The Padmate X13-PAMU Wireless Earbuds are only $79.99, a true bargain considering what you get.
As a lot of smart phone companies are discarding the traditional 3.5mm wired audio connections, wireless audio device has slowly come into the market and start to become a trend. The “wireless revolution” has include the Padmate Pamu Wireless Earbud into the wireless audio game. With the Bluetooth version of 4.2, easy charging dock which also double as the case and most importantly the wearing comfort and the good audio. The earbuds do packed with splash and moisture resistant with the IPX5 to the ensure the perfect earbuds for the workout enthusiast.
Specifications:
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v4.2
- Frequency Response Range: 20Hz – 20Khz
- Play Time: Up to 3.5 Hours
- Talk Time: Up to 4.5 Hours
- Standby Time: Up to 80 Hours
- Transmission Range: 10metres without obstacles
- Sensitivity (S.P.L): 97 +/ 2db
- Drivers: 10mm
- Battery: 50maH
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 10.5 x 26mm
Unboxing the packages it is an obvious design where it has the the looks of a clean and sleek looks that adapts from a Google Home device. The round case also works as the charging dock for both the earbuds which is a clever design to keep and charge at the same time. Just slight push on the button on the side of the case, swivel at any direction top open up to retrieve the earbud from the inside.
Using the earbuds are as easy as lifting it up from the case and it automatically turn on the connectivity and you may pair it with any smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity turn on. Then you have a voice prompt of left or right earbuds connected. To disconnect it just place it back to the case and it disconnects.
Performance
Similar to other wireless devices, it allows you to answer phone calls and listen to any audio coming out from your paired smartphone. Each earbuds has a 10mm dynamic audio driver, which it delivers tight bass and also vocal clarity. For voice calls, only the left earbuds works even both earbuds are worn. (This happen to all the wireless earbuds so far) Further more there are no issues with audio quality or reception at both ends of the call.
An awesome design of the earbuds is that the Padmate PaMu doesn’t have any button ,all controls are touch with at the earbuds touch sensitive area for music and also call control. To answer call just simply touch any side of the earbuds and double tap to reject it. But there still limitation to audio/music control it only works as play/pause with single tap and double tap switch audio files.
When it comes to Bluetooth the range of the PaMu is around 10 metres is a considerable long range for a Bluetooth device this small. The microphones are located on the earbuds, most of our calls were easily hear and understood.
The never fall promise from the vendor is no a mystery. We tried it as we wash our car, with the splash resistant on the and awesome design that hooks firm into the ear, the earbuds don’t even move after the whole car wash process. In the middle of the car wash, there are also call that come in and are able to answer it with ease with the touch sensitive controls. (We recommend earbud tip to be change according to ear size to stay fit into each individuals ear.)(earbud tip included in the package)
Battery
The case works as a charging station packed with a 470mAh battery which provide 3 charges of the earbuds. The earbuds last about 3.5 hours per charge, another word is that it can use up to 10 hours with a fully charge case and earbuds all together. The charging case has LED indicator lights for the battery status and a mirco USB port for the charging. It only takes about 2 hours to fully charge. Battery life is just great.
Verdict
Overall the Padmate PaMu Wireless earbuds are an affordable options comparing other big brands earbuds. Simple to setup, good audio quality but with limitation of only music navigation controls. They really works well as the wireless product to fit the trend of the wireless connectivity nowadays and it delivers it can’t fall out water resistant earbuds with a comfortable wearing experience equip with a awesome sound quality.
Purchase Link : PadMate Pamu