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Aug 30, 2021 5:30 AM

Panasonic Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds w/ Charging Case

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Woot! has Panasonic Active Noise Cancelling IPX4 Water Resistant True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds w/ Charging Case (Black or Light Grey, RZ-S500W) on sale for $37.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.

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Note: Limit 25 per customer. If you're a Prime member and you don't see free shipping on the order page, look for a "Use this address" button and tap/click that. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.

Key Features:
  • 8mm driver unit
  • Seamlessly switch from listening to music, podcasts or audio books to making and receiving calls.
  • Combine feedforward and feedback noise cancelling with analog and digital processing to achieve one of the most advanced noise cancelling true wireless earbuds on the market. Use ambient sound mode to capture external sounds.
  • Stable left-right independent signaling and our patent-pending antenna design provide a reliable, powerful connection that's less sensitive to the interference that causes drop-outs and unbalanced sound.
  • Dual touch sensor controls on both earbuds allow you to control music playback/pause and volume and track selection, as well as receive, reject or end calls, manage noise-cancelling/ambient sound amplification modes, and connect to voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa).
  • Six high-performance MEMS microphones are built in a unique labyrinth cabinet structure that can suppress wind noise. With the added beamforming technology, the S500W enables your voice to come through loud and clear, while background noise is suppressed.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity, IPX4 Water Resistance, Compatible with Amazon Alexa
  • Comfortable and lightweight, includes 5 Earpiece sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL; 1.6ft charging cable
  • Approximate Battery life: 6.5hrs per earbud, plus 13hrs additional with cradle. 15min Quick Charge = 70min playback

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $142 lower (78.9% savings) than the list price of $179.99.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $22 lower (36.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $59.99.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Panasonic Manufacturer Limited Warranty (details)
  • About this store:
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by f12_26 | Staff
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Woot! has Panasonic Active Noise Cancelling IPX4 Water Resistant True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds w/ Charging Case (Black or Light Grey, RZ-S500W) on sale for $37.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Member f12_26 for finding this deal.

Note: Limit 25 per customer. If you're a Prime member and you don't see free shipping on the order page, look for a "Use this address" button and tap/click that. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.

Key Features:
  • 8mm driver unit
  • Seamlessly switch from listening to music, podcasts or audio books to making and receiving calls.
  • Combine feedforward and feedback noise cancelling with analog and digital processing to achieve one of the most advanced noise cancelling true wireless earbuds on the market. Use ambient sound mode to capture external sounds.
  • Stable left-right independent signaling and our patent-pending antenna design provide a reliable, powerful connection that's less sensitive to the interference that causes drop-outs and unbalanced sound.
  • Dual touch sensor controls on both earbuds allow you to control music playback/pause and volume and track selection, as well as receive, reject or end calls, manage noise-cancelling/ambient sound amplification modes, and connect to voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa).
  • Six high-performance MEMS microphones are built in a unique labyrinth cabinet structure that can suppress wind noise. With the added beamforming technology, the S500W enables your voice to come through loud and clear, while background noise is suppressed.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity, IPX4 Water Resistance, Compatible with Amazon Alexa
  • Comfortable and lightweight, includes 5 Earpiece sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL; 1.6ft charging cable
  • Approximate Battery life: 6.5hrs per earbud, plus 13hrs additional with cradle. 15min Quick Charge = 70min playback

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $142 lower (78.9% savings) than the list price of $179.99.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $22 lower (36.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $59.99.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Panasonic Manufacturer Limited Warranty (details)
  • About this store:
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by f12_26 | Staff

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Aug 30, 2021 2:16 PM
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TempTagAug 30, 2021 2:16 PM
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Also, as others have said, sound quality is quite good, with bass being especially impressive, deep and smooth without boominess. ANC and ambient features are OK but not comparable to the large closed headphones I normally wear. I have noticed a hint of coloration with ANC and ambient both maxed out - but you would only notice it on songs you know very well.
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Quote from twi1ight View quoted comment :
How is the mic on this guy?
It seems fine. I own Jabra 75Ts, Buds, Buds +, and even an older pair of Bose Soundsports. I've only had these for a short time, but was talking to a friend for about an hour on them - with just one bud in my ear - and he said that the call sounded fine on his end... and, again, that was with only one bud inserted.
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Quote from o0adam0o View quoted comment :
How do they compare to 75t especially for calls?

I have 65T and want to upgrade
See my last reply, above, for some context. Let me start by saying that I love the sound of the Jabra 75Ts - bass response is awesome, and they do have very competent ANC. Also, when using the Jabra 75's while I bike, they've had very annoying connectivity issues - and it's constant. I also don't like the slave design of the Jabras where you can't use both earbuds independently, and I think the buds that may have been the best for calls, were actually the Samsung Buds + (at least out of all the buds I've owned).

As I stated in my last reply, I can tell you that over an hour long conversation, with just one of the Pana buds inserted, there wasn't any issue picking up my voice during our conversation -- and this was while I was driving, too. So, I think at $40, I wouldn't wait too long on this deal.
Aug 30, 2021 2:31 PM
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Applel7511Aug 30, 2021 2:31 PM
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Quote from tonymontana444 View quoted comment :
Do these have a "block touches" option like the Samsung buds? Thanks
The touch commands are completely customizable. I currently only have the touch and hold to turn on and off anc. And the three taps for volume.
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Aug 30, 2021 2:32 PM
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User9873380Aug 30, 2021 2:32 PM
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My Airpods just died, so I'm tempted at this price. But the Amazon reviews are pretty bad.

38% = 5 star
15% = 1 star

Most complain of battery issues.
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Aug 30, 2021 2:46 PM
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djyaoAug 30, 2021 2:46 PM
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Quote from gonzoret View quoted comment :
How would these compare to Jabra Elite 65t that I picked up a few months ago?
I own both. I think they are in the same level of sound quality, but this one has ANC.
Aug 30, 2021 2:47 PM
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djyaoAug 30, 2021 2:47 PM
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Quote from djyao View quoted comment :
I own both. I think they are in the same level of sound quality, but this one has ANC.
Again, this one, each bud works independently.

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Quote from DrVanNostrum View quoted comment :
My Airpods just died, so I'm tempted at this price. But the Amazon reviews are pretty bad.

38% = 5 star
15% = 1 star

Most complain of battery issues.
Dude, at this price, you can buy and use two sets for $76. You'll have ANC, and never have to worry about battery life. Personally, though, I have not used mine beyond 3 hours straight, so I cannot confirm battery life beyond 3 hours. Panasonic claims 6.5 hours (probably w/ ANC turned off) of playback time. I find it hard to believe you wouldn't get at least 5 - 6 hours of playback. How much more time did you want?
Aug 30, 2021 2:56 PM
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mrrameAug 30, 2021 2:56 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHLD4gL-Jh8

Good for music, no good for ANC
Aug 30, 2021 2:57 PM
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taleefoonkaAug 30, 2021 2:57 PM
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For those who owned both this and the airbods pro, is there huge difference between the Two? I'm sure airpods mic is much better but I'm curious about the Sound cancelation.
Aug 30, 2021 2:58 PM
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emazurAug 30, 2021 2:58 PM
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After seeing that these include an ambient sound mode (option to allow mic to allow you to hear external sounds) I decided to give these a shot. I've been an Aftershokz (open ear headphones) so far and decided to see how these compare.

The Achilles heel of the Aftershokz is sound quality so it was no surprise that these Panasonics are far superior in that regard. But even after turning on ambient mode on the Panasonics the Aftershokz are far superior it letting you hear the outside environment. Additionally if you're a jogger like me the Panasonic buds will pick up every thud your feet make as they hit the ground (you don't want to hear that do you?) - not an issue with walking.

Also I found it very difficult to get the Panasonic buds to wedge properly so they don't fall out - it takes some practice (hint: after seating them in the ears rotate towards the back of your head until they wedge).

Concerning turning off the Panasonic buds, the only way to do it is to put them in the little case which means you'll have to carry it around with you - with Aftershokz you just hold down the power button until they turn off. I'm not sure if this is standard with pod / bud type units (never owned before) but I don't like it:
1) don't wanna carry the case even if it's small
2) lose the case? you're SOL. It also seems easy to lose
3) the case is how you charge the buds - is it water resistant? I haven't checked but I doubt it. When jogging sometimes I get rained on. I also use the Aftershokz for kayaking - another situation where it seems like the case would be bad

I'm not saying the Panasonic buds are bad nor do I intend to return them - I already mentioned the sound quality is much better than Aftershokz. For situations where ambient sound is less important Panasonic wins. But I for one will be using Aftershokz most of the time
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Aug 30, 2021 3:03 PM
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PlusSizeModelAug 30, 2021 3:03 PM
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I listed my SOundcore buds as "lost" just yesterday, so thanks for the heads up on these! Man, I love SD!
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Quote from GimmeYoTots View quoted comment :
It seems fine. I own Jabra 75Ts, Buds, Buds +, and even an older pair of Bose Soundsports. I've only had these for a short time, but was talking to a friend for about an hour on them - with just one bud in my ear - and he said that the call sounded fine on his end... and, again, that was with only one bud inserted.
That's good to know. I have the bud, bud+, bud live, the tronsmart ANC earbuds. I kept going back to the bud+ for phone calls and fit.

I will give this a try, was about to order a 2nd pair of bud+ for backup.
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I want to purchase but not pay for $6 shipping. I have Amazon prime.

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