Middle Rabbit SW4 USB Wireless Earbuds for PC and Laptop
Middle Rabbit SW4 USB Wireless Earbuds for PC and Laptop: Bluetooth Headphones with 2.4GHz Dongle for Gaming & Work, wireless headset for work, with Microphone, Compatible with Computer Desktop
Seamless Communication, Focused Performance
2.4G technology ensuring ultra-low latency audio. Never miss a word in your business conversations.
Continuous Use for Work & Play
6-8 hours per charge, with 3 extra charges in the case, for up to 30 hours total.
Universal Compatibility for Seamless Connectivity
Effortlessly sync with a variety of office software such as Zoom, Webex, and Skype, etc.
Effortless Controls at Your Fingertips
Easily manage your audio experience with intuitive touch controls without disrupting your workflow.
Master Your Experience with the Middle Rabbit App
Set/disable touch controls, monitor battery levels, and obtain help, all through Middle Rabbit App.
One Earbud, Multiple Devices
Whether it’s a PS5 PS4, Switch, or laptop, experience high-quality audio with our versatile earbuds.
Elevate Your Musical Experience
Enjoy premium audio with Music Mode, designed to elevate every note.
Optimize Your Gameplay
Boost your gaming with low-latency audio in Gaming Mode.
2.4Ghz Low-Latency Technology
Using for work and performing better than the headset I had from the employer as customers were struggling to hear me. Good sound. Very, very easy to set up. You literally plug the USB Dongle in and it’s ready to go. You can put the buds in the case when on break, so they are always fully charged. Also delivery was a couple of days earlier than expected. Really fantastic. Would recommend to anyone!
The USB wireless earbuds are an excellent choice for gamers, students, and professionals seeking a dependable wireless headphone. I’ve had these for a few weeks and am quite pleased with the overall sound quality, comfort, and battery life. They are lightweight and comfy, so I can wear them for lengthy periods of time without pain. The wireless connection used by the earbuds is 2.4GHz, which delivers a robust and low-latency connection for gaming and work. They also have Bluetooth 5.0 capability, so I can pair them with my smartphone or other Bluetooth devices. I noticed that the microphone quality may be improved.
All in all, recommend these ear buds for gaming on PC or watching movies or listening to music etc. However the mic leaves much to be desired.
They come with a charging case (which is a tad bulky to be honest, but it will fit in your pocket), USB-A to USB-C cable (for charging the case), 2 extra sets of tips of different sizes in addition to the ones already fitted, the aforementioned USB dongle, which has a USB-C connector, and a USB-A to USB-C adapter, to enable you to plug the dongle into a standard USB-A port. There’s a tiny carrying strap included too, but I’m not quite sure why – you’re unlikely to want to attach the charging case to your keyring! Lastly, there’s an instruction leaflet and warranty card.
I tried the earbuds with my phone to start with, and they paired without issue, playing back music and controlling play/pause, volume and next/prev track just fine. I understand there’s an app available that enables you to customize the control shortcuts on the earbuds, but I didn’t use the app as the default controls were fine for me. Sound quality was great when using my phone’s equalizer, but not quite as good without it, sounding a bit muddy in that instance. I would recommend you use an equalizer with these earbuds to attain the best sound from them. While saying that, they are considerably louder than my previous earbuds.
I then tried them on my Windows 10 PC, using the supplied dongle. The technique to switch between bluetooth and dongle is a bit fiddly but after some trial and error I got the hang of it. Again, sound was great when used in conjunction with an equalizer, and less impressive without it.
Reception range from the earbuds was approx 8-10 metres in my tests, but this was not clear “line of sight”, so you may be able to get longer distance from them.
They fit into the charging case very well, and don’t rattle about in there, unlike some other earbuds that I’ve had. The case has lights aplenty and you’ll definitely know when it’s charging!
I see myself using these on the PC more often than with my phone, as they don’t have as long battery life as the ones I already use with my phone, and also because they’re the only wireless ones I’ve got that support very low latency on the computer.
I’ve become frustrated trying to find Bluetooth headphones that don’t have massive audio latency on Windows 11 when using Teams. These stood out due to their dual mode: Bluetooth and 2.4ghz low latency dongle connection.
These earbuds arrived well presented with a robust charging case with battery level indicator, earbuds themselves and a USB-C dongle (with USB-A adapter).
I initially tried them using a tried and tested Bluetooth connection with my iPhone. Pairing was very straightforward and I like the way they automatically reconnect like the EarPods. Voice prompts tell you any status such as ‘pairing mode’ or ‘connected’ etc. There are touch controls on both buds for volume, track, mute etc which is very good when you get used to the controls.
You have to push them into your ears which creates a seal and presumably helps with noise cancelling
(although I think these only have passive noise cancelling rather than active). Three different sized rubber plugs are included to ensure the best fit for your ear. I found the smallest fitted the best although still needed regular pushing back in when they worked their way out.
I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality for the price. Clear vocals and a decent amount of bass. Compares well to the Apple EarPods. Battery life seems fine and seems to get 3 or 4 full charges from the case before having to charge the case itself.
Now for the USP: the 2.4ghz dongle on my Laptop. This was laterally plug and play and worked straight away. Unlike Bluetooth, the latency/lip sync on YouTube and Teams was spot on which was very pleasing. 5/5 for this alone.
Why do they lose a star? Well, firstly, the dongle is a T-shape. When plugged in, it blocks access to the neighboring port on my laptop. It would be good if the dongle was a straight shape like the USB-A adapter. Very frustrating. Also, whilst walking around, one of the buds fell out my ear and broke in two when it hit the floor. Luckily I managed to click it back together. Buds like this will inevitably fall out so it’s a shame they’re not a little bit more robust. Rules out outside use for me.
Overall though, these are great versatile buds with good sound and a great unique feature of the dongle connection for latency free PC work.
My favourite pair of earbuds ,especially at work.
I love the usb connection as I can put it straight to my laptop and start listening my favourite song.
Once plugged in ,it auto install its software so simple as that you are ready to go.
Once removed from the case ,a female voice is talking.
You will hear messages like :connected ,gaming mode,music mode.
It automatically start with gaming mode and you need to tap 4 times any of the earbud to switch it to music mode.
The case is magnetic so is very easy to put the earbuds back in.
They will charge automatically as long as the case itself has battery or it is connected to an electric charger.
I like simple things in general and I find these one of them ,been using them ever since I got them and I am really happy with them.
Reasonable priced ,save a fortune compared to other known brands.
These are a decent quality build wise with nice blue lighting around the case on the 4 corners with a battery indicator level inside the case between the earbuds.
The buds themselves are decent build quality with the same blue lights in the stalks, which are also touch sensitive for using to skip, play and pause tracks on both stalks which is a good touch and also works flawlessly. The buds are comfortable enough though I do suffer ear fatigue after more than 30 mins of use. Having said that – They do fit snugly and I’ve never had them fall out ever.
Sound quality is ok, nothing to really write home about. It has a good range however it does tend to get a little muddy at higher volumes with some noticeable distortion at around 80% and higher volume levels. This could also be down to the fact that when I plug it into my phone for music I do get an audio notification that it is in Gaming Mode and have not been able to switch it to the Music Mode as I was not able to find how to do this in the instructions.
The included USB C receiver works very well and I have not noticed any latency when using to play games on my PS5 where these also excel – They’re really good for gaming and not so much for music.
1 flaw though is when trying to use these with my laptop to take calls on Teams (For which they are advertised as), my laptop has 2 type C ports, 1 of which I use for charging and the 2nd for a external display – Because of how wide the receiver is, it covers the 2nd usb port and so this renders the 2nd port un-usable so I have not been able to use them for work teams calls sadly.
Using them as Bluetooth headphones with my phone, I find at the volume is noticeably lower than with the usb receiver and also a-lot cleaner and less muddy also no distortion at all even at max volume.
The appeal of these earbuds are that you can connect to them not only via Bluetooth, but also the supplied USB dongles, which means you can easily jump from device to device (hence the name ‘Rabbit’?) by transferring the dongle around.
In practice this did work, but sometimes it was a little finnicky to pair properly.
First impressions on opening the box was the design of the earbud case itself; it looks like something that wanted to appear futuristic, but that definitely does not translate well. The case is too big and bulky, with unnecessary lighting. Compared to designs from multiple other brands, these are by far the ugliest.
That said, the earbuds themselves are the generic ‘drop’ design, in that they drop into your ear and don’t require using fancy ear shapes to hold it in place. They feel quite secure and relatively comfortable.
Sound quality is decently good, so long as you don’t pump up the volume. At the higher end the bass very quickly distorts terribly, but I wasn’t able to accurately assess whether this is because these buds try to push a higher volume than others that I have, or whether it’s just not that capable at the higher volumes.
In summary, if you want earbuds that you can easily use between multiple devices, i.e. portable gaming consoles, etc, then by all means these will work well (you will need to use the app to configure some settings to your liking though). But for generic listening, personally I’m not a fan of the ugly and bulky designed case, and the distorted sounds at higher volumes.
Pros:
– Nice and comfortable
– Phone app is basic but does add a few more features (such as switching between gaming mode and music)
Cons:
– My PC was saying it was connected, but at times when using teams I got no sound and the mic wasn’t working. Other times was fine.
– Instructions are very basic
– Bit expensive (49.99 at the time of review)
I hope you find this review helpful
Middle Rabbit SW4 USB Wireless Earbuds
I wanted these for use at work in an office environment, as an alternative to a good quality pair of wired IEMs that I have.
These aren’t too expensive, but they are quite versatile, connecting via Bluetooth or 2.4G wireless using the supplied USB dongle for maximum compatibility. I’ve only used these with a Bluetooth connection, so I won’t comment on using the USB connection option but it’s useful to have if you’re using these on a laptop or PC without Bluetooth.
They come in the usual charger case, it’s not as nice looking or as sleek as some, but it does the job and is quite compact. Pairing with my iPhone was quick, and opening the case starts the pairing operation. The earbuds are comfortable and secure in use and the supplied earbud sleeves seem to suit my ears quite well, so I haven’t tried the other sizes that are also supplied. The sleeves are the silicone variety, there aren’t any sponge type alternatives provided.
The earbuds are controlled by a single touch sensitive area on each unit, with the core functions of play/pause and call control can be operated with presses on either earbud — I like this. For other functions, the left earbud controls previous track/volume down functions, and the right one does the opposite controlling next track/volume up functionality — nice and logical to me. The actual function is selected by a combination of single, double, or long presses on the button. A double-click is used to control volume but this took a bit of getting used to and I often paused the playback when I wanted to control the volume. When you do want to pause a track though a single press works on either earbud, which is nice and easy.
Musically, these are a bit of a mixed bag for me, sometimes I felt the bass was good and deep but on other tracks it felt more muddy. The high end didn’t have a great deal of room and sometimes more subtle elements were a bit lost, but as you push the volume up, higher frequencies can be a bit harsh.
The battery life is also good for me, I rarely wear earphones for more than a couple of hours at time, and these have been fine for that.
What I liked about it:
* Very light.
* Very comfortable to wear.
* Reasonable battery life.
What I didn’t like about it:
* Top end frequencies a bit harsh.
Overall, I like these earbuds, especially the light weight and comfortable fit. They aren’t the best sound quality I’ve heard though, but for the price I think these are reasonable, and I liked them.