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Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless In Ear Headphones Black
Last Updated: May 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
5.9
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Body
71ear, foam, fins, wire, wings
+49%
-51%
" ... Overall good product, however cord management clips and cord clip are missing. ... "
" ... Had to use the cable everytime I wanted to charge. ... "
" ... They hurt my ears after listening, the audio not the fit. ... "
" ... Even wearing my apple watch on the same side as the volume controller, it still would fritz in and out. ... "
" ... They broke after just over a year of use. ... I went through a polite but frustrating returns process that involved having to take a photo of the headphones with the cable cut (This could be so easily photoshopped . ... "
" ... I would not recommend these to anyone for any use case. ... "
" ... Headphones break easily from regular use. ... "
" ... My biggest issue with those is the comfort. ... And the fins are the most annoying invention, cause they hurt your ears and every time you have to spend time adjusting them in. ... after awhile it will start to hurt or just fall out. ... The regular tips are terrible, cheaply made and their shape masks the sound and makes it muffled and muddy. ... "
Body / Comfort
59ear, foam, fins, fall, wings
+54%
-46%
" ... She bought these for the smaller earbuds and they work great. ... "
" ... They stay in your ears and they sound great! ... "
" ... Good - The sound quality of the Freedom F5 headphones is superior to the backbeat headphones, the different sized ear tips/fins along with the Jaybird app provide a better listening experience. ... The ear tips while functional cannot compare to bose or even the backbeat ear tips, the silicone tips are circular and the comfort ear tips last for about a month with normal wear and tear. ... "
" ... but whatever, I liked the headphones and just wanted a replacement). ... "
" ... Comfortable and small but Lots of problems pairing. ... "
" ... Loved mine so much I bought the X3's for my partner, he wanted something a little bigger in the ear but still comfortable. ... "
" ... I love how Jaybirds work. ... Comes with different types of buds, I'm not a fan of the foam ones, but the silicone are nice. ... "
" ... Product review for the Freedom earbuds themselves: ... The sound is excellent, the fit in the ears is super comfy but the controller on the right is thick and heavy and lends to a lot of tugging on that side. ... You have to buy the ear tips, fins, clips and the pouch. ... "
Product Reliability
50stopped working, pairs, jaybird, pair, 6 months
+10%
-90%
" ... stopped working and only had 6 m0nths ... "
" ... If I had multiple pairs of working earbuds, this might be okay, but I don't. ... About 3 months into owning these, the right earbud just flat out stopped working. ... I'm sure I can deal with the warranty on them, but, again for $100 they shouldn't just half die 3 months in with normal use - and the time it'll take me to deal with a warranty claim is a major PITA. ... "
" ... I lost one pair so I bought another it went bad within a week, they sent me another pair and the same problem with the new ones. ... "
" ... I've used these for workouts for 7 months and they are failing already. ... They worked well when they worked they just didn't last. ... "
" ... These headphones were great up until they stopped working. ... "
" ... For the price, you would think they would last at least a year. ... "
" ... I hate the fact that the left side went out today, less than 3 months after getting them. ... "
" ... I've had 3 pairs of Jaybird wireless headphones break in the past 18 months. ... They broke after just over a year of use. ... "
Body / Build Quality
23jaybird, foam, wire, silicone, rubber
+43%
-57%
" ... Headphones break easily from regular use. ... "
" ... Eartip bags were Scotch taped closed, and the adhesive tabs securing the box were opened before. ... "
" ... I would not recommend these to anyone for any use case. ... "
" ... Broke within 24hours ... "
" ... The regular tips are terrible, cheaply made and their shape masks the sound and makes it muffled and muddy. ... "
" ... I would not recommend these to anyone for any use case. ... "
" ... They broke after just over a year of use. ... "
" ... I was forced to use the rubber tips as the foam ones get used up within a month. ... "
Usage
17control, call, button, buttons, skip
+18%
-82%
" ... I tried to use the app to change the equalizer to something with a bit more life -- no change. ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... "
" ... It started to turn off itself randomly, sometimes during call or playback. ... "
" ... However, right off the bat, the volume up button lost its clickiness, and it became very oversensitive to pressure and would often accidentally turn the volume up or even skip songs while listening to them. ... This is even more frustrating than the volume button because half the time I can only hear through my left ear and I need to wear them in a very uncomfortable manner just to have both sides work. ... "
" ... I need the control on the left not the right or I'll press buttons with my chin. ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... "
" ... I have had to call and follow up multiple times. ... "
" ... Often can't hear call. ... "
Price
16money, worth, waste, high, 150
+69%
-31%
" ... Worth the extra 40 bucks. ... "
" ... Probably the best sounding earphones you can get at this price. ... "
" ... No problem, 20 bucks please! ... Conclusion: For this amount of money the quality does not live up to the hype or expectations. ... "
" ... Sound quality quite good for price/quality. ... The fact of being able to equalize the sound is a big plus on this price range. ... "
" ... Without a doubt the best headphones for the price. ... "
" ... Product is superb in sound under its price range. ... "
" ... Sound is good for this price point. ... "
" ... Not cheap but worth the price. ... "
Body / Cable
15cord, clips, charge, earpods, wings
+27%
-73%
" ... Use the clips judiciously to gather the excess cord on the left side so you can compensate and even the weight. ... "
" ... Also, just recently one of the sides stopped working completely unless the wire is oriented a certain way. ... "
" ... Overall good product, however cord management clips and cord clip are missing. ... "
" ... *9 months of light daily use LEFT EARBUD GOES TO HELL BECAUSE OF LOOSE CONNECTION INSIDE OF THE WIRE LIKE IN A CHEAP $5 DOLLAR PAIR. ... "
" ... Had to use the cable everytime I wanted to charge. ... "
" ... I went through a polite but frustrating returns process that involved having to take a photo of the headphones with the cable cut (This could be so easily photoshopped . ... "
" ... So, if I cut the cord and am waiting several days for new ones, well, that's several days without the guarantee I'll fall asleep okay. ... "
" ... The complaints I have are small, and as follows: The charging clip is required to charge the headphones, through a proprietary cable. ... "
Usage / Controls
12control, button, buttons, skip, right side
+8%
-92%
" ... I tried to use the app to change the equalizer to something with a bit more life -- no change. ... "
" ... I need the control on the left not the right or I'll press buttons with my chin. ... "
" ... However, right off the bat, the volume up button lost its clickiness, and it became very oversensitive to pressure and would often accidentally turn the volume up or even skip songs while listening to them. ... This is even more frustrating than the volume button because half the time I can only hear through my left ear and I need to wear them in a very uncomfortable manner just to have both sides work. ... "
" ... The side with the battery charger/power button/volume rocker weighs down the respective side and pulls the ear piece out of my ear easily with the silicone ear tips and some ease with the comfort ear tips. ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... "
" ... Even wearing my apple watch on the same side as the volume controller, it still would fritz in and out. ... "
Service
12box, replacement, replace, received, delivery
+42%
-58%
" ... However as soon as I received the package, it was clear that it wasn’t new. ... "
" ... I used them only once and it's apparently too late for a return. ... "
" ... Will attempt a return ... "
" ... I haven’t even opened the box. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I lost one pair so I bought another it went bad within a week, they sent me another pair and the same problem with the new ones. ... "
Sound
10noise, foam, tips, loud, isolation
+40%
-60%
" ... Didn't like the fact that when powering them off and on the voice saying so was uncomfortably loud. ... "
" ... They are a little chuckier and the microphone isn't as high quality since it doesn't eliminate background noise but they are magnetic and have a micro USB charger on the headphones so no docking station! ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... Is it really necessary to have that volume so LOUD?? ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... Is it really necessary to have that volume so LOUD?? ... "
Usage / Calling
6loud, hear, voice prompts, voice, person
+33%
-67%
" ... Didn't like the fact that when powering them off and on the voice saying so was uncomfortably loud. ... "
" ... It started to turn off itself randomly, sometimes during call or playback. ... "
" ... Often can't hear call. ... "
" ... I have had to call and follow up multiple times. ... "
Sound / Volume
6loud, voice, necessary, low, fairly
+17%
-83%
" ... Didn't like the fact that when powering them off and on the voice saying so was uncomfortably loud. ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... Is it really necessary to have that volume so LOUD?? ... "
" ... The other issue I have is that there is no way to turn the system volume down. ... Is it really necessary to have that volume so LOUD?? ... "
Service / Returns
6replacement, replace, attempt, another pair
+17%
-83%
" ... I used them only once and it's apparently too late for a return. ... "
" ... Will attempt a return ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I lost one pair so I bought another it went bad within a week, they sent me another pair and the same problem with the new ones. ... "
Service / Delivery
6received, delivery
+67%
-33%
" ... They arrived on time and packaging is great. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
6connect, signature, jaybird, bluetooth
+67%
-33%
" ... And whichever device you pair it with, it will use this same signature ... "
" ... They have multipoint connection which means they can connect to my computer and my phone simultaneously, and if I'm listening to music on my computer and all of a sudden I get a call on my phone, the music pauses and I can take the phone call on the headphones. ... "
" ... So far the best Bluetooth buds I have owned. ... "
Connectivity
6micro usb cable, device, connect, clip, usb
+67%
-33%
" ... And whichever device you pair it with, it will use this same signature ... "
" ... They have multipoint connection which means they can connect to my computer and my phone simultaneously, and if I'm listening to music on my computer and all of a sudden I get a call on my phone, the music pauses and I can take the phone call on the headphones. ... Basically, the clip has a micro usb port (the same one used in many android phones), which plugs into a micro usb cable which plugs into the wall. ... You can buy a micro usb cable anywhere, but this clip is only available on the jaybird website (and possibly amazon, I haven't checked). ... "
" ... So far the best Bluetooth buds I have owned. ... "
Body / Design
5waah, overall, look, fit, finish
+80%
-20%
" ... Nice design overall. ... "
" ... But as far as the sound quality, fit and finish? ... "
" ... Look, I realize this all sound waah waah and personal . ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
4foam, tips, isolation, wings, microphone
+75%
-25%
" ... Very good sound isolation with the foam tips. ... "
" ... When I want maximum noise isolation, I swap in the foam tips and I'm good to go. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
3micro usb cable, clip, usb, time, port
+33%
-67%
" ... Charge via USB port of computer only, which takes a long time. ... "
" ... Charge via USB port of computer only, which takes a long time. ... "
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