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Rating 2.7 out of 5 stars with 26 reviews

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Customers are impressed with the sound quality of the IQbuds Boost, saying that they offer unbeatable value for the price. The hearing aid feature is also well-received, with users reporting improved hearing. However, some customers have experienced issues with charging the device.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones are short of being amazing. Sound quality is good. If you are an audiophile bass isn’t as deep as you may like but otherwise great headphones. The “world” hearing feature is an awesome function that lets you hear what’s going on around you. I love it all

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    ok "but"

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OK that's really all i can say about these. sound is ok, not $500 worth though, fit is ok but not great and the app needs tweeking. All in all not really worth the money. These are going back today, and Ill stick with my Jabra Elite Sport @ $300 less.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    IQBUDS BOOSTS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tried these out for a few weeks due to Best Buy extended return policy during the holidays. They did improve my hearing in certain situations but I found it difficult to wear them all day long. I felt I had to keep adjusting them to keep them in my ears which caused an irritation in my ears. Another thing I didn’t like was wearing them while eating. I could not hear anything being said to me because I could hear myself eat due to having both my ears plugged with the Iqbuds and one of them chirped a lot. I really wanted these to work but I returned them. I found myself more annoyed with them than enjoying them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a difference! I can hear again!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have experienced some hearing loss over the years, but I'm not sure I'm ready for hearing aids that cost 1000's of dollars. It's been hard to be a part of conversations at crowded places. These earbuds boost the sounds that I can't hear well and muffle sounds that interfere with my hearing the sounds that I want to hear. My grandkids can't believe that I can hear them at the other end of the table now, even in a noisy restaurant. They do take a little while to get used to because of sounds that your not used to hearing, but they're worth the effort. Also a great pair of noise cancelling music earbuds. Comes with easy to use app and syncs easily to my phone and other devices with bluetooth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The IQbuds Boost and the IQbuds 2 Max are garbage

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had their fist IQbuds and those worked perfect i never had an issue with the sound the only reason i return them was because they started to fall apart, i got the IQbuds Boost thinking maybe the new ones would have a better built WRONG they fell apart with in a week i also had to return them, then i pre order the IQbuds 2 Max and after all that waiting i got them and WOW what a pile of worthless garbage is like instead of getting better they manage to get worse i was having so many issues with them the company send me a free gift and ask me to send them back to their main facility in Australia so their techs can run an evaluation to figure out all the different issues i was having and after the receive the IQbuds 2 Max i got a email that i have to wait again for them to send me a replacement but that met i would have to wait again until the come available and i already waited for a few months to get them. you would think after they got the ones i send back to them they would send me another pair right away right WRONG they wanted me to wait...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    IT DOESN'T WORK

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It took 3 weeks to get my pair ... opened it and it doesn't charge ... i exchanged for another pair and waited another 3 weeks to get the same result ... i can't believe something so expensive can't even charge out the box ... don't waste money and your time with these ... going to return the second pair i got

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    These buds really are amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these to hear better in noisy restaurants and they help tremendously. All the background noise goes quiet so I can concentrate on the conversation . What I didn't realize is how much I would use them for my music and phone calls. An all around superb product. Even helps when watching TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not working after 3 sets of buds have been sent...

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product sounds fantastic....we just have not been able to use yet. The original set sent would not charge. Two additional sets were sent by best buy and only one of the total 6 buds we have is taking a charge. We have contacted Nuheara for replacement. Will gladly update this review once the issue is addressed and we can use the buds.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good ear buds, but not worth price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are great ear budd, but for the price, I would have expected much better ANC

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good product for hearing but not for conversation.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product helped my hearing but didn’t help much in conversation. I didn’t like the feedback I would get from my own voice.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great technology in small package

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I looked at the bose version of this. These were smaller and sound great. Tuned specifically to my hearing profile, they let me be around family and be "present" while still listening to media. You do need to keep case plugged in, because it will discharge if sitting too long. I use this more for voice media, and less for music, only because I have dedicated headphones for music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    They were returned.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tried these ear buds for a week. They didn’t fit well at all. I changed the bud caps trying to get a better fit...to no avail. I returned them for a refund. But, because they did not work for me does not mean they will not work for you. On the upside, returning process of Best Buy is convenient and easy and customer friendly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Love the concept but poor execution

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it for my mother in law. Poor fitting. They kept falling from her ears. Will return them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not easy to setup/use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't know whether this product is worthwhile; so far it is not because the 1st time I tried to set them up the setup process was confusing. Please provide me with a written or PDF guide to do so.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ordered the product and the charging case was not charging the earbuds properly. Sent the product back and received a new unit. It would not pair. Took it to a geek squad tech and he could not pair them either. They determined that the unit was defectivive and I received a refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My brother in law loves it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it for my brother in law and he absolutely loves it! I tried it and the only time you can hear people talking is when the music is turned down low.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Second Set that Will Not Charge!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is second set that the buds will not charge. The case indicates a charge, but that's it. I am very disappointed and will get a refund instead.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Won't charge

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The case charged ok but the buds would not register or charge. I tried everything suggested but will return today and hope the next pair work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not worth the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the sound is not worth the money ..................

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    They arrived broke

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recieved these Nuheara buds sealed up brand new but only the right bud would charge. Never got to really check them out. I looked at the broken one and could see signs of where it looked as if it had been opened up with a micro tool, small indentions at the seam. I could also see through seam inside that same bud so it wasn't even sealed. Well I lost interest in the bud all together at this point and just returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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