Blue Microphones X9
Bluetooth 5.3 and a massive 48-hour case battery life set this apart for extended use away from power. The lightweight 4.6g earbuds feature an ergonomic, waterproof design with nanotechnology coating to withstand sweat and rain during workouts. These are best for budget-conscious runners and gym-goers who prioritize all-day battery endurance and a secure fit over call quality.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 6
case battery hours 48
water resistance Waterproof
54 Overall Score
Price £27
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong anc (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | X9 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Waterproof Stereo Earphones in Ear Touch Control with Microphone Headset with Deep Bass for Sport, Gaming and Running(Blue) |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 48 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blue Microphones X9 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 | Nothing Buds Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | 48 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 30 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Microphones X9 | 70.4 | 65.3 | 69.7 | 69.8 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 73.6 | 57 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.7 | 72.5 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 86.1 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 99.3 | 86.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.6 | 93.9 | 70.6 | 84.6 | 86.1 |
| JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 76 | 83.5 | 70.6 | 97 | 74.6 |
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 Compare | 91.9 | 96.8 | 91 | 67.6 | 96.3 | 70.6 | 86.5 | 86.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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