Lypertek PurePlay Z5

Great, comfortable fit ; Balanced audio ; Strong noise cancelling/ambient sound modes for the money ; Easy to operate

Call performance susceptible to noise ; Battery life weak with ANC ; Choppy connection in busy areas

Lypertek’s first foray into noise-cancelling impresses with the PurePlay Z5 with an entertaining audio performance and strong ANC for the price. Comfy fit, easy operation and app customisations help make the Z5 an easy-to-use pair of headphones, though...

Good sound quality ; 8 x silicone tips, 3 x foam ear tips ; Manual equaliser in the app

ANC isn't very effective ; Microphones are just ok ; Battery life could be better

The Lypertek Pureplay Z5 wireless earbuds sound great, but the best part is that you'll get a 7-band equaliser to tune the audio exactly how you like it. There are also loads of preset sound modes to choose from and an LDX sound profile. It's just a...

Rich, full-bodied sound ; Comfortable fit ; Great value

Poor active noise-cancelling ; Battery life sacrificed for ANC

Well-balanced audio ; Priced to rival big-name brands ; Lots of in-app customisation

Noise cancellation could be better ; Battery life only so-so ; Uninspiring design

Lypertek’s latest is a solid performer that undercuts more mainstream wireless in-ears. The Z5s don’t have the best noise cancellation and look a bit utilitarian, but deliver great sound for the price.

instead. There are also some issues with the PureControl ANC companion app that I experienced. However, the excellent sound quality and affordable price mean Lypertek’s buds don’t disappoint.

Well-balanced audio ; Priced to rival big-name brands ; Lots of in-app customisation

Noise cancellation could be better ; Battery life only so-so ; Uninspiring design

Lypertek’s latest is a solid performer that undercuts more mainstream wireless in-ears. The Z5s don’t have the best noise cancellation and look a bit utilitarian, but deliver great sound for the price.

Lypertek knows how to make a good TWS and the Z5 is another good one. It offers above-average sound quality, a good set of features, a full-featured app, decent battery life, and ANC that works well enough at a price that won’t leave a large hole in...