MacLife - UK (2020-04)

THE WINNER

M&D MW07 Plus

Outstanding design and performance

A

PPLE’S $249 AIRPODS Pro very

nearly won the test. However, while

they’re easy to pair with your

iPhone and offer great sound quality,

usability isn’t as great — their shorter

stems making them trickier to get to

grips with.

At $199.99, the Libratone Track Air+

are great value for money. They’re the

best option if you’re on a tight budget,

and we were impressed with the striking

triangular design, sound quality and IPX5

water resistance.

Sony’s WF–1000XM3 aren’t for

everyone. While they offer great sound

quality, the lack

of waterproofing

is a concern;

they’re great for

commuting, not for running in the

rain. Their sheer size is another

letdown. Jabra’s Evolve 65t don’t

justify their high $346 cost either,

thanks to their poor design and so–so

sound quality.

Master & Dynamic’s MW07 Plus are

unique in every way. With their eye–

catching design, stainless steel case and

great sound quality there’s really no

better alternative here — even if they are

one of the most expensive

headphones on test at $299.

Master & Dynamic’s MW07 Plus won’t let

you down. Whether you use ANC or not,

the audio quality will keep you immersed

in your music. And with up to 10 hours of

battery life between recharges, they’ll

also get you through the day.

Note: The final verdict scores reflect the overall opinion of a product and are not necessarily an average of the criteria listed in the table.

How do

they

compare?

Master & Dynamic’s MW07 Plus

earbuds come in a variety of

different finishes.

Image rights from top-right to bottom-right: Master & Dynamic, Apple, Master & Dynamic, Libratone, Sony Electronics, Jabra.

SPECS APPLE AIRPODS PRO M&D MW07 PLUS LIBRATONE TRACK AIR+ SONY WF-1000XM3 JABRA EVOLVE 65T

PRICE $249 $299 $199.99 $229.99 $346

WEBSITE apple.com masterdynamic.com libratone.com sony.com jabra.com

BATTERY PER

CHARGE (ANC OFF)

5 hours 10 hours 6 hours 8 hours 5 hours

WITH CHARGING CASE 24 hours 40 hours 24 hours 24 hours 15 hours

INPUT METHOD Pinch Physical button Tap Tap Physical button

COMPANION APP No No Yes Yes Yes

WATERPROOFING IPX4 IPX5 IPX4 No IPX5

BUDS WEIGHT 5.4g each 9g each 5.6g each 8.5g each L 5.8g; R 6.5g

CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0

INITIAL SET–UP

BUILD & BATTERY

DESIGN

AUDIO QUALITY

OVERALL

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Tough testing, trusted ratings