Brainwavz: Alpha vs. Beta Earphones

Had these two Brainwavz earphones sent to me about a month ago but after using them twice in the gym, I already misplaced the two and could not remember where I’d put them. Was still hoping I could find and use them before I write this post and gave them away.

In those two short instances that I’ve used them, I can clearly remember which one I liked better — the Brainwavz Alpha.

The Alpha is actually the cheaper one at about Php950 but it’s got a much better bass compared to the more expensive Brainwavz Beta (SRP: Php1,350). The Brainwavz Alpha isn’t that too comfortable on the ears though and that rubber buds doesn’t offer much traction that the earphones almost always fall off from your ears.

This is where the Brainwavz Beta takes over the Alpha — more choices on ear bud sizes and the inclusion of a more comfortable foam ear buds. The Beta is best with more mellow music because of its clarity and crispness but once you crank the volume up to the highest notch, it sounds a bit tinny already. The bass isn’t that prominent either.

As I said before, I’m not big on earphones but I found the Braiwnavz Alpha better suited for me when I use it at the gym. That extra oomph just adds more energy to my cardio routine.

With a suggested retail price of just Php950 for the Alpha and Php1,350 for the Beta, Brainwavz is surely gunning for the likes of Philips in the entry-level earphone market. The price point aren’t bad either — these Brainwavz earphones got good build quality and pretty decent audio performance. These are earphones you’d most likely pick up without a second thought. You should be able to see these being sold at Beyond The Box
Digital Hub & Digital Walker.

We’re supposed to give away these two earphones although I told the distributor I wasn’t too comfortable handing out the used ones but if there were takers, then why not. Too bad I kinda lost both of them. Maybe they’ll just show up somewhere one of these days and then we’ll just randomly give them out over Twitter or Facebook.

Disclosure: Digits Trading is an advertiser on this blog and the units were given to us for free to keep or give away.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

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Aina wants yours! says:

13 years ago

HAVE YOU FOUND THEM? hahaha, you said you’d give them as a give away then can i have it as my CHRISTMAS GIFT? :)
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Rem says:

13 years ago

Hi! Planning to buy entry level earphones here, which do you think is better? Sony EX85 or the Brainwavz Beta? thanks! :D
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Drey says:

13 years ago

Where can I buy these? Any recommended stores? Thanks!
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Kenth says:

13 years ago

happily awaiting your giveaway mechanics when you do find these two goodies.:) even though used, we can always replace the tips. :) and other used gadgets can be easily cleaned and put to good use. :)

thanks sir abe for featuring these nice products.
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Lezure2010 says:

13 years ago

Theses are old Brainwavz models. There are newer products from them that would blow away the alpha and beta both in performance and pricing. That isn’t to say they aren’t good cause they’re still very much “bang for the buck” compared to other brands but I’d definitely go for newer models.

Thanks for the review Yuga!!! Godspeed!!!
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manny c says:

13 years ago

Don’t hesitate to give any used gadgets, I’ll be happy to take those.
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13 years ago

where can we buy these earphones?
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