The earbuds are small and comfortable, and come with 3 different tip sizes. The case and earbuds can be difficult to grasp due to the texture of the material. The case does have 3 ridges on each end to add to the grip, but if you grip from the sides it's a bit slippery. The earbuds are very narrow, so if you have big fingers you may have an issue removing them from the case. The case seems sturdy and can be charged by USB-C or a wireless pad, and the BT pairing button is built into the case. There's a stated 4.5 hour battery life, and 15+ hours additional charging through the case. The earbuds have a companion app to tweak settings, and with the ANC and the pass through Awareness mode off I wore them almost 6 hours without having to re-charge. You an use them both at the same time, or the left or right independently. The earbuds are IPX5 sweat and water resistant. You can get about 1 hour of battery life out of a 15 minute charge, and it takes about 3 hours for a full charge via the charging case. Overall they're very comfortable with a good selection of features and great sound!

I am a headphone junkie and honestly have too many, but I just can’t help myself. I work out a lot and great headphones really make the process so much more enjoyable. So, when I saw these Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC’s I was pretty excited to get my hands on them. I have a pair of Adidas RPT-01 on ear I got back in 2019 and absolutely love them. The Adidas Z.N.E 01 did not disappoint and brings a great ANC in-earphone to Adidas’ line. I like to use the RPT-01 on windy days running outside because they keep the wind noise out very well compared to other in-ear phones I have, but I discovered that the Z.N.E. 01 with the ANC kept the wind noise out just as well. That is a really big deal for me because I run outside a lot and the wind noise on my other in-ear non ANC earphones cannot cut it out! Wind noise sucks for music but also makes podcasts almost unlistenable for me (maybe I am just weird but that really drives me nuts). Back to the beginning though, I opened up the Z.N.E -01 box and they come in a small cardboard box and they are wrapped in tissue. It was easy to retrieve and less plastic packaging (more sustainable I guess). I thought that was a strange way to package it but after some reflection, If it was packaged that way on purpose to be more ecofriendly . Bravo Adidas! The actual case they come is a flat composite durable feeling case that has texture on the sides to make it easy to manipulate, even with sweaty hand. Nice touch. They look cool and sporty and are very light weight. They fit into a gym bag or pocket nicely. The lid has a nice flip and stays closed when you want it to and open when you need it. The speaker pods themselves are perfectly form fitted and also very light weight. I really like the light weight because my bags are packed. Lighter the better but you still get incredible battery life with these! I pulled the speaker pods out and first off they look sharp. Cool stem with the Adidas logo markers on them. Very distinct. They match the case well. I picked my silicone ear tip size and easily placed them snug into each ear. Note: Picking the right silicone ear type is critical. Try each one to see which feels best. Too small a tip will really cut into the bass and the ANC and too large may hurt your ears after an hour or so. Since I use them for about an hour or so at a time I always go for the largest size to really help with bass and ANC. I had the Adidas app from the RPT-01 I got in 2019 and paired the phones with my iPhone then the app as well. The app is sleek and simple to use and lets you change sound profiles and turn off the ANC. You can also do that from the actual speaker pods themselves. They come with a quick start guide to get you going quickly. After picking the right tips I was off to get a work out in. The next major hurtle for my earphones is will they stay in during a workout and an 8-minute mile run. The Z.N.E. 01 ANC stayed in perfectly! The SOUND? They sounded amazing! Deep bass and great mid and high tones. The ANC was pronounced and really took me into the music and not focused on the discomfort of the workout! That’s what I need them to do for me and they were awesome. In the app it was cool to try the different sound profiles to hear how they changed the music. They are IPX5 water resistant, so for context IPX1 protects from dripping sweat, IPX3 protects you from sprayed water from like a water bottle. IPX5 protects from water projected from a nozzle like running them under a water faucet in a sink. You cannot submerge them though (that would be IPX7). I would only clean with a damp cloth but it’s nice to know heavy sweat will not damage them! (I got the IPX stuff from the web so take that for what it’s worth.) They also say they run for 4.5 hours on a charge and with the case you can charge 15.5 hours before needed to re charge the case. Very cool. And lastly phone calls sounded great on them from both sides!! Overall, I really love these headphones! Well built! Sound Amazing! Easy to store and transport! Adidas is really crossing the finish line in first with these!

I’ve been using these earbuds for the past 4 days and I can honestly say that I am pleasantly surprised with these Adidas noise cancelling ear buds. They come wrapped in a nice soft tissue paper inside the box. The charging pod has an excellent grippy matte black texturized feel. It looks and feels like it will resist scratches and pocket lint for a while. It is rugged and I don’t see the need to put them into a carry case. It is charged by an included usb C cable. Battery life is excellent. I’ve only had to charge them once since I took them out of the box. The pod will charge the earbuds when you stow them. Sound quality is very good, better than I was expecting. Bass is punchy without drowning out highs and mids. I listen to a very wide variety of music and everything sounds good. I did have to use the largest rubber tips that came in the box to completely seal my ear canals and provide better sound isolation and punchier bass. Your use may vary but if you find the bass lacking and some outside noise coming in, I would suggest swapping the tips to the ones that seal your ear canals snuggly. Overall build quality is excellent. They are sweat / water resistant. I wouldn’t jump into a swimming pool with them on, but you don’t have to worry about sweating on them or using them in the rain. The active noise cancelling is great. Not the best I’ve tried but it is good enough to block out most ambient noise. I have a loud window A/C unit and I can’t hear it while I’m listening to music even at lower volumes. I can hear it when the music stops but it isn’t too loud. I do appreciate that the noise cancelling doesn’t make my ears feel full, like they need to pop. I don’t like to talk on the phone with earbuds that have noise cancelling because I feel like I am shouting, so I won’t comment much on microphone / call quality. Would I recommend these to a friend? If you’re willing to try a brand other than the usual big names in headphones, I think you’ll be just as pleased and surprised as I have been with these. These are great for the gym, they sound great, stylish and are comfortable for long sessions and feel like they will survive a beating. Pros : Premium Build Quality Very good sound quality Decent Active noise cancellation No connection issues Long battery life Comfortable Touch controls Cons : honestly No complaints from me

adidas - Z.N.E. 01 ANC Got these headphones and was excited about the prospects. The headphones came in a secure package. (Well Done) The headphones are stored in a nice compact charging container. Pairing them was quite easy. Comfort level when placed in the ear is good not great. The most important aspect of headphones of course is the sound. I played some classic rock music first from the source - My iPhone Max Pro. The sound was good but something was missing. I then tried my Dell XPS17 and found that the sound improved. That made sense because the XPS has a decent sound card within. But, there was something still missing. So, I decided to listen to the same songs on my Airpods and I clearly heard the difference. The Airpods was heard loud and clear. The Adidas headphones clearly was lacking when it came to the base portion and with rock music it is noticeable. I will say even without the bass the sound was fine. There are times when I don't want bass overload and these headphones do the trick while still sounding pretty good. The tap controls on the headphones seem to be well thought out but they didn't always seem to work. Occasionally one of the headphones would drop off. I tried to use the Headphone app to see if I could get a little bass but unfortunately I could not get the app to work with the headphones. The documentation included and the pdf file on the website were a little helpful but not enough to help me with the sound. So, I think the headphones have some value. If I can get the headphones to connect to the iPhone app that would add even more value. It would be nice to see the tap commands be more stable. Based on what I know at this time, I would be at middle ground as far as a recommendation. I would hope there might be updates that would improve the sound and getting the app to connect would be a big help. I'll use them with hope that with a little more research they will improve my satisfaction level.

I honestly feel that these headphones compete with the big name brands. They have all of the same features of any high end brand such as wireless charging, active noise canceling, and its own app for customization. You setup the earbuds by downloading the app then discovering and syncing. Very easy and standard. The case is a nice size, pretty much the same size as EarPods pro. The buds are a good size and fit naturally in the ear. I had no discomfort. I started playing Spotify and was immediately impressed. The sound was crystal clear and well balanced. I was very surprised as to how good the sound was. The active noise cancelation also works very well. The mode that lets in ambient sound is not that great. It is pretty much the same as having ANC off. I have listened to many types of music and played around with the equalizer and the sound has been spot on. The earbuds last for several hours before needing to be charged. The case provides about three additional charges. The fact that the case wireless charges is icing on the cake. The app is pretty good and is pretty basic and easy to use. It let's you add new devices, adjust the equalizer, change noise cancelation, and manage touch controls. It also shows you the battery level. Overall i think that these earbuds are extremely well made and perform very well. They are a great alternative for some of the same old earbuds that have been around for years. I highly recommend!