Urbanears Luma Review
Can you put a price on cool? The wire-free Urbanears Luma earphones are undoubtedly stylish, looking a bit like like $160 AirPods but in various colors and for just $99. While there's style to spare, the earpieces don't create an in-ear seal, which leads to an inconsistent stereo image and weak bass response. There are also no eartips or sleeves to help the earbuds stay in place, which somewhat diminishes the modest water-resistance rating in terms of a gym-friendly design. And the on-ear controls are easy to accidentally press when adjusting the earpieces, which needs to happen quite often to maintain a secure fit. So while the earphones look cool, this is a case of style over substance.Design Available in charcoal, dark green, light purple, or off-white models, the Luma earphones certainly have a stylish, sophisticated look. The earpieces feature stems that hang down from the ears and house touch-sensitive controls. The case is a tiny square with rounded corners and edges and a ...
Despite a stylish design and a relatively affordable price, the wire-free Urbanears Luma earphones miss the mark in a variety of ways.
Stylish, somewhat water-resistant design; Solid mic clarity
Poor in-ear fit; Audio performance suffers from insecure fit; Controls are easy to accidentally press