only 699 yuan's flagship real wireless Bluetooth earpiece, is the low-priced top-up Feiao UTWS5 a pit?

Feiao launched a new generation of real wireless earpiece UTWS5, which costs 699 yuan, higher than UTWS3 in 498 yuan released a few months ago and lower than 899 yuan in CF01 released by IBASSO, a competing brand in the same period last year. Its overall performance is extraordinary at this price point. The parameters are almost perfect, but how is the actual performance? After about two or three hours of intensive plug-in comparison experiments, I have some points in mind.

First, visually compare the following:

UTWS5 (left) and UTWS3

the appearance of the two is exactly the same.

However, the logo on the surface of the lid is different. The "FIIO" of UTWS5 is gold. If you look closely, it is inlaid with metal sheet, which will have charming reflection. UTWS3 logo is printed, gray, non-reflective, dim, and has no sense of existence.

this detail difference reflects the different positioning of the two.

also looks the same.

but if you look closely, there are also differences.

UTWS5 designs a raised "block" in the middle of the fixed ear hook. This small thing will fix the ear hook more quickly and ensure its position stability in the charging compartment.

the internal depth of the two charging bins is the same and has not evolved again.

FIIO UTWS5 vs. IBASSO CF01

Comparison with IBASSO CF01

CF01 will be longer.

the thickness of the two is similar, the internal depth and width of CF01 will be larger.

CF01 is put into the IER-Z1R as above. Leave more space for earplugs themselves to design.

FIIO UTWS5 can also be put into the IER-Z1R

but after fastening the lid, I found that its internal depth was still a little small, but it could still be inserted after manually adjusting the angle.

In fact, UTWS5 is satisfied with its IER-Z1R push and timbre expression. In terms of timbre, the slightly warm and boring human voice, which is different from the original line, is much more beautiful and sweet, which is more unexpected to me, and one ear is satisfied.

collocation experiment

In addition to IER-Z1R, other earplugs that support MMCX connection terminals can also be used almost perfectly. The sound is also very good.

(It is reported that the area left inside the FIIO UTWS5 charging compartment can not carry all kinds of customized headphones, because this kind of headphone cavity is larger, and the corners are strange, whether it can be put in, basically depends on luck. If you are interested, you can buy it back and try it out, it really doesn't work, it seems that you can return it)

also tried IBASSO IT01S, wearing and sound is also very good.

by the way, the wearing experience of Sony XBA-Z5 connected with UTWS5 in the above picture is not good, because it is difficult to hang firmly in the true sense. Even if the headphone cord of UTWS5 is "memory metal", it can bend and adjust the shape.

of course, XBA-Z5 exotic design is also the root cause, like its original wiring is also "winding. This undoubtedly makes it more difficult to change lines.

Finally, Feiao's FH5S, FD5 and FD7 are all OK in terms of connection and sound experience.

Currently, UTWS5 only has MMCX version. After all, it is more important to take care of your own headphones first. However, other interface versions will be released in the future.

, let's try to make a long story short......

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Like UTWS3, UTWS5 can also be used with glasses and masks, and under normal circumstances, there is no need to worry about its falling. However, it may bounce off the ear during vigorous exercise or rapid jumping. However, because there are earplugs in the ear holes, it is still not easy to fall to the ground.

due to its generally stable "hanging" design and IPX4 waterproof, UTWS5 is very suitable for commuting, jogging and simple playing. In addition, it has a good touch when the epidermis material is in contact with the skin. I did not notice any sensitive skin abnormalities during wearing.

added: As for whether hanging is obedient and beautiful, this may have different experiences for some people. For further analysis, it may be necessary to refer to the head shape, ear shape or ear plug shape of different users.

control:

button, like UTWS3, is located under the "ear hanging handle". It is a press type. The button is round and has a large area. The "key stroke" is extremely short and effortless, giving people a light and comfortable feeling. In addition, the feedback of the function is also sensitive and will not feel "procrastinated.

functions include independent volume adjustment (32 squares in total), changing music before and after, and waking up siri. "Independent volume adjustment" with the main volume of the mobile phone can further refine the loudness difference, making the small volume more delicate and the large volume more thorough. This detail shows the manufacturer's "care" for enthusiasts. In addition, UTWS5 has more volume cells than UTWS3.

about the control experience, if the full score is 100, then I will give it a score of 95. However, even so, it still takes some time to adapt and learn (you can look at the instructions). After all, this is a real wireless earphone, not a real wireless earphone in the traditional sense. Its pressing is at a bone bulge behind the ear, and it will be mastered quickly under more experience.

connection:

is not perfect and has minor flaws. In a few hours of use, there was a sudden break on one side but rapid connection. On another occasion, the two earplugs were suddenly disconnected inexplicably. Since the electricity was still sufficient at that time, let me calculate this as a strange situation. Anyway, there were a total of 3 kinds of abnormalities and 4 small "Caton". However, there were only 2 kinds that really affected the experience, that is, 2 times, considering the total listening time of nearly 3 hours, there were only 2 real sudden abnormalities, which I can still accept. It is also a relatively good level.

In addition, when the left and right earphones are connected and connected with the mobile phone, the speed and stability of the left and right earphones are extremely poor in the single-double switching experiment. I have experienced silky switching and untiring back connection.

this experiment has been done many times and the overall performance is excellent. By the way, UTWS3 has also done the same experiment. There is no difference between the two. As for IBASSO CF01, its performance in this experiment is not as good as Feiao's two products. Its two earphones are divided into primary and secondary ones, and it is impossible to switch the left and right ears without difference. Compared with Feiao's products, there is a certain functional experience gap.

sound:

Based on IPHONE XR and IPAD

is rather helpless and unfortunately, there is no Android phone with good audio performance. Therefore, the sound quality can only be felt under AAC, which is bound to be wronged by UTWS5 with powerful chips, independent DAC and aptx-adaptive support.

will talk about......

1. Compare the wired mode., regardless of UTWS3, UTWS5 or IBASSO CF01, there is a sense of gap.

mainly shows the loudness drop at the same volume and the full-frequency dynamic and hierarchical drop.

, but considering that the prices of these three products are not more than 1000, and they are all in the form of "real wireless Bluetooth earrings", which can show the characteristics and basic qualities of back-end headphones, I think it is OK. After all, such products are designed more to take care of the portable needs of enthusiasts.

(PS: The so-called wired mode is based on the direct push of Apple devices)

2. Comparison of the three in Bluetooth mode:

In fact, UTWS3 is enough for me, because its sound definition is high and its strength performance is good. It can cope with simple indoor and outdoor listening scenes and take simple fever mentality as the standard. It is a good fever grade accessory.

As for UTWS5, it will have better performance in fullness and thickness (bass) than UTWS3. Listening, it will feel more information, darker background and higher sound quality, especially when facing those files with high code rate and high recording level. However, at the same volume, the difference in loudness between the two does not seem obvious.

In terms of timbre, UTWS5 has a higher low frequency, and UTWS3 is relatively balanced, which is slightly more beautiful, and has a tendency similar to CF01.

and IBASSO CF01, its sound is usually fierce and slightly wild, with relatively better medium and high frequency dynamics and good transparency. The actual hearing pressure will also make people feel better. Unfortunately, its information is relatively small, especially the density and thickness of intermediate and low frequencies are obviously insufficient compared with UTWS5, which makes the headphones driven by it generally have a lack of "inside information" and a feeling of soaring flame. However, it also brings more sharpness and impact, which may enhance the timbre of some thick or hufi earplugs.

the medium and high frequency of Feiao UTWS5 is relatively conservative, mainly because the dynamics and brightness are slightly flat (using wired mode as the reference standard), but its full frequency domain stability, delicacy and power can still move people quickly. This is the place to be sure.

on the whole, after several hours of listening, I think that even in AAC mode, the sound quality of UTWS5(699 yuan) is slightly better than that of IBASSO CF01(899 yuan). If it is based on a better Bluetooth codec, the winning of this hearing may be more obvious.

In addition, in some details and functions, CF01 about a year ago currently does not have many advantages over UTWS5 (for details, please refer to the instructions of the two products on the official description page), which also makes UTWS5 more cost-effective. Highlight.

In general, CF01 may be more suitable for custom headset users, and UTWS5 is more suitable for non-custom HIFI headset users.

with headphones:

UTWS5 low frequency gives the foot, the human voice tastes softer, the high frequency is smooth and natural, and there is no enhanced brightness. For some earplugs with a sensitivity of about 110dB, it will be very enjoyable, but the sensitivity is slightly lower. If it is about 105dB, it may be less exciting and dynamic.

several earphones I matched with in my hand, IBASSO IT01S, FIIO FD5, SONY IER-Z1R, FH5S and Dayin Zen PRO were very good at listening. They were somewhat weak in pushing and then FIIO FD7 was stuffy.

In summary, FD7 is not recommended. FD7 players should be honest and practical.

(one day later, listening to the collocation of FD7 and UTWS5, the feeling is quite good. The loudness, level and dynamics are maintained at a relatively high level. It is speculated that the aesthetic and auditory fatigue caused by yesterday's long-term plug-in and contrast have affected the judgment, which is hereby updated here)

Use with APP:

wanted to praise, but the actual experience was speechless......

it is clear that the mobile phone is connected, but FIIO CONTROL this APP can only identify the model, cannot connect, and cannot enter the operation interface.

, this picture was cut in less than 0.5 seconds. After one turn of the upper "circle", it returned to the shape of the "unconnected" first picture.

, I think this APP must be optimized.

(Supplement: FIIO seems to have updated this app almost a day later. I deleted the previous one and downloaded it again. At present, everything is normal in this version and the functional experience is not bad. It is reported that the subsequent firmware upgrade will also add "environment tone", which I think is practical)

, the overall functional design of UTWS5, which Feiao launched in October 2021, is very humanized, and its use and connection are no different from the excellent TWS, which is currently selling well. The performance parameters are basically the peak of the industry at this price, all of which show the manufacturers' keeping pace with the times and extraordinary care.

of course, the most important sound quality is also quite good. After all, if you casually match it with a thousand-dollar earplug, you can lose the vast majority of TWS in the current consumer market in seconds. Besides, on the basis of this high sound quality, there is also a single 8-hour battery life and a total 30-hour battery life with a charging warehouse.

, due to the very, very high overall level, it is suggested that those burning friends who want to convert wired headphones into TWS should pay attention!

is attached with a comparison chart of the parameters and functions of three real wireless earrings.

author:big person10-13 15:20 Edited

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