Reviewers Liked
- IP67 rated
- Solid build quality
- Great battery life
- Included AAC and AptX codecs
Reviewers Didn't Like
- No active noise cancelation
- Callers complained of sounding far away
BlueAnt Pump HD Sportsbuds
75
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Expert reviews and ratings
By MyMac
on
90
I have been running and working out for many years now and since the advent of portable electronic devices, the one pet peeve that I've had is that I have never really found a set of headphones that will work properly once I've started to sweat during...
By Expert Reviews
on
100
A common complaint about neckband headphones is the way excessively long bands can snag on collars. The Pump has a long band, but it’s angled upwards which helps avoid the collar problem. BlueAnt also provides an optional cable zip to take in the excess...
By Macworld Australia
on
80
Overall, I found these earphones performed very well for their purpose – rigorous exercise and exposure to the elements. If you find your earphones constantly letting you down during any exercise, sport or physical activity, then the PUMP HDs are...
By About.com
on
80
Despite appearances to the contrary, a good, rugged headphone is like an excellent gymnast. It needs to stick the landing. More accurately, it needs to stick on the ears without compromising fit and comfort. It's certainly an ideal that BlueAnt tires to...
By GadgetReview
on
95
Call me nitpicky, but I hate corded headphones…when I work out. So enter the BlueAnt's Pump HD Sportbuds. Unveiled in March, these headphones underwent three years of development, include Kevlar (yes, the same stuff in bulletproof vests) and promise...
By Good Gear Guide
on
70
A good pair of headphones for walkers and gym-goers; people that don't mind a bit of bulk when they are walking or working...
By PCWorld New Zealand
on
70
BlueAnt's Pump HD Sportbuds wireless headphones look a bit bulky, almost like “funked up” hearings aids, attached by a cord that slips around the back of your head. Those of us who are suckers for a pair of ergonomic, stylish headphones might be a bit...
By TechRadar
on
70
For athletes, there is a lot to love about these headphones – namely the fact that you can run/dance/basejump without ever fearing that they will fall off, as well as being able to wash them off after a workout. Battery life is good, and the Pump HD...
By TechRadar AU
on
70
For athletes, there is a lot to love about these headphones – namely the fact that you can run/dance/basejump without ever fearing that they will fall off, as well as being able to wash them off after a workout. Battery life is good, and the Pump HD...
By CNET Australia
on
60
The $129 BlueAnt Pump HD may not sound stellar but it offers a secure fit and a waterproof design that makes it an appealing workout...
By CNET UK
on
60
The $129 BlueAnt Pump HD may not sound stellar but it offers a secure fit and a waterproof design that makes it an appealing workout...
By cnet
on
60
The $129 BlueAnt Pump HD may not sound stellar but it offers a secure fit and a waterproof design that makes it an appealing workout...
By NikkTech
on
The best possible sound comes from the best fit, that's what BlueAnt says about the PUMP HD Sportbuds and since they've also used their latest Energize HD technology naturally we had high hopes about them. Unfortunately much like the SPORT Wireless+ by...
By The Gadgeteer
on
When my daughter first envisioned herself at college this year, she saw herself zipping around campus on her bike, listening to music as she rides to class with a cool wind in her hair. She found out that it was hot and humid with no cool winds, the path...
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