireless, hands-free experience.
6. High Quality Sound with Audio Enhancement
Rowkin Bit Charge wireless earbuds were created with high quality sound in mind. With 2 earbuds in stereo mode, you’ll hear every detail and get a fantastic surround sound feel. Sound quality and convenience never looked so good.7. Bi-directional Noise Reduction and Echo Cancellation
You’ll get high quality sound that reduces background noise for better calls with the Rowkin Bit Charge. Nothing will interfere with your personal calls or your personal listening enjoyment. These wireless headphones are designed for an incredible audio experience.
8. Incredibly Powerful Battery
The enhanced battery of the wireless earbuds allows up to 3 hours of talktime and up to 2 hours of music playback on one charge. If unused, Rowkin Bit Charge earbuds last for up to 27 hours with the power on. The standby time when powered off is up to 120 days. We equipped Rowkin Bit Charge earbuds with high-power batteries to meet the demands of connected users. With long lasting Bluetooth headphones, you won’t have to worry about keeping a charge.
Rowkin Bluetooth Earbuds ROCK
Rowkin Bluetooth Earbuds are extremely nice product. I purchased these because I wanted a quality Bluetooth Earbud that was going to produce a high quality sound. I am not disappointed, they sound great. I connect to them with my Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge. I watched a YouTube video real quick in regard to putting the earbud’s into pairing mode. I just had to push in the button on the earbud’s one more time, and they started blinking white and red. I turned the Bluetooth on my phone and they connected with no issues. I also read another gentleman’s review about setting the earbud’s back into their factory setting which clears them out. I did this first. Here is what you do.You simply put the earbuds into their holder / power bank, and push on the button of the earbuds while in the charger, and you will see the white light flash. Your done. They are back into the factory setting. I then connected to my phone, and the range is great. I am getting connectivity in my condo from one end to the other, and that is going through walls. In the Gym, and the reason why I bought these. I can walk to the other side of my gym before they start to cut out. This is about 40 to 50 feet in both scenarios. I made the move to Bluetooth wireless headphones and I am glad that I did, but I am tired of the wire that connects the two headphones is getting stuck behind my back when I am doing my bench-pressing, and dumbbell exercises, and I end up pulling the headphone out of my ear. I don’t want to break a $150.00-dollar pair of Jaybird headphones. When you are under 315 pound and heavier bench-pressing, and the wire is now pinned behind your back, trust me you will eventually break them, and with going up to 100 pound dumbbells and so on.The Rowkin Bluetooth Earbuds took away all of this frustration with the wired headphones. They are plenty loud, they are comfortable, and they are even more comfortable then the standard Bluetooth headphones because you don’t have the3 added weight of the wire pulling down on the headphones and also getting pinned between your body and the mat or padding of exercise equipment while working out in the gym. It was awesome to put the earbuds in my ears, turn on my music, and nothing no wiring hanging down from them, aggravating me, and no wire there to cause them to have them yanked from my ears. They are so much more comfortable, and you can barely feel them in your ears. They are lightweight, but they ROCK!!! If you want a quality Bluetooth Earbuds, then look no further. Buy these, and you won’t regret it. The battery case / charger keeps them fully charged, and yes, when the earbud looses enough charge for the power bank to detect it. It charges them, That is the idea. The earbud case / charger last a long time. I have charged them from this case for two weeks now, and I workout 4 days a week, and for two hours each day. You do the math. I highly recommend these to anyone that wants a quality Bluetooth Earbud, that has an active lifestyle, just wants to have a high quality Bluetooth Earbud that are comfortable, and hassle free.
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