Sound leakage is better controlled than many open-ear skeptics might expect. Private mode and directional audio earned praise, though open-ear physics means leakage is not completely eliminated.
Pros: Android compatibility, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: Auracast support, Active noise cancellation
Sound leakage and driver positioning were judged better than average for the open-ear category in the one detailed assessment. The design still cannot contain sound like sealed earbuds.
Pros: Instrument separation, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Noise isolation (passive)
Sound leakage handling works in several tests, but the leakage-reduction mode often makes music more muffled or worse sounding.
Pros: Transparency mode quality, Maximum volume clarity
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Spatial audio
Sound leakage is an unavoidable open-back tradeoff, with most reviewers warning that nearby people can hear audio and outside sound comes in.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Connectivity versatility
Cons: Carry case quality, Xbox compatibility
Sound leakage was a repeated concern, with reviewers noting outward leakage despite thick cushions.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery
Cons: Bluetooth, Active noise cancellation
Sound leakage was a problem in the one review that covered it, with nearby listeners able to hear playback at half volume.
Pros: Wireless latency, Weight comfort
Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Sound leakage was repeatedly flagged as a major open-back drawback, with reviewers saying sound clearly leaks in and out.
Pros: Weight comfort, Battery
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Sound leakage
Sound leakage is substantial, and people nearby may hear much of the music. Shared offices, commuting, and late-night use beside another person are poor fits.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Glasses and hat compatibility
Cons: Travel friendliness, Sound leakage