Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro Bluetooth Earbuds: a Mixed Bag

This is an ongoing review that I will update as I get more experience with this product.

I was a huge fan of the Liberty Pro 2 earbuds from years ago, and only went looking for a different brand of headphone when they started using a long stem design, which I don’t like. I switched to Google Pixel Buds to go along with my Pixel Phones, but was excited to try the Liberty 5 Pro based on the technological advances Anker was advertising.

I’m still not sure if the LCD screen and touch controls are anything more than a gimmick, but so far I haven’t used them for much of anything because I prefer to use the app. I got the white version, and the front of the earbuds are an even shinier, darker silver than the photos represent. I would have preferred a lighter white-ish silver, but these don’t look bad. The case is fairly lightweight, which I appreciate, but the pearlescent white finish may look like garbage within a few months of use. We’ll see.

Continue reading Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro Bluetooth Earbuds: a Mixed Bag

LeEco Leme Bluetooth Headphones Review

A friend of mine started working for LeEco a few months ago, so I’ve been introduced to this curiously-named, but wildly ambitious Chinese company who is entering the US market in various categories (mainly audio and TVs for now – Android bikes and electronic cars may come later). Oh, they also make smartphones. LeEco sells their products via LeMall, a site where their already-affordable products often go on “Flash Sale” for 50% off, meaning these Leme Bluetooth Headphones that are already cheap at $39.99 go for a simply-crazy $14.99 (which is what I paid for them). So how do they stack up? Here’s a quick review.

Continue reading LeEco Leme Bluetooth Headphones Review