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final ZE8000

A solid mid-range pick in the wireless earphones line-up, with 6 hours up front.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
6 hours24 hoursIPX45.2in-ear
£240best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Active noise cancelling
  • USB-C charging
  • Multipoint pairing
  • Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile

Where the final ZE8000 wins and loses

Scored against the wireless earphones class
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone84468484
Sound
84
Battery and power
46
Connectivity
84
Microphone and features
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear

Sound

Active noise cancellingYes

Battery and power

Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Battery (with case)24 hours
USB-C chargingYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.2
Multipoint pairingYes
aptX AdaptiveYes

Microphone and features

Transparency modeYes

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Head to head

final ZE8000 vs Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro White with Galaxy AI

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone
final ZE8000Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro White with Galaxy AI
 finalfinal ZE8000This pageSamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro White with Galaxy AI
Overall score60 /10060 /100
Battery hours6 hours6 hours
Battery total24 hours26 hoursBetter
ANCYesYes
Bluetooth5.25.3
IP ratingIPX4IP57
Who it's for

Is the final ZE8000 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the final ZE8000 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the final ZE8000?

Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Final ZE3000 SV?

The Final ZE3000 SV scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.