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!

And yet, another update people! 12/14/23December now, warranty almost expired, I had some issues with my between pros, which needed addressing. Some I was able to resolve myself, and the main one was the left button started acting up. It’s become temperamental, and works when it wants to. I love my pros out of all the TWS’s I have. Build, design, features , and most importantly the sound is amazing. So I was gutted that the left monitor was running into problems. I usually dread dealing customer support, cause you don’t know what you’re gonna get. There are two criteria that are most important to me, when buying products. One of them being, the products sound interesting enough to want to buy them. And the other is, the customer service experience. I’ll take one, though I’d prefer both. If supports good, you have a better chance of getting the results needed. Or the products good enough, where you have little to no problems , down the road.Fortunately, I received the best of both worlds. Status Between not only made an awesome set of TWS in the between pros. Their customer experience was second to none. They replied to all of my correspondences giving stellar support, and without fail, replaced my buds. They came yesterday, 12/13/23. So, I’m over the moon because I got the “best of both worlds “. And that, to me speaks volumes. I love my between pros, and loved also the customer support they gave, when I most needed it.Thanks Status for demonstrating to me you value your reputation, your customer relations, and their total experience, with you. That’s why I can say with confidence, I highly recommend considering Status, if you’re in the market for a very good pair of TWS’s, and excellent customer service, and support Just one note. Two actually. I’m not really that into the (was on the fone outside in windy conditions, and my party never complained about not hearing me) ANC, and transparency features. But they’re there. My priorities lie with the sound, which trumps everything else. The between pros keep surprising me with their performance, I’m sometimes flabbergasted at how well they perform. Watching a movie , in a night club scene the bass speaker effortlessly absorbed the low frequencies and spat them out, with no distortion whatsoever. I felt like I was at the club, the way the speakers rumbled. Out of all my buds, these are hands down my go to pair, all day of the week. I get bummed when I have to take them off. I wanna keep listening, all day long. It’s that infectious. My opinion, three speakers are better than one. Each one has a job to do, rather than having one speaker do it all. Also, I think less coloring of the sound means you get to hear the music exactly how it was recording. Songs are very different in terms of recording, and the ebbs and flows of the frequencies in each song. Keeping the sound neutral means I get to hear the songs changes, exactly how they were recorded That makes for a much more engaging listening experience, to me. Just my opinion. Again, kudos to Status for making a fantastic product, and providing top notch customer service support, when it was needed. You’ve got my vote.Updated 12/14/23.Quik update: People have (as have I) said they have difficulty removing the buds from the case. I use the tips to easily remove the buds from the case. It’s that’s simple. Use the tip pun intended, the tip of the silicone tips to extract the buds from their case. Also, as most require. You have to get a good seal in order to get the best from these buds. The seal is most important for the buds to (boy these things can get extremely low end bass frequencies) produce the best sound and the best bass frequencies. Try, try, and continue to try all the available tips that come with the buds, and (the wing tips help with providing a more secure fit, simply figure out which size wing works for you, I use the medium sized wings) tips you have (that can fit) already stashed from other buds you possess. I use predominantly, spinfit tips for these and two other prime buds I owe, that I switch between one another. See below for more information on the two other buds previously mentioned. Hope you enjoy them as much as I doMan, you wouldn’t believe the list of buds I’ve gone thru to get to this point. A point I finally found something that checks the most important boxes. Such as first and foremost of course the sound. Housed within the casing sits 3, that’s right 3 separate speakers for bass, mids & highs. These babies pack a punch that’s warm, sweet sounding and balanced. I’m not an audiophile like some love to claim, not that I need to be. But these buds are top quality. The housing seems large, but surprisingly and fortunately they fit firmly and comfortably in the ear, with little to no pressure from the insertion. Controls are simple, and functional. This is now, one of three sets I switch with one another. The other two are the Nuarl N6 pro 2, and Beats Studio. Both of which I like just as much. Each one offering pretty much the same specs, except these Status buds have a 3 speaker configuration. No (I could be wrong, but I didn’t buy them for an app) there’s no app, no ANC, transparency mode. But all that is trumped with the ease of use, awesome fit, and impeccable sound. One thing of note is that, I wish the housing was a hardened rubber, or some third party sellers could fashion some sort of protection for the buds that would extend longevity. Maybe someone will down the road.This ain’t the most detailed review I could have given. But I’m no fan of them usually. Don’t have the patience. So, if you want exceptional sound and a comfy fit, with an assortment of tips and wings. Then these are the buds for you. They won’t disappoint. They’re worth every penny.

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.