Our quick take
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New Balance PaceIQ - 3.5 / 5
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New Balance PaceIQ review: Design
- Over-ear hook design Weigh 21.6g Inline remote IP54 water/sweat/dust resistant
New Balance PaceIQ review: Performance
5-hour battery per charge Fast charging Reliable Bluetooth connection
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New Balance PaceIQ review: Sound quality
To recap
As an overall package, the PaceIQ is promising, especially at its £100 price point. It’s lightweight, durable, sounds great and stays connected consistently. Those are the most important attributes for any sports earphones, but the battery life can’t be ignored.