All products featured are independently chosen by us. However, SoundGuys may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links. See our ethics statement.

1 / 13

DROP

DROP + Grell TWS1X

Name: DROP + Grell TWS1X
Brand: DROP
SKU: B09SK3XH56

Best-in-class sound without an overbearing price.

Current price · Amazon US

Price unavailable

Check Price on Amazon

Price last checked 20h ago

noise cancelling

7.8/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

7.8

0.010.0

At 7.8, its noise cancelling beats 44% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 90 of the 262 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8 hAbove average

8 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 244 of 262 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

45 hAbove average

45 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 242 of 262 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 242 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 262).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active60%Passive15%Hybrid9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 179 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 262).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8 h
Battery Life With Case: 45 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Battery Life Anc On: 6 h

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency, NAR
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 10 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 4-22000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 22000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 4 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Adaptive Anc: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
Bluetooth Range: 50 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Ear Tip Material: Silicone, foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L, foam M, L
Wearing Style: Wingtip stabilizers

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause: No
Mono Mode: Yes

Microphone

Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Dual microphone

SoundGuys review

Read the full review ›

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.5/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed June 2022

Noise cancelling7.8

Isolation4.9

Battery life4.9

Comfort & fit7.7

Connectivity7.5

Design7.8

The verdict

If there's one thing former chief headphone engineer of Sennheiser Axel Grell knows, it's how to create a great-sounding headset. The Grell Audio TWS 1 has a frequency response that most people will enjoy, plus some extra features via SoundID integration. These might just be the best-sounding true wireless earbuds you can buy right now.

✓What we like

✓Great sound quality

✓Noise canceling with Noise Annoyance Reduction (NAR)

✓Foam ear tips provide a comfortable fit

✓SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, and LHDC

✓SoundID integration

✕What could be better

✕Bulky earbuds and case

✕No auto play/pause

✕Touch controls aren't the most reliable

✕Possible connection dropouts

Read the full SoundGuys review →