Philips Headphones

I was genuinely surprised by how sophisticated these Philips TAT319 earbuds and their associated app are, especially at around $59—roughly a third of what Apple charges. The sound quality is excellent, and I haven’t experienced any interference or audio dropouts while walking near other electronics, which was a common problem with less expensive earbuds I’ve owned. The active noise cancellation is remarkably effective. It blocks almost all ambient noise while allowing you to focus on what you’re listening to, even in New York City’s noisy subway stations and busy streets. If you prefer to remain more aware of your surroundings—for example, if you’re concerned about someone calling your name or approaching you—you can simply switch the feature off. Battery life has also exceeded my expectations. I get a solid 12 to 14 hours of continuous listening on a charge, making them perfect for overnight use if you like falling asleep to relaxing music or sleep sounds. They’ve also become my go-to earbuds at the gym. They deliver powerful, clear sound for my alternative rock playlists while effectively blocking out both the gym’s background music and the surrounding noise. Overall, these earbuds perform far above their price point. I highly recommend them.

Aside from the occasional failure to pair with my phone, I like these earbuds.

The headphones worked just fine and then stopped connecting to the app. They still work, but I can’t use any features that come with it in the app. I tried deleting it, updating it, repairing it, etc. and it will never connect anymore. The app is terrible.