TWS true wireless earphones - under $50
FOUR STARS - Look past the generic looks and build quality, and the Whizzer C3 TWS is an enjoyable bass monster among cheap wireless earphones.
Specs of the Whizzer C3 TWS:
Bluetooth 5.0 with AptX and AAC codec
IPX5 water proof (sweat and rain resistant)
4,5 hours listening on a full charge
Charging case can charge earpieces fully 4 times
Comes with 3 sizes of ear tips and micro-USB cable
$35 on AliExpress - check current price!
Below this Whizzer C3 TWS review you will find comparisons of the Whizzer C3 vs Mpow M7, Mpow M5, SoundPEATS TrueDot and Bomaker Sifi.
Design, comfort and battery life
It's hardly possible to get more generic-looking wireless earphones than the Whizzer C3. Both the oval charging case and the egg-shaped earpieces look like some leftovers Whizzer took on the shelves and then - randomly, not too precise - put their logos on it.
The micro-USB powered case feels light and the hinge connecting the lid doesn't feel very strong. On the inside, two LED-lights indicate if the earpieces are charging, or whether the charger is empty. The case powers the earpieces four times before needing a recharge itself, giving the earpieces a respectable 4,5 hours playtime per charge.
While the earpieces look even cheaper than the price implies, they are good comfort-wise. The egg-like shape makes them stay steadily in medium-sized ears, without being too big. They don't stick out your ears too much and should even stay in when you're sporting or working out with them.
Connectivity and controls
The Whizzer C3 offers touch controls which respond well to your touches, but unfortunately lack the option to change the volume.
What the controls do - works simple. Tap once to play or pause the music and twice to activate the voice assistant on your smartphone. Hold the right bud for 2 seconds to return a song; hold the left one to advance a track.
With its Qualcomm QCC3020 chipset, connectivity on the Whizzer C3 should be fine. It is, mostly. The Bluetooth 5.0 holds its connection up to 10 meters from your device, but in the test period, there were some minor dips where the sound faded away a slight second. Happily, playback is flawless and without interruptions most of the time.
Unfortunately, it's not possible to rapidly swap between listening two one or two earpieces.
Calling and watching movies with Whizzer C3
The Whizzer C3 has very acceptable call quality both for indoor and outside use. Your voice could use a little more volume but still sounds clear to the other end of the line. The mic picks up some wind noise, but surrounding traffic and other people talking, are filtered out fine.
Watching videos is convenient on the Whizzer C3 too. Audio-video playback is in sync on Android and on iPhone, with near-perfect lipsync even on the YouTube-app on iPhone. There is a noticeable delay when playing games, as is the case with almost all cheap wireless earbuds.
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Sound quality of Whizzer C3: Bass energy
No need to beat around the bush: the Whizzer C3 sound is about the bass. It offers a big, heavy bass slam.
Modern genres such as pop, dance, and hip-hop are embraced with a fierce bass punch, and even in easier going songs - such as singer-songwriter ballads - darker notes such as bass guitars and drums, brim with energy. The mid-bass slam flows together with the darkest sub-bass rumble, resulting in a bass you can feel all the time.
On bass-heavy tracks, this much emphasis on the lows can cause a little crackle in the sound, but that shouldn't stop absolute bassheads from loving this powerhouse.
The C3 aims to please in the highs as well. Especially female vocals enjoy a prominent place in the music, and higher-pitched instruments like cymbals and violins, sound prominent.
Sometimes, the center-mids can be a bit hollowed out as a result. With darker tones empowering the bass and the center-mids (like guitars, violins, and pianos) pulled towards the highs, music sometimes sounds like the mids are skipped. The C3 doesn't offer the truest tonality, nor does it provide an abundance of detail.
An emphasis on upper-mid-tones and highs often results in an airy sound, and that's the case on the Whizzer C3 as well. The music feels around you, rather than shouting directly into your ears. There's enough room between instruments and sound effects.
Another thing to note is that the Whizzer C3 can go loud. If you're looking for a TWS to push you while sporting or working out - this may be it. It delivers plenty of energy.
Selected comparisons
Whizzer C3 vs SoundPEATS TrueDot
Crowned the current king of TWS under $25 on this site, the SoundPEATS TrueDot is another excellent low-cost earphone with a boosted bass. Sonically, it performs a level above the C3. The TrueDot offers a more dynamic sound, with a more extended (sub-)bass and more space and better placement between the instruments and vocals. The C3 does have better battery life.
Whizzer C3 vs Bomaker Sifi
The brilliant $40 Bomaker Sifi is smaller and more comfortable than the Whizzer C3 and could appeal just as much to bass lovers. It may not have the same thickness in the lows - but it does offer an even punchier bass kick. In the mids and highs, the Bomaker Sifi delivers more detail, and instruments and effects can be placed more precisely. It also doesn't offer the crackle of the C3.
Whizzer C3 vs Mpow M7
Straightforward, engaging bass sound with comfortable medium-sized earpieces? The $35 Mpow M7 is a DIRECT competitor to the Whizzer C3, although the Mpow feels and looks more solid. The Mpow delivers a comparable bassy character, but sounds a bit warmer, due to more emphasis on the lower frequencies, compared to the elevated and better-presented highs on the Whizzer C3. The Mpow sounds smoother, the C3 slightly more uplifting.
Whizzer C3 vs Mpow M5
The Mpow M5 is another bass-heavy winner from the Mpow-brand, priced around $50. Like the Sifi and TrueDot, it offers more space in the sound and more precise instrument placement than the Whizzer. The Mpow M5 has more definition in the lower frequencies, while the C3 puts most of its efforts in the bass kick itself. The M5 delivers more detail in the mids, too - more so than the M7, more so than the C3. The C3 does have a better fit, however.
Verdict
The Whizzer C3 TWS is a terrific bass monster among cheap wireless earphones, with generic looks - but also an engaging sound and comfort well-suited for sports and working out.
Four stars - very good
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