The H20 Audio Ript Lite wireless earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation, excellent battery life and rivals Apple AirPods 4 for the price. They are very similar but I’m always a sucker for a device with an LCD screen. Lets dig in a bit.
The Ript-Lite isn’t just a cool name, Ript stands for Real Isolation Performance Tech. Out of the box the Ript-Lite wireless earbuds have put a primary focus on Noise reduction. This noise reduction technology is driven by 6 microphones that enhance your audio quality by negating exterior sounds.
Apple products are already expensive and it doesn’t make you feel good getting nickel and dimed when purchasing AirPods. Active Noise Cancellation on the AirPods 4 will run you an extra $60. The Ript-Lites will run you $99 w/ ANC. If you’re one of those HAVE to HAVE an Apple product people then there you go, but if you want something less expensive that still performs well then the Ript Lite Wireless earbuds are worth checking out. Below is quick breakdown of pricing at the time of this article.
H20 Ript Lite Wireless Earbuds w/ ANC $99.99
AirPods 4 $129.00
AirPods 4 w/ ANC $179.00
AirPods Pro 2 w/ ANC $249.00
H20 Audio has provided us with the Ript Lite Wireless Earbuds so that we could provide hands on review coverage of the unit and our personal experiences with it to our readers. Our reviews are for educational and informational purposes only.
Specs
The Ript Lite features 13mm composite drivers, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, 30hrs of stand-by operation, 5hrs of playtime, IPX5 water-resistant, Active Noise Cancellation, touch controls to navigate your music, calls and volume. USB-C charge-port and an LCD screen that displays the battery life of each of the earbuds.
These are sweatproof and water resistant but not waterproof. They should never be submerged underwater for any length of time. The designated IPX5 rating is for water-resistance which sprays 100 liter of water per minute from all angles at a distance of 3 meters.
The aptly named Ript Lite’s are super lightweight at just 3.7 grams. One thing I could never get past was the white color of the AirPods and the look of them when you’re wearing them; I can’t help but think earlobe body modification art. But that’s just personal taste.
Physically the Ript Lite’s and the AirPods 4 are very similar, just black and baby blue with an LCD instead of white. Both have USB-C charge ports. The Ript Lite has reversed the position of the earbud inside the case and we find it much easier to remove them than the AirPods 4. The AirPods 4 are recessed lower than the AirPods 2 and it makes the earpieces difficult to remove from the case.
Sound Quality
The sound quality on the H20 Audio Ript Lites are pretty good. They offer great clarity but the range/spectrum might be slightly smaller than expected; in other words they didn’t seem to be as full sounding as you might expect but they still sound great.
The Ript Lite’s Active Noise Cancellation seems to work well but it’s difficult to measure whether the ANC lives up to the company’s claim of -30db, which is quite significant. Even a pair of noise cancelling ear pieces for noise protection typically offer -20db, so take that with a grain of salt.
We do typically keep ANC on all the time. ANC can in some situations remove some of the high end clarity that is present but the benefits out weigh any short-comings for us; we are not using them like an audiophile but rather more balanced in terms of daily life and activity.
When speaking in terms of call quality, the Ript Lite’s work very well. They offer decent volume and great clarity for voice calls. They’re at their best when broadcasting electronic sounds, very full and robust sounding. When they are used for music, with ANC turned on they offer good sound.
Battery Life
I’m always a sucker for a gadget with an LCD on it but the battery meter doesn’t measure what’s left on the earbuds themselves (you can get that info from your phone when the earbuds are connected) but rather what’s left on the case. It does display a little animation, but it’s either charging them or it’s not. Charge time for the earbuds when placed in the case feels pretty fast to replenish them.
The battery life on the earbuds themselves are pretty typical at up to approx 5 hours (give or take) of talk, music, standby in real world usage. The charging case is stated to provide you with +30h of power. Your mileage may vary. You probably want to stow them away into your charging case when not in use like you would any other small earbuds.
While the battery life of the earbuds themselves seem pretty standard, the charge retention on the case is phenomenal. In our testing, we were left with approx 38% battery, they were on standby for close to 3 weeks and didn’t budge (unpaired). We’re impressed.
Conclusion
The Ript Lite Wireless earbuds from H20 look and sound great. They feature built-in Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at no extra cost at nearly half the cost of the Apple Airpods 4 with ANC. The ANC works well to silence those unwanted pops and background noises.
The Ript lite wireless earbuds with charging case offer phenomenal battery life with very little depletion when not in use. They are IPX5 certified so they’ll work for work outs and active lifestyles. They’re a little easier on the pocket as well equipped with ANC standard.
RIPT-LITE with Active Noise Cancellation $99.99
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