Yamaha TW-E5B
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At a glance
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2021
The Yamaha TW-E5B are true wireless earbuds with a 7mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.2, and support for SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive codecs. They offer approximately 8.5 hours of playback, IPX5 water resistance, and a MEMS microphone for calls.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Yamaha TW-E5B are true wireless earbuds featuring 7mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, with support for SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive codecs. They provide around 8.5 hours of playback per charge, extendable to 30 hours with the case, and offer IPX5 water resistance, a transparency mode, and a custom EQ via the app for a versatile listening experience.
What works
- Long battery life with charging case
- IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Custom EQ and app support
- Transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Lightweight design at 6.5g per earbud
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- No wireless charging case
- Limited to 10m Bluetooth range
- Charge time of 90 minutes is moderate
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Specifications
| Driver | 7 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 7 mm |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Audio
| Driver | 7 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 7 mm |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 8.5 h |
|---|---|
| Battery incl. case | 30 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
Calls
| Microphone type | MEMS |
|---|
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