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The Nokia WH-208 in-ear headset is reviewed as an exceptionally high-value, budget-friendly alternative for smartphone users looking for a secondary pair of headphones. Priced around 10 Euros, the headset surprises the reviewer with an impressively warm and full sound quality, sporting a strong performance in the lower bass registers that rivals much more expensive models like the AKG K323 XS. It features a clean, unbranded design with no prominent Nokia logos, a slightly rubberized thin cable, and a standard 3.5mm jack. The in-ear design offers excellent passive noise isolation and comes with three different sizes of soft ear tips, making it highly comfortable for users who traditionally have issues keeping Apple EarPods securely in their ears.

The Nokia Noise Cancelling Earbuds (BH-805) offer a practical, lightweight design with a stem that ensures a secure and comfortable fit, even during activities like jogging. The earbuds are equipped with IPX5 water resistance, while their rubberised, magnetic charging case boasts an impressive IPX7 rating. In terms of performance, they provide a well-balanced sound profile featuring strong, deep bass responses. According to the reviewer, the device is best suited for casual everyday listeners rather than hardcore audiophiles, earning a solid overall score of 73 out of 100. However, the review highlights several notable drawbacks, particularly regarding the active noise cancellation (ANC), which only provides mediocre isolation and allows significant ambient noise to bleed through. Sound output is generally very quiet, forcing users to turn the volume up almost completely, and high tones can frequently sound shrill. Additionally, the touch-sensitive housings are overly sensitive, leading to accidental mode switching or unintended triggers of Google Assistant when adjusting the fit. Finally, the battery performance falls short of official claims; while providing around 8 hours of playback, the 400 mAh charging case only...

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds+ are budget-friendly true-wireless In-Ear headphones priced at a recommended €90, featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) and environment noise cancellation (ENC) for calls. The earbuds offer a lightweight design at 4.5 grams each, a secure fit with three sizes of silicone ear tips, and an IPX4 splash-proof rating. Housed in a textured, fingerprint-resistant rubberized plastic case, they rely on 13 mm dynamic drivers that provide a clear overall sound with well-differentiated mids and highs. Operating via basic touch controls on the stems, the headphones reliably stream synchronized audio and video using Bluetooth 5.2 and the AAC codec, and they include a low-latency mode for gaming. On the positive side, the review praises the effective ANC performance in filtering low-frequency ambient sounds, a highly clear transparency mode, and excellent speech clarity during phone calls where environmental noise is filtered efficiently. On the negative side, the larger drivers disappointingly lack bass presence and punch, and the earbud battery life falls short of the advertised 4.5 hours, lasting only 3 to 3.5 hours at 70% volume due to small 38...