Review 30 TWS Under 500k by David from GadgetIn

Introduction

• Presenter: David from GadgetIn
• Concept: Reviewing 30 TWS (True Wireless Stereo) products priced under 500k
• Objective: Determine the best TWS based on personal evaluation, including guessing the prices and comparing them to actual prices.

Method

• Selection: David's team selects and buys TWS randomly to keep the review unbiased.
• Testing Devices: Samsung S24 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) with Spotify (high-quality downloads).
• Songs Used for Testing: Supernova, Monokrom (Tulus), and Charlie Brown (Coldplay).

Criteria for Evaluation

1. Sound Quality (Bass, Vocals, Balance)
2. Price vs. Performance (Under/Overpriced based on David's guesses)
3. Features (IPX rating, battery life, etc.)
4. Design and Build Quality

Key Findings and Reviews

Anker Soundcore R50i

• Price Guess: 350k
• Actual Price: 197k
• Features: IPX5, 10 hours battery
• Review: Good bass, popular brand, but overpowered bass.

Nokia E3100 Plus

• Price Guess: 150k
• Actual Price: 199k
• Review: Lacks bass, vocals were not impressive.

Baseus Bowie WM-01

• Price Guess: 150k
• Actual Price: 170k
• Review: More balanced, but vocals lack breath.

Nakamichi TW018ENC+

• Price Guess: 250k
• Actual Price: 310k
• Review: Nice bass but overly booming.

S9 Smart Touch

• Price Guess: 40k
• Actual Price: 45k
• Review: Poor quality, only one side works.

Edifier X2s

• Price Guess: 250k
• Actual Price: 221k
• Review: Balanced, good for its type, some sound leakage.

Anker A20i

• Price Guess: 170k
• Actual Price: 197k
• Review: Overpowered booming bass.

KZ AZ09 Pro

• Price Guess: 400k+
• Actual Price: 440k+
• Review: Detailed vocal quality, less boom.

Monster Airmars XKT08

• Price Guess: 350-400k
• Actual Price: 138k
• Review: Surprisingly good, especial design.

Haylou W1

• Price Guess: 250k
• Actual Price: 405k
• Review: Smooth but vocals feel compressed.

JBL Wave100

• Price Guess: 450k
• Actual Price: 512k
• Review: Generally noisy background.

S-Move by Soul

• Price Guess: 75k
• Actual Price: 119k
• Review: Low bitrate sound.

Grotic InPods

• Price Guess: 40k
• Actual Price: 53k
• Review: Very thin bass, low-quality sound.

Miniso 360 Rotatable Cap

• Price Guess: 100k
• Actual Price: 154k
• Review: Simple, low power.

Moondrop Space Travel

• Price Guess: 500k
• Actual Price: 401k
• Review: Sounds good, nice ANC, especially detailed.

Earfun TWS

• Price Guess: 300k
• Actual Price: 379k
• Review: Mediocre compared to others.

Eggel QuietBuds

• Price Guess: 275k
• Actual Price: 299k
• Review: Good but leaks sound.

Redmi Buds 4 Lite

• Price Guess: 325k
• Actual Price: 250k
• Review: Balanced, good design.

USAMS True Wireless Stereo Earbuds

• Price Guess: 150k
• Actual Price: 179k
• Review: Good for its price point.

dbE TWS 10 High Fidelity

• Price Guess: 120k
• Actual Price: 229k
• Review: Overpriced for the sound quality.

Eggel ComfortBuds

• Price Guess: 350k
• Actual Price: 379k
• Review: Good sound for relaxed music, bright.

Soundtech S18

• Price Guess: 450k
• Actual Price: 196k
• Review: Surprisingly good.

Anker R100

• Price Guess: 300k
• Actual Price: 325k
• Review: Booming bass.

SoundPeats Clear

• Price Guess: 450k
• Actual Price: 299k
• Review: Good design and sound quality.

KZ-S1

• Price Guess: 400k
• Actual Price: 331k
• Review: Bright and detailed, not David's preference but good quality.

Vyatta Airboom Pro

• Price Guess: 220k
• Actual Price: 299k
• Review: Boom sound focused.

Thinkplus Live Pods GM2 Pro

• Price Guess: 180k
• Actual Price: 118k
• Review: Good for gaming, bright sound.

Edifier X3s

• Price Guess: 400k
• Actual Price: 357k
• Review: Ends on a high note, balanced sound.

Conclusion

• **Top Picks Based on Price vs. Performance: **
  • Budget Choice: Monster Airmars XKT08 (138k)
  • Mid-range Choice: Soundtech S18 (196k)
  • Design & Balanced Sound: Moondrop Space Travel (401k)
  • General Best Value: SoundPeats Clear (299k)
  • Overall Best: Moondrop Space Travel for detailed sound and reasonable price.

Overall Thoughts

• David emphasizes that personal preferences and ear types differ, so individual opinions on sound quality may vary.
• General Advice: Trust your own ears when deciding on audio products and feel free to share experiences in the comments.