Tronsmart Battle RGB Gaming TWS Ultra-Low Latency 13mm Drivers

Disclaimer: Tronsmart offered these unit for me to test and review. Everything i write here is my subjective honest opinion about the unit.


Gears used for testing:
Spotify from my Android phone


Other TWS used for comparison: Tronsmart Onyx Ace, Vivo TWS Neo, Airpods Pro


I won’t be covering informations/specifications that’s already available on the website, so feel free to go to this link for more info.

https://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-battle-gaming-earbuds


I will be covering things/ info that are not readily available on the spec page, also some personal thoughts and opinions after using it personally for a few days.


What you get in the box:






Back of the box info:






Built and accessories:

The Tronsmart Battle has a different case form and material compared to their older releases. This time around they are using round form factor that has a “Pokemon Ball” kind of vibe to it. Other TWS that I know of that’s using similar clear plastic material are Edifier GM6 and Lenovo LP80.

The difference the Battle has compared to that other two is the opening mechanism. This one uses sliding to the side instead of the regular opening lid that other TWS uses. It might require some time to get use to, but after a while even opening them with one hand is easy enough.





Also that rotating lid, along with the overall roundness of the case, almost give it a fidget toy feel when holding it as i kind of want to twiddle it.

There’s a RGB LED strip underneath of the case that would glow when opened, but it’s just cosmetics only (albeit a pretty looking one), as the real battery indicator is a single small red LED near the buds itself. It’s would glow solid red when the battery of the case is full, and would blink when it’s time to charge the case.

It would automatically turn on and pair as soon as the lid is opened.

The case itself doesn’t support wireless charging, so we can only charge with the USB-C connection.

The earpiece itself is comfortably small, compared to my older Tronsmart Onyx Ace and Vivo TWS Neo. It’s similar in size to my Airpods Pro.

Of course as this is open Earbud styled TWS, there’s no eartips provided in the box.

The Onyx Apex is only available in black

Size comparison (left to right: AirPods Pro, Battle, Onyx Ace, TWS Neo):









Fit:
The fit is typical to other stemmed open earbuds. The shorter stems do contribute for it to be slightly more comfortable than my other earbud styled TWS.

I usually put some earbud foams or silicon sleeves on my open TWS, so this one is no different. Putting some kind of silicon or foam sleeves would not only help with a more secure fit, but also can help increase the bass response on these type of TWS, though sadly on some TWS, once you put the sleeves on sometimes it would not fit on the case and charge.

Luckily on this Tronsmart Battle, it would still fit and charge inside the case with sleeves on.




Battery life:
Battery life is average for this type of TWS. I usually get around 4 to 5 hours of moderate listening volume.



Apps:
At this moment, the Tronsmart Battle doesn’t have any apps support, so what you have out of the box is what you get. Thankfully the button layout, stock sound, and connection performance are good out of the box, but i do hope Tronsmart would add an app support for this in the future.

There’s no APTX codec support on the Battle, and also when i paired it with my android phones, it would only connect using SBC. It might bother some people, though to be honest i don’t hear any glaring difference between different codecs anyway.



Passive isolation: Basically no isolation whatsoever on this kind of open TWS form, which is kinda the whole thing..as usually people would get this kind of TWS form when they want that non-isolation type of feeling.



Sound characteristic:
In summary, it is a balanced overall sound that have a hint of sub-bass to it (especially if using it with silicon or foam sleeves), with a wide and spread out sense of soundstage, even compared to the other similar open TWS in my collection.

I think among my open buds TWS this one is the widest in soundstsage and the most suited for gaming and watching movies


Bass:
Without sleeves on, the bass can be quite thin for some people, but with sleeves on, it can go down and reach subbass, though the overall quantity is still not in the basshead category. Bass attacks are fast and lean.


Mids:
Mids here is more of the lean type and less intimate. It gives more sense of space in the center stage and make the overall soundstage seems wider than usual. It might be intentional tuning, as this is a TWS that is geared more for playing games, and i think this kind of tuning is really suited for that gaming purposes and also for watching movies.


Treble:
It has a bright and cold sounding treble, giving it a more precise “ping” and sparkle to the overall sound.


Soundstage:
Given the overall tuning, it can give the impression that the soundstage spread and reached even slightly behind the ears. I really like it when listening to live recording and classical music.


Conclusion:
Other than the lack of APTX compared to its competition that might bother some potential buyer, i really like this Tronsmart Battle as a whole package. The cool looking case, small earpieces, and great button operation (which typical to Tronsmart TWS product that I have)

Tronsmart BATTLE review


The Tronsmart Battle is the latest Gaming TWS released by Tronsmart with lag free technology.

Packaging

The Tronsmart Battle comes with:
- True Wireless Earbud with Charging Case (RGB running LED battery indicators)
- USB Type-C Charging Cable
- 3 pairs of silicon tips
- Warranty Card
- User Manual
Specifications


Model: Tronsmart Battle
Chipset: ATS3019
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth profile: HFP/HSP/AVRCP/A2DP
Audio codec: AAC, SBC
Connection distance: Up to 10 meters / 33 feet
Driver: 13mm Driver

Microphone sensitivity: -42dB ± 1dB
Audio frequency range: 20 – 20K Hz
Noise cancellation mode: Ambient, ANC OFF/ ON
Playtime: up to 15 hours (50% volume)
Charging case: up to 20 hours (50% volume)
Battery capacity: Earphone: 35 mAh
Charging case capacity: 300 mAh
Water/ Dust Proof: IP45


Design and build quality


The Tronsmart Battle is the inner ear type and come with a long stem with 4 mics for call. The Tronsmart Battle earbuds are well designed and stays comfortable in the ears during my normal usage outdoor walking around. You can switch between gaming mode and music mode by tapping 3 times on the left or right ear bud.
The case is futuristic looking with a rotating transparent clear cover. The overall design of the case gives it a premium type of look. There is a RGB running LED effect on the case to indicate the case is charging. There is a USB C port behind support fast charge (10mins for 1 hr usage). The earbuds are in auto pairing mode once you open the case. The case and earbuds are all rated IPX45 which mean they will survive light rain, sweat and low water splashes. The cover of the case rotate opens and closes with a solid quality kind of feeling and it relief stress too.

Sound, call quality and Gaming Mode

The Tronsmart Battle’s chipset supports SBC and ACC for android devices and IOS devices. Its extreme low power consumption and low latency means there will be no lag while watching movie with your devices.
The pairing of the earbuds started while the cover is open which is a surprise as most TWS pairs after the ear buds are taken out of the case. As the Tronsmart Battle is the long stem type of earbuds, silicons tips of different sizings are provided. The earbuds stays on the ear comfortably and “disappears” after a while while listening to the music. Volume, music play/pause, call answer/reject and call assistant controls are all available via the touch sensitive button on the earbuds.
Tronsmart Battle 13mm dynamic drivers produce rich, clear sound quality. Bass is deep and punchy.. Sound quality I would give it a 7/10.
The Tronsmart Battle is the long stem type of earbud with 4 external microphones, the microphone quality is loud and clear for the other party in the call. My friend is able to hear my voice loud and clear. Voice quality 8/10
The gaming mode in Tronsmart Battle is the best I tried so far. When playing FPS games like PUBG and Call of Duty, every gunshot is instantaneous after every click. This further enhanced the mobile gaming experience to another level. Gaming experience is a 10/10

Verdict



Tronsmart Battle is the TWS that I would recommend to those who are looking for an excellent lag free TWS for gaming. For a modest $35 this is the best gaming TWS in the market, period. Tronsmart definitely hit another winner with the Tronsmart Battle.

Tronsmart have very kindly sent me a number of their products to review over the last few months and I have to say that I’m constantly impressed with their stuff - be it bluetooth iem’s, full sized headphones or wireless speakers. Tronsmart appears to put what’s important in their stuff - good amplification, good sound quality and overall good electronics. Where they perhaps sometimes have a flaw, it’s with the materials they use. For example, their Q10 full sized bluetooth headphones have excellent range, rather good sound quality and some genuinely useful functions that are only let down slightly by the ‘feel’ of the plastic construction. However, the same cannot be said for the Tronsmart Studio bluetooth speaker which features genuinely superb build quality to match all it’s other attributes.



The Battle bluetooth IEM’s unfortunately don’t share the same build quality of the Studio speaker but rather have the build quality of the Q10’s - except they're not as good. In all fairness though, there’s certainly nothing wrong with their electronics and capabilities.




Whilst sharing a very similar look to Apple’s original Airpods, they feel a lot lighter and cheaper. One clear advantage that these do offer though is that once you’ve put them in your ears, they effectively completely disappear. Like with the Airpods though, you do have to wriggle them around a bit in order to bring out the bass.

The charging case is very unusual - shaped a bit like a hockey puck, the case uses a strange rotating lid which activates the headphones once the lid is swivelled open. Due to the nature of the case, it’s easy to hold it the wrong way round which means the left and right can get mixed up sometimes. I suspect that over time I will get used to it.








I’ve been using the Battle primarily on my Xbox One and a cheap bluetooth transmitter (which actually works really well). The Battle uses touch controls for both track navigation and volume controls. This is especially useful when using these headphones for gaming. Of course, the Battle’s real claim to fame is their low latency. This mode has to be triggered with a triple-tap on the right earbud and this appears to work well. Interestingly I get a similar result when using the Q10’s in the same way. Although there is some latency with the Q10's, they still work well as a gaming headphone.



Pairing with my inexpensive bluetooth transmitter is reasonably fast and appears to be stable once connected. Latency is kept to a minimum and the touch control for volume is reasonably subtle allowing for a reasonable degree of control.

One thing about this type of earphone is that you have to wriggle them around a little bit in your ears in order to get the best possible bass response. Having previously owned Apple's Airpods I'm used to doing this and can consistently get a good fit but your results may vary depending on your ear shape. The Tronsmart Battle is a very lightweight headphone and thís definitely helps when having longer gaming sessions.




It's only fair to point out that the sound quality of these IEM's is nothing to write home about when it comes to listening to music. When playing games though, they do come into their own and offer a number of advantages when compared to listening using loudspeakers. Firstly, you don't annoy anyone else in the house with incessant gunfire and revving virtual engines. Secondly you get much better audio cues when playing games like Call Of Duty. When wearing these headphones my game performance is significantly improved (although I'm still crap at most games).



I haven't really had the chance to test out things ike battery life and connection range. After all, my Xbox is right in front of me so it's not really a struggle to maintain good signal strength - this is also helped by the comparatively low bit rate transmission needed with these headphones.

In conclusion, I think that these headphones do what they’re supposed to do - offer low latency gaming capabilities - in this mode they work pretty good. I personally don’t like them for music but I suspect that most people purchasing these headphones are going to use them primarily for gaming. I do kinda like the unusual charging case but do find it a little fiddly to use. Recommended for gaming - not so much for music though.

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