Dóttir Freedom On-Grid Earbuds
Audio August 4, 2022
I have a love/hate relationship with exercise, I hate doing it and love it when I’ve finished but one thing that makes it much more enjoyable is listening to my favourites tunes whilst I get a sweat on.
The Dóttir Freedom On-Grid Earbuds have been specifically designed for workouts, they come with an IPX7 Rating this means it can be submerged up to one meter in water for 30 minutes, more than enough to tackle a bit of sweat. You could even take these headphones swimming if you wanted, although Bluetooth isn’t particularly reliable in the water so you might have dropouts depending how often your head is going underwater.
The earbuds come with 12 differently sized earpieces ensuring you will be able to find a precise fit and keep them secure even during handstands or other inversions. Designed by Crossfit champions and manufactured for high-intensity training on land or in water, the Dóttir are available in White or Ash Grey with a matching charging case that will boost the battery life up to a total playtime of up to 72 hours.
The lid of the case is a bit wobbly at the hinge, whilst we are sure this won’t cause any problems it detracts from the high quality of the rest of the product. The earbuds are on the large side but feature a wraparound design that loops over the top of the ear for a snug fit, they have effective Active Noise Cancelling technology that block out 97.8% of unwanted background noise for a true immersive workout. These earbuds use 13mm dynamic drivers that deliver a bass heavy tone perfect for increasing the energy in the gym, the mid tones and high tones could be a little more detailed but overall they provide an enjoyable sound. The three built in microphones let you take calls and activate your voice assistant, there are multifunctional physical controls as well as touch controls which can be accidentally activated when trying to use the physical buttons or putting the earbuds in. The Dóttir Freedom On-Grid Earbuds are on the pricey side and aren’t the most comfortable earbuds we have come across, they’re not exactly uncomfortable but due to their size you are aware they are there. If you are looking for a pair of dedicated workout headphones with a good amount of base and effective ANC then these will certainly tick the boxes. RRP £128
- Sweat-proof and waterproof
- Ear hooks for a firm hold/secure fit
- Enjoyable sound quality with heavy bass
- Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
- Healthy battery life
- Pricey
- Bulky
- Touch controls can be accidently activated
- Hinge feels loose on charging case