Cleer Enduro ANC Headset Review

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Of all the many innovations in the headphone space in the last twenty years, active noise cancellation has become the most sought-after feature in audio. It’s a clever piece of tech that suppresses external noise by ‘listening’ via a headset’s microphones and countering that with the inverse soundwave. When it works it results in fewer distractions and a better listening experience, keeping outside noise…. outside. The Cleer Enduro ANC is Cleer’s latest wireless over-ear headset, and features a ridiculous 60-hour battery life alongside its noise-cancelling properties. The question though: will you want to wear them for that long?

The Enduro ANC look sleek and smart, boasting premium styling that might draw a few appreciative glances on the train. They’re available in blue and gold or light grey and rose gold, with our review unit the light grey variant. The rose gold highlights extend from bold rings on the outside of each earcup to an extended section at the top of the headband, and it’s all tied together with a cohesive visual look. They’re certainly well made, even if there is a fair bit of plastic here, and they feel robust in your hand. They’re perhaps a little weightier than I expected, but nothing that should cause too much concern.

I would also have liked a touch more cushioning on the headband, but even over long listening sessions I didn’t start to tire or experience soreness while wearing the Enduro ANC. The faux leatherette that covers both the headband and ear cushions means that they’re easy to keep clean and soft enough to have against your skin for as long as you need. I wonder if a slightly tighter clamp might assist the noise cancelling, but I think they’ve made the right choice by balancing it with