They must be fairly poor, right?
Walking along a busy road and barely hearing a thing is the dream.
The earbuds are currently available in the US, UK and Europe.
Two color choices are available either black or ivory.
Notably, the standard AirPods lack ANC although theSonyearbuds still offer it.
That includes adjusting different levels of ANC to your liking, setting up head-tracking and tweaking the EQ.
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 also offer wear detection which is mostly very accurate.
There’s also Bluetooth 5.3 support to ensure no dropouts.
Via the app, there are plenty of noise cancellation modes to choose from depending on the situation.
Similarly, out of the box, the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 sound good.
The mids are crisp and the highs detailed with little issue here.
Bass isn’t booming but it feels smooth and punchy nonetheless.
While bassheads may prefer an even louder response, it’s a pretty balanced result here.
Classics likeGod Only Knowshave just the right amount of sparkle while feeling bright throughout.
Despite all that room, there’s no wireless charging with charging solely via the USB-C port.
Otherwise, the case isn’t exactly good looking.
It’s not the most attractive of designs but it’s certainly practical.
On the earbuds are a touch area for light touches and long presses.
The ANC is better than most along with other key features.
Competition arises from the standard Apple AirPods which lack ANC or the Sony WF-C700N which are slightly cheaper.
Value score: 4/5
Should I buy the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2?
It’s fine but not good for long haul journeys.
You want styleLooking like something out of a 1980s vision of the future isn’t our idea of style.
That meant they were with me during each of my morning walks amongst the busy rush hour commute.
It’s always good to feel like you’re rediscovering a favorite thanks to the earbuds you’re using.
First reviewed in December 2023.
