The Klipsch T5 True Wireless give class-leading true wireless headphones like the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless a run for its money. While Sennheiser has the upperhand in overall sound quality, Klipsch's latest 'buds are no slouch and cost a third less. They're still pricey, but the Klipsch are a good value for audio enthusiasts that don’t want to compromise on battery life or wireless performance.
The Klipsch T5 True Wireless is sturdily built, delivers excellent sound if you get a tight seal and has strong battery life. Its Zippo-inspired charging case is sleek, solid and features USB-C charging.
A great-looking pair of true wireless buds – but connection and fit issues, plus the tough competition at this level, means they don’t get the full five stars
The Klipsch T5 True Wireless are rich-sounding earphones offering decent battery life. Wireless performance is pretty good and sound quality is strong. However, we’re not fans of the on-bud controls, nor the lack of active noise cancellation
A move into a new product category isn't easy, and we've seen a number of companies stumble with their first true wireless earbuds. Much like Sennheieser did on its Momentum True Wireless, Klipsch nailed the sound quality on the T5 True Wireless, but these earbuds lack overall comfort and are mired by frustrating controls. It's a shame, because they have great audio, but the complete package just isn't there. The T5 True Wireless is a solid first effort, and Klipsch certainly has the know-how to improve for the next version.
The Klipsch T5 are just passable for mixed usage. These headphones have a very long stalk design that enters the ear quite deeply, which isn't the most comfortable to wear for long periods. They have an exciting, V-shaped sound profile if you get a good fit, which won't satisfy critical listeners looking for a neutral sound. They're also only rated IPX4, which isn't that great for sports. They can have decent isolation performance with a good fit, and their 8-hour battery life on a single charge is what makes them stand apart.
Jake Thauvette, Jean-Simon Bonneterre, and Yannick Khong
Jul 15, 2021
The Klipsch T5 True Wireless give class-leading true wireless headphones like the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless a run for its money. While Sennheiser has the upperhand in overall sound quality, Klipsch's latest 'buds are no slouch and cost a third less. They're still pricey, but the Klipsch are a good value for audio enthusiasts that don’t want to compromise on battery life or wireless performance.
Lewis Leong
Techradar
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Aug 05, 2019
The Klipsch T5 True Wireless is sturdily built, delivers excellent sound if you get a tight seal and has strong battery life. Its Zippo-inspired charging case is sleek, solid and features USB-C charging.
David Carnoy
CNET
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Jun 27, 2023
A great-looking pair of true wireless buds – but connection and fit issues, plus the tough competition at this level, means they don’t get the full five stars
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Apr 20, 2020
The Klipsch T5 True Wireless are rich-sounding earphones offering decent battery life. Wireless performance is pretty good and sound quality is strong. However, we’re not fans of the on-bud controls, nor the lack of active noise cancellation
Andrew Williams
Trusted Review
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Aug 06, 2019
A move into a new product category isn't easy, and we've seen a number of companies stumble with their first true wireless earbuds. Much like Sennheieser did on its Momentum True Wireless, Klipsch nailed the sound quality on the T5 True Wireless, but these earbuds lack overall comfort and are mired by frustrating controls. It's a shame, because they have great audio, but the complete package just isn't there. The T5 True Wireless is a solid first effort, and Klipsch certainly has the know-how to improve for the next version.
Billy Steele
Engadget
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Jun 27, 2023
The Klipsch T5 are just passable for mixed usage. These headphones have a very long stalk design that enters the ear quite deeply, which isn't the most comfortable to wear for long periods. They have an exciting, V-shaped sound profile if you get a good fit, which won't satisfy critical listeners looking for a neutral sound. They're also only rated IPX4, which isn't that great for sports. They can have decent isolation performance with a good fit, and their 8-hour battery life on a single charge is what makes them stand apart.
Jake Thauvette, Jean-Simon Bonneterre, and Yannick Khong
RTINGS
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