Open earbuds are more common than ever as they offer awareness of your surroundings compared to standard earbuds. In this review, we are focusing on the 1More S70 earbuds that, on first impressions, offer a good level of sound and comfort.

First Impressions

The 1More S70 is available for £119 via Amazon, but from other online stores as well as the 1More store directly. The 1More S70 is the company’s flagship model and is available in black or white finishes. In this review, we tested the black model.

Design

The design of the S70 open earbuds dont look dramatically different from rival brands, However, they are in no way boring. I have only seen the white model online, but the black model we have to test is understated in a good way. The charging case received special attention with its stylish design and transparent lid that stands out. 

While the look of these headphones is attractive to the eye, and the fit when it comes to the feel, they are also impressive, the fit was perfect for me. When testing these buds, I found that you hardly notice they are on your ears for long periods.

The 1More S70 also come with touch-based controls, which for some users are tough to use here as they are on any other buds of the same design. If you are not a fan, you can disable the touch controls and use your phone. For additional features, you can access them via the 1More app, available for iPhone or Android devices. The app lets you change the touch control, update firmware and features like multipoint Bluetooth. The app for all your EQ needs with six presets. The presets cover the bases well enough, but it would be nice if a future update added a custom EQ option.

 

Battery life

One of the main downsides of open earbuds when compared to their in-ear counterparts is that they’re large. On the other hand, this larger size has an advantage more room for batteries. They feature a solid battery life, offering 12 hours of playback from a single charge, as well as a charging case that offers 2 full recharges, making for a max of 40 hours of battery life. They also have five minutes, and you get up to two hours of playback if you need a boost. 

A negative is that it’s time to recharge is the lack of wireless charging, so you have to use the USB-C charging cable. The wireless charging would have been nice, but not a deal breaker. When you see the price of £119 it’s not a massive surprise. 

Sound Quality

We have tested many of the products from 1More, and the S70 ticks a lot of boxes Unfortunately you are missing AAC &SBC codecs rivals such as Sony and SonoFlow headphones have supported options so its a little surprising not to see any similar support here. The positives are the sound quality especially as they are open buds. Some open ear buds lack bass and that isn’t an issue here. They present a clear audio even with the default EQ preset.

Shayne Ward’s “That’s My Goal” provides a clear and wide-open song, and the S70 earbuds lean right into that aspect; you feel like he is in the room.  The one downside is that the max volume is on the low side. The buds are comfortable and offer a secure fit, but you will find yourself having to increase the volume past the 70% mark. The positives include two microphones in each earbud. These work in partnership with the built-in intelligent noise reduction that provides a clearer call quality, and it’s impressive in action.

The outdoor sample of the microphone audio also performed very well. We have some busy roads in South Woodham, and the audio is better than expected. 

Verdict

1More has a history of providing reliable audio products without hitting you in the pocket, and at £119, this is why I enjoyed these buds. There is room for improvement regarding sound quality. However, the comfort and ability to forget I was even wearing the earbuds remained impressive throughout my time testing the S70. 

If I had to find negative points such as the lack of wireless charging also capacitive touch controls are tricky for some users, but this a case for most brands with this style of headphones. 

The S70 are currently sit on top of 1More’s current range of open earbuds but sit in the mid-tier for most other brands. If your on the fence about trying open earbuds but want to make sure you start with a set worth keeping, the 1More S70 earbuds would be a great selection.

Product Rating    

Design: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0

Features: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars

Audio Quality: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars

Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0

 

Overall ranking: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars – 4.5 stars

The 1More Open Earbuds S70 are available £119 via Amazon 

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