Panasonic RZ-S500W

headphones true wireless earbuds Panasonic has been expanding its range of wireless buds recently: five models currently on the books, topped by the RZ-S500W here at $249 RRP, which was originally released in 2020 (the lower non-ANC RZ-S300W has since been updated to a 310W model). As a top model the S500W's spec sheet is pretty comprehensive, with dual hybrid noise cancelling, an ambient mode, and twin beamforming microphones for clarity during calls. The quoted battery life is only 6.5 hours from the buds but another 13 from the magnetic charging case, which is nicely pocketable and has three white LEDs to show battery life. The buds themselves have smooth, matte plastic earpieces with metallic accents, inside which is an 8mm driver with a neodymium magnet. An LED light flashes…

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