Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 Review: Budget Earbuds with Premium Battery Life

The Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 has 30,000+ reviews on JD.com with a 4.3/5 rating at ¥239 ($33). Users appreciate the exceptional 12-hour single-charge battery life and punchy sound. The main complaints are mediocre ANC and average microphone quality. Conclusion: ✅ Worth Buying — the best battery life in budget TWS earbuds, ideal for commuters who hate frequent charging.

Introduction

The Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 is the latest iteration in Edifier’s popular TWS1 series, offering significant upgrades over the original TWS1 Pro. The headline feature is an industry-leading 12 hours of playback from a single charge — more than double what most competitors in this price range offer. Combined with the 36-hour total from the charging case, these earbuds are designed for users who hate remembering to charge.

At ¥239 ($33), the TWS1 Pro 2 sits in the fiercely competitive sub-¥300 TWS market, going head-to-head with the QCY MeloBuds, Haylou GT6, and Baseus Bowie M2. While it lacks the active noise cancellation (ANC) of higher-end competitors, it compensates with outstanding battery life and Edifier’s reliable app support and build quality.

Specifications

Spec	Edifier TWS1 Pro 2	QCY MeloBuds	Haylou GT6	Baseus Bowie M2
Driver	13mm dynamic	10mm dynamic	12mm dynamic	13mm dynamic
ANC	No	Yes (ANC)	No (ENC only)	No (ENC only)
Battery (earbuds)	12h	6h	5h	6h
Battery (total)	36h	24h	22h	24h
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2
Codec	AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC	AAC, SBC
Water Rating	IP54	IPX5	IPX5	IPX4
App Support	Yes (Edifier Connect)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Price (JD.com)	¥239 ($33)	¥179 ($25)	¥129 ($18)	¥159 ($22)
JD Rating	4.3/5	4.4/5	4.2/5	4.3/5

Design and Build Quality

The TWS1 Pro 2 features a compact, in-ear design with a small profile that fits flush with the ear. The case is a pill-shaped matte plastic with a satisfying magnetic lid and USB-C charging. Each earbud weighs just 4.1g, making them barely noticeable during extended wear. The IP54 rating provides protection against sweat and light rain.

Edifier includes four sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure a proper seal. The touch controls are configurable via the Edifier Connect app, supporting play/pause, track skip, volume, and voice assistant. Build quality feels solid for the price — no creaks or rattles, and the charging case hinge is reassuringly tight.

“The 12-hour battery life is real. I wore these for two full workdays before putting them back in the case. The fit is so comfortable I forget I’m wearing them. At ¥239, the battery alone makes this a steal.” — JD.com user

Performance

Sound quality is punchy and energetic with a V-shaped tuning. The 13mm dynamic driver delivers strong bass response — kick drums and bass lines have good impact without overwhelming the mids. Vocals are clear but slightly recessed in busy tracks. Treble is crisp but can be sibilant at high volumes on certain tracks.

The Edifier Connect app provides a 4-band EQ that helps tailor the sound to your preference. Without ANC, passive noise isolation relies entirely on the ear tip seal — in quiet environments this is adequate, but on noisy streets or subways you’ll need higher volume to hear details. Call quality is acceptable in quiet rooms but struggles with wind noise outdoors.

“I was skeptical about ¥239 earbuds, but these sound genuinely good. The bass is satisfying without being muddy, and the Edifier app’s EQ lets me dial in a balanced profile. The battery life is unreal — I charge the case maybe once a week.” — JD.com user

User Reviews by Theme

Theme 1: Performance/Quality

“Sound quality punches well above the price. Compared to my Xiaomi Buds 5 which cost 4x more, these are 80% as good for audio quality. The battery life is actually better.” — JD.com user 💡 Users consistently praise the sound quality-to-price ratio, often comparing favorably to more expensive earbuds.

Theme 2: Durability

“Been using these as my daily gym earbuds for 6 months. Sweat, rain, rough handling — they’re still going strong. The IP54 rating is conservative — they handle heavy workouts fine.” — JD.com user 💡 The build holds up well to daily abuse, with the IP54 rating providing adequate protection for active use.

Theme 3: Value for Money

“For ¥239, these are the best value TWS earbuds on JD.com. The 12-hour battery means I never stress about charging. I’d take longer battery over ANC any day for this price.” — JD.com user 💡 The value proposition is widely recognized as best-in-class for the battery-oriented budget market.

Theme 4: Common Complaints

“Call quality is disappointing. Outdoors, the person on the other end says I sound far away and there’s wind noise interference. Fine for quiet indoor calls.” — JD.com user “The touch controls are too sensitive. I accidentally pause music when adjusting the earbuds in my ears. Wish I could disable touch controls.” — JD.com user 💡 Call quality outdoors and overly sensitive touch controls are the most common complaints from JD.com users.

Purchase Recommendations

✅ Worth Buying: The Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 is the best budget TWS earbud for battery-focused users — commuters, frequent travelers, and anyone who forgets to charge their earbuds regularly.

💰 Premium Pick: If ANC is essential, the QCY MeloBuds ANC at ¥179 ($25) offers noise cancellation and comparable sound quality for less money, though with shorter battery life.

⚠️ Budget Warning: Avoid these if you need reliable call quality in noisy environments or if ANC is a must-have feature — the passive isolation has limits on public transit.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Industry-leading 12-hour single charge battery	No ANC
Punchy, energetic sound signature	Mediocre call quality outdoors
Very affordable at ¥239	Sensitive touch controls
Comfortable, lightweight fit (4.1g)	No wireless charging case
IP54 sweat and rain resistance	V-shaped tuning not for purists
Edifier Connect app with EQ	No multipoint Bluetooth
USB-C fast charging	Microphone picks up wind noise
Good build quality for price	No in-ear detection sensor

FAQ

Q1: Is 12 hours of battery life real? Yes — at moderate volume (50-60%), the TWS1 Pro 2 genuinely delivers 11-12 hours of continuous playback. This is the longest battery life in any TWS earbud under ¥500 on JD.com.

Q2: Can I use one earbud independently? Yes — both left and right earbuds support independent mono use. You can use one while the other charges in the case, theoretically extending total listening time even further.

Q3: Does the Edifier Connect app add value? Yes — the app provides a 4-band EQ, ear tip fit test, touch control customization, firmware updates, and find-my-earbuds. It’s one of the better companion apps in the budget TWS category.

Q4: How is the gaming latency? With Bluetooth 5.3, latency is around 100-120ms in standard mode. Edifier claims a game mode reduces this further, but it’s still noticeable — not ideal for competitive FPS gaming but fine for casual mobile games and video watching.

Q5: How do these compare to the QCY MeloBuds? The QCY MeloBuds offer ANC at a lower price but with 6-hour battery life. The TWS1 Pro 2 doubles the battery. Choose QCY for ANC, Edifier for battery life — the sound quality is comparable between both.