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TaoTronics TT-BH22US vs Ugreen HiTune Max5c: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Ugreen HiTune Max5c comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Ugreen HiTune Max5c - Great overall at around $40.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Ugreen HiTune Max5c leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • TaoTronics TT-BH22US
  • Ugreen HiTune Max5c
HearWiki score
43
78
Sound
5.5
7.8
Noise cancelling
5.5
6.7
Battery
6.0
9.2
Calls
4.5
7.5
Value
2.5
9.8
Price (USD)
$23
$40

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

TaoTronics TT-BH22US (2026) against Ugreen HiTune Max5c (2024). The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 4.2, Top codec LDAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward.

  • TT-BH22US20262 yr newer
  • HiTune Max5c2024
What differsTT-BH22USHiTune Max5c

Platform

Bluetooth
4.2
5.4
Top codec
SBC
LDAC
ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
Not rated

Level on: Multipoint pairing.

Specifications

TT-BH22USHiTune Max5c
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$23
$40
HearWiki score
43
78
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Sound signature
v-shaped
-
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
4.2
5.4
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
80 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
25 h
75 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
45 h
Full charge time
180 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
212.6 g
264 g
Water resistance
IPX4
none
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Model code
-
HP203
Microphones
1
5
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
cVc 6.0
-

What reviewers said

TaoTronics TT-BH22US

The TaoTronics TT-BH22US are budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphones that deliver solid sound and active noise cancellation in a portable, foldable design. They offer a long battery life, Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, and a lightweight build, making them a practical choice for everyday travel and commutes. While the ear cups may feel shallow for some larger ears, the overall feature set is impressive for the price.

  • Pro:Affordable price
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Long 25-hour battery life
  • Con:Ear cups may be shallow for larger ears
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No USB-C charging

Ugreen HiTune Max5c

The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. It offers an impressive 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC on), supports LDAC for high-quality audio, and includes Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching. The foldable design and 40mm drivers make it a versatile budget option.

  • Pro:Long 75-hour battery life (45 with ANC)
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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