I’ve tried a fair number of open-ear earbuds over the years, and if I’m honest, most of them sound thin. You get the comfort of an open fit, but you lose all the low end that makes music feel alive. The Edifier Comfo Bass is trying to fix exactly that problem, and after spending time with the black unit Edifier sent over, I think they’ve actually pulled it off.
Design and Comfort
The Edifier Comfo Bass uses the open-ear clip-on style, the kind that hooks over your ear instead of plugging into your canal. If you’ve never liked the sealed-in feeling of regular TWS earbuds, or you just want to stay aware of your surroundings while riding a motorcycle around KL traffic, this is the design language you want. It also means you can keep one ear on your music and the other tuned in to your surroundings, which matters more than people realise once you actually try it.
Edifier fits the earbuds with a flexible Nitinol ear bridge that curves to the shape of your ear rather than clamping onto it. It’s rated for 10,000 bend cycles in Edifier’s own lab testing, which is their way of saying the bridge shouldn’t lose its shape or grip after months of taking it on and off every day. In practice, that flexibility is what makes the clip sit comfortably instead of digging into the back of your ear like some cheaper open-ear designs do.
The black colourway I have looks understated and doesn’t scream for attention, which I appreciate for something I’m wearing out and about. Build quality on the case feels solid too. It’s not the flashiest charging case out there, but the hinge closes with a proper click and nothing about it feels flimsy for the price. The overall footprint is compact enough to toss into a pocket without it feeling like dead weight.
One thing worth flagging early: fit matters a lot with clip-style earbuds like this. Since there’s no seal, the position of the driver relative to your ear canal decides how much bass and detail actually reaches you. Take a few seconds to adjust the angle and placement when you first put them on, and you’ll notice a real difference between “just okay” and “wait, this actually sounds good.” Once positioned right, they stay put comfortably even during longer sessions, whether that’s a full workday at the desk or a workout at the gym.
Sound Quality and Performance
This is where the Edifier Comfo Bass earns its name, and honestly where it separates itself from Edifier’s own lineup of open buds I’ve tried before. The bass here is noticeably stronger and the overall sound quality is a clear step up compared to their previous open-ear models, to the point where it doesn’t feel like you’re compromising on low end just to get an open-ear fit.
Under the hood you’re getting a 12mm high-excursion dynamic driver with a dual magnetic circuit, an extended voice coil, and a titanium-coated diaphragm. That’s a lot of engineering jargon, but the result is bass that has actual weight and control without turning muddy, paired with an EQ profile that keeps the mids and highs clear instead of getting buried. For an open-ear design where sound isn’t sealed into your ear canal, that’s not something I take for granted, since most earbuds in this category tend to sound thin or tinny once you push the volume up.
Directional audio also does its job in keeping the sound focused into your ears rather than leaking out for everyone around you to hear. It’s not going to be as private as a sealed IEM since there’s still some natural leakage at higher volumes, but for calls, podcasts, and casual listening on public transport, it’s discreet enough that people sitting next to you won’t be able to make out what you’re playing.
On the connectivity side, Bluetooth 6.1 handles pairing without any fuss and connects almost instantly once you pull the earbuds out of the case, no fumbling with pairing modes needed. Multipoint connection means you can bounce between your phone and laptop without manually re-pairing every time, which is one of those small conveniences you don’t notice until it’s missing and you’re stuck disconnecting from one device to use another.
For calls, Edifier’s AI-powered call algorithm works to keep your voice clear while cutting down background noise, useful if you’re taking calls in noisy mamak stalls, LRT stations, or anywhere with a bit of chaos going on around you.
Battery life is rated at 22 hours total, split as 5.5 hours on the earbuds themselves plus another 16.5 hours topped up from the charging case. Fast charging gets you 2 hours of playback from just 15 minutes in the case, handy on days you forgot to charge overnight and need a quick top-up before heading out.
Companion App: EDIFIER ConneX
The EDIFIER ConneX app is where a lot of the Edifier Comfo Bass’s day-to-day usefulness comes from, and thankfully Edifier kept it simple instead of overloading it with confusing menus.
Syncing the earbuds to the app is fast, usually just a matter of opening the app with the earbuds already connected via Bluetooth and it picks them up right away. No extra pairing steps or account sign-ups getting in the way.
EQ setup is where I spend most of my time in the app, and it’s genuinely easy to use. There are several presets built in to cover different listening preferences, and out of the ones available, I mostly stick to the Standard preset for everyday listening and the Dynamic preset when I want a bit more punch, especially for bass-heavy tracks. If none of the presets quite match what you’re after, you can dive into the custom EQ and adjust it to your own taste, then save your setting to memory so it’s ready to go the next time you put the earbuds on, no need to reconfigure it every session.
There’s also a Game Mode toggle in the app that reduces latency for a snappier response between what’s happening on screen and what you hear. I tested this while gaming and it worked well, audio cues landed noticeably tighter with the mode switched on, which matters if you’re playing anything where timing counts, like a shooter or a rhythm game.
Beyond EQ and Game Mode, the app also handles the drainage function for clearing out moisture from the speaker grille, lets you customize your touch controls to whatever gestures make sense for you, gives you the option to rename your earbuds, and includes a find-my-earbuds feature if you ever misplace one around the house.
Everyday Durability
Durability-wise, the Edifier Comfo Bass comes with IP55 dust and splash resistance, enough to handle sweat during workouts or getting caught in a sudden downpour without worrying too much. Just note the charging case itself isn’t rated for water or dust resistance, so keep that part dry and out of the rain even if the earbuds themselves can take it.
There’s also a 21-language voice translation feature built in, though this is region-dependent and might not be fully available in Malaysia, so treat it as a bonus rather than a core selling point for now.
Conclusion
The Edifier Comfo Bass is a genuine step forward for anyone who’s tried open-ear earbuds before and walked away disappointed by the sound. The bass response alone makes it worth a look if you want that open, aware-of-your-surroundings fit without giving up on sound that actually has some punch to it, and the ConneX app adds a layer of customization that makes it feel less like a budget accessory and more like a proper daily driver.
At RM199, it sits at a reasonable price point for what you’re getting, especially with Bluetooth 6.1, IP55 protection, Game Mode for latency-sensitive use, and solid app-level EQ customization all included.
More info: https://www.edifier.com/global/p/open-ear-true-wireless-earbuds/comfo-bass