These Odd-Looking Earbuds Rival the Best From Apple, Sony, and Bose

"They were both well received and proved popular with buyers, perhaps helped by their quirky yet super-comfy square shape. Still, many reviewers-myself included-noted that they seemed to lack features like advanced codecs, wear sensors, and customizable controls that came standard on similarly priced alternatives from the big brands. The bigger issue, however, was that the Between 3ANC's noise canceling and sound quality fell short."

"The company's third-gen earbuds, the $299 Status Pro X, just launched, and they're a major leap over their predecessors. In fact, after spending three weeks with them, I think Status has created an excellent alternative to flagship wireless earbuds from Bose, Sony, and Apple. Unique Design Design-wise, the Pro X retain the same basic shape as the company's previous models. An ergonomic in-ear module is connected to a chunky, rectangular stem."

Status Audio Pro X are $299 third-generation wireless earbuds that significantly improve on previous Between models. The earbuds offer clear, detailed sound, strong active noise canceling, and a comfortable ergonomic in-ear module with a distinctive chunky rectangular stem and matte black finish with a chrome accent. The charging case is similar in size and well built. Earlier models lacked advanced codecs, wear sensors, and customizable controls; Pro X closes many of those gaps while matching flagship competitors on sound and noise cancellation. Call quality can be less effective in loud environments.

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