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Yurbuds Focus Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£45
Form factor: in-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Yurbuds Focus Pro review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Poor

4.1

Poor

6.1

Good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
3.0
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
9.0
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
8.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
6.9
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
9.0
Weight
24.0%
10
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Yurbuds Focus Pro is a performance-driven sport headphone featuring large 13.4mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets and a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Designed for intense activity, these wired earphones utilise patented TwistLock technology and flexible, soft silicone ear loops to ensure they never fall out or cause discomfort. Key characteristics include a sweat-resistant 'Dry Mic' with a 3-button in-line remote for call and music navigation, a 1.2-metre tangle-free cable, and an ambient-aware design that allows athletes to remain conscious of their surroundings. Main pros include its exceptionally secure fit, durable water-resistant build, and clear microphone quality; however, some users find the audio quality to be good but not outstanding, and the open design provides minimal noise isolation.

Technical Specifications of Yurbuds Focus Pro

Overall score

4.5

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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.

Sound

2.3

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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

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

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: MEDIUM

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

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

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Calls & Controls

6.8

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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

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

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

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

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

6.6

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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

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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Features

5.2

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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

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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

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

N/A

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

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

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Battery

4.9

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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

N/A

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

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: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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Design

7.5

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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

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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

N/A

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Yurbuds Focus Pro vs the average headphone

Why is Yurbuds Focus Pro better than the average headphone?

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Direct 3.5 mm plug
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
On-device controls
Yurbuds Focus Pro 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
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
Yurbuds Focus Pro reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.
Importance: LOW
Yurbuds Focus Pro reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Quick mic mute
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.
Importance: LOW
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
Water resistance
Yurbuds Focus Pro is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
IPX4
What it is: Protection level against water exposure
When it matters: When workouts, commuting, or outdoor use expose the headphones to moisture.
Importance: MEDIUM
Yurbuds Focus Pro is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
Water resistance
Yurbuds Focus Pro is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
On-device controls
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
In-line controls
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
Yurbuds Focus Pro reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Quick mic mute
Yurbuds Focus Pro includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

Calls & Controls

Why is Yurbuds Focus Pro worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
Yurbuds Focus Pro has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
No passive noise reduction
Yurbuds Focus Pro does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
26.6 mm smaller driver size
Yurbuds Focus Pro has smaller driver size than the average headphone (13.4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Yurbuds Focus Pro has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
6 years older release date
Yurbuds Focus Pro was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
No passive noise reduction
Yurbuds Focus Pro does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Yurbuds Focus Pro does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
26.6 mm smaller driver size
Yurbuds Focus Pro has smaller driver size than the average headphone (13.4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
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
Yurbuds Focus Pro has smaller driver size than the average headphone (13.4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.13.4 mm vs 40 mm
Fixed cable
Yurbuds Focus Pro has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Yurbuds Focus Pro has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
2 Hz weaker bass extension
Yurbuds Focus Pro 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
Yurbuds Focus Pro 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
31.1% lower user score
Yurbuds Focus Pro has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.10 vs 8.000).
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.
Yurbuds Focus Pro has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.10 vs 8.000).6.1 vs 8
9.9% worse value for money
Yurbuds Focus Pro has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.13 vs 6.736).
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.
Yurbuds Focus Pro has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.13 vs 6.736).6.13 vs 6.74
6 years older release date
Yurbuds Focus Pro was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
Yurbuds Focus Pro was released earlier than the average headphone (2,011 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2011 vs 2017
98.3% less popular
Yurbuds Focus Pro is less popular than the average headphone (2.34 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.
Yurbuds Focus Pro is less popular than the average headphone (2.34 vs 4.646).2.34 vs 4.65

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Yurbuds Focus Pro?

Incredibly secure fit that stays in place even during vigorous exercise or sprints
Sweat-resistant and water-resistant design suitable for intense workouts
Ambient noise awareness allows users to hear surrounding traffic for safety while running
TwistLock technology prevents the earbuds from falling out
Soft silicone material (FlexSoft) provides comfort for many users
Reliable in-line 3-button control and microphone for calls and music navigation
Durable, tangle-free cable design

What customers dislike about Yurbuds Focus Pro?

Sound quality is decent but not 'audiophile' grade; lacks deep, powerful bass
Can cause ear pain or discomfort during extended use (typically after 60+ minutes)
Rubber material can grab fabric, making the cord prone to tangling when stored in pockets or gym bags
Limited sizing options (only two sizes included) may not fit all ear shapes perfectly
Older technology compared to modern wireless Bluetooth sport earphones

Expert reviews

outsideonline.com

08/04/2011

The Gear Junkie Scoop: Yurbuds Sports Earphones

Stephen Regenold’s review on Outside Online highly praises the Yurbuds Ironman Series EarphonesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. for their exceptional stability during rigorous physical activity. Priced at $49.99, these wired sports headphones stand out for their red, sweat-proof, medical-grade silicone tips that twist and lock securely into the ear canal, ensuring they...Read more

geardiary.com

01/06/2013

Yurbuds Focus Pro Review - They Stay Put and Keep the Music Going

The Gear Diary review of the Yurbuds Focus ProGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. highlights these sports earphones as an exceptional option for fitness enthusiasts, praising the medical-grade silicone tips and TwistLock technology for ensuring a secure, non-slip fit during intense workouts. Key advantages include sweat and water resistance, clear audio quality, and a...Read more

geardiary.com

01/06/2013

Yurbuds Focus Pro Review - They Stay Put and Keep the Music Going

The Gear Diary review highlights the Yurbuds Focus Pro Sport EarphonesGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. as an exceptionally secure audio solution for active users, featuring a behind-the-ear design and twist-lock technology that ensures they remain in place during intense workouts. These earphones offer a durable, sweat-resistant design with a 3-button, iOS-optimized...Read more

kopfhoerer.de

20/04/2026

Yurbuds - headphones.de

The German audio portal kopfhoerer.de outlines Yurbuds as an American sports headphone brand founded in 2008 by athletes, which later integrated into the Harman group utilizing JBL audio technology. The core appeal of their product lineup focuses on athletic performance, leveraging a medical-grade, flexible silicone construction designed to alleviate pressure on the nerve-dense...Read more

palabraderunner.com

12/05/2014

Yurbuds, headphones for athletes", "Yurbuds, earphones for sports

Summary of Yurbuds Sports Earphones Review Yurbuds is an American sports audio brand founded in 2008 by a triathlete and a runner who designed earphones specifically to stay secure and comfortable during intense workouts. This review focuses on the Inspire lineup, which features the patented TwistLock system that prevents the earphones from falling out even when shaking your head....Read more

hardloop.net

09/05/2016

Yurbuds Earbuds Tested: A Review

The Yurbuds Inspire Talk sport earbuds successfully solve the common runner's frustration of earphones constantly falling out during exercise. A major benefit of these earbuds is their patented TwistLock technology, which allows them to lock securely into place with a simple forward twist, remaining perfectly steady even during erratic movements, head-shaking, or jumping. Designed...Read more

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