Hey everyone!  Another LegItLeilani product review here.  This time I am reviewing the Jaybird BlueBirdX Bluetooth earbuds.

Ear tips and ear cushions.  Mix and match the three sizes for a customized fit.

BlueBudsX from Jaybird

A look at the BlueBudsX ear tips and ear cushions.

Before I even begin, let me say that this product was a birthday gift from my husband, and Jaybird has not contacted me to do a review.  I just want to share my experience and help fellow runners and walkers!

Unboxing was very easy.  There are neon-green pull ribbons to assist in opening and moving packaging.  In the box was:

• BlueBuds X Premium Bluetooth Buds
• 3 pair ear tips (S,M,L) none installed.
• 3 pair secure fit ear cushions (S,M,L)
• 2 X-Fit cord management clips
• Standard Micro USB Cable
• Premium Protective Carry Case
  

  BlueBudsX carrying case

  

  The charger cable in the carrying case. It’s a clam shell with a magnetic close.

According to the instruction manual, you can wear these either under-the-ear, or over-the-ear.  I chose under-the-ear because that’s what I’m used to running with.  The over-the-ear is an “advanced” setup according to the manual so I figured…  K.I.S.S.  Heheh.   Instructions are in tiny print, but the design is clean and easy to understand.  The unit comes pre-charged, but I went ahead and gave it a full charge.  It took less than 2 hours.  Supposedly this unit has 8 hours of playback on a 2-hour charge.  It also says in the manual that you can get a 90-minute playback on only 30-minutes of charging.  Hmm…

Fit – The key to these earbuds is comfort.  I went through several pieces of ear tips and ear cushions before I found my COMBINATION, medium ear tips and small ear cushions.  These earbuds are heavier than your typical Yurbuds, but once you run, you don’t feel them.  I can wear these all day at work if I get the ear cushions on right.

Bluetooth Connection – Connecting to a device is easy.  Just hold the middle button for 4 seconds while your device is searching for your BlueBudsX.  Boom.  Done.  As far as the connection itself, the only time the BlueBudsX have dropped signal was when I was more than 30 feet away from my iPhone or laptop!  Wow!

First Outing – My first run with these was a quick four-miler on a familiar route, so I was able to concentrate on the fit and sound.  It was a lunchtime run with sleet and flurries.  The BlueBudsXs canceled most outside noise so you have to turn your music down to hear traffic.  I could hear my muffled foot pounding but it didn’t bother me.  I’m used to it.  Unlike my old noise cancelling headphones, the BlueBudsXs are weather-proof and sweat-proof, and they don’t dig into my ear canal.  The earbuds never came loose, and I got used to running with them very quickly.  I ran with a hood and a hat on and not once did the BlueBudsXs come out.  Wearing them with my hood was actually very comfortable.

After my first run with my BlueBudsX.  I’m wiped out!

Conclusion – I think these BlueBudsX by Jaybird are pretty good!  Since my first run with them went very well, I will be using these during my first marathon on Sunday.  I just hope my phone will have enough battery life!  I’ll include a small review in my post race report!  Stay tuned and happy running!