In recent years, true wireless Bluetooth headphones have become a popular choice for consumers. According to IDC consulting, in the first half of 2023, the shipment of true wireless Bluetooth headsets in the Chinese market will be 33.22 million units, a year-on-year increase of 0.5%。The demand side further stimulates the supply side to improve product performance, and with the blessing of continuously upgrading wireless communication technology, the headset products produced by various manufacturers are becoming more and more comprehensive, and the overall market is gradually declining, and the cost performance of TWS headphones is gradually highlighted.
vivo is a mobile phone manufacturer with strong genes, and the headphone products launched in recent years have excellent sound quality while having active noise cancellation function, and the ** of several hundred yuan is even more friendly. On December 14, vivo released a new S18 series mobile phone, which attracted the attention of many consumers. In addition to mobile phone products, vivo also launched a new true wireless earbuds - TWS 3E. This earbud is another true wireless earbud product after the TWS 3 series launched by vivo last year, and it has some important updates and improvements in design and function, bringing more surprises to users.
4.The 4G is extremely lightweight and supports IP54 dust and water resistance
Compared to the TWS 3 series launched last year, the vivo TWS 3E continues to have certain characteristics in terms of exterior design. In addition, the vivo TWS 3e inherits the classic color scheme of the previous generation, offering two color themes, white and inky blue, giving people an eye-catching craft feel. At the same time, the vivo TWS 3E is equipped with a rounded charging case, which not only brings a warm grip, but also adds a thin and light body design, which is convenient for users to carry around. The charging case adopts the popular Type-C interface, which is convenient to be compatible with mobile phones, with an input current of 5V 1A and an output current of 5V 02a。
The vivo TWS 3E features an in-ear design that has been upgraded in terms of comfort and reliability, further optimizing the form of the earphones, reducing weight and making them fit more naturally, and the redesigned internal structure improves the reliability of the whole device. Each earbud weighs only 44G, very lightweight. It is worth mentioning that the vivo TWS 3E is designed for long wear, and the ears will not feel uncomfortable even after hours of continuous use. During the design process, the vivo TWS 3e was researched by thousands of users to make the earbuds fit the ear canal better, and provide a more inductive experience by fine-tuning the curve to better fit the pinna. In my experience, the vivo TWS 3E is very stable, whether it is a head shake or a jump and run, it fits snugly against the ear. In addition, after wearing the vivo TWS 3E for more than 5 hours of continuous use, there is no obvious swelling pain in the ear. Plus it's only 4With a weight of 4g, it doesn't feel loose when worn for a long time. Overall, the vivo TWS 3e gives me a high level of comfort, and it doesn't have the bulging feeling of regular cheap Bluetooth headphones at all.
It is worth mentioning that the vivo TWS 3E not only has an improved appearance design and comfort, but also has an IP54 level of dust and water resistance, which is not found in other ordinary true wireless earbuds. The IP54 rating means that the headphones are resistant to dust and water. This is a very useful feature for users who like outdoor sports or who often face bad weather environments. Whether you're on vacation at the beach, running or biking outdoors, or experiencing a sudden light rain, the vivo TWS 3E has you covered. IP54 protection can effectively prevent dust and sweat from entering the inside of the earbuds, prolonging the life of the earbuds.
3D panoramic audio and AI noise cancellation make true wireless earbuds also have good sound quality
At the launch of the vivo TWS 3E, we could clearly see the importance that this product places on sound quality and noise cancellation. To optimize these two areas, the vivo TWS 3e has some unique designs and improvements. First of all, vivo TWS 3E adopts an upgraded version of 3D panoramic audio technology, through the analysis of sound impulse response, reverberation and sound field distribution of different sound fields, and successfully restores the five mainstream spatial modes of theater, recording studio, ** hall, concert and standard mode on the headphones. This way, users can enjoy a more immersive** experience.
Secondly, in order to further improve the sound quality, vivo TWS 3E uses a higher resolution sound unit, and uses high-bionic composite cashmere bio-fiber as the diaphragm material, making the sound softer and more natural. The voice coil uses a lighter copper wire diameter, which is 0003mm, resulting in a more delicate high-frequency performance. In terms of sound system, vivo uses an 11mm giant energy sound unit, and the sound effect system is tailored by its Golden Ear acoustic team, so that it can fully release energy and bring strong low-frequency output.
In addition, the Vivo TWS 3E also supports DeepX 30 stereo sound technology, which is a sound technology specially designed for true wireless earbuds, is derived from vivo's self-developed Deep Field deep space sound effect. With this technology, the vivo TWS 3E can significantly improve the listening effect under different sound styles, making the mid-bass more powerful, the vocals more penetrating, and the treble cleaner and brighter. This sound effect is created by a team of professional acoustic algorithms and fine-tuned by the Golden Ears team.
With the powerful power advantage of the 11mm driver, the low-frequency response of the vivo TWS 3E has been improved, the bass is deeper and clearer, and the sound details are richer without distortion. In addition, vivo TWS 3E also has a built-in listening mode "Melodious Listening", which brings users an infinitely fun audiobook listening experience through the fine tuning of the vocal frequency band.
Finally, vivo TWS 3E also has an excellent wireless karaoke in-ear monitoring function, the delay of the headphone end is as low as 33ms, and it has carried out in-depth cooperation with the national karaoke, and has jointly optimized the effects such as delay, reverberation and EQ. Moreover, the interaction with the national KSong has also been opened, and users can directly adjust the in-ear monitoring switch and volume of TWS 3E on the national KSong interface, so that users can experience an immersive KSong experience close to KTV when they wear headphones.
Up to 44 hours of ultra-long battery life, 10 minutes of charging and 3 hours of battery life
We know that in addition to its wearing comfort and sound quality, the most important thing for a good true wireless earbuds is battery life. The Vivo TWS 3E has a 52mAh battery and can last up to 44 hours with noise cancellation off, which means you can use it for two days without charging. The earbuds support fast charging, and you can last about 3 hours after 10 minutes of charging. It comes with a rechargeable storage case with a battery capacity of 513mAh.
The earbuds can last up to 44 hours with the charging case, and the earbuds can be fully charged in about 60 minutes on a single charge, and it takes about 140 minutes if the whole device is charged (including the storage box). Coupled with the iQOO 11 Pro phone I used, I adjusted the volume of the earbuds to about 60%, and the actual usage time of the earbuds was close to 10 hours, which is basically the same as the official nominal battery life, but the battery life will vary depending on the use. Like most true wireless earbuds, the Vivo TWS 3E's charging case has a magnetic design that will be firmly attached when placed inside.
The cover is opened and flashed, and the first time is equipped with the special effect of "ball-themed pop-up".
For ordinary Bluetooth headsets, the first use may need to go through a series of tedious steps, such as searching, pairing, connecting, etc., before they can be used normally. However, if you happen to be using a Vivo or iQOO series phone, pairing becomes very convenient. The vivo TWS 3e is deeply integrated with the vivo iQOO mobile phone system, and the first time you use it, you can simply open the lid of the charging case and complete the pairing with one click. Every time you use it, simply remove the earbuds from the charging case and they will automatically go into standby.
When the vivo TWS 3e is successfully paired with the phone, a connection animation pop-up will automatically pop up on the phone screen. On this pop-up interface, you can intuitively see the remaining power of the earbuds, and you can set the binaural sound effects in advance according to your personal preferences, such as selecting noise control, sound mode, etc. This provides users with a more personalized audio experience.
In addition, the control of the vivo TWS 3E is also more precise and sensitive. It uses innovative dual capacitive sensing technology to make the surface of the headphones highly integrated, eliminating the need for holes, but hiding two sensors under the surface for accurate in-ear detection. As long as the user wears the headset, it automatically recognizes and goes into standby mode without being disturbed by the surrounding environment.
It is worth mentioning that the vivo TWS 3E is also equipped with the "ball-themed pop-up" special effect for the first time. When you open the lid of the charging case, the cute pet Kitten Ball will instantly appear on the pop-up window interface and make cute movements, bringing users a relaxed and pleasant connection experience. The addition of this special effect not only adds fun, but also makes it more fun for users to connect to the headphones. Enabling this theme is as simple as going to Personalized Theme in the settings screen and applying Ball Theme.
All-round noise reduction for a quiet world
The Vivo TWS 3E also has a very strong performance in terms of noise cancellation. First of all, it adopts a feedforward active noise cancellation scheme, which collects external noise through a microphone (FF MIC) and uses the processing of a noise reduction chip to generate sound waves that are opposite to the noise to cancel out the noise. This feedforward ANC technology is effective at achieving up to 73% noise cancellation. When users wear vivo TWS 3E and turn on the noise cancellation function in a lively restaurant, they can instantly feel as if they are in a quiet bedroom, effectively isolating external noise and immersing themselves in the wonderful **. In addition, vivo TWS 3E also supports one-button access mode, allowing users to easily switch between when they need to hear the surrounding sound.
The vivo TWS 3E also adds an intelligent wind noise reduction function for outdoor sports scenarios. Through the wind noise reduction algorithm, it can effectively suppress the wind sound whistling during outdoor running, cycling and other sports, allowing users to focus on ** and exercise, without being disturbed by external noise. In addition, the vivo TWS 3E also has excellent call noise cancellation. It uses an intelligent network call algorithm to simulate the human ear hearing system through AI depth computing, preserving human voices and filtering noise. By quickly identifying the environment and applying noise reduction model algorithms, it is able to effectively suppress unsteady noise, such as sudden whistle and wind noise. In this way, both the "speaker" and the "listener" can enjoy a clear voice during the call.
In order to further improve the anti-wind noise ability, in terms of design, the acoustic structure team of vivo TWS 3E has redesigned the sound guide structure, and set the sound guide pipe in the form of convection. In this way, when the airflow passes through the sound guide pipe, it will adhere to the pipe wall and flow out of the pipe, avoiding direct impact on the sound inlet hole of the microphone, thereby reducing the generation of wind noise and greatly improving the ability to resist wind noise. In addition, the vivo TWS 3E also has a cavity that slows down the airflow velocity, increases the buffer space for the airflow to flow through, and increases the distance between the airflow and the microphone sound inlet hole, further reducing the airflow velocity and further strengthening the ability to resist wind noise.
Bluetooth 5 is supported3 dual connections, 55ms full-link game with low latency
The Vivo TWS 3E uses Bluetooth 5The 3 protocol scheme brings users better connection performance. It supports the simultaneous connection of two electronic devices, including mobile phones, tablets, watches and PCs, etc., and users can switch between them freely. This feature allows users to easily switch between different devices and enjoy a convenient multi-device connection experience. To further enhance Bluetooth performance, the vivo TWS 3e features a new antenna design combined with the latest Bluetooth 53 Protocols. In this way, it is able to provide a more stable and fast Bluetooth connection, ensuring stable and high-quality audio transmission.
As we all know, latency has always been a pain point for true wireless Bluetooth headphones. Many vendors are trying to reduce latency, but the results are not obvious. Although there is no clear regulation of latency rate in the industry, latency is very noticeable for the user experience. In vivo's view, the latency of true wireless earbuds should be controlled below 60ms. In order to meet this stringent latency standard, vivo TWS 3E has been optimized for the entire link to control the latency rate at about 55ms in gaming scenarios, while the latency on the headset side is even lower, only 25ms. This means that users can get a smoother and synchronized audio experience when playing games or games, and improve the overall user experience.
In order to achieve such an excellent low-latency experience, vivo has adopted a dual optimization scheme through the optimization of the dual terminals of mobile phones and earphones. Deeply optimize audio processing from phone to headset to reduce latency overall. As a result, users get a more satisfying, low-latency experience.
In order to ensure the best low-latency experience, it is recommended that users use it with the latest vivo or iqoo series mid-to-high-end phones. These phones are optimized in terms of processors and systems to work better with the Vivo TWS 3E to provide better audio transmission and latency control.
The three-frequency equalization sound quality is excellent
The Vivo TWS 3E excels in terms of sound quality and latency. During the audition, I tested it with the iQOO 11 Pro.
First of all, in terms of high frequencies, the Vivo TWS 3E shows excellent high-frequency ductility and transient performance. Its high-frequency hearing is transparent, the transient response is fast, and the details in the ** can be clearly presented. At the same time, the connection of the high-frequency part is also very natural and will not appear abrupt, and the overall high-frequency part is rich and tense. When listening to the song "You Raise Me Up", the vivo TWS 3E renders the male voice very well, and there is no breaking in the treble.
Secondly, in terms of midrange, the Vivo TWS 3E presents a denser, neutral and loose style. This style is relatively suitable for the popular genre and can clearly express the instruments and vocals. When listening to the song "Liang Zhu", vivo TWS 3E can clearly present the sound of the instrument, making people feel as if they are in the scene and feel the charm of live performance.
In the low end, the Vivo TWS 3E shows a relatively wide sound. It has a decent low-end dive depth and is able to provide a rich sense of low-frequency layering. At the same time, it has good low-frequency control performance, the sound is capable but not muddy, and the dynamic performance is accurate and in place. Especially in the rhythmic **, vivo TWS 3E can deduce a very sensual effect. When listening to the song "Ferry", the drum sound is strong and powerful, although there is no strong sense of vibration, but the low-frequency performance is still quite in place.
In terms of latency, the Vivo TWS 3E also performs satisfactorily. At ***, it is difficult to perceive the problem of sound and picture delay, and even if you deliberately observe it, it is difficult to detect the existence of delay. In the rhythmic games "Peace Elite" and "Honor of Kings", the sound of shooting and skill release triggered by the mobile phone can be synchronized with the sound heard by the headset, with low latency and very fast response speed.
Write at the end
The vivo TWS 3E true wireless earbuds are really good in terms of sound quality and noise cancellation, and users don't even need to deliberately cook the earbuds to enjoy a great sound quality experience. This is thanks to a number of technologies, including 3D surround view audio, AI noise reduction, high-resolution sound drivers, and DeepX 30 stereo technology. The application of these technologies allows the vivo TWS 3e to achieve excellent results in terms of sound quality and noise reduction. Compared to the true wireless earbuds in the same price range that we previously reviewed, the vivo TWS 3E performs very well, and is at the leading level in its class. It is able to provide high-quality audio performance, allowing users to immerse themselves in the world. At the same time, its noise reduction performance is also very good, which can effectively isolate external noise, allowing users to enjoy pure **.
Overall, the vivo TWS 3e can bring a better experience than other products in its class, even if it is not used with vivo series mobile phones. It excels in sound quality, noise cancellation, and latency, meeting the needs of users looking for premium audio and a comfortable experience. However, for users who are looking for a more extreme experience and a more perfect adaptation, we sincerely recommend using the vivo TWS 3e with a vivo or iQOO phone. This gives you the best sound quality and functionality, resulting in a better user experience.