Bagong ipinakilala ng HMD ang kanyang serye ng tunay na walang kawing na earbud na DUB kasama ang tatlong bagong modelo: ang P60, S60 at X50.
Naiposisyon bilang isang abot-kayang hanay, malinaw na ang mga earbuds na ito ay para sa iba't ibang uri ng gumagamit, kung ikaw ay simpleng naghahanap ng isang makabubuhay na pares para sa pang-araw-araw na gamit o ng may mas magandang tunog at katangian nang hindi nagpapakita ng presyong antas ng flagship.
Bawat modelo ay nakatarget sa kaunting iba't ibang tagapakinig mula sa mga gumagamit na may konsiderasyon sa budget hanggang sa mga taong nagbibigay-priyoridad sa kalidad ng tunog, buhay ng baterya at karagdagang kaginhawaan tulad ng suporta ng app para sa mas maraming feature.
Sa papel, ang mga pagkakaiba ay maaaring mukhang banayad ngunit matapos maglagay ng tunay na oras sa lahat ng tatlo, mas madaling marinig at ramdam ang mga pagkakaibang iyon.
Namagitan kami ng oras sa paggamit ng DUB P60, DUB S60, at DUB X50 sa pang-araw-araw na sitwasyon, kabilang ang paglalakbay papuntang trabaho o paaralan, masayang pakikinig sa musika, streaming ng video, at mga tawag.
Kontento at Disenyo ng Kahon
Mula sa pananaw ng disenyo, hindi kailangan ng maraming oras upang mapansin ang pagkakaiba-iba ng pakiramdam ng bawat magkakapatid na earbuds kahit nasa iisang linya sila. Malinaw na gusto ni HMD na may sariling pagkakakilanlan ang bawat modelo, imbes na palitan lamang ang mga internal na specs.
Sa aspeto ng komportabilidad, ang P60 ay sapat na magaan upang hindi makapagdulot ng pagkapagod sa mas mahabang sesyon ng pakikinig. Ang fit nito ay secure lalo na kapag nakahanap ka ng tamang sukat ng ear tip, bagaman hindi ito pakiramdam na kasing tight o isolating tulad ng dalawang ibang modelo.
May matibay na presensya ito sa kamay at pakiramdam ay mabuti ang paggawa nito, na nagbibigay ng kaunting mas premium na impresyon kumpara sa P60. Personal, gusto ko ang desenyong ito dahil iba ang pakiramdam nito at mas kaunti ang generic.
Kahit ganoon, ang kapalit nito ay sukat. Ang kaso ay malinaw na mas malaki at makapal. Bagama't maganda itong pumasok sa isang bag, maaaring maramdaman itong malaki sa mga mas maliit na bulsa. Ito ay isa sa mga disenyo na ilang tao ay magpapahalaga dahil sa kanyang pagkakaiba habang ang iba naman ay maaaring pumili ng mas compact.
Mula sa hinge hanggang sa tapos, nagbibigay ito ng impresyon na ito ang modelo sa pinakamataas na antas ng hanay kahit hindi pa nagsisimulang makinig dito.
Lahat ng tatlong modelo ay may parehong pangunahing kasama. Sa loob ng kahon, makakakuha ka ng mga earbuds na may kanilang charging case, isang USB-C charging cable, dokumentasyon at tatlong pares ng silicone ear tips sa iba't ibang sukat. Mahalaga ang karagdagang ear tips dahil ang pagkamit ng tamang selyo ay direktang nakakaapekto sa komportabilidad, tugon ng bass at passive noise isolation.
Apat na antas ng paglaban sa tubig (IPX4) ang lahat ng tatlong earbud, kaya't angkop sila para sa mga ehersisyo, gamit sa labas, at mababang pagkalubog. Ang kakayahang tumagal sa pawis ay lalo pang makabuluhan sa presyong ito at nagpapahusay ng katatagan ng DUB lineup para sa araw-araw na paggamit.
May mga touch controls sa lahat ng tatlong modelo. Maaasahan ang mga ito pagkatapos mong mag-adjust sa mga gesture, bagama't nangangailangan pa rin ng kaunting pagsasaayos sa simula. May mga oras na nagkakaroon ng hindi sinasadyang pagpindot lalo na kapag iniaayos ang mga earbuds.
Bluetooth 5.3 ay nasa lahat ng modelo na nakakatulong sa mas matatag na koneksyon at kahusayan.
Pagkatapos ma-connect, ang parehong S60 at X50 ay nagpapahintay din sa iyo na mag-download ng HMD audio app. Ang agad na pagtutulak patungo sa app na ito ay nagpapakita na ang mga modelo na ito ay idinisenyo upang ma-customize at ma-adjust base sa paborito ng gumagamit.
Ang DUB P60 ay hindi sumusuporta sa Google Fast Pair kaya ang pairing ay ginagawa sa pamamitan ng regular na Bluetooth menu. Matibay itong gumagana, ngunit kapag inihahambing nang magkatabi sa S60 at X50, tila mas simpleng at lumang karanasan ang pakiramdam nito.
Aplikasyon, Kalidad ng Tunog at ANC
Ang tunay na pagkakaiba ng tatlong mga earbud ay nagiging malinaw nang magsimula kang makinig.
The DUB P60 does not support the HMD audio app what you hear out of the box is exactly what you are stuck with. There is no way to tweak EQ settings or adjust sound profiles. For some users, this simplicity may be fine, but it does limit the overall experience.
Sound-wise, the P60 feels narrow and compressed. Instrument separation is limited and everything feels like it is being pushed through a smaller space. Bass is present, but it lacks weight and punch, which makes music sound flatter and less engaging. Vocals are clear enough for podcasts and calls, but music does not feel particularly lively.
ANC is available, but it is basic. It mainly reduces steady background noise like air conditioning or engine hum, but it does not do much against sudden or higher-pitched sounds.
One notable annoyance is the clicking sound that plays before and after audio playback. It happens consistently and becomes noticeable the more you use the earbuds which does affect the overall experience.
Because of these limitations, the P60 ended up being the least enjoyable of the three for extended listening.
The DUB S60 supports the HMD audio app and shares the same EQ presets as the X50. Having access to EQ settings already gives it a clear advantage over the P60 as you can fine-tune the sound based on your preferences.
Out of the box, the S60 sounds cleaner and more refined than the P60. Vocals and mids come through with better clarity, and there is more control across the frequency range.
However, it does feel slightly quieter compared to the other two. This could be subjective, but in daily use it consistently felt like it needed to be pushed a bit louder.
Bass on the S60 is controlled rather than impactful. This helps with clarity but makes the overall presentation feel more restrained. It does not have the fullness or energy of the X50, but it also avoids sounding muddy or congested.
This places the S60 firmly in the middle. It is more detailed and precise than the P60, but not as immersive or fun as the X50.
ANC performance remains modest and works best against constant background noise rather than unpredictable sounds.
The DUB X50 is the strongest performer of the three and easily my personal favorite. Despite using the same app and EQ presets as the S60, it sounds fuller and more open. Bass has more body and impact, giving music more depth and presence.
Instrument separation is better and tracks feel less crowded overall. This makes a noticeable difference when listening to more complex music or watching movies.
ANC and ENC are still not flagship-level, but they are effective enough for commuting, casual travel and everyday calls.
Battery life on the X50 is also noticeably better, which adds to its appeal as a daily driver. Low latency mode is available across all three models, making them suitable for video streaming and casual gaming without obvious audio delay.
Pricing
Spending more in this lineup genuinely makes a difference.
The DUB P60 is the most affordable at PHP 1,390, but it also feels the most compromised. While it gets the basics right, it has limited sound depth, no app support, no Google Fast Pair and the clicking sound during playback becomes hard to ignore over time.
DUB P60 specs:
DUB Platinum Sound with bass Boost
Low latency mode
Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
Bluetooth 5.3
Low-latency mode
USB Type-C
Earbuds 35 mAh / Case 400 mAh
51 × 63 × 24 mm (dimensions)
38 grams (weight)
Green, White, Black
The DUB S60, priced at PHP 1,890, lands as a solid middle option. It offers better clarity, app-based tuning, and Google Fast Pair support. While it is quieter and less punchy than the X50, it sounds cleaner and more refined than the P60.
Its boxy case design is something I personally enjoy even if others may find it too large.
DUB S60 specs:
Dolby Audio with customizable EQ modes via app
Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
Bluetooth 5.3
Low-latency mode
USB Type-C
Earbuds 35 mAh / Case 400 mAh
49 × 65 × 27 mm (dimensions)
57 grams (weight)
Black, Purple
The DUB X50 sits at Php1,990 and is only slightly more expensive than the S60. That small jump in price brings the fullest sound, the strongest bass, smooth app integration, Google Fast Pair and the best battery life of the three.
If your budget allows for it, the X50 is easily the most complete and satisfying choice in the lineup.
DUB X50 specs:
Audio ( Basic )
Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
Low-latency gaming mode
Fast Pair
IPX4 protection
51 × 65 × 24 mm (dimensions)
57 grams (weight)
USB Type-C
Earbuds 70 mAh / Case 600 mAh
Black and White
At the end of the day, HMD’s DUB lineup makes one thing clear. You can start cheap but spending a bit more, especially on the DUB X50, delivers a far more enjoyable and well-rounded experience that truly feels worth it.
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