Panasonic RZ-S500W Review
Active noise cancellation (ANC) is rare to find in wire-free earphones, and very good ANC is even less common. Panasonic's true wireless RZ-S500W earphones ($179.99) feature a simple, stylish design and noise cancellation for far less than Apple's $250 AirPods Pro. They’re surprisingly capable at blocking out surrounding sounds, and they offer very strong bass response with good treble finesse. They're not the most gym-friendly pair of wire-free earphones out there, but they're definitely worth considering if you want noise cancellation.Design The RZ-S500W earphones are simple, circular black buds with angled eartips. Aside from a small Panasonic logo on the side above the eartip and a horseshoe-shaped metallic vent on the back, these are completely unassuming little earbuds. The earpieces have no fins or other stabilizing structures, but they come with five pairs of differently sized silicone eartips to help achieve a very secure fit. The back panel of each earpiece is a touch se...
The Panasonic RZ-S500W true wireless earphones offer surprisingly strong noise cancellation and good bass power in a stylish package.
Strong noise cancellation for the price; Powerful bass; Delicate treble
Can use more high-frequency presence; Modest IP rating; Overly sensitive touch sensor