These were a lot better than I was expecting, here's some pros and cons
Pros:
1. Great sound and bass, compared to my 50 dollar Sony over ear wired headphones, they are about 80% as good. Nice noticeable bass, not as good as said headphones, but pretty good. Highs are pretty good aswell, can definitely hear that treble. Clarity is iffy, a bit muddy but nothing that's noticeable without trying to look for flaws. It's very loud aswell.
2. Battery is good right out the box, been listening to music ever since I got them 4 hours ago.
3.easy to pair, just turned them on and found them in the bluetooth settings.
4. Lots of different accessories and eartips, the small ones are the best for me. TWO DIFFERENT CHARGERS, HAIL TO MICRO USB
5. Fit pretty well, too well actually, residual pain does occur so be ready for that, it's not their fault just the earbud design. But it does not and will not fall out.
6. Easy controls, they are located in the right headphone.
7. You can use Google assistant while phone is off, if you hold down the button for a second it will say voice dial but really it's just the assistant. Cool if you need a quick fact but don't want to get your phone out.
8. Calls are pretty good, people can understand me fine on the other end.
9. Perfect for any occasion, school, public, workouts, jogs, push ups, work and even home.
10. Small and compact, can carry in pocket anywhere or around neck
Cons:
1. They hurt your ears when you wear them for any length of time, oof my ears. Also random really high pitch noises when listening to music, unless your ears are good level like mine you won't notice.
2. The cord is a minor inconvenience but you already know this.
3. Some slight static noise, hardly noticeable, am I hearing things?
4. They can't make me toast.
Conclusion: Are these the best headphones out there? No. Can you buy a better pair for $29.97? No. Don't buy anything more expensive, unless you really want super fantastic awesome sound. Plus these come with ballin accessories that could potentially cost more than the product itself! ( I honestly don't know how they could pack so much accessories into this product, have it cost 30 bucks and it still be good quality, mind blower. I still can't find where they cut corners other than maybe the build quality, it doesn't look 100% like the picture but it does enough.) If you're on the edge between these and some more expensive but essentially the same headphones, get these.
I've consistently gone to the gym about 6 to 7 days a week over the past two years using powerbeats2 and then powerbeats3 wireless headsets during my workouts. I do free weights and end each workout with cardio on the treadmill, elliptical, or speed bike...mostly treadmill. For those Powerbeats users out there you know about the battery issues with these headsets. I have presently gone through 5 different Beats Powerbeats wireless headsets during the past two years. First headset was purchased through Target, which it stopped holding a charge after 8 months. I sent to Apple for repair but they promptly returned that said to me saying there was a small hairline crack at the base therefore not covered by the warranty. I purchased my second Powerbeats on Craigslist from someone who received it free with his iPhone purchase. That headset lasted about 6 months before it stopped holding a charge I have since gone through three sets purchased at Costco, returning the last one two weeks ago due to same battery issues and the headset not holding its charge. Costco presently does not have these headsets in stock.
I purchased this Senso wireless headset for my wife as a Christmas gift. I wasn't sure if she would like the over-the-ear wireless so I didn't want to spend $160 for Powerbeats. She doesn't know this but I've been using this Senso headset over the past two weeks at the gym and have feedback how it compares to the Powerbeats 3 headset.
First thing I noticed about this headset is the sound. There's definitely more bass coming through the headset and overall it's louder compared to the Powerbeats. Flexible hooks that go over the ear are thicker and more stable with the Powerbeats 3. The Powerbeats definitely has a tighter fit around the ear. The ear buds for both models feel identical to me and both fit snugly inside the year. Both sets are sweat-proof and for the most part stay on the ear while I'm running.
The biggest difference I noticed that favors Powerbeats is the range in which the headset receives the signal from my Samsung Note 5 smartphone. For example with Powerbeats I can easily walk 30 to 40 feet away from my phone and get absolutely no disruption in my music. The Senso headset starts to have distortion after about 15 feet. I will say though that with my wife's iPhone I actually found the range of the Senso farther than the Powerbeats.
I would suggest Senso consider including the cable/wire attachment to allow for tightening of the cable against the back of head for stability or under the chi depending on how you wear them. I actually took an extra cable attachment that I had from my Powerbeats and used with this Senso. Without that the wires would be dangling and bouncing back and forth while I'm running.
One annoying thing I noticed on this headset is the plastic cover leading to the charge input. Powerbeats2 had this issue and it was corrected with Powerbeats 3 version. I found it very difficult to uncover the outlet to charge this headset so I ended up ripping it off...much better now.
What I loved about Senso is the hard cover case they included. Powerbeats 3 started to include a soft case which is an absolute joke. I was very pleased with the hard case that came with this Senso headset.
Conclusion.... aside from the range and the feel compared to Powerbeats with his headset, I am actually considering purchasing a Senso set for myself and getting away from Powerbeats at $160. Of course I'll have to revise this review and see how long the battery lasts and the durability of this headset but so far I've been actually very pleased the two weeks that I've been using this headset.
For $40 I think they are pretty high quality. My husband has the Beats version and he said they look pretty much identical. The sound quality is pretty good. I like that I can talk on the phone using them. I have small ears so it was a concern for me that they would fall off. I went to the gym and tested them out and they worked out great. I have wore them around the house for 3 hours at a time and they didn't cause any pain or soreness. Score! I purchased the extended warranty to go along with them too. My husband is considering buying a pair too. Awesome buy!
The sound from the right ear piece of my LG Tone Pro HBS-750's - which I LOVE - became almost inaudible recently, just a month past the warranty end date. I read LOTS of reviews of different wireless earbuds, and I finally decided to try these SENSO's, even though I'd never heard of this brand. Why? With 80% of 20,000+ reviewers giving 4 or 5 stars, & an under-$40 price, I figured I HAD to give these a try.
These SENSO's made a great first impression, starting with the excellently designed packaging. The box is very sturdy, and has just the right amount of graphics & pics on it; all the product info you need is on one of the 6 surfaces, with no gaudy advertising or other visual distractIons. It's also nicely compact, having just enough room for the headphones, accessories, User Guide & Product Support card - the perfect size for storing the extra ear tips (three sizes are included), the VERY nice charging cable & a dual port car charger that are included extras, & just keeping everything SENSO together. It's the best designed packaging of any electronics device or accessory I've ever owned.
I wasn't sure how I'd like the over-the-ear piece that holds these earbuds in place. But I've had the "naked" earbuds that are supposed to fit so well they'll miraculously stay in your ear no matter what you're doing - and they DON'T (another reason I thought I'd give these earbuds a try). I haven't found the ear loops themselves uncomfortable, or too loose or tight; but they do compete with the arms of my glasses where they both sit on top of my ear, and I find myself often adjusting one or the other to make them both "sit right". Also, the angle of the opening to my ear canal is different in each ear; and since this angle is not adjustable on these earphones, I sometimes have difficulty getting them seated correctly so that I get them seated correctly. When I manage to get that angle exactly right, the noise cancellation is excellent; it's just not something I can achieve all the time.
I find the sound, & especially the volume, that comes from these little babies to be excellent. I've never worn expensive, big name earbuds, so I can't comment on how these SENSO's compare to those; but I am perfectly happy with what I hear coming from them. I thought my LG's had good sound quality, but these SENSO's deliver better sound quality: it's clearer, the bass is much better but not too much, and the volume is a LOT better.
These SENSO's do have several design features I like better than my LG's. One is their size & the connecting cable; having no plastic neckpiece is a definite plus. The cable connecting the earbuds is thin and flat - about 4mm wide - and it feels more substantial than the tiny round cables on the LG's. The supplied charging cable is one of the nicest I've ever seen. It also is flat and flexible - taking up less room when folded up - and it has SNUGLY FITTING, oval shaped covers on both the USB and the "other end". The "other end" is another piece of great design, with both a micro-USB AND a lightning connector in one tip. The micro-USB fits into the bottom end of the lightning tip, but can be pulled out when needed - no extra cap or second tip to mess with. I've only seen this design one other time, and it wasn't as well done as this one is. The supplied case is well made, classy looking, and compact - about the size of a good thick donut - and has an interior mesh half-pocket on one side. It easily holds the earbuds, that very nice charging cable, and some extra ear tips if you like/need to carry more than one size. I've even gotten the car charger in there as well, although that gets a bit tight.
Several things keep these earbuds from completely replacing my LG's. One is the lack of adjustability of the angle of the earbuds (given that I have narrow and oddly shaped ear canals, that's a problem with earbuds for me). Another is the shorter battery life. I've tried timing how long these will go on a charge, but I'm still not sure how long they actually do go - maybe 8 hrs., maybe not. They DON'T last a full day for me, whereas my LG's seemed to go forever on a charge - multiple days for sure. I also don't like that the battery status isn't announced when these are turned on, OR that when the "low battery" warning sounds, it's basically a "dead battery" warning. There's not much more than 2-3 minutes playing time left when that warning sounds, and that's definitely the feature of these SENSO's I like least. When the LG's are turned on, "Battery High (Medium) (Low)" is announced, a feature that I love and find very useful. Finally, these earbuds have a multi-second delay in completing the Bluetooth connection. Even though "Connected" is announced when they are supposedly paired, it can be five+ seconds before I actually hear the sound through these earbuds vs. the device.
All in all, this is a very nice set, and a fantastic value for the price. It's a keeper, but I've decided I AM going to get another LG headset as well. The battery life of the LG's can't be beat, and the battery status announcements are a "must have" for me - as well as the ability to adjust the angle of the earbuds where they fit into my ear, and to not have the over-the-ear clip always competing with my glasses for that tiny space. But if you don't have the same fairly minor complaints I do, I highly recommend these SENSO's for anyone who wants great sound and great features at a fantastic price.
Addendum 9/15/17: I began experiencing several intermittent problems with these earbuds about 2-3 weeks after I started using them: they would sometimes not pair even though the "Connected" status had been announced, sometimes not Skip or Go Back one track when that button was pushed, & held a charge for less & less time. I did a "Factory Reset" as instructed in the User Guide a couple of times. At about the six weeks point, they suddenly stopped charging fully; no matter how long I charged them, they would only charge about half way. I figured the earbuds were defective, and called SENSO's 24/7 Live Support. My excellent experience with their Customer Service sealed the SENSO deal for me. The rep I spoke to was VERY professional and efficient in handling my call. He first asked what problems I was having, then tried troubleshooting with a couple of questions (Was I trying to pair with more than one device? "No." A factory reset needs to be tried. "I've done that twice.") He apologized more than once for the inconvenience I was having, and with NO hesitation whatsoever immediately began asking for the info he needed - Amazon order #, name/address/etc. - to send me a replacement set. I had checked on the SENSO website, & asked if it was possible for me to pay the extra $$ and get the next better pair of SENSO's instead of a replacement for the ones I had. Although that wasn't an option, he immediately offered an alternative: "What I can do is offer you a 15% discount...." if I wanted to purchase a different set. He was able to answer all the questions I had about the differences between my earbuds and two other sets, and waited patiently while I viewed the currently available sets on Amazon (the set I wanted had recently been discontinued). In the end I elected just to have a replacement set sent to me. In my experience Customer Service DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER than this!! I highly recommended these earbuds before any troubles developed, but after this experience I'll probably be a SENSO customer for life. I just wish they had a broader product line so I could give them more of my business! Kudos to a great company with great products!!
I wish I had bought these before I went through 3 pair of cheaper headphones. I've only worn twice so I will update this review if things change but my first impression is WOW.
The headphones fit comfortably and the sound is great. The cord doesn't cause any issues while running where others I've had create a bounce effect when running. The headphones pair quickly EVERY time which seems like no big deal except none of my last 3 pair paired so easily, it was always a hassle. They feel very light and you forget you are running with them.
Minor cons (still 5 star product):
Slight hiss sound after bluetooth connected with nothing playing. Gone when you play music and not noticeable between songs (it might disappear altogether).
The power/pause button is very easy to hit which is a good thing in one way but bad in another. If I move the headphone to adjust, I find myself pausing the music and since my music app is my background app when running, I have to open the app to restart the music.
Positive surprises
The amount of additional stuff shipped with the headphones make you sure you will be happy. I know the description says it has extra buds, dual cable and car charger with 2 ports but when you open the box and have all this it's really nice.
Absolutely worth every penny so far. My last pairs failed after a few months of heavy use. Will update this review if that happens to these. H
Feature Product
- GREAT SOUND QUALITY with rich dynamic bass, balanced mids along with crisp clear highs, latest Bluetooth technology and upgraded acoustic components produce the highest fidelity music. Enjoy loud and clear conversations with the integrated advanced GoerTek MICROPHONE which produces call quality like you are talking directly on your cell phone. You will love the awesome sound of these and they are exactly what you are looking for.
- GREAT BATTERY LIFE achieved by an upgraded and improved lithium polymer battery that charges fully in less than 2 hours and can hold a charge for up to 8 hours consistently for a long time. The earphone is EASY TO USE even if these are your first pair of blue tooth headphones or a gift, they are very easy to setup and they QUICKLY PAIR with your phone RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.
- WILL STAY IN YOUR EARS whether you have small or big ears, the ADJUSTABLE over the ear earhooks can be MOULDED AROUND YOUR EARS to give you the best customized and SNUG FIT. These LIGHTWEIGHT ear phones are comfortable and will not fall out of your ears when you run, work out at the gym, exercise, or play any other active sport or fitness activity.
- STRONG CONNECTION - your audio will not cut in and out whether you put your phone in your pocket or walk up to 30 feet away from your mobile phone, a 360 Degree antenna along with the Bluetooth 4.1 wireless technology ensure headphone stays seemlessly connected to your device.
- ENGINEERED FOR DURABILITY - With a strong PATENTED structural design and superior quality components, these top rated headphones will last a long time and will not dissappoint you. 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty and 30 days no-questions-asked return policy. Value for money guaranteed, buy Senso products worry free.
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Bluetooth headphones
TL;DR - Just buy them.
Senso... never heard of them. In fact, I'd never have bought a set of earbuds from this company had it not been for my wife who took a chance on a rather inexpensive Christmas gift.
Best. Earbuds. Ever.
For the price, this is an absolute steal.
AUDIO: The audio quality, which is excellent for a set of earbuds, out-performs my wired Bose earbuds and only underperformed in the lower pitches (as a physician, no set of earbuds is safe if they have good bass - no room for the sound waves to escape and only damage your middle ear). I wouldn't use these earbuds to record audio (I do podcasts and digital recording), but I wouldn't recommend ANY earbuds for that.
COMFORT: I hate earbuds. They HURT. The only set I can use for any extended period of time (on an airplane, for example) is my Bose earbuds. However, Senso's set is a close second and doesn't seem to cause the residual pain other sets (Apple) causes.
NOISE CANCELLATION: I'm not certain how the noise cancellation works... I believe it's passive. Nevertheless, I have an Autistic daughter that only I seem to be able to calm and when she's screaming, I can plug these earbuds in and drown out her painful screams without completely drowning out all noise. When I'm playing music, it really does seem to work better than my Bose earbuds. I'm not sure how it works, but it does.
VALUE: How is this possible?! HOW?! This set came with two charging cords (one micro USB and ONE WITH A CONVERTING LIGHTNING/MICRO USB!!!), a car charger with TWO PORTS (1.0A and 2.1A!), replacement ear pieces, and a hard clamshell case. Did I mention it was only $30?!
The closest to this I can find on Amazon is a similar set (eerily identical) by Blayz (RobinTronics is missing several items [car charger]). HOWEVER, that set does not come with a convertible Lightning/Micro USB cord and, while it is currently $3-4 cheaper, this cord more than makes up for it.
CONCLUSION: FIVE STARS -- If you want a decent set of earbuds, get this one now. It is well worth it.
I have been using these wireless headphones since October 2017 while running in all sorts of weather and am very pleased with the quality and sound for the price. First, some background on me. I will run (or as I age, I call it the “old man shuffle”) at a local university on both paved roads and trails so the run is both smooth and rough at the same time. I will run for up to an hour or 5 miles “ish” and have run in heat of 90 plus degrees (lots of sweat), below freezing (lots of shivering), winds, thunderstorms, and all sorts of weather. The headphones stayed in place and worked without issue in all of these circumstances. I have even run with a “loose” fitting hat over my ears to keep my ears warm while wearing the headphones without issue.
The amount of items you get for the price was a nice surprise. It came with a very nice compact case, charging cable, car charger, and many extra earbuds. I have actually tried the neoprene and foam earbuds in different weather and find that I like the neoprene in the heat and foam in the cold.
Sound quality was surprisingly very good and these earbuds can get very loud. Paring with my IPhone was simple as well as learning how to use the headphones. I have never had an issue with the charge running out. I have run for 5 of 7 days without the need to re-charge the headphones so I typically charge them on the weekends.
I will admit that putting them on took a few tries. First, it is highly recommended that you put them in the correct ears (I first tried them backwards and it took me looking in the mirror to realize I was doing it wrong – uncomfortable too!). Make sure the black plastic cord that connects them is over your back. The first time I ran, I had the cord in the front and it kept bouncing up into my face. (I guess common sense helps!) Now, I have learned that I insert into my ears first and then rotate the headphones to slide over and lock onto my ears. Once on, I have never had an issue with them slipping off.
My only complaint, although minor, is that the connector to charge the earphones is very small. There is a “tiny” cover that has to be opened to insert the charging cable. Again, as I have aged, I have to find my “reading” glasses to get the cover open and charger connected, as I can’t see small items anymore! Not a big issue unless I can’t find one of my many pairs of reading glasses that always seem to be missing.
Overall, in my opinion, these are a great pair of headphones and it comes with many extras. I was so pleased with these that I bought a second pair for my son who is using them for running as well. I would definitely purchase again. Great Quality at a Great Price!
Reviewed by G. Swanson
These Bluetooth Headphones fit well, and feel great. They sound stage is very large and has deep bass, more that I had expected. The range is pretty good as well as the battery life is spot on, even at near full volume (not recommended to use full volume they get LOUD). I was weary of the wire getting in the way but since the controls are on the the ear buds the wire is never in the way and is super light so it feels non-existent. Also since the controls are on the ear bud, it is easy to locate them- on top of that the controls work really well; I might recommend flipping the volume up and volume down buttons but that is my only recommendation. For me the memory foam ear tips work the best, they seal extremely well, after contacting Invotek they were able to track down some replacements that I could buy for feature use, I highly recommend getting a pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ABWGHHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That brings me to my next topic, their customer service is on point, very quick to respond, very devoted to customer service and experience. I had the delight to work with Kimberly Pollak and I would like to give her a shout out. I have seen other reviews that say this product sometimes fails a few months into use, so don't forget to register the product for the amazing one year warranty that they provide; remember the device is not water proof so don't go swimming with it either.
Now that I have the iPhone X, I was in the market for Bluetooth headphones that sounded good, but didn’t cost over a $100. I refuse to pay that much for headphones I’m sure will be dropped and/or stepped on accidentally. These headphones sound amazing! The sound is clear and when playing music the bass is great. The headphones are comfortable to wear as well.
I always had a problem with earbuds not fitting my ears or staying in place. With the ear hooks, the buds stay in place. In my opinion, they sound better then the Apple’s EarPods. I use them every day at my desk when working and use when listening to music on my walks. With loud co-workers in a open floor plan building, I can attest these are the best noise cancelling headphones I’ve used lately. You cannot beat the price either! I would definitely recommend these headphones.
I have had a pair of these headphones for about a week now and I am pretty impressed. For the price, these things are really fantastic and absolutely worth the purchase. I've had no pairing issues and battery life has been quite a bit longer than expected.
For comparison purposes - I have had a few pairs of wireless headphones that ranged in price/quality: Jaybird X3s, Monster iSport Intensity, & Heydey Wireless Earbuds(Target house brand).
PROS
Sound Volume - Excellent. Way better volume vs Monster & Heydey, comparable to slightly better than Jaybird.
Sound Quality - Good. For the price I would say the quality is good to great. I have read some reviews highly critical of the quality and I came up with a couple ideas as to why. 1. They are being compared to a higher quality pair of headphones that more than likely cost a lot more and are an unfair/unrealistic comparison.
2. The headphones are not being worn correctly. If you try to just gently put them in your earhole as opposed to wedging them in or I generally pull back the top of my ear with one hand and put the headphones in with the other. There is a HUGE difference in volume & quality if they are in your ear properly.
3. They are defective.
Quality was significantly better than Heydey, quite a bit better than Monster & a bit less than Jaybird.
Product Quality - Excellent. This is the biggest one for me. I like the fact that the part that goes around your ear is not set, it is flexible and you can adjust it each time you put it on your ear. They came with a variety of different sized bud attachments, one even foam(I switched to the smallest buds which were difficult to put on but I like that because they won't fall off, which they haven't). But what I like even more are the buttons for changing the sounds, power & connecting to other devices. The volume are these square, clicky buttons that seem very durable. The reason this is important to me is because I have found most wireless earphones like these have round button that can and often tend to stick. This happend to my Jaybird X3s which I absolutely loved but the power/call button is partially stuck pushed in and frequently activates Siri or redials. They buds on the Jaybirds would also fall off all the time, not the case with these.
TLDR - If you are looking buy these, for the price they have excellent volume, good/great sound, and excellent overall quallity. I have owned a few pair of comparable headphones that ranged in price & quality(Jaybird X3, Monster iSport Intensity, Heydey Wireless). My overall ratings: SENSO - 8/10, Jaybird - 7/10, Monster - 4/10, Heydey - 1/10 (Side speakers broke in 2 weeks). BUY THESE!!!
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