Noise Buds VS104 Max

The battery life of these earbuds is decent, but there are several drawbacks. First, the hinge on the TWS case is poorly made and feels very loose; it can open on its own while in your pocket and connect to your smartphone unexpectedly. Additionally, it lacks dual pairing connectivity, which is a significant downside. Another issue is that wearing them for more than two hours can become uncomfortable due to the plastic design, which doesn’t provide the same comfort as other brands. The fit is also not great because of its awkward shape. If you’re considering buying these in 2024, I would recommend looking elsewhere as they are not worth the money.

[Edit-2] After a week of use, I have some observations:

1. The battery indicator drops to 1 dot after about three near-full charges, which is far from the advertised 45 hours. I suspect the battery life isn’t linear like that of mobile phones, so I just charge the case even if it’s not completely drained.
2. The absence of Google Fast Pair and Bluetooth multipoint support is frustrating; constantly disconnecting and reconnecting is annoying.

[Edit-1] After three days of use, I find these earbuds to be mediocre for several reasons:

1. There’s no Bluetooth multipoint support, and a Google Fast Pair feature would have been beneficial. Honestly, a dedicated app for Android would have sufficed. It’s not 2010 anymore; I don’t want to rely on four shiny dots on the case to guess the remaining battery.
2. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is underwhelming; there’s hardly any difference between Normal Mode and ANC. The transparency mode works, but it’s nothing special.
3. The sound quality is decent, but I wouldn’t classify it as crisp or exceptional like some other reviews suggest; my expectations are quite high.
4. You have to hold the hatch in place unless you incline them just right to keep it steady while putting them in or taking them out.
5. The battery life doesn’t seem to live up to the claims.

Initially, I considered the OnePlus Nord buds but decided to give these a try. Now, I regret that choice. For the average user, these earbuds feel more like those in the 1200-1700 range.

As the likely first reviewer on Amazon, here are my thoughts:

1. The design is decent with a glossy finish, but it seems prone to showing oil and grease marks.
2. I appreciate the volume control gesture; simply touch the sensor, left for lower volume and right for higher.
3. The hatch feels fragile and a bit loose; it doesn’t feel very stable.

I recently bought the Redmi Buds 4 Active, which had a sturdy design. However, the hatch on these earbuds wobbles when fully open, which I don’t like. It seems designed to remain closed unless absolutely necessary, and the case can’t stand on its own with the hatch open. I haven’t fully tested them yet, so I’ll update after a day of proper use.

I purchased these earbuds hoping for a better experience, but they have not met my expectations. The fit is poor; the short length of the buds makes them uncomfortable and they don’t stay securely in my ears. When wearing a helmet, they loosen and can fall out, which is frustrating. They also fail to reduce external noise as claimed. I’ve had other earbuds that performed much better. Overall, I consider this product a complete waste of money and am not using it. The depth of the buds is too short, which contributes to the inadequate fit.

Terrible sound and build quality. Don’t be fooled by the features like ANC and transparency mode; they barely work and simply fulfill their purpose without any real performance. The hinges feel flimsy, and while they might look premium, the overall build quality is cheap. As for the sound, despite having 13mm drivers, the output is disappointing—muffled and weak. In two words: sound is awful, especially for the price.