Jaybird's Freedom Buds are tiny, a feat achieved by moving many of the audio components from the earbuds themselves to the remote control. Jaybird sells the Freedom in a range of colors from white and black to red and blue, with the earbuds themselves made from metal with plastic accents.Visually, they're smaller than any other earbuds on the market, but they look and feel like a quality product thanks to the metal design, a deviation from previous plastic earbud designs from Jaybird. These are wireless headphones, which means there's no wire to plug into your phone because they connect via Bluetooth. I loved the look of the gold and white Freedom earbuds I tested -- they're small and sleek, the perfect companion to an iPhone.
Review ~ Jaybird Freedom Wireless buds
Frequent charging is one of the biggest downsides to wireless earbuds, and while I wasn't a fan of using the clip while wearing the earbuds, it was a clever accessory for charging on the go. Snapping the clip onto the earbuds while they were in my purse was a quick and easy way to recharge them without needing to plug them in and it ensured I was never stuck with dead earbuds. 20 minutes of charging offers an hour of music playback.
We all have different ear shapes so not every set of earbuds is going to fit every ear. I'd recommend giving the Freedom a try if you're looking for a set of premium wireless earbuds, but buy from Amazon so you have an easy way to return them if they don't work out.
The Jaybird Freedom 2 are decent mixed usage sports headphones. They're fairly similar to the original Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless 2016, only slightly changing the provided tips, which are now a bit more comfortable and closer in shape to earbuds than in-ears. They also have a new cable management clip and design that you can't remove but does make Freedom 2 a bit easier to adjust for different head sizes than the original. Overall, they're a lightweight and comfortable wireless in-ear with a good wireless range, a decent build quality, and a customizable sound.
The Jaybird Freedom 2 are a slightly better wireless in-ear than the JBL Endurance Sprint. The Jaybirds have a smaller form factor that will more easily fit into pockets, which makes them a bit easier to carry around on your person. They also have a more comfortable semi earbud fit that most will prefer over that of the Endurance Sprint and they have a customizable sound that you can easily EQ with the Jaybird MySound app. The JBL, on the other hand, have a slightly more rugged look and feel and deliver better noise isolation and lower leakage thanks to their in-ear fit. They also have a slightly more stable ear hook design for sports, but the earbuds do not stay in your ears as well as the Jaybird.
The Jaybird Freedom 2 are quite stable. They're lightweight, wireless, and don't move much once in your ear. They have a new set of tips that already has the stability fins attached which makes them a bit easier to get the right fit. They're also more stable than the original Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless 2016 if you do not attach the stability fins which may happen occasionally since they aren't one unit like on the originals. They also have better cable management out of the box, but you have to adjust it just right for your head size or the cable will tug a little on the earbuds which might pull them out during more strenuous exercises and workout routines.
Thinking about getting yourself some wireless in-ear headphones? Then you're in luck because Jaybird has just released its most advanced wireless Bluetooth earbuds ever. Jaybird's new 5th generation Freedom are the smallest, micro-sized Bluetooth in-ear headphones to feature a premium metal design that is sweat-proof and made with active lifestyles in mind. Boasting up to 8 hours of wireless music playtime and the most secure customizable fit possible, these unbelievably tiny sporty wireless earbuds pack huge, user-personalized sound into what could possibly be the most impressive sounding package that we have ever experienced. That said, the Freedom aren't without their own unique shortcomings. So be sure to check out our full review on how these actually fare under real-world usage.
Call quality using the built-in microphone has been greatly improved over Jaybird's X2. It is no longer tinny and distant sounding, but actually loud and clear so people on the other end of your call won't ever complain that they can't hear you well. I also cannot complain about the Freedom's Bluetooth connectivity. It has been working flawlessly with absolutely no audio interruptions unlike some other wireless earbuds we've tested.
The secrete behind the Freedom's micro-sized, low-profiled form factor is due to creative engineering. You see, unlike most other wireless earbuds, the Freedom do not have a battery housed together with the earbuds themselves. Instead, the rechargeable battery is located inside the remote and microphone module, which I've got to say is as slim as any other ordinary 3-button remote I've seen. Having such a slim and lightweight remote though does mean sacrificed battery space, which is the main reason why you'll only be able to get up to four hours of use out of these wireless in-ears. That being said, I think it's a sacrifice most will be willing to take in return for such a compact set of wireless earbuds.
It does get a bit sweeter for you guys who can't go throughout the day with only four hours of wireless audio goodness. Jaybird's ingenious way of providing the option of adding additional battery power to your earbuds is with this add-on battery charging clip that attached to the remote and provided an extra charge, doubling the amount of time you can use the Freedom. Of course the dome side to using the Freedom with this charging clip is that it does add bulk and weight to one side of the earbud. And that means that doing any kind of training with it attached to the Freedom is not comfortable at all. Not to mention that it will tug and pull on the right side of your ear, eventually causing the earbud to fall out all the time. What you can do to alleviate the added weight of the battery clip attachment is by wearing the Freedom over your ears, which will reduce the pulling of the earbuds as the cable wraps around the ear. The difference this alternate wearing configuration makes is night and day.
I've been using the Freedom in the gym with workouts lasting as long as two hours and not once have I needed to readjust or push the earbuds back inside my ears. They've been fully secured using only the included Comply foam tips without any additional stabilizers, which is a hugely impressive feat for wireless in-ear headphones. The Freedom are so lightweight you can barely notice you're wearing them after a while. They're that comfortable to wear.
When it comes to running with headphones, I have used some simple earbuds that have over-the-ear loops to keep them attached through all of the vibrations of running. Constantly pressing the headphones further into my ear throughout the run is common as is getting caught up in the cord. For those reasons, I was excited to review the Freedom F5 In-Ear wireless headphones from Jaybird.
Overall, the Jaybird Freedom F5 have been high quality wireless headphones. The standard BlueTooth range applies and, personally, I have to figure out a more comfortable, secure way to carry my phone. Beyond that, I am looking forward to hitting the trails with some motivating music while getting less frustrated with the cords of my old headphones running through my shirt. As someone who has received electrical shocks to the ears from previous earbuds, the Freedom F5 are sweat-resistant and have a metal exterior for durability.
There are two schools of thought regarding wireless headphones. There's the AirPods camp, which believes true wireless is the only wireless, and the best way to listen to music is with two individual buds shoved into your ear canals. To the other crew, wires going behind your head or around your neck aren't so bad; in fact, they might be better, since they're harder to lose and easier to manage. To them, the only cord that must be severed is the one between phone and ear.
The JayBird name is a staple when it comes to Bluetooth wireless audio accessories for those who have active lifestyles. The Freedom are the latest wireless Bluetooth headphones to come out from Jaybird, which has not long ago released an updated version of the Freedom, aka JF3, with new silicone ear stabilizing cushions and nothing more. There's nothing better than the freedom of wireless headphones, except for that butchered Bluetooth sound quality that is. We know why JayBird named their latest wireless headphones the Freedom, but that isn't enough for us, we want to fully test drive these to the ground. And so we have. Catch the full review right after that jump!
The Jaybird Freedom aren't your standard sized in-ear headphones, because of the Bluetooth connectivity and built-in rechargeable battery, the Freedom have a fairly large footprint that shows when you're wearing them. That isn't necessarily a bad thing since the Freedom are in fact very lightweight and they feel that way when you wear them. You aren't really sacrificing a whole lot for that wireless freedom, pun intended. Operating these is pretty straight forward and simplified to say the least. You'll find a single long rubbery button on the right channel speaker's front housing coupled with a tiny status LED letting you know all the good stuff of Bluetooth connectivity and battery statuses.
Overall, I think JayBird's Freedom wireless Bluetooth headphones aren't bad for the $99 price tag, but at the same time I also think they need to be improved greatly. If you're looking for that sweat-proof wireless Bluetooth headset/headphones for the gym, the Freedom will be a pretty good pair of "throwaway" headphones. Ultimately, it's a toss up between in-ear wireless headphones that are the Freedom and on-ear wireless headphones, and depending on the current offerings I would have to say that these aren't half bad. As of today, there aren't many options for wireless in-ear headphones, and I would only suggest going with the Freedom as a last resort considering all that was said in the review. 2ff7e9595c
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