If you're looking for a functional pair of truly wireless earbuds, we've got a new model for you to take a look at today.
We're reviewing the Tranya T10 headphones, a pair of truly wireless earbuds that promise expertly tuned sound, wireless charging, and noise-canceling, which is a pretty bold claim for the affordable price tag. We'll dig in and see if they're worth your cash, or if they fall short of those promises.
Simple design
Sometimes less is more. The Tranya T10 aren't trying to shake up the world of headphone design, but they did deliver something comfortable and simple.
They're some seriously plain black headphones in a rounded case. The earbuds themselves are reminiscent of the Galaxy Buds style of headphones and fit very easily into your ear without being obtrusive. They're small and lightweight and never felt uncomfortable, even during extended listening sessions.
The case follows that plain rounded design philosophy, although it does seem a bit more bulbous and large than some other competitors. The case can do wireless charging, and it's recessed enough to make it easy to pull the earbuds out without struggling (which is usually my gripe with the Galaxy Buds) so it's not like it's big and bulky for no reason. But, honestly, I do usually prefer smaller truly wireless earbuds cases because of how much better they fit in a pocket, so keep that in mind.
The case does feature a stronger magnet than what you usually see in headphone cases, and that's a big plus. There's not much resistance once you actually open it, but I'll consider that a “two steps forward, one step back” kind of victory.
On the front of the case you'll find LED lights to indicate charging and battery status, while the back houses the single USB-C charging port. It does do fast charging, so you won't have to wait too long to get some playback time as long as you're using wired charging.
Tranya also tosses in a few different ear tips in the box in addition to the USB-C charging cable to make sure you get a great fit.
Sound quality and performance
So how do these fare as actual headphones? Well, they're okay.
Tranya claims the headphones use expertly tuned 12mm drivers with extra bass, which sounds better on paper than they do in your ears. You can certainly hear the bass, and for the price these are probably some of the most bass-heavy headphones I've ever used. That's not necessarily a good thing, however, especially watching videos.
The high-end feels almost muffled, so dialog just doesn't manage to cut through the thumping low-end. The midrange seems very full, so the headphones don't ever run the risk of sounding thin, they just don't sound amazing, either. I will add that they do a great job with a wide soundstage, however.
And like any other device or gadget coming out in 2020, you've got smart functions here, too. These work very well and let you control your music by playing and pausing, adjusting volume, and more. It's all done with long presses and taps on the headphones, but they require slightly longer presses than what you see on usual headphones. This is designed to keep you from accidentally tapping your headphone and pausing your song without meaning too.
It also plays into the waterproof design of the headphones, so droplets of rain or sweat won't start triggering those shortcuts. You can pretty safely exercise in these thanks to that feature and their IPX7 certification.
You'll also get some pretty decent noise-cancelation here, which I suspect is where most of the price tag comes from. For their size these are actually some of the strongest NC headphones in this price range, which you really don't see very often in wireless earbuds. They were pretty effective at nixing noises in the surrounding area, although there's no easy way to toggle it on or off.
With 8 hours of playback (and a total of 32 hours with the included) case you also shouldn't have any problems with these headphones running all day long. They work independently of each other as well, which means you can swap earbuds while one is charging to keep the music going. I never experienced any issues with the headphones coming out of sync with each other, either, which is probably a testament to newer standards for Bluetooth connectivity these days.
Worth it?
Should you buy the Tranya T10 wireless headphones? I think that entirely depends on how much you can get these for.
Tranya charges about $80 for these headphones, down from a $120 MSRP that I don't think they've ever sold out. I have a hard time recommending these for either of those prices with how these headphones sound. The other things they do are nice, but it's hard to spend a ton on headphones when they simply don't sound great.
On the other hand, Amazon has them for less than $40, and that's much more palatable for what you're getting. Fast and wireless charging is cool, and the touch controls are a little better on these than what I usually see on more affordable headphones. I can see these being excellent for someone that exercises and sweats a lot, or is often around a wet environment or rain.
Just make sure to keep an eye out for those sales.
Tranya T10 truly wireless headphones | $80 | Tranya, Amazon
