The Tribit FlyBuds C1 supply detailed sound, a snug match and over 11 hours of battery life at an inexpensive value. It’s a disgrace their bass efficiency falls quick.
Professionals
- Detailed audio
- Very lengthy battery life
- Snug match
Cons
- Weak bass
- Subjective design
- No IP ranking or wi-fi charging
Key Options
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Noise cancellationFour-mic ENC and Qualcomm CVC retains calls clear
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12 hour battery life50 hours whole with the case
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Wi-fi connectivityBluetooth 5.2
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Audio codecsaptX, AAC and SBC assist
Introduction
Tribit entered the audio scene in 2017, producing a bunch of headphones, audio system and wi-fi earbuds at inexpensive costs.
We have been pleasantly stunned with how the rugged Stormbox Micro was however – till now – we had but to evaluation any of the Tribit’s earbuds.
The FlyBuds C1 are the corporate’s prime true wi-fi earbud, packing Qualcomm’s QCC3040 chip and aptX expertise, providing what Tribit calls a “CD-quality listening expertise”. The earbuds additionally benefit from 4 mic ANC and AI noise discount for clear calls.
So, how efficient are these options? And, how do the earbuds sound?
Availability
- UKRRP: £89.99
- USARRP: $89.99
- EuropeRRP: €89.99
- CanadaRRP: CA$99.99
Design
- Have a singular gray and purple design
- Light-weight and comfy
- No IP ranking
The FlyBuds C1 are a unique-looking pair of earbuds. They’re just a little chunky however function the stem form popularised by Apple’s AirPods and seen on different price range earbuds just like the EarFun Air and the Enacfire A9.
The tail has a shiny gunmetal gray tint to it, whereas the highest of the stem is enveloped in a reflective purple halo. The darkish physique and purple circle instantly had me picturing the eyes and physique of a housefly. I’m undecided if this was deliberate given the earbuds’ identify or only a mere coincidence, however the FlyBuds actually have a particular look.
Tribit has forgone contact controls for a small bodily button on the backside of every tail. I really fairly appreciated the button because it meant the controls didn’t push the earbuds additional into my ear the best way contact controls can do.
The earbuds include six pairs of ear-tips in various sizes. Nevertheless, the distinction in dimension is delicate so that you may battle to get the right seal in case your ears are notably small or massive.
Fortunately, this doesn’t cease the earbuds from feeling very light-weight and comfy within the ear. The match can also be very safe – I wouldn’t hesitate to take these earbuds to the fitness center if it weren’t for the shortage of IP ranking to guard them from water or sweat.
The earbuds are housed in a small, rectangular charging case. The case is a delicate matte black shade and feels sturdy sufficient to chuck right into a backpack or jacket pocket in your manner out the door. The case comes with a USB-C cable however doesn’t embody assist for wi-fi charging.
Options
- Environmental Noise Cancellation isn’t adjustable
- Qualcomm cVc for name readability however there may be an echo
- Battery life falls wanting Tribit’s claims
The FlyBuds C1 are powered by Qualcomm’s QCC3040 chip. The chip, which is present in mid-range and entry-level wi-fi earbuds, is designed to supply strong Bluetooth connectivity, all-day put on, voice assistant assist and built-in noise cancellation.
The latter comes within the type of Tribit’s four-mic Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), which Tribit claims is able to silencing as much as 90% of noise. I discovered that the earbuds did an incredible job of chopping out the sounds of vehicles and lowering chatter to an indiscernible mumble.
I might have appreciated to see a method to regulate the ENC or a transparency mode to let sounds in when wanted, however contemplating their value, efficient noise cancellation remains to be a welcome addition.
The FlyBuds additionally benefit from Qualcomm’s cVc (Clear Voice Seize) 8.0 expertise, which suppresses noise in requires clearer voices. Whereas the earbuds usually carried out nicely throughout calls, my pals did recall a slight echo on my finish.
There’s no built-in voice assistant, however you possibly can click on both button 3 times to get up your cellular machine’s voice assistant. You can even use the button to play and pause, skip forwards and backwards; reply or reject a name, regulate quantity and energy the earbuds on and off with out placing them within the case.
The FlyBuds C1 boast a formidable battery life. Tribit claims the earbuds supply 12 hours of playtime, with 50 hours whole obtainable within the charging case. After I examined the earbuds, I solely managed to glean 11 hours and 14 minutes of listening out of them. Whereas this fell just a little wanting Tribit’s claims, it’s longer than you’ll discover on most wi-fi earbuds, together with most of the prime picks in our greatest wi-fi earbuds.
Sound high quality
- Vocals are crisp and clear
- Heat and energetic sound
- The bass wants extra oomph
Tribit highlights the FlyBuds C1’s “lifelike and CD-quality” sound on its web site, however do they actually sound pretty much as good as Tribit guarantees? Sure and no.
The Flybuds are – usually talking – a great-sounding pair of earbuds. The earbuds supply a crisp and energetic sound that’s full of element. Sound isolation is great too, however the bass left me wanting extra.
The tonal steadiness in Frank Ocean’s Nights isn’t clearly off. The vocals are full and full of element giving Ocean’s voice loads of character, particularly within the last third of the track the place his voice takes the main focus. The highs sound good too, although the soundstage feels cramped at instances. The low finish does fall behind barely on this observe, however the lack of bass doesn’t stick out.
Transferring on to a extra energetic observe, Ought to I Keep or Ought to I Go by The Conflict is heat and thrilling. The drums and vocals particularly are crisp and clear, leaving no breath or small element unaccounted for.
The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights highlights my greatest problem with the FlyBuds C1’s sound: the bass. Whereas the vocals once more sound nice, the earbuds fail to seize the punch or rumble of the bass. The FlyBuds current a heat and crisp sound, however the lack of bass makes it really feel like a weak try on the track.
General, the FlyBuds C1 are an brisk and detailed pair of earbuds – it’s only a disgrace there isn’t extra bass to offer tracks extra of an influence.
Must you purchase it?
You need earbuds with a protracted battery life At simply over 11 hours, the FlyBuds might have fallen wanting Tribit’s claims however they’re nonetheless nicely above common.
You need ground-shaking bass These earbuds sound nice, however bass is one space they fall quick in.
Remaining Ideas
The Tribit FlyBuds C1 supply detailed sound, a snug match and over 11 hours of battery life at an inexpensive value. It’s a disgrace their bass efficiency falls quick.
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