Wireless technology has been around for a while now. Wireless charging in smartphones has caught on in the last 12 months or so, it hasn't been adopted on a mass scale. Wireless headphones, on the other hand, have been slowly and steadily making their presence felt in the market. Brands like Bose, Sony, Samsung among others have a decent range of wireless headphones. Samsung's recent addition to its wireless range are the Level Active headphones.
We used the Samsung Level Active in-ear headphones for a while and this is what we think of them:
Design
Like most technologies, wireless headphones too have seen an evolution. While earlier generation of wireless headphones had a few design glitches and performance issues, over the years they have been smoothened out. Samsung Level Active gets most things right, starting with the design. The first critical thing is a wireless in-ear headphone has to be convenience which begins with the right weight.
The Level Active in-ear headphones are lightweight and boast of an attractive design. Available in four colour variants - pink, green, white and black - the earpieces are light. For convenience, Samsung has guven different sized eartips andearhooks. There's an in-line mic which has power controls including volume buttons and call receive/end button. The left earplug opens up for microUSB charging whereas the right earplug is used for switching on or switching off the device. There's a flat wire that connects both the earplugs and comes in handy.
Performance
The Level Active's wingtips are impressive as the flexible hooks help them stay in place firmly. There's also splash-resistant P2i coating for protection from sweat and a little rain. It comes with Bluetooth Version 4.1 and in-built Li-ion battery which the company claims will last up-to 5.5 hours and up-to 250 hours of standby. The battery delivers good performance and a full single charge lasts close to five hours of moderate usage.
When it comes to sound quality, Samsung's Level Active in-ear headphones supplies good output. The device weighs only 18.2 grams but packs in a punch on the performance scale. We listened to some peppy, upbeat music to kick off the sound test and weren't disappointed with the results. The highs and lows are balanced but there was less punch in the bass.
We then moved on to warm, acoustic - including some Sam Smith - and the in-ear headphones did a good job. One slight issue some might find is with the volume as it is certainly on the higher side. However, that's something one can let slide as there weren't any other issues with the sound quality.
There's a bonus feature with the in-ear headphones as it lets you track workout regimes through an app and thus eliminating the need of an extra fitness band. The call quality of the mic was reasonable.
The fact that in-ear headphones are so lightweight works in their favour tremendously. One isn't worried about wearing them even while jogging as they don't drop off or slide on to the neck.
Verdict
At Rs 4,999, some might argue that the Level Active in-ear headphones are priced on the steeper side. There's tough competition from the likes of Skullcandy, Beats and other brands which offer good quality products at the same price. What works in Samsung's favour is that they've a product which scores well in design, performance and looks - there's nothing more you can ask for. Still, if you feel that spending Rs 5,000 on an in-ear headphone is a bit much, there's a plethora of options available for lesser price.
We used the Samsung Level Active in-ear headphones for a while and this is what we think of them:
Design
Like most technologies, wireless headphones too have seen an evolution. While earlier generation of wireless headphones had a few design glitches and performance issues, over the years they have been smoothened out. Samsung Level Active gets most things right, starting with the design. The first critical thing is a wireless in-ear headphone has to be convenience which begins with the right weight.
Performance
The Level Active's wingtips are impressive as the flexible hooks help them stay in place firmly. There's also splash-resistant P2i coating for protection from sweat and a little rain. It comes with Bluetooth Version 4.1 and in-built Li-ion battery which the company claims will last up-to 5.5 hours and up-to 250 hours of standby. The battery delivers good performance and a full single charge lasts close to five hours of moderate usage.
We then moved on to warm, acoustic - including some Sam Smith - and the in-ear headphones did a good job. One slight issue some might find is with the volume as it is certainly on the higher side. However, that's something one can let slide as there weren't any other issues with the sound quality.
There's a bonus feature with the in-ear headphones as it lets you track workout regimes through an app and thus eliminating the need of an extra fitness band. The call quality of the mic was reasonable.
The fact that in-ear headphones are so lightweight works in their favour tremendously. One isn't worried about wearing them even while jogging as they don't drop off or slide on to the neck.
Verdict
At Rs 4,999, some might argue that the Level Active in-ear headphones are priced on the steeper side. There's tough competition from the likes of Skullcandy, Beats and other brands which offer good quality products at the same price. What works in Samsung's favour is that they've a product which scores well in design, performance and looks - there's nothing more you can ask for. Still, if you feel that spending Rs 5,000 on an in-ear headphone is a bit much, there's a plethora of options available for lesser price.
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