Wireless earbuds have become an inseparable part of our daily lives. Even though I still find their wired predecessors more convenient in certain situations, Bluetooth wireless earbuds have undeniably conquered the market. Today, you will find countless brands, price categories, and quality levels out there, which can often leave you confused about which ones to choose.
The Backstory: An Urgent Purchase
My previous pair of Xiaomi earbuds had just hit the 4-year mark when they started acting up. To be completely honest, the issues were caused by external wear and tear rather than technical failure. One fine day, when I went to use them, I realized they were completely dead.
Because I urgently needed a functioning, decent pair of earphones, I didn't have the luxury of spending time on deep research. I just walked into the nearest local shop and picked up the Remax Cozypods W30N. I didn't even open the box in the store, deciding to test them once I got home.
The packaging was quite nice—minimalist and elegant. When I finally unboxed them, I found exactly what you would expect inside:
A charging cable
A user manual
Extra silicone ear tips in different sizes (which was a pleasant surprise for such a budget-friendly option)
They cost me $25 at a local shop, though you can sometimes find them even cheaper online or in private marketplaces.
The Smart Display & Features
The first pleasant surprise was the charging case, which features a pretty good-quality smart display screen. From this display, you can control almost everything directly:
Menu language
Sound equalizer (EQ) presets
Volume controls
Track switching, and more.
Another great addition for me was the Noise Reduction (ANC) feature, which is incredibly useful in everyday life. If you want to listen to music in complete isolation without being disturbed by background noise, you turn this mode on, and the ambient sounds just disappear.
On the flip side, if you want to enjoy your music while safely walking around the city and staying aware of your surroundings, you can switch to Transparency Mode to hear everything around you. Additionally, the earbuds have a "Find My Earbuds" feature—if you misplace them in your room, you can trigger an audio signal, and they will emit a specific sound to help you locate them.
The Big Downside: Touch Control Nightmare
While all of this sounds great, smart functionality is no longer a luxury—almost every brand offers it nowadays as technology has become massively standardized. Therefore, a lot of focus goes into the actual design, real-world usability, and comfort. And that is where the catch is.
As it turns out, these earbuds feature touch controls directly on the stems. What seems like a great feature and added convenience on paper turned out to be an absolute nightmare and a massive headache in reality.
The Major Flaw: The touch sensors are incredibly sensitive. They register even the slightest contact, leading to accidental pauses, skipped tracks, and constant interruptions.
After discovering this, I desperately wanted to turn them off. I searched official websites, but it turns out that it is completely impossible. There is no companion app available that would allow you to simply disable this feature. Consequently, what should have been a major selling point turned into a massive downside. It doesn’t just happen when you are lying down; even during a casual walk, if the earbud slightly brushes against your ear or skin, this annoying issue triggers instantly.
Sound Quality
On the bright side, the sound quality was a pleasant surprise. When you first connect them, the built-in system voice prompt sounds incredibly cheap and low-quality. But despite those poor system sounds, the actual music playback is surprisingly good. The bass is solid, and the overall melody and clarity are highly acceptable for earbuds in this price range.
Final Verdict
In conclusion, I can say that these Remax earbuds are definitely good within their budget class. However, I cannot overlook the major design flaw with the touch controls. A seemingly simple solution—disabling them via software—is just not an option here.
Despite the good sound quality, I would recommend looking for a model that allows you to turn off touch controls, or choosing a pair that doesn't have them at all.