So I'm going to review both the Rayz Smart Lightning Headphones ($30ish range) and the Pioneer Rayz Plus ($90ish range) since I did buy both and will let you know what the differences are between the two. Both have the best sound quality I've come across in an earbud. Both come with a smart app. I know a previous reviewer said the cheaper version were a knockoff but I don't believe that's the case for 2 reasons - 1. Sound quality was the same between the two and 2. If you look at the Pioneer website it gives Appcessori as the warranty provider. So not sure if they sold the brand off or what but in any event they're great sounding headphones. Now to the differences:
Rayz Smart Lightning Headphones ($30ish range)
Pros: Great sound, companion app with equalizer, programmable smart button, braided cord, silicone case, Freebit® Ear Fins, mic mute, magnetized earbuds to avoid tangling
Cons: No autopause or hearthru mode, no way to charge while listening (these cannot be attached to a charging accessory or splitter)
Pioneer Rayz Plus ($90ish range)
Pros: Great sound, companion app with equalizer, programmable smart button, hearthru, autopause, smart mute, charge while listening
Cons: Rubberized cords, no magnetized buds, no case, no Freebit® Ear Fins
In all both are great and if you don't want to spend the extra $60ish bucks or need the charging feature the lower priced version is a great option especially with the braided cord as I feel that will last longer.
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| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | lightning | 3.5 mm Jack, Lightning | Lightning | lightning’ connectivity, designed to work seamlessly with ANY iOS mobile devices | Lightning | Lightning |
| cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Tangle Free | Retractable |
| control type | Voice Control | Media Control | Volume Control | Volume Control | Volume Control | Volume Control |
From the manufacturer
A New Kind of Earphone
Pioneer Rayz is a new kind of earphone. By communicating directly with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, Rayz delivers smart features, adjustable to your preferences, in a tiny pair of earphones.
Rayz Plus are the first to market with 2nd generation Lightning Audio Technology.
Rayz Plus are the only earphones to support automatic voice recognition of 'Hey Siri' commands, allowing you to easily make a call, send a message, listen to music and much more, just using your voice.
Rayz Plus are the only lightning earphones with in-line talk and charge capability. The earphones are powered by your lightning connector, so no batteries or charging required.
Smart noise cancelling technology tunes its performance uniquely to you and the world around you. The customizable smart button gives you the power to bring up your favorite app, mute/unmute calls, or launch the Rayz app. Use the Rayz personalized app to customize your earphone and smart button settings. Software updates add new features and functions to your earphones.
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Smart Noise CancellingRayz adapts its noise cancelling to your ear and the world around you, so you can focus on the things you want. |
Smart MuteThe moment you stop speaking, Rayz' microphones automatically go on mute. Start Speaking and Rayz automatically unmutes. The simplest, smartest way to keep annoying background noise from ruining your conference call. |
AutoPauseAutomatically pauses your movie or music when you take Rayz out and restarts when you put them back on. |
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Smart ButtonWith one touch, bring up your favorite app, mute/unmute calls, or launch the Rayz controls. It's the easiest way to get to the things you love. |
Personalized AppPersonalized App allows you to customize your earphone and smart button settings, and software updates automatically deliver new features and capabilities. |
Compact DesignRayz are full-featured earphones that don't compromise on size. No battery. No charging cable. Small enough to go anywhere, anytime, Rayz are the perfect balance of size and technology. |
Reviews with images
It works, with slightly unmet expectations
Pros:- Works well overall.- Able to charge iPhone while in use.- An admirable attempt to improve call quality (your mic performance) through software.Cons:- Purchased on January 14 from Amazon, it only lasted a little more than half a year before one earpiece stopped working due to a worn off cable (see screenshot). Looks like cable casing might be cheap.- The admirable attempt to improve call quality (your mic performance) through software doesn't work as expected. Yes, it recognizes when you speak to let that through on a call, along with all the background noise. It shuts off all mic-originated audio when you stop speaking. Great idea, if it was paired with a better quality microphone optimized for call quality by having noise canceling in mic on a hardware level. It also makes you dependent on running Rayz app, which could drain battery.Rayz, if you are working on the next version of this, please put more effort into microphone design. People who are comfortable paying $100 for a headset are typically people who work for living, so it's important how others experience being on calls with them. Give us a headset that cuts out background noise and doesn't rely on an app to do that.
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JdChamp
Pioneers rayz
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020
JdChamp
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020
Pros : customer service on point , broke my headphones and got a replacement pair 3 days after, they’re taking the time for you and wants you to be happy.
Headphones are solid , noise cancelation works great ! Hear thru works great too so you hear things around you without getting involved in an accident.
So they are really worth it and I hope you’re gonna enjoy them as much as I do
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Ángel Gutiérrez
Muy buena relación costo-beneficio
Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2020
