For some reason that button is close almost flush within the case, so someone with longer nails (such as myself) may have to fiddle around a bit before reaching the button. The area is protected by a small swing “door” cover which pops open with a spring upon pressing a release button right below it. That said, you still end up with a charging case thatĭoubles as a portably battery so that means something in the long run.Īdjacent to the logo is the housing where the earbud cradles are located. Its 5.25” in length, so it’s not something everyone can conveniently throw in a The case is very light but its shape doesn’t make it easy to stow away. Shiny “Wicked Audio” emblazoned on the front which gives it a more polished I will say I actually love the charging case-but merely fromĪ style and inclusivity perspective. Also on the earbuds are tiny LED lights which glow or blink blue or red depending upon connectivity status and battery life. On the flat side of the earbuds are the on/off, pause/play buttons. The earbuds themselves look straight out of a factory without any real distinguishing features.
#WICKED AUDIO ARQ BLUETOOTH#
And to Wicked Audio’s credit, the Arq earbuds remained paired regardless of how many times I turned them off, went out of range, or switched between other Bluetooth connected devices. Though the Bluetooth pairing procedure absolutely needs instruction, it was one of the smoothest, most straight-forward pairing process I experienced. Also inside the box are a microUSB to USB charging cord, 3 additional ear gel sizes and of course the instruction booklet.
#WICKED AUDIO ARQ PORTABLE#
The case is outfitted with a USB and microUSB port which allows you to charge other portable devices along with the earbuds-a very nice complimentary touch. The Arq True Wireless earbuds come in a cylindrical charging case which serves double-duty as a powerbank. Way of pseudo-sophisticated fashion, it lacks in the delivery of both sound and Wireless Earbuds and got to test them out I started with lots intrigue. So when I was sent the Wicked Audio Arq True I have been on a solid mission over the last year to comeĪcross a truly wireless earbud alternatives that didn’t break the bank, but Do they have the comfort and features you're looking for? Check out our review. For half the price of the AirPods and other wireless headsets, it is definitely a product to consider as we move to Bluetooth headsets.The Wicked Audio Arq Truely Wireless earbuds are under $100. Audio quality and volume was much better than I anticipated and to be honest I don't use the buttons on my other wireless headsets for more than the essentials that the Arq provides. Overall, I was quite impressed with the Wicked Audio Arq true wireless earbuds. While this design approach doesn't let you easily carry your Arq earbuds in your pants pocket it does fit into a jacket and having some extra battery available for your smartphone may be a selling point for some people. The case is charged via microUSB.Ī USB-A port is also found on the end of the case since it can be used to charge up your devices in a pinch. The rest of the long case is a 2,600 mAh battery pack that offers a reported 60 hours of battery life for the earbuds. Four gold pins in each compartment connect to the earbuds to charge them. The Arq storage space takes up just over a third of one end with a button to release the earbud storage cover. The charging case is interesting in that it is about 5.5 inches long. I haven't tested them in a downpour and they do not have an official water resistant rating so keep that in mind. I went running with them once and also wore them in light rain and they still work just fine so these conditions may be acceptable for their use.
There is no water resistant rating on the earbuds, but Wicked Audio stated the exterior is sweat resistant and designed to withstand active lifestyles.
There are indeed compromises that are made in order to have truly wireless earbuds for less than $100, but Wicked Audio gets the fundamentals right and gives up on some of the conveniences and advanced controls found on other expensive headsets. After testing the earbuds out for the past couple of weeks I am no longer a skeptic. Wicked Audio PR reached out to me to gauge my interest in evaluating its new Arq wireless earbuds and I jumped at the chance since the $79.99 price seemed way too good to be true.
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