AWEI ES-700i, ES-800m Stereo Earphones Review

Today, we’re reviewing AWEI’s ES-700i and ES-800M, and they’re both in one review mainly because they’re similar in a lot of ways – but are they worth checking out? Which one should you get? Read on through this full review to find out!

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Design & Construction

First off, the packaging of these two earphones are entirely different, and they both feature different carrying cases – but the rest are entirely similar for the most part: the ES-700i is the one colored blue and white, while the ES-800M is the one colored black and gold-ish orange.

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From the jack to the earphones themselves, the design is mostly similar – they’re flat matte cables with a neat looking jack, AWEI branding mid-way and the similar looking buds. The only change that matters here is that some portion of the ES-800M is made from metal, while Awei went all plastic with the ES-700i and features a microphone on the left.

If it matters to you, the labels for left and right earphones are slightly hard to read since they’re just small and embossed letters on the side featuring the same color. That can be a minor issue for some, but I bet most can live with that.

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Our take is this: the ES-700i looks fun and friendly, but we’re not big fans of how cheap it sometimes looks. The ES-800M on the other hand looks more serious and classy, but we’re not big fans of the confused orange-gold color either. Also, the latter has no microphone.

Audio Quality

Again, listening to both, there is only little difference – but these little things should help you in making the huge decision.

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The AWEI ES-700i does a lot of things better than the ES-800M. It’s slightly louder, the mids are fiercer (albeit the highs and lows still overpowers it), the cymbals & snares that we hear from rock and alternative bands are richer, and the voices are more highlighted compared to the ES-800M. This is really obvious when we listened to songs like “Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple” and “Earned It – The Weeknd”.

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The ES-800M, on the other hand, is a little too heavy on the bass side which comes at the cost of a little distortion. The drums lacked depth here, and the voices were slightly overshadowed, making it a decent pick for heavy dance songs and bassy tracks.

AWEI ES-700i specs:
In-ear stereo headphones
Microphone
11.5 mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 95dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat
Php380
AWEI ES-800M specs:
In-ear stereo headphones
9 mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 95dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat
Php300

Conclusion

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The AWEI ES-700i and the ES-800M are good to listen to for their prices, but we think you should just go for the ES-700i and forgo the ES-800M, because unless you want the classier looking metal and carrying case, the ES-700i will you get a microphone and a better audio experience.

It’s a little counter-intuitive that the latter gave us a better performance compared to the one that has a higher model number because it’s usually the other way around. We still think that both of these earphones do well, it’s just that the ES-700i is sonically better for only Php80 more.

What we liked about them:

  • Flat cables
  • Sturdy looking design
  • Loud & bassy
  • Carrying case & clip

What we didn’t like about them:

  • Slightly distorting bass and other elements
  • Vocals are overshadowed
  • Color scheme
  • No volume control
  • Not L-shaped jack

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AWEI ES-700i, ES-800m Stereo Earphones Review

Today, we’re reviewing AWEI’s ES-700i and ES-800M, and they’re both in one review mainly because they’re similar in a lot of ways – but are they worth checking out? Which one should you get? Read on through this full review to find out!

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Design & Construction

First off, the packaging of these two earphones are entirely different, and they both feature different carrying cases – but the rest are entirely similar for the most part: the ES-700i is the one colored blue and white, while the ES-800M is the one colored black and gold-ish orange.

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From the jack to the earphones themselves, the design is mostly similar – they’re flat matte cables with a neat looking jack, AWEI branding mid-way and the similar looking buds. The only change that matters here is that some portion of the ES-800M is made from metal, while Awei went all plastic with the ES-700i and features a microphone on the left.

If it matters to you, the labels for left and right earphones are slightly hard to read since they’re just small and embossed letters on the side featuring the same color. That can be a minor issue for some, but I bet most can live with that.

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Our take is this: the ES-700i looks fun and friendly, but we’re not big fans of how cheap it sometimes looks. The ES-800M on the other hand looks more serious and classy, but we’re not big fans of the confused orange-gold color either. Also, the latter has no microphone.

Audio Quality

Again, listening to both, there is only little difference – but these little things should help you in making the huge decision.

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The AWEI ES-700i does a lot of things better than the ES-800M. It’s slightly louder, the mids are fiercer (albeit the highs and lows still overpowers it), the cymbals & snares that we hear from rock and alternative bands are richer, and the voices are more highlighted compared to the ES-800M. This is really obvious when we listened to songs like “Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple” and “Earned It – The Weeknd”.

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The ES-800M, on the other hand, is a little too heavy on the bass side which comes at the cost of a little distortion. The drums lacked depth here, and the voices were slightly overshadowed, making it a decent pick for heavy dance songs and bassy tracks.

AWEI ES-700i specs:
In-ear stereo headphones
Microphone
11.5 mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 95dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat
Php380
AWEI ES-800M specs:
In-ear stereo headphones
9 mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 95dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat
Php300

Conclusion

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The AWEI ES-700i and the ES-800M are good to listen to for their prices, but we think you should just go for the ES-700i and forgo the ES-800M, because unless you want the classier looking metal and carrying case, the ES-700i will you get a microphone and a better audio experience.

It’s a little counter-intuitive that the latter gave us a better performance compared to the one that has a higher model number because it’s usually the other way around. We still think that both of these earphones do well, it’s just that the ES-700i is sonically better for only Php80 more.

What we liked about them:

  • Flat cables
  • Sturdy looking design
  • Loud & bassy
  • Carrying case & clip

What we didn’t like about them:

  • Slightly distorting bass and other elements
  • Vocals are overshadowed
  • Color scheme
  • No volume control
  • Not L-shaped jack

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AWEI ES-700i, ES-800m Stereo Earphones Review

Today, we’re reviewing AWEI’s ES-700i and ES-800M, and they’re both in one review mainly because they’re similar in a lot of ways – but are they worth checking out? Which one should you get? Read on through this full review to find out!

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Design & Construction

First off, the packaging of these two earphones are entirely different, and they both feature different carrying cases – but the rest are entirely similar for the most part: the ES-700i is the one colored blue and white, while the ES-800M is the one colored black and gold-ish orange.

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From the jack to the earphones themselves, the design is mostly similar – they’re flat matte cables with a neat looking jack, AWEI branding mid-way and the similar looking buds. The only change that matters here is that some portion of the ES-800M is made from metal, while Awei went all plastic with the ES-700i and features a microphone on the left.

If it matters to you, the labels for left and right earphones are slightly hard to read since they’re just small and embossed letters on the side featuring the same color. That can be a minor issue for some, but I bet most can live with that.

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Our take is this: the ES-700i looks fun and friendly, but we’re not big fans of how cheap it sometimes looks. The ES-800M on the other hand looks more serious and classy, but we’re not big fans of the confused orange-gold color either. Also, the latter has no microphone.

Audio Quality

Again, listening to both, there is only little difference – but these little things should help you in making the huge decision.

Awei (3)

The AWEI ES-700i does a lot of things better than the ES-800M. It’s slightly louder, the mids are fiercer (albeit the highs and lows still overpowers it), the cymbals & snares that we hear from rock and alternative bands are richer, and the voices are more highlighted compared to the ES-800M. This is really obvious when we listened to songs like “Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple” and “Earned It – The Weeknd”.

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The ES-800M, on the other hand, is a little too heavy on the bass side which comes at the cost of a little distortion. The drums lacked depth here, and the voices were slightly overshadowed, making it a decent pick for heavy dance songs and bassy tracks.

AWEI ES-700i specs:
In-ear stereo headphones
Microphone
11.5 mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 95dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat
Php380
AWEI ES-800M specs:
In-ear stereo headphones
9 mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 95dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat
Php300

Conclusion

Awei (1)

The AWEI ES-700i and the ES-800M are good to listen to for their prices, but we think you should just go for the ES-700i and forgo the ES-800M, because unless you want the classier looking metal and carrying case, the ES-700i will you get a microphone and a better audio experience.

It’s a little counter-intuitive that the latter gave us a better performance compared to the one that has a higher model number because it’s usually the other way around. We still think that both of these earphones do well, it’s just that the ES-700i is sonically better for only Php80 more.

What we liked about them:

  • Flat cables
  • Sturdy looking design
  • Loud & bassy
  • Carrying case & clip

What we didn’t like about them:

  • Slightly distorting bass and other elements
  • Vocals are overshadowed
  • Color scheme
  • No volume control
  • Not L-shaped jack

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AWEI ES-16HI In-Ear Stereo Earphones Review

Good design and performance on the budget – that’s exactly what we’re expecting with AWEI’s ES-16HI – but does it deliver? Is it worth checking out for its sub Php500 price tag? Read on to find out!

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Design & Construction

Upon receiving the ES-16HI, I already had prejudice – I’m going to love this. The earphones had flat cables, an L-shaped jack and a design that’s matte black for the most part – things that I enjoy with any brand of earphones. These mean that it won’t tangle as much, the jack won’t pose trouble when I put my smartphone in my pocket, and its color scheme will blend with almost anything.

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But it’s part blue too – and I think the shade is a tad too cheap for my taste. Some glossy parts of the earphones such as the volume control are also giving off a non-premium vibe, but I’m not really complaining since these aren’t positioned to be premium audio equipment. On the positive note, I really like how the wood looks like on these since it’s very refreshing to the eyes. Sadly, they don’t blend well together with the blue, but that’s a minor complaint.

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The volume control and the mic work really well too, and they’re nice to have for earphones this caliber. Some more expensive earphones don’t even have these, and some aren’t as reliable. If there’s one weird thing I noticed, the control was on the left cable when it’s usually on the right, but that’s basically it.

Audio Quality

Listening to the ES-16HI was, at most, a good experience. I listen to a variety of genres on the go, and even some podcasts at times, and I’m glad to say I didn’t miss a lot of detail listening to songs like Uptown Funk, Arctic Monkeys and The 1975 records, and even the 50 Shades of Grey soundtrack. I can hear the same instruments equally, only with a slight bias for bass – but that’s it. Sound is just the way I want it to be – mostly neutral.

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Where the AWEI ES-16HI fails however, is volume intensity and how rich the quality is. Usually, when I plug in audio equipment to my laptop, my ears should already start exploding at 100% volume, but with the ES-16HI, I felt like I was listening to my phone at my normal listening volume with other earphones (max). And then, when I plug the ES-16HI to my phone at max volume, I felt like I was listening to other earphones at 50% volume. I tried to max it out so that I can’t hear outside noise, but I just can’t.

Richness, I think we can overlook, especially when you’re given the price of just Php390. I’d like to think of the AWEI ES-16HI as the jack of all trades in audio quality, but it’s surely the master of none.

AWEI ES-16Hi specs:
In-ear bass stereo headphones
Microphone
Volume Control
8mm driver
Impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 85dB
3.5 mm L-shaped audio jack
1.2 m cable length, flat

Conclusion

I’m not so sure what to feel about the AWEI ES-16HI. I like a lot of things about it, but the design and the volume intensity are deal breakers for me. The design is functional in almost any way that I want it to be, but it lacks sophistication. As for the sound output, I personally don’t think I can live with earphones that allow me to hear noise because the volume is too weak.

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However, I do like the details that I find in the music, and most of all, I think the price of around Php390 is great! The AWEI ES-16HI may not be for everyone, but it’s going to be great enough for some.

What we liked about it:

  • Flat cables
  • L-shaped jack
  • Matte colors
  • Wood design
  • Detailed and complete audio, almost neutral
  • Affordable price

What we didn’t like about it:

  • Wood and blue don’t match
  • Lacks volume desired

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