Review | Wireless technology: three of the best value gadgets reviewed, from a computer keyboard to earbuds that beat AirPods Pro and are less than half the price
- Wireless gadgets are getting better all the time. We test a super-quiet computer keyboard and mouse combo, and a smart outdoor Wi-fi surveillance camera
- Waterproof earbuds from Tranya that cost US$80 offer 24-bit music quality, surprisingly good voice quality, and stay in your ears better than AirPods Pro
With improved Bluetooth and Wi-fi solutions reaching every corner of the consumer market, wireless gadgets have become an essential part of our daily lives. Here are three that you might want to consider for yourself or for gifts – without breaking the wallet.
Tranya T10 Waterproof Wireless Earbuds
This year it seems everyone is switching to wireless earbuds. Of course, it helps that Apple and Samsung have dropped headphone jacks from most phones.
The Tranya T10 earbuds have a 12mm Graphene driver with a very comfortable in-ear design. The T10 has three sizes of ear tips, so take your time and try them all to get the best fit. Wireless earbuds need a good seal in your ears or you’ll not be happy with the sound quality.
The T10 earbuds support AAC (advanced audio coding) and Qualcomm aptX, which provides 24-bit music quality over Bluetooth. They also support Bluetooth 5.0 for a solid connection to your phone and a range of up to 33 feet (10 metres).
The T10 earbuds are also very comfortable to wear. I spent a morning with just the right earbud in to listen to music and make phone calls, and I could easily keep it in my ear all day.
I liked the voice quality of the microphones for phone calls. When I test voice quality, I leave myself voicemail messages and they sounded surprisingly good with the T10. Each earbud has a touch pad that can control calls and playback.
