[FiiO UTWS3] True Wireless Bluetooth Module/MMCX/0.78 2pin/QCC3020/TPA6140A2/ Bluetooth 5.0 | Page 5 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

corgifall · Dec 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

I have a review unit on the way. Looking forward to putting the UTWS3 through its paces. Hoping this means I can retire at least one of the two UTWS1s I have.

Ocelitgol · Dec 17, 2020 at 9:06 PM

will ordering via Aliexpress faster than waiting for Amazon?

meridius · Dec 18, 2020 at 1:29 AM

Going to pair these with westones w4r and I hope they do well as the cable.

lstplcwnr · Dec 18, 2020 at 1:50 AM

Looks like my local retailer will be carrying these and their shipment is on the way. Trying to get dates atm. Just ordered a pair of WG T-One's to upgrade from my KZ ZS10 Pro's... Slowly working my way up.

C_Lindbergh · Dec 18, 2020

FiiO Willson said:
Yes,you are right,
1，There are three key definition styles in the APP for you to choose- as the photo shows below.

2，UTWS3 is available in two versions, 0.78 mm and MMCX, and as you know, it is difficult to have two of these interfaces on one machine

3，Also, I use UTWS3 a lot and the 5.5 hours of battery life for a single session is more than enough for me, after all I have to take them off during meals or meetings and put them in the charging case to recharge.
A Qualcomm 845+ phone with TWS+ support can last up to 7 hours, so that's even less of a problem!

4，The products need to be shipped to the Amazon warehouse before they start selling, expect to be available for purchase at the end of this month.

1: Great! I love that you can customize the control scheme for your own needs.

2. Oh, I thought one of the promotional picture indicated that you could swap out earhooks like on the TRN BTS20 Pro

3. Yes 5,5h is more then enough for a single session, however battery degradation is something no one can escape, 5.5 hours doesn't leave a lot of room. I think we all have had devices that's lost 20%+ over time.

4. Great! I'll buy them as soon as I see them on Amazon

FiiO Willson said:
Most platforms above Qualcomm 845 support TWS+.

That's not my experience sadly :/ I've had Samsungs and Google Pixel recently, none supported it and Samsung is one of the biggest players :frowning2:

You're correct that basically all newer Qualcomm SoC supports TWS+, but the OEM has to enable it as well, prob with a licence fee. Just like how many OEMs have chosen not to enable APTX Adaptive on their phones despite the SoC supporting it.

But I don't blame you, It's Qualcomm.

However this problem will be solved when we get Bluetooth LE audio

johnratilla · Dec 19, 2020 at 11:14 AM

where to buy?

lstplcwnr · Dec 19, 2020 at 11:18 AM

johnratilla said:
where to buy?

Looks like several are available for order on Aliexpress now... There is also a page now on Fiio's official website here if you want more information, but I think everything on there has already been posted in this thread already: https://www.fiio.com/utws3

Waiting to hear back from my local retailer so I can just pick up in store and throw my iem's on. Hopefully their shipment arrives early this week. :ksc75smile:

RH64 · Dec 19, 2020 at 12:23 PM

These look great and I'm going to try them. Does anyone have an idea what a utws5 will look like?

meridius · Dec 19, 2020 at 3:41 PM

RH64 said:
These look great and I'm going to try them. Does anyone have an idea what a utws5 will look like?

What are the utws5 ? These are the utws3 and Are brand new.

ClieOS · Dec 19, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Don't get ahead of our selves. If there is an UTWS5, it is probably months if not year away.

Subatomic · Dec 20, 2020 at 1:14 AM

Sweet. Put an order through on Aliexpress and bought the OE 2 pin to MMCX adapter to adapt to my AAW CIEMs. Keen. Should turn up in early Jan which is fine by me because of Christmas.

FiiO Willson · Dec 20, 2020 at 9:13 PM

ClieOS said:
Don't get ahead of our selves. If there is an UTWS5, it is probably months if not year away.

Hi，
You always knew us too well :beerchug:

corgifall · Dec 21, 2020 at 1:07 AM

The UTWS3 in theory should be here before Christmas so I'll have some first impressions vs the now old UTWS1.

Ra97oR · Dec 21, 2020 at 9:50 AM

Placed an order with Hifigo, hopefully a good Christmas/New Year present. Planning to pair it with my UERR, please be good!

xSDMx · Dec 21, 2020 at 12:04 PM

I wonder if it will be possible to retrofit Qi wireless charging. Does anyone have any good recommendations on type-C Qi receivers that might fit? This is the only feature missing for me! I prefer the design and app functionality of this over the alternative that includes a Qi wireless charging case.