Soul-searching question: Do you really know how to choose true wireless headphones?

The continuous evolution of wireless earphones has broadened the usage scenarios of earphones, making true wireless earphones one of the most popular categories at present. We have summarized the questions we have received recently related to true wireless earphones. If you are planning to buy a pair, you may wish to use it as a reference.

1Is the sound quality of true wireless headphones reliable?

True wireless earphones can already provide excellent sound quality and are gaining recognition from more and more users. According to the Qualcomm Usage Status Survey Report 2019, 66% of the users surveyed believe that the sound quality of wireless devices has gradually surpassed that of wired devices.

To provide a better wireless listening experience, we launched Qualcomm aptX™ Adaptive audio technology, which brings CD-level sound quality and high-resolution voice experience to wireless headphones.

aptX™ Adaptive combines top-level sound quality, stability, scalability, low latency and low bitrate audio transmission . It provides a robust connection with enhanced anti-RF interference and low latency, and can meet the wireless audio needs of multiple scenarios.

Of course, everyone's perception of sound quality is different. Before purchasing, it is best to listen to it and choose the product that suits you best.

2How are the earbuds of true wireless headphones connected?

The evolution of headphones from wired to true wireless is accompanied by the continuous upgrading and updating of technology. When users use true wireless products, especially earbuds, they take them off and put them on more frequently. This is the convenience brought by true wireless, but it also requires a more flexible and sensitive connection method as support.

Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Mirroring technology allows one earbud to be wirelessly connected to the phone via Bluetooth, while the other earbud becomes its "Mirroring", and the two earbuds can be quickly switched in multiple usage scenarios. When the user removes the earbud connected to the phone from the ear, the Mirroring earbud can take over the connection with the phone without any operation, avoiding the interruption of music or voice calls.

3. Regarding noise reduction for true wireless headphones, what related technologies does Qualcomm have?

Noise reduction is a very practical function in scenarios where a quiet environment is required, such as commuting, working, and studying.

Our QCC514x series and QCC304x series Bluetooth audio chips use integrated hybrid active noise reduction technology. By supporting ultra-low latency transparent transmission of external ambient sound, the ANC dedicated hardware integrated in the SoC can truly perceive the surrounding environment naturally, extending the use of active noise reduction from specific spaces such as airplanes to daily environments such as sports and offices.

Are true wireless headphones suitable for mobile games?

When gaming users buy true wireless headphones, in addition to sound quality, the primary consideration is low latency. Here, we have to talk about Qualcomm aptX adaptive technology again.

aptX Adaptive technology can automatically adjust to provide low latency based on the type of content played on the terminal through unique technology, reducing the problem of audio and video asynchrony, and providing an immersive experience for gamers and video users.

In addition, many headphone manufacturers now also have mobile phone product lines. Through two-way optimization, the low latency experience of true wireless headphones in mobile games can be further improved. The recently released vivo TWS Neo true wireless headphones, when used with the vivo X50 mobile phone, can reduce the game latency to 88ms.

What can the voice assistant on the 5 true wireless earphones do?

As voice assistants become more common, more and more wireless earphones and even true wireless earphones that support voice assistants are also increasing. Our latest QCC514x and QCC304x SoCs integrate voice assistant functions across the board, making voice assistants popular in products of different price ranges.

As headphone manufacturers continue to explore, the voice assistants of true wireless headphones can do more and more things. The vivo TWS Neo, which uses the Qualcomm QCC3046 SoC, supports the Jovi voice assistant. After waking up Jovi, the headphones can be turned into a real-time translator to complete conversations.

6I don’t want to charge my earphones often. Is the battery life of true wireless earphones enough?

Most true wireless earphones have a small and exquisite appearance, so some users worry that they cannot provide enough battery life. In fact, many true wireless earphones have excellent battery life.

Take the QCC514x and QCC304x series chips as an example. These two products have industry-leading low power consumption characteristics, and the 65mAh battery can last up to 13 hours of playback time. It can also improve power consumption for real use cases, and has excellent battery life performance in scenes such as music, calls, and sports.

The vivo TWS Neo, which uses the QCC3046 SoC, can provide up to 27 hours of battery life when paired with a charging box, which is enough to meet the needs of most users.

True wireless earphones not only provide a high-quality immersive audio experience, but also serve as the best assistant, making work and life more efficient. It is foreseeable that true wireless earphones will continue the current growth trend and gradually become popular .