Black Shark Fengming S1: Stylish Headset with Exceptional ANC

Key Takeaways

1. Black Shark has launched a new over-ear headset priced at ¥379 (approximately $53) in China, with US and Europe availability unknown.
2. The headset features an impressive battery life of up to 155 hours, which drops to 80 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC enabled).
3. The ANC technology can block out up to 52 dB of surrounding noise, aided by five microphones for clearer call quality.
4. It uses Bluetooth 6.0 and includes a special mode to reduce audio latency to 60 ms, ideal for gaming.
5. The headset offers spatial audio for an immersive sound experience and has rotating earcups for easier storage and transport.

Some people might be familiar with Black Shark, a brand that is part of Xiaomi. We’ve previously looked at the smartphones from this company. Recently, Black Shark has launched a new over-ear headset that aims to provide excellent sound quality while closely resembling the AirPods Max (you can find them here on Amazon). It is priced at ¥379 (approximately $53) in China, but the cost and availability details for the US and Europe are still unknown.

Impressive Battery Life

This headset comes with a built-in 1,000 mAh battery that is said to offer up to 155 hours of listening time. If you turn on the active noise cancellation (ANC), the battery life drops to about 80 hours. Black Shark asserts that their ANC technology can block out as much as 52 dB of surrounding noise, although how well it works really depends on the specific noise frequency. Additionally, the headset is equipped with five microphones to help reduce background sounds (like cars) during calls, improving voice clarity.

Gaming-Friendly Features

The Fengming S1 utilizes Bluetooth 6.0 for data transfer. Black Shark mentions that it has a special mode that can cut audio latency down to 60 ms, which might be especially useful for gamers. It also features a type of spatial audio to create a more immersive surround sound experience. The earcups can rotate, making it more convenient to store and transport the headset.

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