Devialet Gemini II

Devialet Gemini II is a high-end earbud product from the brand Devialet. The price is high compared to other products in the category, but it comes with excellent build quality and premium materials. The earbuds deliver impressive sound quality and competitive active noise cancellation. They provide a balance of discretion and opulence while being comfortable and easy to use with logical control options.

The Gemini 2 from Devialet is a battery-powered wireless earbud that resembles a portable subwoofer. Its small size makes it portable and convenient for users who are constantly on the move.

The updated Gemini earbuds deliver impressive sound quality, fitting comfortably in the ear with effective noise cancellation, despite a lack of audiophile background.

The Devialet Gemini II is a more refined version of its predecessor, with a more compact and premium design for both the earbuds and the case.

The Devialet Gemini II has an impressive design and excellent build quality, accompanied by a convenient small case.

The earbuds have three methods of control: the hybrid dual-mic structure, large capacitive touch-surfaces on each earbud, and a control app available for iOS and Android. These allow for quick and reliable handling of play/pause, skip forwards/backwards, volume control, and voice assistant commands.

The Gemini II supports multi-point pairing, allowing it to stay connected to two devices simultaneously, and features custom tap controls, which were absent in the previous model.

The Gemini twos, designed by Devialet, feature proprietary active noise cancellation. Utilizing the embedded microphones in each earbud, they dynamically adapt to the shape of your ear and your surroundings to provide a silence of up to 40 dB. This allows for an uninterrupted, immersive music experience.

The new pair of Gemini earbuds was easy to connect and came with the latest firmware and new eartips, offering a smoother experience compared to the previous pair.

Overall, the updated Gemini earbuds have resolved previous issues, albeit with some quality-of-life compromises. Despite these changes, the sound quality is excellent.

Buying the Gemini II is not a result of practical consumerism but more of a statement of individualism. The product may be hard to justify for those seeking value for money, but for those who value exclusivity, it is an appealing choice.

The Devialet Gemini II have a significantly smaller design than previous models, with greatly improved sound quality and noise cancelling capabilities. The comfort level when worn has also seen a considerable improvement.

The Devialet Gemini II boasts an exceptional build quality, delivers articulate and dynamic sound, and provides comfort to the user.

The build and finish of the Devialet Gemini II is impressive, offering a dynamic, expressive, full-range sound and comfortable use.

On the downside, the Devialet Gemini II are rather expensive, have an average battery life, and unfortunately do not support LDAC or AptX Adaptive codecs.

However, the Gemini II displays a slight hesitation in the midrange, is priced optimistically, and faces fierce competition from numerous capable rivals.

The Devialet Gemini II suffers from having a high price and slight lack of midrange fidelity; there are numerous capable alternatives available.

The redesigned case is 40% smaller and 35% lighter than the original Gemini case. It now features a convenient flip-top lid, making it more practical and elegant than the previous sliding mechanism.

Inside, there’s a new custom-made 10mm driver with a titanium-coated membrane, which is expected to have an impact on the sound quality.

The Gemini II earbuds feature 10-mm titanium-coated full-range dynamic drivers.

They also come with four pairs of eartips for an optimal fit and good passive noise isolation.

Four sizes of ear-tips are provided with the Gemini II, and along with the ergonomically designed lozenge shape of the earbuds, they ensure a comfortable, secure fit and provide some degree of passive noise isolation.

The Gemini II earbuds are built with high-quality materials and are impeccably finished, making them a premium product despite their small size.

Devialet has managed to slightly reduce the size of the earbuds, resulting in a more comfortable fit. The smaller size also makes them suitable for people with smaller ears.

Despite their compact and lightweight design, the earbuds and case showcase exceptional craftsmanship and quality.

The Devialet Gemini 2 earbuds are available in three variants: iconic white, matte black, and the Opera de Perie Edition. The white version has silver accents and a metallic band around the case, while the matte black version has a darker hue and a dark grey accent on the earbuds. The Opera de Perie Edition is adorned with authentic 22 karat PVD gold plating, providing a regal and exclusive look.

The Opéra de Paris variant of the Gemini II by Devialet does incorporate real gold in its construction.

The Gemini II earbuds are IPX4 water-resistant, a standard feature for premium TWS earbuds in 2023.

The Devialet Gemini II have IPX4-standard resistance to moisture and dust.

The Gemini II come with an IPX4 moisture-resistance rating, ensuring protection from occasional splashes.

The new Gemini II earbuds weigh 6g and are designed to minimize discomfort during long periods of use.

The Devialet Gemini II does offer wireless charging and charging via the case’s USB-C socket.

The charging case supports QI-certified pad and USB-C socket charging.

The Gemini 2 is equipped with wireless charging and also supports USB-C. This adds to the product’s convenience and user-friendly features.

The earbuds run on Bluetooth 5.2 and can connect to two devices at the same time, allowing for seamless audio source switching. Supported codecs include SBC, AAC, and aptX.

The Gemini II earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.2 and support for SBC, AAC and aptX codecs.

The Devialet Gemini II earbuds, though unremarkable in appearance, boast advanced features such as Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint wireless connectivity with SBC, AAC, and aptX codec compatibility.

The Gemini 2s are equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 and Qualcomm Optics technology, allowing them to pair with two devices and switch between them depending on usage.

The Devialet Gemini II earbuds feature touch controls for playback, volume adjustments, track skipping, and switching between two Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) modes. The addition of volume controls enhances user convenience.

The earbuds also feature a touch control system that allows for various audio controls and interaction with your voice assistant.

The Gemini II earbuds feature internal and external microphones and a bone-conduction voice sensor for decent call quality, although voice clarity can occasionally suffer. The Active Wind Reduction feature helps minimize wind noise during calls.

The Gemini II earbuds are equipped with a hybrid dual-microphone system, which facilitates voice-assistant interaction, telephony, and active noise cancellation. The microphones are housed under an anti-wind layer, in a design Devialet refers to as Active Wind Reduction.

The Gemini II come coupled with AWR (Active Wind Reduction) that works to limit wind interference by protecting each microphone in the hybrid dual-mic structure with anti-wind material.

Active wind reduction is another feature of the Gemini twos. It not only minimizes wind noise during music playback, but also enhances call clarity. Each microphone is protected with anti-wind material and a specialized cavity to shield the microphone membrane from wind exposure, ensuring clear voice transmission.

Devialet also includes a bone conduction voice sensor with its beam forming microphones. These pick up your voice and use post-processing algorithms to eliminate unwanted background noise. The software also adjusts the adaptive noise cancellation and transparency mode based on wind conditions, adapting to your surroundings while preserving music quality.

The Devialet Gemini app offers touch control customization, battery level indicators, software updates, and a user-friendly EQ for sound adjustments.

The Devialet Control app, available for iOS and Android, lets you customize your noise cancellation preferences and touch control functions. It also features a six-band equalizer for using one of the six Devialet presets or setting your own, and allows for adjustment of left/right balance.

The Devialet app features a six-band equalizer with the capacity to save one custom EQ setting along with six presets provided by Devialet.

On default tuning, the earbuds may sound a bit thin in the lower mids and slightly too shimmering in the high frequencies. Adjustments can be made in the Gemini app’s graphic EQ to suit personal tastes.

The earbuds come with an Adaptive Transparency mode that allows users to hear their surroundings without removing the earbuds. While this feature works decently, some digital processing can still be heard, and it doesn’t sound as natural as some competitors, such as Apple’s AirPods Pro.

The ANC on the Gemini II earbuds is a notable improvement, effectively blocking out most sounds when music isn’t playing. With music and ANC active, commuting noise and other sounds are inaudible.

The earbuds employ a noise cancellation system known as Devialet Adaptive Noise Cancellation. This system adapts to the shape of your ears and your environment to provide optimal noise cancellation, and also reduces white noise and audio artifacts.

The earbuds produce crisp, tight, and punchy sound in the bass and mids without sounding overly boomy. They also deliver high-resolution audio, revealing subtle details that might be missed on other earbuds.

The Devialet Gemini II is equipped with active wind reduction technology, which aims to filter out wind noise from the microphones for clearer call quality.

It is highlighted that the Gemini II has noise cancellation capabilities that can reportedly block out around 40 decibels of noise.

The Devialet Gemini II is a pair of true wireless in-ear earbuds equipped with a 10mm driver with a titanium coating for enhanced sound quality. The earbuds have a frequency response range of 5Hz to 20,000Hz, ensuring a wide range of sound reproduction. They feature Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint connectivity for up to two devices. Each earbud is equipped with two microphones, enhancing audio input quality. The earbuds are charged via a USB-C interface. They support AAC, SBC, and Qualcomm AptX codecs for superior audio playback. The earbuds have an IPX4 water resistance rating, offering protection against splashing water from any direction. The earbuds offer up to 5 hours of playtime on a single charge with ANC on, and the charging case provides an additional 17 hours of battery life. The earbuds measure 65.0 x 39.0 x 27.0mm, making them compact and portable. The charging case weighs 49g, and each earbud weighs 6g, making them lightweight and comfortable for prolonged use.

The Devialet Gemini II utilize Internal Delay Compensation to counteract the inherent delay caused by adaptive active noise cancellation circuitry, aiming to provide more complete cancellation, particularly in higher frequencies.

The Devialet Gemini II also have DANC (Devialet Adaptive Noise Cancellation) that dynamically adjusts to the shape of the individual ear for optimum noise cancellation, while minimizing white noise and audio artifacts.

Incorporated in the Devialet Gemini II is IDC (Internal Delay Compensation) that helps overcome internal delay caused by adaptive active noise-cancellation circuitry, ensuring a complete cancellation especially at higher frequencies.

The Devialet Gemini II battery life is average, providing five hours of playtime for the earbuds and up to 22 hours with the charging case. Qi wireless charging is available, though aligning the charging coils can be tricky due to the small case size.

The Devialet Gemini II offer a solid 5 hours of usage, with an additional 22 hours provided by the charging case. The case can be charged using a USB-C connection or wirelessly.

The battery life is around 4 hours without noise cancellation, and approximately 16 hours in total with the case battery.

As for peripheral performance, the Gemini II performs satisfactorily in telephony with minimal wind noise, and the noise cancellation is decent.

The earbuds perform well overall, with good microphone pickup and effective active noise cancelling. They also produce good sound quality.

The microphone quality is impressive, making it suitable for frequent conversations.

When used with a high-quality music source and the aptX codec, the Gemini II earbuds deliver detailed, entertaining sound with excellent balance between poise and attack. They can reach deep into the frequency range, shape bass sounds with control, and provide good rhythmic expression.

The Gemini II handles the high-frequency range with ease, maintaining a balance between drive and balance. The treble created has a pleasing mix of substance and bite, which may lean towards bite at high volume levels but remains within acceptable levels in all other situations.

The sound output is open and spacious, with the Gemini II capable of defining a soundstage where every element of a recording has enough room to express itself. The dynamic range is significant, accommodating recordings that shift from very quiet to extremely loud. The low-level dynamics in a solo instrument or voice are also well-handled, offering a variety of descriptions without any uniformity.

The Gemini II earbuds deliver a solid, though not spectacular, sound quality when streaming music. They offer an enjoyable, informative, and expressive listening experience, but they are not leading in their class.

The Gemini II earbuds perform well across the frequency range. They deliver bass sounds with a pleasing mix of punch, variation, and control, and reveal a significant amount of detail. The treble sounds have enough substance to balance their bite and shine, although they can become strident at high volumes.

The earbuds provide an open and spacious listening experience, creating a wide and well-organized soundstage that can handle complex, dense recordings without any difficulty. They offer significant dynamic headroom and are quite skilled in handling low-level dynamics of tonal variation, especially apparent when listening to a solo instrument.

The earbuds’ active noise cancelling appears improved from the previous version, particularly with low-frequency noise. This can be attributed to features like adaptive noise cancelling and internal delay compensation.

In a noise test using loud café-style background noise and wind noise from a fan, the Gemini II demonstrated impressive background noise reduction and wind noise elimination.

The earbuds deliver clean sound with good amplification. There might be slight occlusion, but they are generally useful for conversations and environmental awareness.

The Devialet Gemini II Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) feature is particularly impressive, providing excellent sound isolation in noisy environments like transportation.

The Devialet Gemini II outperforms other premium brands with its excellent sound quality, especially in terms of bass, mid-range, and treble performance.

The highlight of the Devialet Gemini II for some is the impressive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), effective during plane rides and outperforming other brands used in the past.

The sound output is remarkable, with an excellent active noise cancellation and a decent ambient mode.

The Devialet Gemini 2 are observed to focus more on vocals than on instruments, with a tight bass. The sound is crisp, clear, and has a good balance between bass and vocals.

The Devialet Gemini 2 impresses with its strong out-of-the-box sound and high volume, giving a feeling of a system in the ears.

The Devialet Gemini 2 earbuds come with a charging case, a USB-C cable, and four different ear tip sizes.

The noise cancellation is said to be on par with other leading brands such as Bose and Sony’s XM5.

The Devialet Gemini II earbuds are notably pricier than their predecessor, the original Devialet Gemini, which makes it a challenging recommendation for most TWS users given the product’s flaws.

The design of the Gemini II’s case is a significant upgrade from the first-generation buds. The new case is compact and sleek, fitting comfortably into a jeans pocket. The case also has a unique polymer top and bottom with a ridged design and a shiny, metallic strip in the middle. It is available in standard white and black colors, with a special edition that features 24-carat gold plating on the center strip.

The Gemini II earbuds deliver an improved audio experience compared to their predecessor, offering detailed lows, warm mids, and crisp treble.

When compared to its predecessor, the Gemini 1, the Gemini 2 is significantly smaller in size. The casing of the Gemini 2 is slim and compact, while the Gemini 1 has a chunkier design.

The earbuds of the Gemini 2 are also smaller than those of the Gemini 1. The size reduction is approximately 50%, making the Gemini 2 more comfortable for users.

The Gemini earbuds are significantly larger than their counterparts, which may not seem much but it can be uncomfortable to the ears over a longer duration, around an hour or so, due to their size.

The original Gemini provides three strength settings for noise cancellation: low, medium, and high, while the new model offers only a singular noise canceling mode. Both models have a transparency mode, but the first model has two levels of transparency compared to the second model’s single level. There is no adaptive mode in either model.

Apart from sound quality, the Gemini II performs well in noise cancellation, reducing external sounds to a minimum. However, it is not as good as the Bose QC Earbuds II in this regard. The telephony is impressive, with the user enjoying the same clarity as the person on the other end. The elaborate microphone setup also minimizes wind noise.

The Devialet Gemini II are quite loud, with even 40% volume providing ample sound. They outperform competitors like the Sony WF-1000XM4, XM5, and Bose QC2 earbuds in terms of volume.

In comparison with Sony XM5s and AZ-80 Technics, the Gemini II offers superior sound clarity and separation, along with superior ANC. However, it has some downsides including inconsistent bass quality, a less secure fit for some ear shapes causing noise from the earbuds moving, and weak Bluetooth connectivity beyond a five feet radius from the connected device.

While the Gemini II has commendable sound quality and ANC, its issues with bass quality, fit, and Bluetooth connectivity do not justify the additional cost compared to alternatives like the AZ 80.

The Devialet Gemini II  sound quality surpasses that of other premium brands, including AirPods and Bose. The sound quality is described as exceptionally clear, performing well across different sound ranges.

In terms of sound quality, the Devialet Gemini II are slightly superior to the 2nd generation AirPods. However, they lack some of the features that AirPods possess.

The Beoplay EX are praised for their sound and battery life, but they fall short in bass quality when compared to Devialet Gemini II. Still, when it comes to value, the Beoplay EX and Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 are considered the best options.

The Devialet Gemini II silver variant delivers a strong bass sound and excellent conversation clarity, surpassing the Sennheiser MTW 3.

The sound quality of Beoplay EX is found to be more entertaining, though the noise cancellation feature in Gemini 2 performs better.

The Beoplay EX is criticized for its sound leakage, while Gemini 2 does not have this issue.

The product is expected to be available on the 13th of September.

As of September 13, 2023, the Devialet Gemini II are now available for purchase.

The launch suggested retail price of the Devialet Gemini II is $629.

In the UK, the Devialet Gemini II is available for £349.

The Devialet Gemini II is priced at $449 for customers in the US.

The Devialet Gemini II is priced at $629 in Singapore, offering two variants – a matte black with a shiny metal finish and a white one. However, for the gold-plated Opera Paris variant, the cost rises to $929, which includes an additional casing.

Purchasing from the official site provides the advantage of a return policy, which can be reassuring for buyers who are unsure about the product.

The Opéra de Paris special edition of the Gemini II headphones, which feature 24-carat “moon gold” plating, are priced significantly higher than the standard model.

The Devialet Gemini II may not justify their cost due to their lack of comfort, a crucial factor for true wireless stereo (TWS) devices.

Devialet’s Gemini II headphones, while well-made and built to last, do not offer any unique features or standout performance that might justify their high price, especially when compared to cheaper alternatives.

The Devialet app’s noise-cancellation options are limited, offering a choice between cancellation and transparency. Despite having an adaptive cancellation system, the app does not provide much user control, especially in terms of transparency.

Accessing the native voice assistant is not straightforward with the Devialet app. The phone must be awakened by a long press on its unlock button before using the earbuds’ touch surface to give the wake command.

However, it only allows toggling between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode, lacking an option to turn both off simultaneously.

The Devialet Gemini II connectivity and codecs are lacking, with some missing integrations.

The battery life is disappointing, offering only five hours of power from the earbuds and a total of 22 hours when the charging case is used. This is less than satisfactory for a product in this price range.

The Devialet Gemini II unfortunately lack a bit of focus in the midrange and have a relatively short battery life.

Despite its strengths, the Gemini II has a strange issue with reproducing the midrange. While the transition from the top to the bottom of the frequency range is smooth, the midrange loses some clarity and positivity. As a result, the vocal lines in recordings may not sound as distinct, focused, and clean as they should be, creating a feeling that the sound output is not as full as it could be.

The only unremarkable aspect of the Gemini II earbuds is their battery life. The earbuds provide five hours of playtime, which the charging case can extend to 22 hours.

Devialet’s Gemini II headphones are priced competitively with other luxury brands such as Montblanc, Bowers & Wilkins, and Sony, despite the company’s relatively short history.

Despite being a company known for its distinctive designs and high-performance standards, Devialet’s Gemini II true wireless in-ear headphones are relatively unremarkable, save for their high price point.

The Gemini II’s mesh design, while effective for wind canceling, is criticized for being difficult to clean.

The main issue with the Gemini II is its high price point, which may be hard to justify considering the sonic compromises it presents when compared to other class-leading, yet less expensive earbuds.

Some users expressed concern over the high cost of the Gemini II, though others defended its value due to the premium quality and brand repuration that comes with it.

The Devialet Gemini 2 lacks a mode without noise cancellation or transparency, which is a disadvantage.

In the Devialet Gemini 2, only the right earbud can be designated as the master, limiting the ability to listen with only the left earbud. However, this change addresses a battery drain issue from the previous model.

Devialet has a reputation for unique design, lavish materials, and high performance. However, with the Gemini II, the design had to be toned down, making them the least distinctive product in the company’s lineup.

Despite some products having their sound quality compromised by noise cancellation, introducing unwanted artifacts and white noise, Devialet’s meticulous engineering avoids this pitfall. Their earbuds are among the elite in noise cancelling earbuds, often surpassing their competitors.