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At a glance
- Brand
- Wavefun
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2023
The Wavefun XBuds are wireless ear-hook headphones designed for sports and gaming, featuring Bluetooth 5.3, IPX7 waterproofing, and a low-latency Game Mode of 45ms. They provide up to 15 hours of music playback with 11mm dynamic drivers for enhanced bass.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Wavefun GamingBuds are open-ear wireless ear-hooks built for active use and gaming, pairing Bluetooth 5.3 with a low-latency game mode for responsive audio. They deliver up to 15 hours of playback per charge and use 11mm dynamic drivers to emphasize bass. With IPX5 sweat and splash resistance, they handle workouts and light rain, though they lack active noise cancellation.
What works
- Low-latency game mode for responsive audio
- Long 15-hour battery life on a single charge
- Lightweight open-ear design for all-day comfort
- IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
- AAC codec support for stable wireless playback
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Open-ear design may leak sound at high volumes
- Only AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC support
- Limited 10-meter Bluetooth range
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Specifications
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | AAC |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 15 h |
|---|
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
|---|---|
| Model code | Wavefun XBuds |
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