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Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless In Ear Headphones Black Special Edition
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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Comfort
64fins, ear, wings, freedom, foam
+61%
-39%
" ... The rest is fine and and overall, they are good, I would definitely recommend, if you have the original ear tips. ... "
" ... find a good fit for isolation and 2.) ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Product itself is great, no ear fatigue ... "
" ... She bought these for the smaller earbuds and they work great. ... "
" ... My fiancee is a petite woman with small ears. ... During her workouts no issues of falling out or slipping during various exercised. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... They stay in your ears and they sound great! ... "
Sound Quality
52bose, x2, volume, eq, app
+85%
-15%
" ... Sound quality is pretty awesome once you take the time to 1.) ... "
" ... They fit great and sound better. ... "
" ... Low profile and good sound. ... "
" ... Sound quility is amazing. ... "
" ... At the time I was making the transition from wired to wireless headphones and was not happy with the sound quality of the backbeat headphones. ... The app provides a variety of preset sound profiles that emphasize different sound types: audiobooks, podcasts or different types of music. ... "
" ... Sounds good, but not the best. ... "
" ... But as far as the sound quality, fit and finish? ... "
" ... I have to listen to music with the volume much lower than when using my Apple ear pods. ... "
Product Reliability
39jaybird, pairs, pair, freedom, charging
+15%
-85%
" ... I really don't even use them that often so to have them just suddenly stop working is not ideal. ... "
" ... I've had 3 pairs of Jaybird wireless headphones break in the past 18 months. ... They broke after just over a year of use. ... "
" ... Battery stopped working after just 4 months of moderate use. ... "
" ... These headphones were great up until they stopped working. ... "
" ... Sadly, it got lost in the mail and is gone forever. ... "
" ... I have literally been through 6 pairs of these. ... "
" ... stopped working and only had 6 m0nths ... "
" ... less than a year and they just died on me ... "
Fit
37buds, fins, wings, ear, x2
+68%
-32%
" ... find a good fit for isolation and 2.) ... "
" ... They fit great and sound better. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... My comparison headphone set is the Plantronics backbeat fit. ... "
" ... But as far as the sound quality, fit and finish? ... "
" ... They stay in your ears and they sound great! ... "
" ... I'm using the foam tips and shove them into my ear canals and I get great bass and a secure fit whether over the ear or hanging down. ... "
" ... These work well, stay in place when sweating, and sound fine. ... "
Battery Life
35battery life, clip, 4 hours, hours, charging
+40%
-60%
" ... Battery life is terrible. ... The only way to charge it is with the extension battery. ... "
" ... They would not turn on or charge. ... "
" ... Battery stopped working after just 4 months of moderate use. ... "
" ... Does not hold a charge ... "
" ... This issue is only compounded with the addition of the charging attachment/ additional battery. ... "
" ... *Once in a while refuses to turn on with battery fully charged. ... "
" ... The headphones internal charging battery died a week after. ... "
" ... They are horrible they start failing within a week, the way to charge them is completely stupid. ... You have a battery pack you have to attach in order to charge and if you loose it you're pretty much screwed. ... "
Charging
32clip, battery, lose, freedom, charging clip
+38%
-63%
" ... The only way to charge it is with the extension battery. ... "
" ... They would not turn on or charge. ... "
" ... Does not hold a charge ... "
" ... This issue is only compounded with the addition of the charging attachment/ additional battery. ... "
" ... *You can't charge the batteries or the headset with wall socket chargers or it can get fried. ... Charge via USB port of computer only, which takes a long time. ... *Once in a while refuses to turn on with battery fully charged. ... "
" ... One of my biggest fears was loosing that dumba$$ battery charging clip. ... "
" ... Charging light stopped working after 2-3 times using the product. ... The headphones internal charging battery died a week after. ... "
" ... They are horrible they start failing within a week, the way to charge them is completely stupid. ... You have a battery pack you have to attach in order to charge and if you loose it you're pretty much screwed. ... "
For Running
26freedom, buds, workouts, earbuds, sweat
+77%
-23%
" ... Basically, they shouldn't have marketed these as fitness earbuds, but they function really well as a wireless solution for walks or commutes, etc. ... "
" ... When I'm in DC, I do a lot of running so the Freedom seemed a good choice. ... "
" ... From the fit to the features and the sound quality, these are a great pair of buds! ... "
" ... During her workouts no issues of falling out or slipping during various exercised. ... "
" ... My biggest criteria with both of these headphones is my ability to listen during an Insanity exercise video and running. ... The Freedom F5 headphones work in most exercise situations: calisthenics, weight lifting and walking. ... "
" ... I like the minimalistic feel, which is great for all activities, even running. ... "
" ... These work well, stay in place when sweating, and sound fine. ... "
" ... Now that I've found mine, these things stay in through any workout. ... "
Price
19worth, waste, worth the money, x2, wireless CAT
+58%
-42%
" ... Worth the extra 40 bucks. ... "
" ... Product is superb in sound under its price range. ... "
" ... Not cheap but worth the price. ... "
" ... I think they are some of the best wireless headphones on the market. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Honestly some of the best wireless headphones at this price. ... "
" ... It is a good deal ... "
" ... They are certainly worth the price, but I'm not sure I can justify buying them again to replace them… which is sad because, for a brief, beautiful time, I loved them. ... "
Bluetooth
18pair, earbuds, wireless CAT, worth the money, wireless earbuds
+67%
-33%
" ... So far the best Bluetooth buds I have owned. ... "
" ... I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great pair of Bluetooth ear buds. ... "
" ... At the time I was making the transition from wired to wireless headphones and was not happy with the sound quality of the backbeat headphones. ... "
" ... The second pair was OK. ... True, but it foreshadowed what's to happen to the second pair. ... But that's the whole point of Bluetooth. ... *Bluetooth connectivity good, even impressive at long distances (~10 meters). ... "
" ... Best Bluetooth earbuds ever! ... "
" ... It is by far the lightest and most seamless pair of wireless ear buds on the market. ... "
" ... Bluetooth pairing is effortless and quick, and battery life is at least 4 hours (provided you remember to turn these off after using them, which is something I forgot to do when I first used them). ... "
" ... The Bluetooth connectivity is great and steady only that sometime you might hear a bit of a hiccup once in a while, but nothing major. ... "
Build Quality
18wings, tips, jaybird, freedom, design
+39%
-61%
" ... They broke after just over a year of use. ... "
" ... I would not recommend these to anyone for any use case. ... "
" ... Headphones break easily from regular use. ... "
" ... I was forced to use the rubber tips as the foam ones get used up within a month. ... "
" ... Not very durable. ... "
" ... What a rip off. ... "
" ... The quality control from products made overseas is simply pathetic. ... "
" ... Unfortunately these broke, the ear piece fell apart while I was running. ... "
Headphones
17ear buds, sound quality, buds, wireless earbuds, ear
+88%
-12%
" ... From the fit to the features and the sound quality, these are a great pair of buds! ... "
" ... I have 3 other BT ear buds. ... "
" ... Sound is excellent especially when you use the comply earbuds (they seal up your ear canal very nicely, makes the sound richer). ... "
" ... They're my first wireless bluetooth ear buds so I don't have a lot to go off of. ... "
" ... My advice: wait for the truly wireless earbuds to come out, there's already a few and many, many more on the way. ... "
" ... Really nice quality ear buds. ... "
" ... All in all I don't think you could go wrong with these buds. ... "
" ... Finally a great set of ear buds that work as I want them to work! ... "
Returns
16returned, replacement, another pair, amazon, returning
+19%
-81%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I returned them. ... "
" ... I have returned them. ... "
" ... Have asked for a return of the product or a repair centre in order to rectify the problem and have not heard back from the vendor at all. ... "
" ... I am honestly wondering if I have a faulty product (necessitating I return the product) or if the product itself is crap . ... "
" ... still waiting for refund ... "
" ... All else I'm happy with, but this is a big enough negative for me to return them. ... "
Apps
13eq, customizing, mysound, profiles, jaybird
+77%
-23%
" ... The app offered some neat features for customizing the audio and eq experience but that wasn't really a value add for me. ... "
" ... It also has a pretty cool app you can download which tells you the battery and interacts with Spotify. ... "
" ... The app provides a variety of preset sound profiles that emphasize different sound types: audiobooks, podcasts or different types of music. ... "
" ... And I love the function of the app. ... "
" ... And can it can be adjusted to your preferences from the Jaybird MySound app ... "
" ... Not bad out of the box, but when you find the right mix using the sound app, it's extremely impressive. ... "
" ... The MySound app is a little buggy in consistently pairing with the headphones but the EQ changes are incredible and customizing sound to your preference is a game changer. ... "
" ... If u download the app it's way cooler and they have cool beats on there too. ... "
Cables
13clips, clip, wire, fins, design
+46%
-54%
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... Use the clips judiciously to gather the excess cord on the left side so you can compensate and even the weight. ... "
" ... Had to use the cable everytime I wanted to charge. ... "
" ... *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. ... "
" ... 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 only drawback, is the cable unbalance, the control on the right side is pretty heavy, pulling the headphones downwards on the right side. ... "
" ... While working out or not, the material of the wires gets caught on your skin and constantly yanks at your ears. ... "
Device Compatibility
13multiple devices, connect, pairing, jaybird, devices
+38%
-62%
" ... Sometimes briefly lost connection when the source device was in my pocket. ... "
" ... First - had trouble connecting to device. ... "
" ... Also, the bluetooth connectivity with my apple watch was terrible. ... "
" ... One other major complaint I have is that these quickly lose the connection with my phone. ... If I pause a movie or my music for more than 5 minutes, I have to reconnect them. ... "
" ... These took forever to sync to my phone and to start playing music, especially if synced to multiple devices. ... "
" ... It's no problem to move in a circle of a couple of mtr around your streaming device but when i put my iphone into my backpocket connection is gone . ... Connecting your device will happen after a while, but after connected it will take over every activity you are trying with your Iphone even when you do not want to, even if you try to stop this it will stay trying, you will have to stay patient . ... "
" ... So, my outcome is to only uses these earpieces when I sit at my desk and do computer work. ... "
Controls
11control, button, right side, controls, control panel
+27%
-73%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Will not turn on. ... "
" ... The larger volume control due to the battery isn't as bad as I've read in reviews. ... "
" ... A couple little irritations: for some reason, if I'm wearing these outside and it's very cold, the buttons suddenly become difficult to press. ... "
" ... There was another issue about volume control: one level of increased vol on these headphones is like going up 7-10 vol levels on the apple earbuds. ... "
Design
11look, waah
+64%
-36%
" ... But as far as the sound quality, fit and finish? ... "
" ... Look, I realize this all sound waah waah and personal . ... "
" ... Overall, these are solid headphones. ... It seems like a poor design decision, but I like it. ... "
" ... good design at all. ... "
" ... it's fine, but next rev should be a diff design. ... "
" ... Perfect fit nice ... "
Earbuds
10tips, ear buds, buds, pair, foam
+80%
-20%
" ... I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great pair of Bluetooth ear buds. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I have 3 other BT ear buds. ... "
" ... It is by far the lightest and most seamless pair of wireless ear buds on the market. ... "
" ... Really nice quality ear buds. ... "
" ... Finally a great set of ear buds that work as I want them to work! ... "
" ... The headphones have a lot of different ear tips, I tried the "comply" foam tips first, they were confortable, and sound was "ok" but not to the quality I expected. ... "
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