Yamaha TW-E5B
aptX Adaptive support and Yamaha’s precision-optimized acoustic design deliver dynamic, well-balanced sound from the 7mm drivers. The earbuds provide 8.5 hours of playtime with a total of 21.5 hours from the case, while the IPX5 rating and lightweight, ergonomic fit ensure stability during workouts. These are best for fitness-focused listeners and gamers who need a secure fit, quick-charge convenience, and clear voice capture for calls.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 8.5
case battery hours 21.5
water resistance IPX5
64 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8.5 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 21.5 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Yamaha |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yamaha TW-E5B | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8.5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 21.5 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha TW-E5B | 65.7 | 82.6 | 91.8 | 92.7 | 75.8 | 71.6 | 31.6 | 87.3 | 61.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92.1 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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