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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£45
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 155 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Black Shark Fengming S1 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.5

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

8.6

Design

8.0%

6.1

Connectivity

6.0%

9.5

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.1

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 9.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 10
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 8.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    5.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Black Shark Fengming S1 is a gaming-focused over-ear wireless headset featuring custom 40mm dual-diaphragm drivers with titanium coating and support for 3D spatial audio for an immersive 360-degree soundstage. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, a low-latency gaming mode of 60ms, and a high-performance active noise cancellation (ANC) system that suppresses up to 52dB of ambient noise using a five-microphone array. Its primary pros are an exceptional 1000 mAh battery providing up to 155 hours of playback (approximately 80 hours with ANC) and a premium design reminiscent of the AirPods Max. Main cons include a lack of high-fidelity codecs like aptX or LDAC and the absence of a formal IP water resistance rating.

Technical Specifications of Black Shark Fengming S1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

8.1
Black Shark Fengming S1 has a technical score of 8.14 points, which is higher than that of 95.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Black Shark Fengming S1 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.7
Black Shark Fengming S1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 95.4% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Black Shark Fengming S1 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Black Shark Fengming S1 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Black Shark Fengming S1 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

5
Black Shark Fengming S1 has 5 microphones, more microphones than 93.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Black Shark Fengming S1 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Black Shark Fengming S1 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

6.0
Black Shark Fengming S1 uses Bluetooth version 6.0, newer Bluetooth version than 99.4% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Black Shark Fengming S1 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

60 ms
Black Shark Fengming S1 has audio latency of 60 ms, lower audio latency than 63.2% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

155 hours
Black Shark Fengming S1 offers battery life of 155 hours, higher battery life than 100% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

80 hours
Black Shark Fengming S1 offers battery life with ANC of 80 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 98.8% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2.2 hours
Black Shark Fengming S1 needs 2.2 hours to charge, higher charging time than 51.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Black Shark Fengming S1 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

1,000 mAh
Black Shark Fengming S1 has a battery capacity of 1000 mAh, higher battery capacity than 85.8% of headphones and equal to 5.2% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Black Shark
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

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Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

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Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Black Shark Fengming S1 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Black Shark Fengming S1 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Black Shark Fengming S1 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Black Shark Fengming S1 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Black Shark Fengming S1 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 125 hours longer battery life
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (155 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (155 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.155 hours vs 30 hours
  • 50 hours longer ANC battery life
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.80 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Black Shark Fengming S1 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Black Shark Fengming S1 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Black Shark Fengming S1 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Black Shark Fengming S1 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Black Shark Fengming S1 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Black Shark Fengming S1 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 4 more microphones
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has more microphones than the average headphone (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Black Shark Fengming S1 has more microphones than the average headphone (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.5 vs 1
  • Water resistance
    Black Shark Fengming S1 is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Black Shark Fengming S1 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Black Shark Fengming S1 supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 125 hours longer battery life
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (155 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 50 hours longer ANC battery life
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 66.7% higher battery capacity
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (1,000 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • USB-C charging
    Black Shark Fengming S1 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Black Shark Fengming S1 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Black Shark Fengming S1 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 67.5 ms lower audio latency
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (60 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    Black Shark Fengming S1 offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Black Shark Fengming S1 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 4 more microphones
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has more microphones than the average headphone (5 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Black Shark Fengming S1 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Black Shark Fengming S1 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 8 years newer release date
    Black Shark Fengming S1 was released more recently than the average headphone (2,025 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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Features
  • No travel bag
    Black Shark Fengming S1 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 12 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 0.2 hours longer charging time
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 hours longer charging time
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (2.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.2.2 hours vs 2 hours
  • 4.65x less popular
    Black Shark Fengming S1 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Black Shark Fengming S1 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • No travel bag
    Black Shark Fengming S1 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Black Shark Fengming S1 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 12 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Black Shark Fengming S1 has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
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What customers like about Black Shark Fengming S1?

  • Exceptional battery life, offering up to 155 hours of playback with ANC off and 80 hours with it enabled
  • Strong Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) rated to suppress up to -52dB of ambient noise
  • Excellent value for money, providing premium features at a competitive price point (~$53)
  • Comfortable over-ear design featuring soft cushions, rotating cups, and a lightweight build
  • Low-latency gaming mode (60ms) suitable for competitive mobile and PC titles
  • Modern connectivity options including Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint pairing for two devices, and a 3.5mm wired backup
  • Immersive 3D spatial audio support for enhanced positional awareness in games

What customers dislike about Black Shark Fengming S1?

  • Lack of high-fidelity audio codecs such as aptX or LDAC (limited to SBC and AAC)
  • No formal IP rating for dust or water resistance, making them less ideal for heavy outdoor use
  • Some users find the design, which closely resembles the Apple AirPods Max, to be unoriginal
  • Companion app required to access certain critical features like transparency mode

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