1More Aero wireless earbuds offer AirPods Pro’s coolest features for much cheaper
New wireless buds boast ANC and Spatial Audio dynamic head tracking
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It’s been a feature largely confined toApplebranded headphones so far, but affordable audio brand1Morelook to have broken new ground by offeringSpatial Audiowith head tracking tech in their all-new Aero true wireless earbuds for a super-low price.
The feature-packed buds also boast improved noise cancellation over the company’s previous in-ears, as well as packing in the company’s own AI-powered Smart Loudness Technology which 1More claims to deliver improved listening at lower volumes by automatically adjusting the EQ curve to save detail.
The earphones pack carbon-coated 10mm drivers which keep the Aero’s weight to 4.9 grams per bud, while the soundstage has been tuned by Grammy award-winning sound engineer Luca Bignardi.
There’s no question about the Aero’s big calling card however, with the Aero’s Spatial Audio support set to make use of built-in gyroscopes in both buds, that 1More claim can create a 3D surround sound stage which adapts to head movements.
That feature potentially ranks the Aero’s alongside Apple’s very ownAirPods Pro 2andAirPods 3that both feature Dynamic Head Tracking for spatial audio as a key selling point.
What isn’t clear at this point is whether the Aero’s are compatible withDolby Atmosmusic/movies or Apple’s own Spatial Audio platform – we’ve reached out to a 1More spokesperson and will update when we have confirmation.
Outside of Spatial Audio, there’s also support forBluetooth 5.2with the Aero able to connect to two devices simultaneously, wireless Qi charging, and an impressive 28-hours of claimed playback from the built-in battery. A quick-charge function meanwhile delivers up to three hours of playtime from just 15 minutes of being plugged in at the mains.
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The buds feature what 1More claims to be its best-ever noise-cancelling performance from a set of buds, with their frequency range extended from 40Hz to 4,000Hz. The Aero come with five differentANCmodes, including a softened mode for quieter environments, plus an adaptive noise cancelling mode that automatically adjusts the degree of noise suppression based on ambient outside noise. A transparency mode meanwhile amplifies voices and ambient noise.
The 1More Aero have an official price of $109 / £99, but are currently available fromAmazonfor $20 / £20 via coupons, or via 1More’s ownUS siteandUK siteusing the code “AERO20”.
Analysis: 3D feature sets the Aero’s apart from other budget headphones – but can they match AirPods?
1MORE has been building up a decent rep for their headphones line up, regularly offering performance beyond their affordable price tags.
TheirTriple Driver in-ear headphonesearned five stars in our review a few years ago, and they remain one of our top picks in ourbest earbudsguide. The brand’s 1MORE Sonoflow over-ear headphones with ANC meanwhilescored an impressive 4 and half starsin our recent review.
The addition of spatial audio head tracking is a big development for the brand however, with it being a feature not yet seen on true wireless headphones in this bracket.
Outside of Apple’s recent AirPods, only the far more expensiveBeats Studio Buds,Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro,Buds LiveandBuds 2andLG’s T90 Tone Freefeature similar tech.
The big question is how well the Aero’s delivers their 3D surround sound in comparison to their more expensive rivals. We can’t wait to put the buds and their headline feature through its paces – keep an eye out for a full review on TechRadar in the future.
Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author ofSteve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor ofGuinnessWorldRecords.comand has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles.
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