Phiaton Bolt BT 700: Great batteries and disappointing design
I can imagine an alternate world where Phiaton’s Bolt BT 700 earbuds came close to greatness. Priced at $20 less than Apple’s AirPods, these $140 true wireless earbuds could have undercut Apple on price and still offer users a lot of the same sleek features.
This is not that world. Despite onboard batteries that dramatically overperformed their advertised limits, the BT 700s are noticeably larger, heavier, and worse-sounding than other earbud options that cost much less. Worst of all is the combination charging case/bluetooth speaker, which sounds terrible and dramatically reduces portability.
DESIGN
By the standards of the miniature true wireless earbud ecosystem, the BT 700s are pretty hefty. Each earbud measures 24mm x 19mm x 16mm and weighs in at 6.5 grams. This
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