Headphones Comparison
Headphones. Perfected.
We don't flood the market with dozens of models. Every Friendie product exists for a reason — or it doesn't exist at all. Find yours in 60 seconds.
That's why we only make one of each.
Most audio brands flood the market with dozens of models — minor tweaks, confusing names, impossible to compare. We took the opposite approach.
One over-ear headphone. One everyday earbud. One sleep earbud. One sport earbud. Each one built from the ground up for a single purpose. No filler. No "good enough." Just the right tool for the job.
We used to make more. Our DUO and Aura over-ears served us well, but as noise cancelling became essential, we didn't just bolt ANC onto the old designs. We built the PRO 5 from scratch — better drivers, better ANC, better comfort — and phased out the models it replaced. Fewer products, zero compromise.
The result: every dollar we spend on development goes into making that one product genuinely great — not spreading it thin across a bloated lineup.
What does your day look like?
| Your need | Your Friendie | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office, travel, daily routine | PRO 5 | Full-size ANC, rich sound, all-day comfort |
| Office to gym, one pair for everything | Focus | Compact ANC earbuds with full controls |
| Sleep, planes, handbag-sized travel | ZEN 3.0 | Ultra-light, 3g per earbud, pocket-sized case |
| Running, HIIT, outdoor training | Active 3 | Secure hooks, no ANC so you hear your surroundings |
PRO 5 ANC Over-Ear Headphones
For the office. For travel. For your evening routine.
PRO 5 is our flagship over-ear headphone. Active noise cancelling that learns your environment — it adapts to engine noise on planes, chatter in open-plan offices, and background hum at home. Rich, warm sound without listener fatigue. Comfortable enough to wear through a full workday and a flight home.
Can you run in them? Technically yes. But we'd recommend the Active 3 for serious workouts — PRO 5 is built for comfort and sound quality, not high-intensity movement. That's the honest take.
Best for: Office · commute · travel · home listening · gym routines
Not designed for: High-intensity sport or running
$299.99
Shop PRO 5Focus ANC Earbuds
Office headphones you can take straight to the gym.
Focus is the pair you grab every morning without thinking. Active noise cancelling for your commute and open-plan office. Full touch controls — volume, tracks, ANC toggle, calls — without reaching for your phone. Proximity detection that pauses your music the moment you pull an earbud out. Individual battery meters so you're never caught off guard.
Then after work, keep them in. They're light enough and secure enough for gym sessions, walks, and light workouts. One pair, one case, one charge. Your whole day covered.
Best for: Office · commute · gym · everyday listening · calls
Not designed for: High-intensity outdoor sport (see Active 3) or sleep (see ZEN 3.0)
$199.99
Shop FocusZEN 3.0 ANC Sleep Earbuds
3 grams per earbud. Designed to be forgotten.
ZEN 3.0 was built for one thing: getting out of the way. At just 3 grams per earbud with a SecureStay inverted design, they sit flush and comfortable — even when you're lying on your side.
ANC up to 30dB blocks the noise that keeps you awake: snoring, traffic, hotel hallways, plane engines. Four optimised modes (Sleep, Music, Game, Active) let you switch context without switching earbuds.
The case is genuinely pocket-sized. Throw it in a handbag, a jacket pocket, or a carry-on. No bulk, no fuss. Will they replace studio headphones? No. They're not trying to. They're the earbuds you reach for when you need quiet, comfort, and calm.
Best for: Sleep · relaxation · planes · travel · meditation
Not designed for: Gym, calls, or situations where you need to hear your surroundings
$199.99
Shop ZEN 3.0Active 3 Sport Earbuds (Open Ear)
Your surroundings stay in. Your music stays put.
Active 3 has no noise cancelling — on purpose. When you're running on roads, cycling, or training outdoors, you need to hear what's around you. That's not a compromise, it's the design.
Secure ear clips keep them locked in during high-intensity workouts, sprints, and box jumps. Sweat-proof, lightweight, and built to take punishment five days a week. No gimmicks. No features you won't use. Just reliable sport audio that stays put when you're moving hard.
Best for: Running · HIIT · outdoor training · cycling · gym
Not designed for: Noise cancelling, sleep, or office use
$199.99
Shop Active 3The full picture.
| PRO 5 | Focus | ZEN 3.0 | Active 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | In-ear | In-ear (sleep) | Open-ear |
| ANC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (by design) |
| Best for | Office, travel, routine | Office, commute, gym | Sleep, planes, travel | Running, HIIT, outdoor |
| Weight | Standard over-ear | Lightweight | 3g per earbud | Lightweight + clips |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audio controls | Yes | Yes - Full UI | Yes (disabled in sleep mode) | Yes |
| Sweat resistant | Yes | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4+ |
| Portable | Foldable | Pocket case | Ultra-compact case | Compact case |
| Price | $299.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 |
