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TaoTronics TT EP002 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

TaoTronics TT EP002 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 73% of headphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 75%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

52%

7.9

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

8.3

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 76%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones TaoTronics TT EP002

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

52%

7.9

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

6.1

Battery

4%

8.3

Calls & Controls

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TaoTronics TT EP002 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 13 mm, smaller driver size than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
15 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 15 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 3.5% of headphones.
Charging time
1 hour
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1 hour to charge, lower charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
140 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 140 mAh, lower battery capacity than 97.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
TaoTronics
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
25 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 25 g, lighter than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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TaoTronics TT EP002 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 88.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (25 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    25 g vs 218 g
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    TaoTronics TT EP002 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 88.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (25 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    25 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 15 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 75.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (140 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    140 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 5.87x less popular
    TaoTronics TT EP002 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • 5.87x less popular
    TaoTronics TT EP002 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 27 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (13 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    13 mm vs 40 mm
  • 95% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • 15 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 75.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (140 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    140 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

10
Spacey Tropics
✓ explicit
26/02/2018
Hands-on review · noise cancelling comparison and daily use
Verdict
TaoTronics TT-EP002 has strong noise cancelling for the price, and the reviewer clearly recommends buying it.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about TaoTronics TT EP002

  • High value for money with functional active noise cancellation (ANC) at a low price point.
  • Very comfortable for long-term wear with multiple ear tip and hook options for a custom fit.
  • Lightweight design (approx. 25g) making them ideal for commuting or traveling.
  • Includes a helpful 'Monitor Mode' button that allows you to hear surroundings without removing the buds.
  • Solid build quality for the price, featuring a mix of plastic and metal materials.
  • Long battery life for the ANC feature, lasting roughly 15 hours on a single charge.

What customers don't like about TaoTronics TT EP002

  • ANC is less effective at blocking high-frequency sounds like voices compared to premium brands.
  • The heavy ANC control module on the cable can feel cumbersome and pull on the ears during movement.
  • Sound profile can become somewhat muffled or 'warm' when noise cancellation is active.
  • Lacks deep bass, which may disappoint fans of bass-heavy music genres.
  • Occasional 'cable noise' or microphonics when the wire rubs against clothing.
  • Wired-only connectivity with a micro-USB charging port (no Bluetooth or USB-C).

Verdict

The TaoTronics TT-EP002 is a budget-friendly pair of wired in-ear headphones featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that reduces ambient noise by up to 25dB for roughly 15 hours on a single 1-hour charge. Weighing just 25g, these earbuds offer a frequency response of 15Hz to 22,000Hz and a low 16-ohm impedance, ensuring they are easy to drive via a standard 3.5mm jack. Key advantages include an integrated 'Awareness Mode' for hearing surroundings without removing the buds, a durable aluminum alloy build, and a comfortable fit supported by interchangeable ear tips and hooks. However, some users note that the sound profile can become slightly muffled when ANC is active, the inline control module can feel bulky during movement, and there is a presence of minor cable noise (microphonics).

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