you’re free to tell when you listen to the AK UW100MKII they sound absolutely fantastic.
Audio is incredibly high-quality, detailed and balanced, enough to automatically place the AK amongst the best.
So why only 2.5 out of 5?
The case isn’t the smallest, but we’ve seen far bigger
Even when the earbuds arent escaping and sliding to earth, they seem tothinkthat they are.
The AK UW100MKII really dont want you to listen to music, apparently!
Its a great shame, because without those two issues, the AK UW100MKII could be best-in-class contenders.
It’s a unique design, but it doesn’t lend itself to comfort or security
But if thats not you, there are countless preferable rivals.
AK UW100MKII review: Price and release date
The AK UW100MKII are certainly not cheap earbuds.
Not once in our testing period with the AK did they lose connection or drop without reason.
The Astell & Kern app opens up a lot of features
I often avoid earbud touch controls but these had me gleefully using them.
For context, the AirPods Pro 2 have a 6-hour bud life and 30-hour case life.
Thats doubly the case when you lift up the lid, which turns on the cyan LED strip.
A futuristic aesthetic for sure
However, this large housing contributes to the UW100MKIIs deal-breaking issue.
In my testing time with the A&K buds, they would frequently fall out of my ears.
Despite only weighing 7g, the large size drags the buds down and makes a secure fit impossible.
They’re just a little too big to stay in
The spec sheet is a veritable whos who of audio-improving features and tools.
The UW100MKII have a surprising level of sound quality for wire-free earbuds.
Its really easy to enjoy music when you might hear all of the components separated and celebrated like this.
As a home-only set of earbuds, they may yet work for you
The ability to fiddle with, and customize, the EQ may appeal to particular audiophiles.
Should you buy the AK UW100MKII?
If you’re looking for affordable buds, you’ve come to the wrong place.
A thing of beauty, but sadly not good for the commute
Not for the faint of heart.
They really are Apple-centric, though.
