Disclosure: I received the Status Pro X earbuds for review purposes. This article contains affiliate links. All opinions are entirely my own, and the brand had no input or access to this review before publication. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
I’ve been using the Status Pro X earbuds as my daily drivers for the past two weeks, taking them with me throughout the day for music, calls, and general listening. They’ve replaced my usual earbuds during that time, which is always the best way for me to understand how a product really performs in everyday life.
Status isn’t new to the world of high-end earbuds. The brand made a strong impression with the Between 3ANC back in 2023, a model that received a lot of positive feedback for its sound quality and tuning. With the Pro X, Status clearly aims higher. These feel like a more premium, more refined product, both in terms of design and overall ambition.
For this review, I tested the Status Pro X primarily with Spotify, using them on both my iPhone 15 Plus and Google Pixel 9a. This gave me a good sense of how they perform across different platforms and in real-world conditions, rather than controlled or lab-style testing.
How I Tested the Status Pro X
I used the Status Pro X earbuds as my main daily earbuds for just over two weeks, switching between an iPhone 15 Plus and a Google Pixel 9a. Rather than lab-style testing, I focused on real-world use to see how they perform in everyday situations.
- Ease of connection with both iPhone and Android devices
- Battery life, including daily use and standby performance
- Sound quality across music, podcasts, and video
- Active Noise Cancellation in typical environments
- Call quality for everyday phone calls
- Touch controls, focusing on accuracy and reliability
Design & Comfort
At first glance, the Status Pro X clearly takes inspiration from the earlier Between 3ANC, but everything here feels more refined. The Pro X earbuds are 21% smaller, and the charging case is 11% more compact, which makes a noticeable difference in daily use both in the ear and in the pocket.
The design itself is quite distinctive. The rectangular base gives the earbuds a unique identity, and the matte black finish is extremely well executed. It doesn’t feel cheap or plasticky at all, quite the opposite. The earbuds feel genuinely premium, both in look and in hand.
The charging case is another highlight. It feels solid, comfortable to hold, and easy to open with one hand. There’s also a very satisfying, reassuring click when you close it — a small detail, but one that adds to the overall sense of quality. Compared to many other earbuds, the Pro X are also surprisingly easy to remove from the case, without ever feeling loose or insecure. Once inside, they stay firmly in place.
In terms of comfort, the smaller size really pays off. The earbuds sit naturally in the ear, feel well balanced, and don’t cause pressure or fatigue during longer listening sessions. They feel secure enough for everyday movement while remaining comfortable for extended use.
Overall, from a design perspective, Status has clearly done something right here. The Pro X looks and feels like a proper premium product, not just another pair of wireless earbuds trying to blend in.
How They Sound
The Status Pro X supports LDAC and Hi-Res Audio Wireless, so naturally my expectations were high, especially now that Spotify is offering higher-quality streaming. On paper, this looks like a serious audio setup for a pair of wireless earbuds.
There is, however, an important platform reality to keep in mind. iPhones don’t support LDAC, so you won’t benefit from that codec on iOS. To explore LDAC properly, I tested the Pro X with my Google Pixel 9a. Enabling LDAC on the Pixel isn’t exactly straightforward: it requires activating developer mode, digging through advanced Bluetooth settings, and manually selecting the codec and quality level.
At the maximum LDAC quality setting, playback was unstable: music stopped every few seconds. Importantly, this wasn’t an issue specific to the Status Pro X. I experienced the same behaviour with other LDAC-compatible earbuds, which strongly suggests a limitation of the Pixel 9a itself, rather than the earbuds. Once I lowered the LDAC quality to a medium setting, playback became perfectly stable and sounded excellent.
Switching to my iPhone 15 Plus, the experience was refreshingly simple. Pairing was quick, connection was solid, and the sound genuinely surprised me, in a very good way. I’m used to the sound signature of brands like Edifier, but the Status Pro X delivers something richer and warmer. The presentation feels full and immersive, in a way that reminded me of listening to vinyl on my Audio-Technica turntable, smooth, layered, and very satisfying.
Status uses a triple-driver setup in each earbud (effectively a subwoofer combined with dedicated drivers for mids and highs ) and this isn’t just marketing talk. You can clearly hear the separation. Vocals sit naturally in the mix, instruments have space to breathe, and the overall sound feels deep and well balanced. Bass could be slightly stronger and deeper, but let’s be realistic, these are earbuds, not over-ear headphones. And if you want more low-end presence, the app’s EQ gives you room to tweak (more on that shortly).
Interestingly, once LDAC was running smoothly on the Pixel at medium quality, I didn’t notice a dramatic difference compared to listening on the iPhone using AAC. Again, this feels more like a limitation of the Pixel 9a than a weakness of the Pro X themselves.
Active Noise Cancellation is another strong point. It’s genuinely impressive and easily among the best I’ve tested recently in this category. Transparency mode also works very well, sounding natural and usable rather than artificial.
As for touch controls, Apple still sets the benchmark with AirPods Pro on iPhone but the Status Pro X performs very well here. Controls are responsive, reliable, and work exactly as they should, without lag or missed inputs.
Overall, the sound quality of the Status Pro X feels properly premium. It’s rich, warm, detailed, and clearly tuned by people who care about audio not just specs on a box.
The App: Status Hub
Status offers a companion app called Status Hub, and it immediately stands out for its design. It’s incredibly sleek, simple, elegant, and straight to the point. There’s no unnecessary clutter here, and everything is laid out in a way that makes sense. Menus are clearly divided, and navigating through the app feels intuitive from the first launch.
The main screen gives you exactly the information you want at a glance: battery status for each earbud, along with quick access to listening modes: Active Noise Cancellation, Off, and Ambient. Switching between modes is instant and reliable, with no lag or confusion.
The app also includes several pre-designed EQ presets, which are useful starting points depending on what you’re listening to. Even better, you can create and save custom equalisers, which is a big plus if you like fine-tuning your sound. This works particularly well with the Pro X’s rich, warm tuning.
Beyond sound, Status Hub lets you customise the touch controls, enable multipoint connection, and even locate your earbuds if you’ve misplaced them. Everything is presented clearly, without overwhelming you with options or technical jargon.
Overall, Status’ decision to keep the app minimalist and elegant works extremely well. It complements the Pro X perfectly and reinforces the feeling that this is a premium product designed with everyday usability in mind ,not just a list of features.
The Right & The Not-So-Right
After using the Status Pro X daily, it’s clear that these earbuds are impressive both on paper and in real-world use. A lot has been done right here, but there are also a few points worth keeping in mind before buying.
The Right
Smaller, more refined design compared to the Between 3ANC, making them easier to wear and carry
Excellent sound quality, with particularly strong mids and highs that give music real depth and clarity
Impressive Active Noise Cancellation, easily one of the best I’ve tested recently in this category
Well-designed companion app, minimalist, stable, and genuinely useful without feeling bloated
The Not-So-Right
Design won’t appeal to everyone — it’s distinctive and premium, but not the most conventional look
Battery life could be slightly better — I averaged around 6 to 6.5 hours with ANC enabled, which is good but not class-leading
Final Thoughts: Who Are the Status Pro X For?
At $249 / £225, the Status Pro X are not cheap. They’re also not perfect, but then again, no pair of earbuds is. What they are, however, is a serious and credible alternative to AirPods Pro, especially if you don’t want to feel locked into the Apple ecosystem.
If you’re an Android user, there’s a lot to like here. LDAC support and the Pro X’s rich, detailed tuning make a real difference, and the sound quality easily justifies the premium positioning. Even on iPhone, where LDAC isn’t supported, the listening experience is still excellent, warm, immersive, and genuinely enjoyable.
Personally, I think the Pro X look stunning. Status made the right call by not chasing an AirPods Pro copycat design. The result is something distinctive, confident, and properly premium: a product that stands on its own rather than borrowing from Apple’s design language.
So who are they really for?
If you’re the kind of guy who wants top-tier sound, excellent Active Noise Cancellation, and a premium feel (but doesn’t want to be pushed into a specific ecosystem) the Status Pro X make a lot of sense. They’re for listeners who value sound quality first and are happy to pay more for a genuinely refined experience.
Yes, the price is high. But based on my real-world use, the Status Pro X earns that price tag. If sound, design, and noise cancellation matter to you, these earbuds are absolutely worth considering. You can buy the Status Pro X directly from the official Status website (here) or on Amazon.com (here)
Jerome
Final Verdict
- Sound quality: ★★★★½
- Comfort & design: ★★★★½
- Active Noise Cancellation: ★★★★½
- App & features: ★★★★
The Status Pro X delivers rich, warm sound, excellent noise cancellation, and a genuinely premium everyday listening experience, with only a few minor compromises.
About the Author: Jerome is an independent men’s lifestyle blogger and product reviewer with over 12 years of hands-on experience testing men’s grooming products, skincare, fragrances, and everyday tech. He is French, based in the UK, and writes for an international audience, with readers primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. DapperandGroomed.com was founded in 2013 and focuses on experience-based reviews, long-term testing, and honest recommendations.
Status Pro X earbuds review after real-world testing. Premium sound, ANC, app and verdict.