Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (black)
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CNET Editors' Review
CNET Editors' Rating
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
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The good: Offers a rugged, utilitarian design that seems very durable, cord is wrapped in cloth and available in a choice of four colors.
The bad: Not a good value when measured against its virtues: no mic, no iPod controls, bass can be overpowering, subpar fit, and a lack of high-end detail.
The bottom line: There's not much to set these Zagg Z.Buds apart from the earbud herd. The version with the integrated mic and iPod controls is a more compelling option.
This version of the Zagg Z.Buds ($70) is nearly identical to that of its cousin, the Zagg Z.Buds (with mic), except for a few important omissions. While the headphones do include an inline volume control, there is no mic and--perhaps more importantly--no integrated iPod controls, which are a major selling point for its relative. Given that and the mere $10 price difference, we recommend reading the Zagg Z.Buds (with mic) review and considering that option for purchase instead.
This version of the Zagg Z.Buds ($70) is nearly identical to that of its cousin, the Zagg Z.Buds (with mic), except for a few important omissions. While the headphones do include an inline volume control, there is no mic and--perhaps more importantly--no integrated iPod controls, which are a major selling point for its relative. Given that and the mere $10 price difference, we recommend reading the Zagg Z.Buds (with mic) review and considering that option for purchase instead.
Hide ReviewSince 2003, Jasmine France has worked at CNET covering everything from scanners to keyboards to GPS devices to MP3 players. She currently cohosts the Crave podcast and spends the majority of her time testing headphones, music software, and mobile apps.
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- Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
- Product type: Headphones
- Design: In-ear ear-bud
