Califone E1
The flanged ear covers provide passive noise isolation and a snug fit for both children and adults, making these a durable, budget-focused choice for shared environments. The universal 3.5mm plug and 3.9-foot straight cable ensure simple, reliable wired connectivity across Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops without needing adapters. These earbuds are best for schools and testing centers needing an affordable, bulk-deployable audio solution where voice clarity for lessons takes priority over music playback.
Form Factor in-ear
11 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (100th percentile) 100th
Cons
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear |
Audio
| Driver Size | 3.5 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Case Battery
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Califone E1 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Califone E1 | 30.8 | 36.7 | 33.8 | 1.9 | 44.2 | 27.4 | 31.3 | 31.1 | 99.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.7 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.3 | 70.6 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.4 | 73.2 | 69.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.3 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls10.9
- Music3.3
- Overall10.9
- Budget48.5
- Gaming9.3
- Travel8.2
- Commute7
- Fitness6.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
