TRN T200 TWS review every one. There was a time when headphones came, and we thought we never needed them. Earphones came as well and we once again thought we never needed them too. So, when True Wireless earphones came, it was another form of a need born out of want. To keep the want and need rolling, we have another True Wireless review this time around with the TRN T200 TWS.

The TRN T200 TWS review unit used in this review was purchased at a discount off AK Audio and no other monetary factors were involved. They have their own dedicated AliExpress storefront and you can check them out for more of their audiophile product lineup.

The TRN T200 TWS features a dual hybrid Balanced Armature and Dynamic driver setup with specifications of 20-20kHz Frequency Response, 3D Touch Controls, and CVC 8.0 Noise Canceling function. Priced currently at a discounted $28, the TRN T200 TWS hopes it gives a nice path for the TRN brand to be admired and valued in the TWS game. Here’s a complete look at its spec sheet:

Specifications:

• BT chip: Qualcomm QCC3020
• BT version: 5.0
• Supported protocols: ACC/SBC/aptX
• Battery Life: 7 hours
• Battery: 50mAh (single earpiece) 600mAh (charging case)
• Charging Time: 1.5 Hour DC 5V
• Standby Time: 180 hours
• Weight: 5.3g (single earpiece) 36.9g (charging case)
• IPX Rating: IPX5 water, rain, and sweat resistant

Packaging and Build Quality

Comes in a standard white cardboard box with the product snapshot upfront and the product specification on the back. Opening up the box reveals the TRN T200 TWS review unit which came clad in a white translucent plastic wrap to protect its shiny exterior. The accessory set is as follows:

• Black silicone ear tips (S, M and L)
• Micro B USB charging cable
• Product manual and warranty card

The TRN T200 TWS weighs a total of 42.2g which feels light to carry and coupled with a shiny exterior finish, makes it easy to be stashed into your everyday denim. Its charging lid utilizes magnets for a secured snap.  A single blue/red LED indicator for its battery and charging status adorns the backside along with the unwelcome USB Micro B connection. I would have personally preferred the more commonplace USB Type C cause TWS is the “next IT” thing so why stay in the past?

Taking a cue from its charging case, the TRN T200 TWS earpieces also feature a shiny finish that supports touch controls. A red/blue LED connection/battery status indicator light is present on each of the faceplates of the earpiece as well.

The shape and contour of the TRN T200 TYWS resemble the usual bean-shaped design and sit comfortably well on the ears without falling easily off and can be used for a relatively long period of time (2-3 hours). Seal and fit are once again highly dependent on your choice of ear tips but the intrinsic design of the TRN T200 TWS gives a nice passive noise cancelling feel apart from its built-in CVC 8.0 noise cancelling feature which worked great in shunning minor exterior noises.

Battery Life

Sporting a total of 700 mAh for both earpieces and its charging case, the TRN T200 TWS has a marketed battery life of 7 hours which fell close to my actual use average battery life of 6 hours and 35 minutes. The charging case, however, got the TRN T200 TWS at a full charge three more times, which matched the marketed numbers.

Charging time was marketed at 1.5 hours without any mention of actual adapter numbers. Actual usage charging time came at around 1 hour and 48 minutes using a 5V .7A wall adapter. The exact charging time sees no significant difference with other USB Type C TWS that I’ve tried which makes the USB micro B and USB Type C comparison boil down towards preference.

Connectivity and Stability

Employing the Qualcomm QCC3020 BT chip which can be found on the Kinera YH623 and Yinyoo Q70 which we have recently reviewed, the TRN T200 TWS also supports aptX as well as AAC and SBC audio codecs. The auto-pairing feature is also present which worked seamlessly with both Android, iOS, and Windows devices. Detecting the TRN T200 TWS when in pairing mode is fast and there were no unusual connectivity struggles experienced.

BT connection latency was also kept at a respectable level with movie and YouTube streaming being fairly in sync when video playback is active.

The TRN T200 TWS has a marketed 10m BT connection range and was indeed accurate when tried, I was also able to maintain a stable connection when moving to another room which is separated by a concrete wall as well as going 1 floor up and 1 floor down. Getting into another room separated by a concrete wall which is still well within the 10m range was another story, the connection was then cut and lost.

The Touch Control features are also completely working with occasional struggles mainly because of the shiny exterior which makes actual touch feedback to be barely noticeable. It is nonetheless working. Here’s a list of the supported Touch Control gestures:

Sound Quality

Utilizing a hybrid driver configuration, the TRN T200 TWS gives out a fairly warm-sounding signature with a slight emphasis on the lower midrange frequency. Its handling of the lower and high frequencies is still in-line with the usual TWS sound of having intensity on the low end and having a tamer approach on the highs. Its overall sound has a decent resolution and clarity to it that makes it an enjoyable earphone even for casual Hi-Res listening sessions despite being a TWS.

I paired the TRN T200 mainly with the JWD JWM-115 music player, Samsung S10 5G, and an MSI laptop running Windows 10. All tracks were in 16/44 FLAC and via aptX connection as well as the provided medium-sized ear tips.

Driving from its warm-sounding signature, the TRN T200 TWS has a sub-bass that offers a slight rumble and a solid mid-bass. It doesn’t give the most impact and power though but has a lingering effect that oftentimes extends toward the lower midrange giving a full sound. It has a smooth midrange that compliments well with both female and male vocals and a controlled upper midrange. Its highs are clean and open without ever reaching a trebly and distorted feel. The soundstage and imaging of the TRN T200 are done in a width-centric approach which has an airy feel to it, don’t get mistaken, it is still not a soundstage juggernaut but in TWS terms, it’s holding its ground.

Another factor that the TRN T200 TWS does well is its mic sound quality. It is clear in TWS parameters and is very much usable unlike my previously reviewed TWS, the Yinyoo Q70.

Conclusion

I’ve had my hopes kept on a low and didn’t expect great things from this TRN T200 TWS review which was amplified upon seeing the USB Micro B charging port. But upon actual testing and usage, the TRN T200 TWS charging time doesn’t skip a beat with its USB Micro B and the almost 7-hour battery life on the earpiece alone is more than enough in my lifestyle although that might differ with others.

The TRN T200 TWS sound signature is also cleanly implemented with a clear warm tonality along with decent mic sound quality and its slight bump on the lower midrange makes it a welcome set of TWS for movies and other forms of media consumption. For the discounted price of $28, the TRN T200 TWS has my thumbs up.