Controls
The N10 Pro has no touch controls and that is wonderful in my opinion. Touch controls can be exhausting for some and I am one of those people. I keep misclicking when I want to adjust the fit and it impacts my listening sessions. I also don’t find them as accurate as buttons, especially when using gesture controls. The N10 Pro has two buttons each side and the buttons are easy to push. Thanks to the good fit, you do not experience any seal issues while pushing them. Via the physical buttons, you can accept or refuse calls, skip to the previous or next song, activate Android or iOS assistant, toggle the HearThrough mode or ANC and of course, play or pause tracks.
Battery Life
The N10 Pro offers 4h-5h of use with the AptX codec and it is totally fine for daily use. The battery life is above the industry average but it is below the big rivals such as the Lypertek Z7. Turning off the ANC and switching to the SBC codec increases the battery life to 7 hours. However, I recommend using the AptX codec for better SQ and much better latency. The earbuds can be used for up to 25-30h with the charging case. The charging process takes about 1.5h and it is faster than most of the TWS on the market.
N10 Connect App
N10 Pro has an app both for Apple as well as Android devices. You can use the app to update the firmware of your IEMs and I successfully updated the firmware of my N10 Pro from 0.1.0 to 0.2.0. The process took around 20 minutes. In the app, you can change the priority of the noise-canceling mode (sound quality first, balance, NC first), you can toggle on Hear-Through, meddle with the audio codec options, change the main button behavior and toggle on one of the 4 EQ presets.
Mic & Call Quality
The N10 Pro comes with two cVc noise-canceling mics on each side. The IEMs perform great in silent environments. I tested it extensively and found out that the mics do a great job of picking up my voice. It fares better than most of the rod-less TWS on the market, however, they do not perform as great in environments where there is a lot of chatter. This is, unfortunately, the fate of all rod-less TWS on the market, however, it is great to see Nuarl do good in a quiet environment. The HearThrough mode performs adequately and the mics do a good job of capturing the voices of people who talk to me in a slightly noisy environment such as a gym. Lastly, the ANC works great and it successfully eliminates the fan noise of my high-performance desktop PC. The fans are around 35-40dB and the N10 Pro almos completely eliminates their noise, without majorly impacting the sound quality. When we take everything into account, I can say that the N10 Pro offers good mic performance.
Sound Quality
The N10 Pro sound energetic, vivid and dynamic across the spectrum. Its clarity and resolution impressed me as soon as I heard it. It has a fairly balanced signature with a slightly elevated upper mid and treble section. Generally speaking, the TWS are tuned warm and bassy around the hundred dollar mark and we rarely see signatures like this one. The N10 Pro performs above my expectations and manages to surprise me with its wide and relatively deep soundstage, good instrument separation, and vivid signature. It is one of the best TWS we’ve reviewed on Headfonia in 2021, SQ-wise.
The N10 Pro has a fast, agile, and rounded bass response. Quantity-wise it is adequately tuned, it is definitely not bass-shy but it never overpowers or tries to be the star of the show. The midbass has a slightly thinner body but it does not feel like it’s lacking, it blends in well with the rest of the signature. The Nuarl’s dynamic driver has no trouble keeping up with the fast-paced tracks where there are multiple instruments on stage.
As for the midrange, the N10 Pro has a clean, articulate, vivid midrange for a TWS that is under the two-hundred mark. The vocal performance is impressive. Mid-based instruments, both male and female vocals sound clear and resolving to my ears. There are plenty of details and N10 Pro does not try to hide the flaws of poorly mastered tracks. The instruments feel neutral and natural, without too much coloring and saturation. The upper midrange is energetic, airy, and well-tuned. The extension and the clarity are quite impressive for a TWS.
The treble reproduction is the star of the show. The treble is distinct, clean, extensive, and detailed. The N10 Pro can reach the top octave without reflecting any harshness to the listener, which is, in my book, a great achievement. The quality and the resolution of the highs are impressive and they catch your attention immediately after listening to a couple of tracks with the N10 Pro. The treble range is probably the reason behind the sense of air and the breathy soundstage. It is quite impressive and I’d like to congratulate Nuarl for their great work with the N10 Pro.
Furthermore, the technical performance of the N10 Pro feels solid and it performs surprisingly well for a TWS. The soundstage is wide and relatively deep, the instrument positioning feels accurate with ample air between the instruments. The PRaT is also good, the N10 Pro does a good job of dealing with congestion. Overall, I can honestly say that I am quite satisfied with the sound quality of the N10 Pro.
Comparisons
vs. Lypertek Z7
The Lypertek Z7 is a direct competitor to the N10 Pro. The Z7 is an award-winner multi-driver TWS from Lypertek. It has excellent fit, industry-leading battery life and it offers stable, fast connectivity. Sound-wise, N10 Pro performs similarly and that is really impressive in my book. The resolution and clarity of both of the earphones are impressive, to say the least. Compared to the Z7, the N10 Pro has more treble presence thus feels slightly more energetic. Their technical performance is close, however, the z7 has a slightly thicker note weight and it has a slightly warmer signature. The N10 Pro has the upper hand when it comes to the soundstage and imaging, however, the Z7’s bass response feels more realistic. Both of the earphones are excellent performers, SQ-wise.
vs. Nuarl N6 Pro 2
Compared to the N10 Pro, the N6 Pro2 sounds warm and thicker in tone. The N6 Pro2 has more bass in quantity and its punch feels stronger, more impactful compared to the N10 Pro. N10 Pro’s bass feels more natural and overall more resolving. Apart from bass, the midrange of the N10 Pro feels cleaner and tidier. N10 Pro also feels breathy with more air between instruments on stage. N6 Pro performs better with bass dominant genres such as EDM, however, I personally prefer the technical prowess of the N10 Pro. N10 Pro’s stage projection and imaging capability are certainly impressive, especially for its price.
Last Words
The N10 Pro performs above my expectations and definitely above the asking price. It sounds clean, resolving, and articulate and it performs well with many genres thanks to its solid technical foundation. It also has a good design, Nuarl used high-quality materials and in my opinion, successfully achieved their companies aim, which is to create aesthetically pleasing and high-performance products. Apart from that, the N10 Pro offers a great fit, has an adequate battery life, and utilizes easy controls. The app support is also a nice bonus. I recommend you to try this TWS if you enjoy balanced and detailed sound signatures.
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Page 2: Controls, Battery Life, N10 Connect App, Mic & Call Quality, Sound Quality, Comparisons, Last Words
