Page 2 - Physical Look - Hardware
The 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 are larger in size compared to what we are used to seeing with in-ear wireless earbuds, since the larger body of the earbud is not meant to go into your ear, but is instead meant to sit on top of your ear. While this design is not bad for short periods, I found them growing uncomfortable after several hours of usage, just like with the Fit Open Earbuds S50. This is likely due to the material of the plastic not being a good match to sit behind your ears. The S30 earbuds are black in color, but are also available in white. The S30 has a nice matte finish on the body. There is a clear plastic on the front side of the earbuds with the 1MORE logo printed on near where the tap control register commands. The earbuds are 47.11mm in length, 44.92mm in width, and 22.64 mm in depth, and weigh 10g each or 20g for both. Overall, the exterior of the 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 is solidly built. The case and earbuds do not leave fingerprints and oil marks easily, which is a nice attribute of matte plastic.
Like many wireless earbuds today, the 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 has tap controls. The tap controls are intuitive and simple -- double tapping either earbud will play or pause media depending on which state the media is currently in. Double tapping will also answer incoming calls or end ongoing calls. Triple tapping will activate voice assistant, this being Siri for Apple users and Google Assistant for Android users. I do find it interesting how 1MORE does not opt to use a single tap option to give more option to functionality. I personally would enjoy the ability to skip a track using touch controls. Unlike the Fit Open Earbuds S50 earbuds, the Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 does not utilize smart playback. It should be noted that you must have your fingers directly on the shell outside the earphones; the commands will not register if your finger falls anywhere else. Overall, lightly tapping the outside shell of the earbuds proved to be a comfortable experience when dealing with controls.
The 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 utilizes Bluetooth 5.3 to connect to your electronic devices. The supported codecs for the Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 are not explicitly stated, but I confirmed it supports SBC and AAC from my phone. Subband Coding, or SBC, is the default Bluetooth audio codec with reasonable audio quality and low processing power requirements, maxing out at 328 kbps. I am guessing AAC because 1MORE claims the battery life was tested using the AAC audio codec. AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding, works better for Apple devices and maxes out at 250 kbps. However, AAC is still known for better sound quality despite the lower wireless data transfer rate. Regrettably, it lacks the capability to support Qualcomm's aptX or Sony's LDAC codecs, which provide lower latency or higher bitrates.
Looking closer at the 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S30, we can see the size of the drivers compared to the tips. Each earbud uses a 14.2mm DLC dynamic driver. These earbuds are also IPX5 rated, meaning they are protected from water projected from a spray nozzle at any angle for up to 10 to 15 minutes from a distance of 3 meters at 30 kPa pressure. This is typically what most earbuds are rated for when it comes to waterproof ratings, although this goes without saying it is also great for rain and sweat, which is good for those looking to listen to their favorite jams while running or performing other outdoor activities. The S30 does not have active noise cancellation per the open ear design.
On the inside, each earbud uses a 14.2mm DLC dynamic driver. These are enlarged diamond-like carbon drivers with a DBB bass-enhanced algorithm, which, according to 1MORE, is designed to improve the sound quality. They also are designed to give a boost in power for the overall sound. The transient response and sensitivity are supposed to be enhanced to reproduce details. These drivers are also designed to reduce sound leakage by better directionality. The frequency response range is not given for either the drivers or the mic.
Like with many wireless earbuds today, the carrying case for the 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 acts as a case and a charging dock for the earbuds. The case is 104.8mm in length, 54.6mm in width, and 30.0mm in depth. With this size, it is not compact by any means. You can fit it in your pockets, but it will be noticeable. This is due to the inherent design of open ear products. The case weighs in at 59.7g, which is heavier than your average wireless earbud carrying case. The carrying case has a magnetic lid. A multi-color LED integrated on the front is used to show the battery status of earbuds, which lights up whenever you open the lid. The light is green when the battery is above 70%, yellow when between 40% and 70%, and red when below 40%. There is a USB Type-C port on the back to charge the case.
Each earbud has an 85mAh battery inside, while the case has a 600mAh battery. 1MORE advertises these earbuds to last 10 hours on one charge. The total advertised playtime is 30 hours, which includes additional cycles provided by the charging case.
The pairing process for the 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 works in a similar way as other Bluetooth earbuds out on the market. Both earbuds must be turned on and in pairing mode by pressing a button in the case, and your connecting device should have Bluetooth on. From there, you should be able to find the 1MORE Fit SE Open Earbuds S30 for pairing. After that, the pairing is finished. Android devices will only report the battery life of the primary earbud, which is the side that gets paired first. As a result, the primary side will have its battery drained slightly faster than the secondary side.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Subjective Audio Analysis
4. Conclusion
