Blue Microphones B89
A Qualcomm chip paired with Bluetooth 5.0 and CVC8.0 noise reduction delivers instant 5-second pairing and clear dual-mic calls in a 45g build. The IPX5 sweat-proof design and 36-hour total battery life, including a 5-minute quick charge for 2 hours of talk time, add practicality for active use. These are best for budget-conscious buyers seeking a fun, giftable fitness companion, where the unique blinking cartoon case appeals to kids and casual listeners prioritizing style over critical music reproduction.
About This Earbuds
A Qualcomm chip paired with Bluetooth 5.0 and CVC8.0 noise reduction delivers instant 5-second pairing and clear dual-mic calls in a 45g build. The IPX5 sweat-proof design and 36-hour total battery life, including a 5-minute quick charge for 2 hours of talk time, add practicality for active use. These are best for budget-conscious buyers seeking a fun, giftable fitness companion, where the unique blinking cartoon case appeals to kids and casual listeners prioritizing style over critical music reproduction.
- Form factor in-ear
- Wireless
- Bluetooth version 5.0
- Battery life hours 5
- Case battery hours 36
- Water resistance IPX5
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong mic (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong battery (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average sound (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Codecs | Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo Headphones, in-Ear Sweat-Proof Wireless Earphones Dual Mic and Noise Reduction, Touch Control Headset with Cartoon Blue Changing Men Charging Case |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 2 hours of calling |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 36 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Blue Microphones B89 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 36 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Microphones B89 | 29.4 | 80.5 | 91.4 | 27.9 | 77.3 | 70.9 | 91.9 | 51.4 | 69.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.7 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 91.9 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 69.2 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 97.2 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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