Urbanears - Plattan ADV Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - Snow Blue

Before writing my review I'll post the specifications according to the box which for some reason are missing from the product page (or I couldn't seem to find them)Driver size: 40mmFrequency response: 20Hz - 20kHzImpedance: 32 ohmsSensitivity: 100mV @ 1kHz = 103dB SplitMax input power: 50mWIncluded in the packaging is:1x headphones1x 2 page (small) operation manual which is pretty easy to read and includes illustrations1x same document in multiple other languages1x 3.5 to 3.5 cable to use these wired1x USB to micro USB cable for chargingI couldn't find information on what version Bluetooth these use, both online and in any documentation included with the product although honestly I'm not too sure on whether it's important or not to the operation of the device.I'd previously owned the wired version of this product as I'd won it on the pigeon bingo promotion the company did about a year or so ago. So I ordered the product with a bit of familiarity to the brand and some expectations on what to expect out of the headphones.Design wise these are near enough identical to the wired version, with the exception of the second input (or zoundplug as the company calls it) which can be used to operate the headphones with the included wire. Unfortunately the lack of two 3.5mm jacks means you won't be able to daisy chain the headphones when used in wired mode like you can do with the wired version of the headphones. On this model the second input on the right headphone cup is replaced by a power button which is the main way to initiate usage. Contextual controls are used to enable multiple functionalities, minimising the amount of buttons needed.A singular press and hold for one second turns the device on, and if you have already paired it to a device abd that device has Bluetooth already on it will automatically connect with no extra work needed. When the device powers on a solid white LED indicator will appear to show the device is on. Whilst attempting to pair or not connected to a device the white LED will flash continously. However when connected and in normal usage there is no LED indication which is really nice as it means it's discrete and adds to the minimalistic look to the headphonesWhilst the device is on and not connected to a device a double tap of the button will turn the LED blue and start flickering, this means the device is set to search and will then be discoverable by whichever device you're planning on pairing up with. My particular one was easy to find under the name of "Plattan Advice Wireless", no confusing model numbers or sequences, so it's pretty foolproof to connect up.Whilst the device is on and you'd like to turn it off, a press and hold of the power button for two seconds will turn the LED red and then turn the device off.The LED serves as an indicator and nothing more, not to add to the flashyness at all. The only times it is continuous is whilst the device is on charge, which is done by a provided USB to micro USB cable included, which plugs into just under the right cup in a port that's fairly hidden away, adding to the minimalistic design as none of this is really visible in usage.Red (continuous) indicates charging and white (continuous) indicates fully charged. This is the only time the LED is really noticeable.Included are two cables, one for charging which is a USB to micro USB and a wire for using the device in wired mode, which doesn't require battery power in the headphones. Pretty handy as a backup if you're out and the battery in the headset dies.The headphones themselves actually have a microphone built in, which I wasn't sure about to begin with as the advertisement and documentation wasn't too clear on that. But these are able to be used wirelessly to pick up calls or any other usage for a microphone should you need. The quality of the microphone is fairly good, able to have phone conversations legibly.One of my favourite features of this is the swipe gestures on the surface on the exterior side of the right cup which allows you to control your music and calls.A single tap can play/pause your music or answer callsA double tap hangs up callsSwiping left or right skips or goes to previous track if listening to musicSwiping up or down changes volume accordinglyI find these features really handy for when I'm out listening to music and don't want to be going through my pocket to get my phone, I do sometimes find it to not be as responsive as the swipe, sometimes it may take a second but I'm pretty sure that'd be more to do with my phone being fairly sluggishNow onto performance. There's a fair few reviews saying that the wireless functionality is a bit finicky or off, which to be honest made me a bit nervous buying th product to begin with, however I've found to not have much problem with the wireless functionality at all. I'm able to pop ny phone down on charge and move about the room freely with no loss of quality. When using my phone at the same time on WiFi or data there can sometimes be some interference or a split second drop, however that's to be expected. Nothing that really bothers me too much. Having my phone in my pocket and walking down the street I had no problems with playback whatsoever. The quality of playback is pretty much no different than the wired version of these headphones which really surprised me. I'm really pleased with these and if you can pick them up for what you'd deem a deal from RRP they're definitely a really good buyThe cables included are both braided and feel really good quality which assures me on longevity, which is really appreciated as normal rubber coated wiring frays really easily. The wire on my previous pair actually outlived the headphones themselvesWhich brings me onto my next point, the design of the headphones probably aren't for too strenuous of tasks as drops and knocks can break them. My previous pair became unusable after a fairly bad drop on pavement, cracking the plastic "O" which holds the cup into place, it would have been really nice if these were made out of some kind of lightweight metal, as the plastic build feels somewhat cheap, however the overall look isn't bad at all. Brushed aluminium is always nice though, tough.The headphones themselves look pretty nice, minimalistic and not too "flashy" like some headphones can be, serving as a walking advertisement. The headband at the top can be removed and is machine washable which means you can keep it looking clean easily. The headphones are also pretty small, allowing them to be worn fairly comfortably on your head for extended periods of time. They are on ear, not over ear headphones which usually are pretty uncomfortable for me. But these aren't at all unless I fall asleep wearing them.Being small also means they can be worn fairly comfortably around my neck if needed, they can also be folded into themselves and stored pretty comfortably in my jacket pocket which is really niceNow sound quality, I'm no expert audiophile so I can't compare these to a 200 quid Bose headset, but to me, I wouldn't go any cheaper than these as the sound quality is pretty horrendous on cheaper sets. The bass on these is pretty punchy which is nice, and the quality doesn't lose too much at higher volumes (like max on my TV it was able to hold the bass really well)Overall I'm really happy with this purchase, and for the price I can't really argue as these are and definitely worth it

Today is exactly one year since I bought the ADV. I have a Pixel 2, which dropped the jack, so I needed BT headphones. I've a fan of Urbanears for years now and after looking around I ended up choosing ADV. There was really nothing else matching the feature set at the price point. I want to address the comments about build quality. Urbanears in my experience have been like that since I have discovered them. The products look good, work great, but durability has always been a weak point. I have had a number of their product fail within one year, which sucks considering the price. However, I have had their support replace them every time with a brand new pair due to 1 year warranty. Back to the ADV, I have had zero issues so far and I use them nearly every day. They've been in backpacks, bags, dropped, and looking at them now they look brand new.Pros==========* Compact and can be folded* Many colors to choose from and simple clean design* Feel very comfortable to wear. Leather pads with not too much pressure* Not ideal for running as will slip off. They block outside sound mostly. (I suggest standion model, less bass, but you can hear the surrounding environment, which i consider a feature for running outside)* Battery life is amazing. I charge them once a week. 1.5 to 3hr daily use usually. After one year, the battery seems to hold just fine. There is ab early warning sound that shortly interrupts the sound to indicate low battery.* Charges reasonably fast via USB* Can be used while charging.* Can be used for calls as there is build-in mic* Comes with cable that can be attached to turn them into regular wired headphones with no BT or battery required. The wire has a remote on the wire with play/pause button and in-line mic* No problems connecting them to multiple phones (only tried androids) and laptops. There is no need to re-pair them. To switch them from my phone to laptop I just disable BT on the phone, which disconnects them and then I click connect on the ADV on the laptop.* A second pair can be connect via the jack while on BT and two people can enjoy the same audio. I've used this on flights and works great.* Volume control can go pretty high and the headphones can be really loud* The sound quality is good with nice lows* Reception in tight house is usually ~5meters before the signal starts to cut off. The wont lose connection, so once you are back in range audio will resume. If it is a more open space with no walls they can do 10-15 meters. Ideally, you want to be within 5 meters.* Packaging is great, and the box comes with poster and a sticker.Cons==========* The touch control is fiddly and not as responsive as buttons. Rewinding is difficult if you want to do it a couple of times in a row. It stops working when wet. Controls are the biggest weakness of the ADV* Durability, while I haven't encountered the breakage at the join yet, I will not be surprise if they break that way. Urbanears in my experience have a hard time making it to 2 years with regular use.* Pricey. I would be quite happy to pay the full price, if the products lasted longer* VERY rarely sound will drop for half a second. Usually when I am out and about and the phone is my pocket. I've noticed really bad reception on two public places, which was likely to external interference. Turning BT off/on usually solved the issue once outside of those areas.* Easy to lose. This may sound a bit silly, but since they are no tethered I tend to occasionally forget them in the car or on a desk. They can also slip off when running, biking or during any other activity.If you have any questions, please leave a comment.

I bought these under the impression that they had some half decent Boise cancellation (reviews said so) however please don't make the mistake I did. There is no active noise cancellation, which is my fault for not researching enough,but please don't take people's reviews as gospel.These headphones are an excellent quality for the price (approx £50 due to offers).Sooo what do I like about these:The Bluetooth range is good (10m which seems standard)Material quality of the headband and the fact you can take it off and wash itSound is okay, no problems when at max volumeI've had people say I sound great when on phonecalls so the microphone is a plusBattery life is really strong and is around 8-10 hours of continuous playingThings I don't like:Lack of noise cancellingThe plastic material on ear piece feels very flimsy and I can see the hinge breaking in a year or so or after being droppedThe touch controls are a bit fiddly and sometimes it just pauses when you didn't even do anything.Small bit of lag between touching pause and your device responding so I often press abuse then play again thinking it didn't workThis review ended up being longer than I thought it would be, but if you're still reading, these are a good cheap alternative for someone who doesn't want to spend £300 on the newest Bose or Beats. If you have another £50 I'd recommend the Urbanears Panda or something, they look similar to these but are over ear and have better quality all round