I tested Dell's new productivity earbuds, and they outperform my AirPods Pro on work calls

"Dell is breaking into new ground with the recent launch of its first-ever wireless earbuds: the . While they can certainly be used for listening to music, they're optimized for professional environments. In this particular context, Dell's Pro earbuds shine. Their on-call performance is excellent, delivering crystal-clear sound and crisp vocal audio. However, certain features make them hard to recommend beyond their intended use."

"Also: The best earbuds you can buy: Expert tested Dell's Pro Plus earbuds excel in the two key areas that matter the most: audio quality and battery life. I did several test calls, and in every instance, the sound quality was consistently great. The buds also use AI to reduce background noise. Similar technology is also used to power the ANC feature (active noise cancellation) to block out the same ambient noise. The end result is crisp, clear conversations that feel shockingly natural."

"When it comes to music, the Dell earbuds do a respectable job; but they fall behind models that specialize in music, like the Technics EAH-AZ100. Songs sound a little unbalanced as higher frequencies are suppressed in favor of a more bassy output. Despite that issue, the audio still manages to be rich and dynamic. Users can fine-tune the sound profile through the official Dell Audio app. You're able to emphasize certain aspects of a track, like the bass or treble."

Dell's first wireless Pro earbuds prioritize professional use, offering excellent on-call performance with crystal-clear sound and crisp vocal audio. AI-based processing reduces background noise and also powers active noise cancellation, producing natural-feeling conversations and boosting incoming audio from low-quality mics. The earbuds perform well in audio quality and battery life, though music reproduction favors bass with subdued high frequencies, leaving some imbalance compared with music-focused models. Users can customize sound via the Dell Audio app to emphasize bass or treble or create profiles. Some content produced a strange crackling noise during testing. Certain features limit recommendation beyond professional environments.

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