1MORE, a company well known amongst audiophiles for its stellar triple-driver and quad-driver earphones, released its first pair of wireless earphones last year in the form of the iBFree sport. Now, the company has added the Sports suffix to the same pair of earphones. 1MORE’s Triple and Quad Driver headphones are today the only THX certified headphones in the world, raising the bar for both quality and value in the headphones category.
With IPX6 water resistance, a lightweight design, and ergonomically shaped earpieces, the 1MORE iBFree sport is geared towards people with an active lifestyle.
Wireless headphones free you from the cords that tether you to your music. And now that smartphones are ditching the headphone jack, they’re more useful than ever. If you’re looking for a pair of budget category wireless Bluetooth Earphones that are smart, comfortable and durable, the 1MORE iBFree sport should be the right choice. The Wireless Earphone is sleek and delivers great sound and last up to 7 hours on charging.
- The best wireless earbuds under Rs 2600
- Ergonomic Fit – fits comfortably and securely in ear
- Sweatproof, waterproof
- Binaural + Supports – Bilateral Calls
- Earbud weighs just 4 grams
At Rs 2,599, the 1MORE iBFree sport is an easy recommend. They fit well, are sweatproof, waterproof, and they sound pretty good too, if not the best. But in case you are considering a budget earphones for your running and workout sessions, you can go with 1More iBFree sport earphones.
Design & Style
The 1MORE iBFree sport has a neckband style design and can withstand jets of water, whether in a pool or in heavy rains. The earphones are made predominantly from plastic material and are fairly light and comfortable to wear for hours at a time. The aluminium end caps on each earpiece make the design distinct.
The fit is very secure and the earphones and does not slip out while one is running or jogging. It has a small silicone hook that fit into the contours of one’s ears. The box comes with three pairs of silicone tips and ear hooks, so finding a tight and comfortable seal should not be a problem for most users.
Universal Compatibility— Compatible with iOS, Android, HTC, Xiaomi, Huawei, Bluetooth-enabled Smartphones, tablets; Perfect for Sports, Workout, Running, Jogging, Gym Exercise, Audiobooks, Watching TV, or Sleep.
With the iBFree sport, 1MORE has developed its own Bluetooth chip and has moved the antenna from the earbuds to the control module. The company claims these changes improve connectivity. Sure enough, connectivity was rock solid during our test period. We also experienced no issues while on calls.
The earphone has a module for the controls and battery in line with the right earpiece which has a Micro-USB port and three plastic buttons: two buttons to change the volume and skip tracks, and one button for controlling playback. These are hard to press and do not feel very responsive. Above them is a circular power button made out of metal that is of much higher quality.
Whenever you turn on the earphones, a robotic female voice calls out the battery level (high, medium or low), which is quite useful. Battery life is pretty solid. 1MORE promises 8 hours on a single charge and we were able to achieve that with music playing at 70-80 percent volume. A full charge takes around an hour and a half, but a 15-minute charge powers the earphones for around 60 minutes. The included Micro-USB cable is very short, which some might find inconvenient.
Here are the Pros and Cons for ready reference:-
Pros
- Comfortable, secure fit
- Solid battery life
- Good value for money
- Punchy bass, wide soundstage
- IPX6 water resistance
Cons
- Repressed mids
- Audio Quality is average
- Mushy buttons
- Harsh treble
Verdict
The available price of 1MORE iBFree sport is Rs 2,599 is quite affordable, considering that this pair of wireless earphones is comfortable, built well, and IPX6 certified. The punchy bass, above-average soundstage, stable and secure fit, and solid battery life are its main advantages.
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