I was apprehensive about trying out these KINDEN earbuds, as they have a design that I tried once before and just could not get used to no matter how much I tried. Thankfully, this set of earbuds is much easier to use and to put on, so I was able to use them comfortably without any major issues.

The in-ear design is made easier this time by a little illustration on the earbuds which helps you determine which way up they are supposed to go. It still took me some time to get used to them, and they're unlike any other headphones I use, but the helpful illustration meant it only took an extra second or so each time, and soon it was second nature. Once in, they fit comfortably in your ears and are quite snug, providing great noise cancelling as a result.

The audio quality is very good, especially for earbuds this small, and the in-line microphone works well for calls and is very clear. I did find that the cable going up and over my ear was distracting when I was walking around, and when turning my head or running around I found it very distracting. The cable is flexible, but still stiff enough that I feel the tension of it pulling against my ears. It's never painful, and the earbuds never fell out, but I couldn't get lost in my music on a good jog because of this issue.

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Pros
+ Fit snugly in your ears
+ Great audio quality
+ In-line mic works well for calls
+ Very good noise cancelling
+ Illustration greatly improves the ease-of-use

Cons
- Design still takes some time to get used to
- Over-the-ear cord was distracting, especially when running or jogging

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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.