Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, DECOKA in-Ear Wired ANC Earphones with 28dB Noise Reduction, Awareness Monitor Mode, Built-in Mic and Remote Control, 3.5mm Jack, 20 Hours Playtime (Black)

I have been on a little bit of a headphone binge lately trying out a few new pairs of headphones to try to find something that I can use in almost all situations. I will start this review off by saying these are not that pair, but I am still happily surprised with this pair overall. I will preface this by saying a lot of my comparisons in this review will be against the other most recent pair of headphones I have purchased, the Linner NC50. I think these are a good headphone to compare against because they have similar features, almost identical looks, and they probably are probably 2 companies under the same parent companyWhat I like:~ Comfort - Just like the Linner NC50, these headphones are very comfortable to me. The loops for in the ear are very soft so they do not create any pressure points, but they are still firm enough to make it so the headphones don't fall out at all. The part that goes into the ear canal is pretty much the same as every other pair, however their have a slightly stiffer part of plastic on the inside tunnel that the sound comes out of. This makes them slightly more comfortable than other earbuds because that slightly stiffer part helps the silicon keep its shape better as I put them into my ears.~ Sound - The sound is very enjoyable to me, but for those looking for a balanced headphone you might not be happy as these headphones are tuned to have more bass than a natural balanced headphone. Personally I like this as it helps with the music I enjoy listening to such as electronic, rock and metal.~ Packaging - These headphones came in a nice little box that had the headphones set in foam and then extra ear pieces, a charging cable, and a carrying bag. It isn't a lot of extras, but it is the perfect amount and the packaging was small. I do not like getting a huge box with a ton of packaging for something as small as a pair of headphones, but I also do not like getting them delivered to me in a little plastic bag.~ Battery life - I have been using these for about a day and a half of listening, probably around 10 hours with ANC turned on and they haven't given me the low battery warning yet. It seems like they should be able to get around the estimated battery life of 20 hours since I am around the 10 hour mark and I didn't even charge them when I opened the box.~ ANC - Lets be honest, this is probably one of the biggest reasons you are looking at these headphones. Like the Linner NC50, if you are expecting Bose QC35 noise cancellation out of these, you are going to be disappointed. That being said, I think the noise cancellation is good enough for everyday use, especially in an office or gym. I also feel that the noise cancelling is slightly better than the NC50 as these quiet down voices more and almost eliminate all keyboard sounds.What I do not like:~ The control circle thing - The part that houses the battery and you plug the charger into and interface with the headphones has to be the biggest downfall to these headphones. It is way too large, and even though it is light it does cause issues for me as it is enough weight to cause the headphones wiggle their way out of the jack as the weight of the dongle moves around. You can see its placement in my picture where it is attached to my phone. I am not sure the best way to handle this other than making this part smaller. As it is, there is not enough cable between the headphone and this so it sits in an awkward place near the phone and makes it weird for putting into your pocket or when walking around. If it was higher up the headphones, It would probably cause the earbuds to be pulled out, and if the headphones jack was built into it and it plugged directly into the headphone jack it would probably cause it to come out of the jack even easier.~ ANC volume level - Like the NC50, these headphones output volume at a different level depending on if ANC is activated and turned on or off, in addition to if they are used as regular without even activating the ANC. To me, this almost makes it seem like the noise cancellation is just due to volume being louder (it is not, I tested the 3 different options with no music playing and the ANC on does cancel out noise). However, this is annoying as you will have ANC activated and listening to music at a volume you enjoy, and if you turn off ANC then suddenly the volume drops by about 50%. Likewise, if you have ANC off and listen at a volume you enjoy and then turn ANC on, it will blast music at you about 50% louder than what you were already listening toOverall, I like these headphones. I think they are a little high in price, but you are also getting the ANC which which I haven't been able to find on any other headphones at this price point. These will more than likely become my work office and airline headphones until I break down and buy a high end pair of noise cancelling headphones. If you go into purchasing these headphones without your expectations being unrealistic (think $350 Bose/Sony ANC and sound for $45), the annoyance of the different volume levels and the dongle, then I feel like you will be happy with this pair.

I really love these earphones. I've been looking for earphones options as I travel internationally frequently and one of the concerns I always have is bulk in my backpack. In the past, I traveled with my Bose QC15 and although noise cancelling features are great, having to carry spare AAA batteries all the time plus how bulky the headphones are (plus the case) became an inconvenient. I discovered these Decoka earphones and I was attracted by the features and low price. I want to say I am impressed. Starting from the box, you are greeted with what I feel is an elegant design. Everything securely packed inside including the earphones, ear tips , carrying pouch and charging cable. I took them out of the box immediately and started charging. My first test was with my cell phone (s7 edge). Audio quality was great and when I turned on the ANC function I felt more immersed. It also has a "monitor" option where you can deactivate the ANC function to listen briefly to your surroundings. Second test, my Nintendo Switch. As it does not support Bluetooth headphones you need to use a wired solution, either 3.5mm jack or USB type C. The latter is less convenient in some cases if you do not have a dock to hold the console higher, otherwise the port is blocked so 3.5mm option is best for me in many ways. Similarly I felt more immersed into my game and I have decided the earphones will be coming with me whenever I travel with my Switch. One feature I really like is the fact that if you run out of battery, you can switch the ANC off and continue using with just the passive noise cancellation. Overall I am greatly satisfied by the quality of the product, not to mention the price is more than ok.

Most importantly: These headphones sound great. They are not crazy bass heavy or treble happy. They seem to offer a great full range set of ear-buds. Next, the Active Noise Cancelling does a great job. I have had many different types of ANC headphones and these work very well on airplanes and in datacenters. The only time they struggle on airplanes are during landing when the air brake is used. But to be honest I should probably not have ANC on at that time.I travel for work and sometimes sit in datacenters that have an abundant amount of noise. As a result I like to have earbuds in my bag for those scenarios. For work and for shorter trips I don't like having to carry large over ear Bose headphones, I still take those for long trips (4+ hours). But having these headphones available in my backpack are great. They don't take up much space.The ANC is powered by a USB charged Li-Ion battery at the end of the cable. (A few inches from the plug). The last thing to mention is they are comfortable to wear over a period of time. They sit securely in my ear even if I am moving about and lifting items.