Closer Examination

The case is instrumental to true wireless earphones, providing storage and charging capability, and the Lypertek version is in the familiar shape of a rounded pill (~80 x 40 x 30 mm) that opens in the middle. The original PurePlay Z3 had two color options as well, black (with a blue case) and ivory (with a champagne gold case). Lypertek has retained the former since it is a safe choice and complemented it with a white set of earbuds that go inside a gray case. The earbuds fit in nicely with a magnetic connection for charging, and the integrated LED lights up to indicate the charging status of the buds from the case. "Lypertek" is written on the base between the two housings, and the logo is on the top, along with more specifications that share a lot in common with the original, down to the 800 mAh battery.


In a move that will draw some comparisons to Sennheiser TWS earphones, both cases have a fabric finish over the plastic construction. We see a band that goes all around the case in the middle in black or white, which also hosts the LEDs for the case which indicate the charging status for the 800 mAh battery. The case is charged at a maximum rate of 700 mA at 5 V and outputs 50 mA at the same voltage for each of the two pods that fit the earbuds. This means seven charging cycles are theoretically possible, but after accounting for electrical losses at each step, six cycles are more realistic. A notch in the plastic rim helps open the case, and there is a USB Type-C port for charging underneath a solid hinge. It goes without saying that the blue fabric on the case matches best with the blue fabric on the wireless charging pad, and the two do look nice together. Wireless charging is not a bottleneck, with charging times nearly identical wired or wireless, meaning it is the actual current limit for the input that keeps things slow and steady.



The TWS earbuds do not in my opinion set themselves apart visually in the sea of similarly looking products available today, especially from the side. This is a working formula that has been successful, so I can understand adoption of the same. The two versions are color-coordinated down to the housing and chosen eartips, and both versions get a mix of a satin and matte finish to the housing. There is a chrome ring around the tactile button on each bud for accentuation. We see the Lypertek logo and product name as well, and these are small and light enough to where you won't experience fatigue over even longer listening sessions if they fit well. There are indicator LEDs on the front, and a vent to access the integrated microphone on each. The stems are about average in length and come with the medium silicone tips pre-installed. These are a safe default, but I recommend trying the others to be sure. The FlexFit foam tips were the best for me, allowing for a snug and comfortable fit. The earbuds are IPX7 rated, so they are fine for a workout or even if accidentally caught in the rain.