100
Simon Lucas
TechRadar
“The Astell & Kern AK UW100 are made to deliver eloquent, revealing and engrossing sound – as long as your ears are big enough, and you don't mind the lack of active noise cancellation.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Dynamic detailed sound
- Decent battery life
- Comfortable fit
- 32-bit DAC
- Balanced armature drivers
- Wide soundstage
Points of Contention
- No active noise cancellation
- Bulky charging case
- Large buds
- No voice control
- No water‑resistance rating
- Companion app is hard to set up
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics90
Parker Hall
Wired
“If you like high-end sound and modern convenience, these are probably the best earbuds for you.”
80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“Astell&Kern lives up to its reputation for top‑notch audio quality.”
60
Tim Gideon
PCMag
“The elegant Astell & Kern UW100 true wireless earbuds sound excellent, but they don't offer nearly enough features to justify their high price.”
