Are these affordable noise-cancelling wireless earbuds about to challenge Sony's crown? Japanese audio brand Final has unveiled its latest pair of wireless earbuds, the ZE300. With a budget-friendly price tag, noise-cancelling capabilities, and a newly tuned acoustic structure, could these buds be the ones to challenge Sony's WF-C510 and even the WF-C710N for affordable wireless supremacy? The newly tuned acoustic structure aims to deliver a "soft, detailed, and natural sound" without harshness, with Final promising its new buds "capture vocal nuance, instrumental texture, and environmental detail" without causing listener fatigue. Billed as the smallest earbuds Final has ever made, weighing in at just 4g per bud, the ZE300 aims to provide a secure, unobtrusive fit that's built for everyday comfort. The standard AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs are supported, which is standard at this level of the market. An IPX4 water resistance rating means the ZE300 should be able to handle sweaty workouts or splashes of rain and water without too much fuss. The Final ZE300 will be available from December 12th in three "powder-coated" finishes – grey, greige, or black – for £40 / $50 / €45, the same sort of price as the five-star WF-C510 (currently £38 / $50), which is one of the best cheap wireless earbuds we've tested. We found a lot to like with the flagship Final ZE8000 MK2, so here's hoping Final can translate much of that pedigree to a far more affordable side of the market. MORE: Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which wireless headphones should you buy? Take a look at the best wireless earbuds: quality in-ears for every budget. And check out the best budget wireless earbuds: top affordable pairs tested by our experts.
