Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 Review | 93 Data compared

Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 40 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

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%

6.1

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.

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

Score components:

52.0%

6.1

Sound

20.0%

4.4

Features

10.0%

7.0

Design

8.0%

6.7

Connectivity

6.0%

7.4

Battery

4.0%

8.1

Calls & Controls

Good
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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%

?

Popularity

  • 7.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    4.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 6.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    18.0%

    ?

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    4.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 8.8
    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%

    ?

    Battery life

    14.0%

    4.0

    Companion app

  • 8.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    ?

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 are over-ear, circumaural headphones featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and a sound pressure level of 102dB. They offer modern connectivity via Bluetooth 5.3 with dual-device multipoint pairing and support for high-quality codecs like aptX Low Latency, alongside a 3.5mm jack for wired use. Key pros include a lightweight (215g) foldable design, an impressive 40-hour battery life with fast USB-C charging (1.5 hours for a full charge), and IPX4 water resistance for durability. However, main cons include the absence of active noise cancellation (ANC), no noise-canceling microphone for calls, and a non-detachable audio cable.

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.

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

6.1
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a technical score of 6.07 points, which is higher than that of 58.4% 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
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 73.4% 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%

6.1

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.2
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 52.3% 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

no
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% 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: HIGH

dynamic
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: HIGH

40 mm
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and 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
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% 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: LOW

yes
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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: LOW

yes
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% 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

1
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% 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
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% 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: LOW

wireless
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
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: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

5.3
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 6.5% 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
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <60 ms

40 ms
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% 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: LOW

yes
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports multipoint. 69.4% 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

no
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% 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

no
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
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

no
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not work with a companion app. 21.6% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=4

N/A
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

yes
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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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: LOW

Good value: >45 hours

40 hours
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers battery life of 40 hours, higher battery life than 62.7% of headphones and equal to 4.8% 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: LOW

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
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: LOW

Good value: <=2 hours

1.5 hours
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 needs 1.5 hours to charge, lower charging time than 87.2% of headphones and equal to 7.6% 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: LOW

yes
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports quick charge. 67% 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: LOW

Good value: >=720 mAh

400 mAh
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, lower battery capacity than 69.7% of headphones and equal to 8.6% 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: LOW

Nokia
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: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <150 g

215 g
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 weighs 215 g, lighter than 50.7% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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: LOW

closed-back
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: LOW

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Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 vs the average pair of headphones

  • Multipoint support
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
    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: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    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: MEDIUM

    Good value: <60 ms

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support 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: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% 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: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support 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: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones 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: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 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: LOW

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • Foldable design
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Foldable design
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Quick charge support
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 0.5 hours shorter charging time
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Multipoint connections
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
  • Clear call microphone
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • No battery indicator
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (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

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows remaining battery charge visually or audibly
    When it matters: When you dislike unexpected shutdowns and want clearer warning before leaving home, boarding a flight, or joining a call.

    Importance: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.00 vs 5.869).
    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.
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1.00 vs 5.869).1 vs 5.87
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    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: LOW

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300 does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

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What customers like about Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300?

  • Impressive battery life offering up to 40 hours of playtime
  • Balanced sound quality suitable for various genres like rock and podcasts
  • Comfortable over-ear design with soft synthetic leather cushioning
  • Reliable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint support for two devices
  • Foldable, lightweight design that is highly portable
  • Physical control buttons on the earcup for easy navigation

What customers dislike about Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1300?

  • Lack of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) despite some misleading descriptions
  • No aptX support, leading to potential latency issues in gaming
  • Microphone performance can be underwhelming in noisy environments
  • Soundstage feels slightly narrow and lacks deep sub-bass for some users
  • Not waterproof or splash resistant
  • Built-in voice assistant can sometimes sound poor in quality

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