UPDATE (2/25/18): After using this headphone nearly every day since purchase, it has now stopped holding a charge. I'm very disappointed, because I had come to rely on how much easier this little thing makes my life. That being said, I hesitate to reorder at the $25 price point, knowing it won't survive past a few weeks. Sad to say, but buyer beware.
Extremely impressed. Purchased this tiny headphone a couple weeks ago and have been using it constantly since. I upgraded from wireless earbuds that were connected to each other and had with ear loops (because I have small ears and have trouble finding earbuds that fit). Wires are not my friends: I'm all over the place and tend to get caught on everything. I have high hopes for this tiny, wireless device.
This tiny bluetooth ear bud is fantastic. Battery life is much better than expected. I spent time trying the different sizes, and I think that helped because it never falls out. I wear this while biking, running, cleaning, etc. The sound is loud, to the point that I usually never go over half way up, which is much better than my previous wireless earbuds. Thus far, I cannot rave enough about this ear bud more. If you're on the fence, just go for it.
My only warning with the ear bud is the looks from strangers. When I'm having a full blown phone conversation with the bud in my right ear, anyone sitting or walking at my left gives me odd looks (since they can't see the ear bud). Pretty funny! Buyer beware, I suppose.
This product started out so well! It arrived on time, powered up and paired easily, worked with both my laptop and my cellphone. It worked well and was intuitive to use. Less than a month later however, and I’ve begun to have battery issues with it. It started with it dying seemingly entirely out of the blue. I hadn’t been using it but it’d been powered off and I hadn’t left it on charge. It just didn’t turn on. I put it on the charger and hoped for the best. Previously, the battery had been lasting 6+ hours with nightly use and a full charge. Less than an hour after taking it off charge, I heard the familiar “battery low” in my ear. I tried again, letting it charge longer and the battery still only lasted half it’s usual life. Now tonight was the last straw. I’d been using this little ear piece at work because earbud strings getting in the way during closing had been problematic. Tonight, after leaving it on charge for at least 3 hours, I went to power it on about 3 hours after taking it off the charger and once again it would not power on at all. Color me disappointed. I was overall satisfied with the product until it stopped working. Sound quality was decent for the price (there was some white noise, but not enough to bother me)
Pictured - Product when received, battery display on iPhone
UPDATE- As seen with other reviewers that encountered an issue with this product, the company contacted me quickly and offered a replacement for the defective earbud. They’ve told me they believe that the death of my earbud is a special case. I’m upping the review for excellent customer service and a product that truly does work. Will update later should something new occur.
I really liked this Bluetooth earbud that I just purchased. I have tried several others prior but was disappointed in most because either it was uncomfortable, falls out or poor sound. This one meets all my expectations.
Easy to pair and use with one button to pause music or answer the phone. I was able to pair the first time and it could not have been any simpler. I was a little hesitant because of the low price but am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the device and the packaging it came in. the charging is done with a USB the attached the ear bud magnetically. The charging USB plug stays conveniently in the carrying case. The ear bud seems comfortable with a few different sized tips but so far, I have not had any issues with it falling out using the one supplied on the device.
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It's been less than 10 months, and the earbud no longer charges. A digital multimeter check on the USB charger pins show that the charger still works, so it's the earbud that is malfunctioning. The earbud performed fine for 3 months (comfortable, sound quality, call times, etc), but soon after, it started to develop low level noise/chirping when not on a call. I initially thought the noise could be associated with low battery charge, but I would need to power cycle the earbud several times after charging to get rid of the noise. Although the noise wasn't very very loud, it was very distracting (about the same level as a low volume conversation). Very disappointing that it doesn't last a year as the earbud was well maintained/stored. I was going to purchase another one of the same model (hoping that this was an isolated defective earbud), but noticed that the price went up, and figure that it might be better to try any one of the competitors' offerings as they appear to be very similar, but more affordable (while offering additional features such as noise cancellation and/or water resistance at the same time).
UPDATE (10/3/17): was contacted by company who is arranging for immediate replacement.
UPDATE (10/30/17): replacement unit received promptly, and still working very well. Company maintained frequent (email) contact throughout the process and continued follow up to make sure everything is working out to my satisfaction. I was unaware of the manufacturer's warranty when they contacted me, and I assumed that my product failure experience must have exceeded whatever warranty period (if any) there was, but this was one of the first things that the customer service team communicated to me (they gave me the impression they have a real warranty policy..... and are not afraid to use it). This is in contrast to what I imagined: that I would be explaining how the product failed, and how I wasn't an idiot who didn't know how to use it, and somehow would be accused of misusing the device and causing it to fail in a way that is not covered by the company's policy, etc.
Instead, I was told that they have a warranty policy, they are very displeased to learn about my experience, and offered a complete refund or replacement with no questions other than "Would that be ok with you?" Excellent service by a company that stands behind its product, and demonstrates concern/care for their customers through their actions. Very unexpected, but welcome high quality of service (just as important if not more than so product quality - especially when there's a problem). As a result, I didn't have to purchase another earbud, and had relatively little downtime. I feel they have earned this update, and I would buy from them again based on this experience, and the confidence they have instilled. I plan to continue to vote with my dollars/purchases for the companies that provide good service such as this one.
I have only owned the earbud for a few days, but I love it. I saw some reviews that warned that it would fall out of the ear easily, which concerned me. I have had it fall out twice, but both times I placed it back in my ear and made certain it was firmly placed. I then wore it for several hours without any problem. One problem I have had in the past was that ear buds make my ear very sore after wearing them for just a short time. In the case of the Focuspower F10, I have literally worn it for several hours at a time with no problem at all. I have not made a lot of calls with it, but the calls I have made have been clear. In each case I asked whether or not the other person could hear me clearly. They all indicated that they could. I have played music with the earbud quite a bit and the sound is great. I have spent a small fortune on earpieces trying to find one I liked that had clear sound......did not make my ear sore......fit well.....and didn't break the bank. This one fits the bill. The price was amazing. (I may order a second one just to have it in reserve in case of loss.) It includes a handy little zippered case and comes with its own unique magnetic charger. So far I really love this thing, and the price is definitely right.
Feature Product
- 1.SAMLL - Wear comfortable, hidden, suitable for a variety of scenes
- 2. MULTIPOINT CONNECTION - At the same time connect 2 mobile phone
- 3.ENERGY CONSERVATION - Generally speaking, the battery can keep 3.5 hours life for all this similar products, but our products has a high capacity battery which 1.5 times than others.Premium quality lithium accumulator allows you listening audio on 30-40% volume about 7 hours and 6-8 hr talking time, 4.5 hr on full volume.
- 4. BLUETOOTH 4.1 & EDR TECHNOLOGY- Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices. Instantly connected to your smartphone or tablet from up to 33 feet away.
- 5. MAGNETIC INDUCTIVE CHARGING - Never Have to fiddle with cords, you put it to charge and pick it up when you are ready to go(Focuspower product is fully backed up by 45-day money back & 18-month worry-free guarantee )
Description
Features:
1.Hand free and music player;
2.Bluetooth V4.1+EDR and range up to 10 meters on open air;
3.Frequency: 2.4G;
4.Charging time: 2 hours;Calling time: 6-8 hours (at 30-40% volume);
5.Bluetooth earbud model: F10;
6.Standby time: 200 hours;
7.Listening Time: 7 hours (at 30-40% volume)
9.Compatible with mobile phone,pad,notebook and any other bluetooth devices;
10.Product Dimensions: 0.8 inch(length) X0.5 inch (wide)X0.56 inch (high)
Pairing Instruction :
1.Long press the Multi-function button for 5 seconds at off mode, and voice prompts "ready to pair"when the blue light flashed speed and continued.
2.Activate the Bluetooth on mobile phone, search and add new Bluetooth device from menu.
3.Select "FOCUSPOWER-F10" from Bluetooth device list on mobile phone to connect with the earphone.Voice prompt "Connected"is given after connection is completed. Now you can make phone calls and listen to music via your mobile phone.
Warm prompt:
1.If you can't pair the bluetooth with your phone , please make sure this headset has been going into pairing mode. (Turn the bluetooth on and keep press the function key until the LED light flashing Blue)
2.If your phone can't search the bluetooth, please kindly try to restart your phone,this bluetooth can work for most bluetooth device.
3.The bluetooth headset is only one, not a pair but fit in either of ear.
4.The size of this bluetooth is derived from the test date of our engineers. It can be suitable most person's ear. Please kindly understand it could be not suitable for you completely. We will be much appreciate if you would like to contact us when you find the earphone is not fit for you.
Package Include:
1. 1*One FOCUSPOWER F10 earbud;
2. 1*User Manual;
3. 1*Inductive Magnet Charger;
4. 3*Eartips different sizes;
This is a very small device, fits easily in either ear, and the sound quality is very good. I use it mostly to listen to podcasts and Audible books, so music has not been tested. It is obviously a mono unit. Volume is controlled by adjusting the main device, such as your phone. There is no volume control. All other actions are controlled by the little button on the side. The charger is compact and fits into any USB slot.
I have used the F10 while showering twice, even once accidentally dropping it onto the shower floor. It continued to work without evidence of getting water inside. Your mileage may vary.
As of update in Aug 2018, there are no problems with overcharging. Very happy with product.
The product itself is outstanding. Music is clear, phone calls are also clear both for me and the person I'm talking to, and even my apps come through the earpiece nicely.
But what I really want to say here is the customer service I received was nothing less than incredible!!!! I had an issue that was definitely my fault. I emailed focuspower asking how I could pay to resolve my issue. They resolved it immediately and at no charge. Wow!!!!
I was pleasantly surprised at this tiny little earpiece. Actually, fits well in my ear (I usually have issues with earpieces being uncomfortable). The sound impressed me as it was eq'd to compliment my preference in music. Battery life has been great so far with several hours of standby (hasn't run out yet). Calls were clear due to the fact that it fits your ear so that outside noise is reduced.
My only issues are that it is small (perfect for my ear) and I often forget to turn it off when I take it off. Comes with a nice protective case for charger and accessories.
I have been using this headset for over 2 months now, and can say it is excellent for what I use it for.
My primary use is listening to audiobooks discreetly. The volume is excellent, sound quality good.
I get at least 6 hours on a full charge, and it charges rapidly.
I have made a few phone calls with it and it is acceptable for this as well.
I wear it for 6 hours+ a day and it remains comfortable. Great product.
Update 1/11/18
Still working great after 6 months. Battery is still holding it ms own. Still sounds like new.
Update 11/22/18
Still working great. Battery is starting to show its age, but still lasts over 4 hours listening to books.
I like it so much I bought two more. I'm connected to my laptop and my phone without having to switch. The automatic connection hasn't failed me yet, and when I pull it off the charger and stick it in my ear it starts working immediately. It's great for Google Maps directions when I'm riding my bike, listening to lectures, podcasts, books, and of course making/answering phone calls. It seems to last all day with the volume down low, which is where I prefer it anyway. It's very comfortable. After about 20 minutes I completely forget that it's in my ear. And I love the little magnetic charger. I don't usually listen to music when I run or cycle bc I like to be aware of what's happening around me, but I wore this on a run the other day and it was great. A little of my favorite classical down low in one ear, the rest of the world in the other. I'm really looking forward to listening to some books on longer runs. It's also small enough and robust enough that you can take it out of your ear, shove it in your pocket, and forget about it. What else...the indicator light is very unobtrusive and doesn't flash or stay lit unnecessarily, which is something I've found very irritating in other earbuds.
Nothing's perfect though. Some tiny niggling issues include, very bizarre sounding Chinese woman's voice reading alerts (this could be a pro or a con, I guess), only one charger (I'm ordering more earbuds, so this won't be an issue for me for much longer), the four silicon ear fittings provided are small, small, large and larger. The small was just slightly too small, the medium (i.e. large) much too big. I fit mine with a piece from another set of earbuds. If you're connected to two devices and you plan on leaving one just out of range, you'd better manually disconnect from that device or you'll be driven insane by "device disconnected"..."device connected"...ad infinitum, and there's absolutely nothing you can do about it from the earbud side of things.
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