Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Review – Bluetooth 5.3

If you’re looking for an affordable set of over-ear headphones, there’s often a bit of compromise. The Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth headphones offer long battery life and multiple EQ modes, but there are some trade-offs, like comfort, worth keeping in mind.

Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Good Fit For Some, But Not All

Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth headphones in Rose Gold with charging cable and 3.5mm audio cord in front of box

Build quality isn’t guaranteed in headphones that retail for less than $30, but this is something Glynzak nailed with these headphones. They’re lightweight, but still feel solid around any points where they pivot or move. How they’ll hold up over months or years remains to be seen, but they feel as strong as many of the best I’ve seen in this price range.

When it comes to fit, it’s something that will vary from person to person. I found the headphones fit me fine, but the ear cups are circular in shape, meaning if you have larger ears, the headphones could sit on top of them, rather than around them.

Clamping force is another aspect of headphones that can vary from person to person. The Glynzak headphones fit me perfectly, snug enough not to move, but not so tight that they became uncomfortable after a few hours. That said, the clamping force may be a little on the heavy side for some people.

While some other headphones in this form factor ship with a protective case, the Glynzak headphones do not. The box they come in is well-padded, but if you’re taking them around with you, you’ll need to protect them on your own.

Decent Sound With Multiple EQ Modes

Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth headphones with left and right indicators inside the earcup

The Glynzak headphones use 40mm dynamic drivers, similar to other wireless headphones in this price range. Unlike some other models, you get Bluetooth 5.3 complete with a stable connection. This worked quite well, letting me switch between my phone and a laptop running Windows 11 with zero effort.

Listening to John Coltrane’s “Naima,” I noticed something in the sonic signature of the headphones. While the bass carried well, the ever-so-light snare drum playing revealed a slight bit of distortion in the higher frequencies, as did some of the reed sounds from the saxophone.

I tried something a little harder driving with the Night Marchers’ “Loud Dumb and Mean.” While the headphones carried the aggression of the track well, there was still some notable high-end distortion, particularly on the sibilant sounds of the vocals and the cymbals. Here it worked, adding some punch to the track.

It turns out this distortion is highly variable, depending on what you are listening to. With the Bad Snacks song “Lift Off!,” I didn’t notice any distortion until an already distorted synth sound came in.

In general, it’s a pleasant sort of distortion, but certainly not desirable if you’re using the headphones for critical listening. On the other hand, it was never especially noticeable when I used the headphones for videos or gaming.

Bluetooth 5.3 & Compatibility

Finding stable connectivity in affordable headphones is always difficult. In the case of the Glynzak headphones, I was pleasantly surprised at how effective the connection was. Not only did it keep audio smooth while moving around the house, but also maintained pairing with no noticeable drops.

The headphones are compatible with smartphones, laptops, tablets, and many other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Switching between them was quick, and I never felt a disconnect between what I was seeing and hearing.

Noise Isolation & Microphones

Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth headphones with swivel earcups

Finding quality noise isolation in affordable headphones is always difficult. In the case of the Glynzak headphones, I was pleasantly surprised at how effective the passive isolation was. Not only did it block out the low rumble of a fan, but also most of the sound of a nearby TV, with only the treble range slightly audible with no music playing.

The EQ modes—ranging from bass, pop, rock, classic, jazz, to vocal—also made a noticeable difference in sound. Switching through them was simple, and each one shifted the character of the music enough to be useful.

On the other hand, the microphone turned out to be a disappointment. While recording a sample indoors, I noticed that the mic added a noticeable echo that most headphones don’t. Outdoors, it was even worse, with wind noise making things nearly unintelligible at times.

Onboard Controls and EQ Button

Close up on the power button, volume buttons and EQ switch

Onboard controls are always handy with headphones, but they’re not always well-implemented. Here, you get a fairly logical layout, with the power and volume buttons on one ear cup, with another button to switch between EQ modes nearby.

The onboard controls are useful, but for fine-tuning, you’ll want to rely on the EQ button directly. It only took a moment to switch between the six preset sound profiles, and this made the headphones more versatile for different types of music.

Game mode isn’t listed, but low latency during video playback and casual gaming was surprisingly good. Lip sync in games and videos was solid, and I never felt a disconnect between what I was seeing and hearing.

All The Battery Life You Need, Plus Some Extra

Close up on the USB-C port and charging cable

Glynzak claims a maximum battery life of 65 hours, but as is often the case, this is an optimistic estimate, assuming moderate listening volume. If you switch often between EQ modes or listen at louder levels, you can cut that to roughly 50 hours of listening time. Even so, that’s great battery life for the price.

Even assuming a slightly lower maximum battery life from higher volumes, you can still count on going a few days between charges. Once you do need to charge them, a 10-minute charge via the USB-C port will get you hours more listening time.

The inclusion of a 3.5mm audio jack also means you can use them wired when needed, extending playback even further without worrying about running out of power.

Price and Availability

The review unit I received came in the Rose Gold color option, which is great if you’re looking for a brighter look. That said, if you prefer your headphones on the darker side, they also come in Black, Blue, Green, and Grey varieties. Regardless of which color you prefer, they retail for $23.99, though discounts often bring them closer to $17.98.

When it comes to competition, the Glynzak headphones match up fairly evenly with other budget-friendly over-ear models. While those headphones sometimes focus on stronger active noise cancellation, the Glynzak headphones stand out with multiple EQ modes and a lighter design. If you’re choosing based on sound customization, these headphones have an advantage.

The Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is available on Amazon.

Should You Buy the Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

The Glynzak Wireless Bluetooth headphones come close to being the perfect set of affordable wireless over-ear headphones. The long battery life is positively impressive at this price, and the six EQ modes make them versatile for different types of listening.

Where you may feel let down is the microphone, but this is highly dependent on how you use them. While I noticed some echo and wind interference during calls, it was less noticeable during video chats indoors, which means the Glynzak headphones will work fine for plenty of people.

If you’re looking for affordable headphones that are as useful for movies and casual gaming as they are for music, the Glynzak headphones will do the trick. Anyone looking for headphones for more critical listening will likely need to spend a little more.