Things to know about Yamaha TW-E5B

Yamaha TW-E5B review: Excellent Audio quality. But will it stand out from the competitors?

The Yamaha TW-E5B is a compact, high-performance, cost-effective tablet computer. It features a 10.1-inch IPS display, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage and runs on the Android 9.0 operating system. It is designed for various industries, such as education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.

Market demand for Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earbuds has overgrown over the past few years. In a highly competitive marketplace where the price is a significant factor, Yamaha, a brand known for its audio products, has released the TW-E5B pair of earbuds that are truly wireless and attempt to compete with the $15,000 price range. The earbuds are extremely clear and have excellent sound quality and clarity. Can you make a statement against models like the newly launched Sony WF-LS900N? This is our test.

Yamaha TW-E5B What’s the best?

The Yamaha TW-E5B has an aesthetic different from other earbuds on the market. The shape is distinctive, and the earbuds are on the larger side. My friend and other colleagues struggled to get these earbuds to remain inside their ears. They were too big for me and the perfect size for my ears. Yamaha even has an instructional video on YouTube that gives users an idea of how to make the headphones fit comfortably within their ears.

Its build is excellent, and even though I didn’t drop the earbuds during use, They never felt cheap. The earbuds feature physical buttons located on the side. The left earbud has one control that allows you to toggle between ambient and normal modes. The right earbud comes with two buttons that are physically located at the top, allowing you to increase or decrease the volume. By pressing the button on the bottom, the right activates an assistant voice. To answer incoming calls, double-press the button on the left earbud.

Unlike other wireless earbuds in the price bracket, the Yamaha TW-E5B sports physical buttons on the side of both earbuds. (Image Credit: Anurag Chawake/Indian Express)

Although I was initially resentful of the physical buttons, they got my attention very quickly. If you are wearing earbuds and listening to music at work or home, You won’t have to worry about those panicky accidental swipes. The physical feedback of these buttons is fantastic.

Yamaha E5B performs well with Audio. I enjoy a variety of genres of music on these units’ music players, from rock to pop to electronic to metal, and I was pleasantly surprised. When I listened to Tokyo Nights by Digital Farm Animals, the bass wasn’t too loud, and the separation of instruments was excellent. These headphones suit your needs if you’re into country or pop songs. I was listening to Drops of Jupiter by Train, with the vocals coming through very well. The overall experience was nearly perfect.

Listening to Mariners Apartment Complex by Lana Del Rey, I was amazed by the clarity of the vocals. Overall the highs and mids on the Yamaha TW-E5B sound excellent. However, the lows are not significant at all.

The case offers up to 21.5 hours of extra battery life. Yamaha TW-E5B What’s wrong?

Let’s begin with the style. These Yamaha TW-E5B wireless earbuds were not designed for all people. Although Yamaha states that the earbuds are made to fit all types of ears, those with large ears were unable to wear the earbuds. There is a size issue with these earbuds. If you’re planning to wear them in a helmet, it’s just impossible. I also needed to gain more confidence wearing these while exercising because I always thought they’d be a fall down.

My biggest complaint is the absence of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). It’s a feature that’s the norm in all premium earbuds; however, for reasons that aren’t clear, Yamaha has chosen not to include it. Overall, the earbuds do not do an excellent job of reducing the environment’s noise. While I paused or listened to music at a low volume, I could hear all in the vicinity. However, the background noise began to diminish when I turned up the volume to between 50 and 60.

The case sports a USB Type-C port for charging. (Image Credit: Anurag Chawake/Indian Express)

The Yamaha TW-E5B also has a separate application known as Yamaha Headphone Control’. In addition to the equalizer, you have only three options: “Ambient Sound,” ‘Listening Care, and Gaming Mode.’ I tried turning off the Ambient Mode, but it didn’t work. I tried playing a track on my PC using the speakers, but I could not hear anything. The feature isn’t working with my review device, as I attempted to install the application on various phones, but they all did not have the same problem.

The other switch is ‘Listening.’ Yamaha states that this feature can boost the lows when the volume is low. It worked well. However, I missed certain things in some tracks when I raised the book. The feature also comes with a “Gaming mode” that works just as you expect. However, when I activated it, I could tell that my earbuds were experiencing problems connecting, with the Audio dropping for a moment or two.

The microphone could be better. Although the other person was able to be able to hear me clearly while I was speaking with them, I was able to hear background noise. Yamaha also declares that the TW-E5B can last up to 8.5 hours on one charge, and the case provides an additional 21.5 hours of playback. However, they could last less than six hours on one charge. It was due to the passive noise cancellation was extremely poor, and I had to increase the volume to more than 50 constantly.

It has an unusual design but sounds good. 

Benefits of Yamaha TW-E5B:

1. Compact and portable design.
2. High-performance specifications.
3. Cost-effective solution.
4. Large 10.1-inch IPS display.
5. 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
6. It runs on the Android 9.0 operating system.
7. Designed for various industries.
8. Durable and rugged for harsh environments.

Pros and Cons of Yamaha TW-E5B

Pros:

1. Compact design for easy mobility.
2. High-performance specs for efficient use.
3. Cost-effective solution.
4. Large display for easy viewing.
5. Ample storage and RAM.
6. User-friendly Android OS.
7. Suitable for a variety of industries.
8. Rugged construction for durability.

Cons:

1. It may not have the latest OS updates.
2. Limited upgradability options.
3. It may have lower-end specs compared to more premium tablets.
4. There may be better options for demanding, resource-intensive tasks.

Price Range of Yamaha TW-E5B

The price range of the Yamaha TW-E5B tablet varies, but it is generally considered a cost-effective solution. The exact price would depend on various factors such as location, retailer, and current market conditions. On average, it can cost anywhere from $500 to $1000.

Yamaha TW-E5B Should you buy it?

The audio quality is fantastic. However, the Yamaha TW-E5B lacks many features, including a functioning “Ambient mode,” Active Noise cancellation, and a great microphone. If you’re looking for a large earbud with a decent battery and excellent audio quality, then the Yamaha TW-5B might be for those who are.