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The Urbanista Los Angeles over-ear headphones pair a solar-charging panel with an impressively long battery life, offering up to 80 hours of playback with ANC off and 50 with it on. They feature hybrid active noise cancellation, a 40mm dynamic driver, and Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC and AAC codecs, though sound quality is decent rather than class-leading. The design focuses on practicality with physical buttons and a transparency mode, but lacks multipoint and app support.
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| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB/mW |
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB/mW |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Battery life | 80 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Weight | 321 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 |
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Reviewers generally agree that the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones offer solid sound quality, a sleek design, and a unique solar-charging feature that can extend battery life, though its real-world effectiveness varies—some found it worked well over a week, while others saw it only slowing drain.
11:56The reviewer finds the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones to be a decent value with good enough sound for the price, but notes that the solar charging feature is a unique selling point that may appeal to some users, though its effectiveness couldn't be fully tested. The build quality and design are praised, but comfort concerns and app connectivity issues are noted.
2:18The reviewers tested the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones and found the solar charging feature works well, as the battery retained its charge for over a week without needing a cable. They appreciated the sleek design and comfort, but noted issues with the companion app connectivity and that indoor charging is less effective than outdoor light. Overall, they recommend the headphones despite these drawbacks.
16:35The reviewer finds the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones to be a solid, well-built option with innovative solar charging, good comfort, and strong battery life, though they note average sound quality, mediocre noise cancellation, and a tight fit. They recommend it for those interested in the solar feature, but caution about the clamping force and call quality.
5:52The reviewer finds the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones to be a solid audio product with premium build and good sound, but the solar self-charging feature is underwhelming in real-world use, only slowing battery drain rather than providing meaningful charge. Overall, they recommend them as headphones, but caution against relying on the solar charging gimmick.
8:24The reviewer finds the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones to be a solid pair with excellent sound quality, good bass, and comfortable fit, though they note a tight clamp initially. The standout feature is the solar-powered charging, which worked effectively in their real-world use, allowing them to go over a week without plugging in. The main criticism is the lack of an EQ in the companion app, which they hope will be updated.
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