OneOdio A10 Headphone Review

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Technology moves at such a rate that what was considered cutting edge just a few years ago is now achievable for a much lower price. While Sony and Bose used to have a stranglehold on the noise-cancelling arena, the technology has now reached a maturity that means other manufacturers can put out comparable products for a third of the prestige brands’ price – and they too have pushed it down to their more budget offerings. Enter the OneOdio A10.

This is a smart-looking pair of headphones. The black plastic headband boasts a subdued, dark-grey OneOdio logo, from there leading down to a pair of metallic blue earcups, with a glossy ridged circle at the centre. Picked out with a single metal ring, they look and feel like there’s a miniature vinyl record attached to your ear, and while that sounds intrusive, they’re distinctive and retain an old-school charm into the bargain.

Those ridges are an absolute dust magnet though, so you’ll want to make sure that you use the included hard case when they’re not on your noggin. That said, cleaning them proved to be surprisingly easy, and a quick wipe with a cloth brought them back to their sparkling best.

At 295 grams, they’re right in the middle of the pack in terms of weight, and they feel robust enough to stand up to long term use, but light enough not to cause you discomfort during long listening sessions. Comfort levels are increased by the seriously plush ear cushions and a good thick strip of memory foam on the underside of the headband. I’m always wary of manufacturers who push the limits of how much cushioning is needed on the top of your head, and OneOdio have avoided that amply.

The outside edge of the left earcup plays host to the USB-C charging socket and the ANC toggle. With both ANC and a Bluetooth connection the A10 manages a very healthy 40 hours of battery life, and charging was very quick too, with 15 minutes of charge giving around two hours of listening. On the right-hand earcup you then have the rest of the core