Disclosure: I’d like to thank Roseselsa for sending me the EarFree i5 for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and Roseselsa had no say or input on the contents of this review.

The Roseselsa EarFree i5 enters the crowded TWS earbud market at $70, positioning itself as a feature-packed mid-range option. In the current True Wireless earbud landscape, standout features can make or break a product, and the EarFree i5 brings several to the table. LDAC support for high-quality Bluetooth audio, an ANC system that promises noise reduction up to, and a gaming mode that reduces latency to just 54ms, which is genuinely low enough to make a difference in mobile gaming, as well as watching videos. With this review, I hope to provide you with enough information and detail on the design, features, and sound quality to help you determine if the Roseselsa EarFree i5 deserves consideration for your next TWS earbud purchase. Let’s get into it.

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• EarFree i5 earbuds
• Charging case
• USB-C to USB-A charging cable
• S, M, L silicone ear tips
• Manual

I love the look of the outside of the box. It consists of a reflective silver material featuring all the major features of the EarFree i5. It catches the eye and really differentiates itself from other TWS products. Inside the box is another matter, though, and I have two issues here. First, the design of the packaging allows the charging case to be moved during transport as the box insert isn’t very secure. When I received the package, the charging case was lodged halfway under the center insert. Removing the top layer shows the second issue. The ear tips are not securely placed in this design, and most of the ear tips had come loose, and I was forced to dig around the box to find them all.

Looking at the included accessories, the USB-C to USB-A cable is pretty standard, allowing you to charge the charging case by plugging it into a computer or wall charger. The ear tips that are included are also pretty standard, with the small, medium, and large sizes in the box, and a second medium-sized set already attached to the earbuds. No complaints here as this is what you would expect for this price range.

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The EarFree i5 earbuds themselves take a more practical approach with hard plastic construction. Each earbud weighs just 4.8g, which is noticeably light when you’re wearing them. I’ll be honest, the plastic doesn’t quite match the luxury feel of the case. That said, the earbuds feel well-built and not cheap at all. The nozzles feature an oval shape, which I found helps with the seal, and there’s a clever pressure-balancing hole integrated into the design that prevents that uncomfortable “plugged” feeling that can happen with some earbuds.

On the middle part of the stem of each earbud is a black strip. Above the black strip is where the touch-sensitive button is, which is used for various playback and earbud functions. The location is a bit confusing as the black strip would indicate a button of some sort, but no, the capacitive button is just above where the shell starts to curve.

The charging case is surprisingly premium as it is constructed from an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with precision CNC machining. When you pick it up, there’s that satisfying coolness to the touch that only metal provides, along with a magnetic closure that snaps shut with a reassuring click. The sandblasted finish feels great in hand and looks more expensive than the price suggests. The front of the case features an LED light to indicate charging and pairing progress, and the bottom is where the USB-C port and reset button are.

Here’s a comparison of the charging case with the EarFun Air Pro 4 and Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen so that you can get an idea of the size and portability of the case.

The EarFree i5 has an IPX5 water and sweat resistance rating, which means you won’t panic if you get caught in light rain or work up a sweat during exercise. I did a couple of runs outside with the EarFree i5 and had no issues with comfort or the seal, despite working up quite a sweat. The earbuds stayed secure, which is something that I cannot say about Apple’s AirPods Pro.

Speaking of AirPods, the Roseselsa EarFree i5 has a much more comfortable and secure fit for my ears than Apple’s offerings. In fact, the EarFree i5 are the most comfortable and best-fitting earbuds I have tried, even edging out the EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds I recently looked at, which also fit quite well.

The included silicone ear tips are notably soft and thin. For me, they create a very solid and comfortable seal, providing great passive noise isolation. If you have average to large ear canals, the passive isolation will be just average, so you’ll still hear some environmental noise even before activating transparency mode. I say this as this was the case with my wife, but besides that, she said they also feel very comfortable and secure.

For long-term listening sessions, I had absolutely no issues. There was no heat buildup, and they did not come dislodged in the slightest. Absolutely perfect fit and comfort for me.

If you’re asking whether these earbuds are for you, the answer depends on what you prioritize. From my testing, several groups would find these particularly appealing.

Casual listeners will appreciate the mild V-shaped sound signature that adds just enough flavor to make music engaging without going overboard (more on this in the Sound Quality section later in this review). The bass has decent punch without overwhelming everything else, a common problem with budget TWS options that try too hard to impress with bass quantity over quality.

Budget audiophiles should take note of the LDAC support. While these won’t replace wired IEMs for critical listening, they deliver surprising detail and resolution for the price. I found myself hearing background elements in familiar tracks that typically get lost with similarly priced wireless options.

Active users will find the secure fit and IPX5 rating sufficient for most workouts. As I said earlier, I’ve used them during several runs, and they handled sweat without issue. The fit is secure enough that running and workouts shouldn’t cause the earbuds to move.

Commuters and office workers might find the most value here. The noise cancellation is genuinely effective at reducing low-frequency rumble from buses and air conditioners, while the call quality from the GoerTek quad-mic system kept my voice fairly clear even in moderately noisy environments, such as city streets. Wind is the worst enemy here, though, and the EarFree i5 did struggle in picking up my voice amongst wind gusts.

The battery life is particularly appealing for those who forget to charge regularly. To be honest, I almost forgot these needed charging at all during my first couple of weeks of testing.

Setup is very quick and easy, and the EarFree i5 is fast to pair with devices. The controls on the earbuds are responsive, sometimes too responsive. There were times when I would accidentally activate the buttons while adjusting the fit of the earbuds (especially since I remapped the controls so one tap on the right earbud increases volume, and a tap on the left earbud decreases it), but overall, most functions worked well. The buttons can be completely customized via the Roselink app, which is very handy

Overall, there were two issues I consistently faced: activating game mode and the in-ear detection. The game mode, which reduces the audio latency to just 54ms, can be toggled on/off in the app or by tapping either earbud’s button four times. For me, it was very inconsistent as to whether it would activate or not through the button taps. Even resetting the earbuds didn’t help. There is no option to remap the controls to toggle game mode, which would have helped in my case. I mainly had to rely on using the toggle in the app. In-ear detection, which is located under “Lab Features” (meaning it’s a beta feature) worked very well with my Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 and iPad Pro 11”.  When taking an earbud out, it was very responsive in pausing audio playback. When using it with a digital audio player, such as the FiiO JM21 or Sony NW-A306, or my Windows 11 laptop, it did not work most of the time, or there would be a long delay between taking the earbud out and the music being paused.

The active noise cancellation system offers three adjustable levels, Wind mode, and a Transparency mode with three selectable options. This type of flexibility is nice to see in this price range. During my testing, the ANC performed admirably, knocking out about 80-90% of low rumbles like air conditioners and street noise, while mid-range distractions like background voices in a café or bus were reduced by roughly half. High-frequency sounds still make their way through, but that’s typical even in much pricier options.

What impressed me most was the Wind Noise reduction mode. If you’ve ever tried using ANC earbuds while walking outside on a windy day, you know that turbulent whooshing sound that makes you want to turn ANC off entirely. The EarFree i5 does a surprisingly good job at eliminating this, making them far more usable outdoors than many competitors I’ve tested.

Transparency mode works very well and mostly avoids the white noise effect that budget earbuds can pick up through the microphones. There are three options to choose from, and I mainly settled on Voice Transparency, which is a good balance between blocking out some ambient noise but letting voices pass through more easily.

Bluetooth 5.3 forms the backbone of the Earfree i5’s connectivity, providing stable connections up to about 10 meters in my testing. I experienced virtually no dropouts or interference when walking around my apartment with my phone left in the living room. The codec support here is solid for the price, comprising of SBC, AAC, and LDAC. I would have liked to see aptX HD and aptX Adaptive support, but this would have likely meant a price increase (for $20 more, the EarFun Air Pro 4 includes aptX Adaptive and Lossless support, as well as LDAC). The LDAC connection with the EarFree i5 was absolutely solid for me; no dropouts or stutter occurred.

The multipoint connectivity feature works surprisingly well, letting me stay connected to both my laptop and smartphone simultaneously. Switching between devices happens without the typical frustration of disconnecting and reconnecting. Just note that this multipoint functionality only works with SBC/AAC codecs, so if you enable LDAC, you’ll lose the ability to connect to two devices at once.

For gaming enthusiasts and movie watchers, the dedicated low-latency mode brings response time down to 54ms. I tested this with free-to-play fast-paced shooters on my phone, and the audio sync was spot-on with no noticeable lag. I also tried on my desktop PC with COD: Warzone and PUBG, and the delay was very slight, but noticeable, so I wouldn’t recommend these for competitive PC gaming. For mobile gaming, I feel they’re more than adequate.

I also watched some podcasts, YouTube videos, and movies, and the latency was just fine, and audio sync was not an issue here.

The RoseLink app (available for both iOS and Android) proved more polished than I expected. Unlike many budget earbud companions that feel like afterthoughts, this one connects quickly and feels very fluid to use.

The app provides several useful functions:

• Battery percentage indicators for both earbuds and the case
• Four EQ presets (Pop, Rock, HiFi, Light)
• Touch control remapping (a feature I always appreciate)
• Codec selection options
• Find Device functionality
• Lab Features

My biggest disappointment is the lack of a graphic or parametric equalizer. The four presets are fine, but having the ability to tweak specific frequencies would have been a welcome addition. To be honest, I would be surprised if we see this added in a future update, as it seems like a deliberate omission rather than an oversight. I also had issues registering for an account in the app. If you want to use an email, there is a character limit that prevents me from using my email. If you want to use a phone number, it seems only China-based numbers are supported. This isn’t a huge deal, as there are no real options that need to sync to a profile.

Here are screenshots of the app and the various options for the earbuds:

Battery life for the EarFree i5 is, honestly, excellent, pretty much in line with Roseselsa’s claims. A single charge lasted me just under 8 hours with LDAC and ANC on. The charging case seemed like it had an endless charge. I didn’t even need to plug it in until I was into the second week of my testing. This is excellent for those taking longer flights and train rides.

The Roseselsa EarFree i5 features 4 GoerTek HD microphones, which are known to be very decent. In quiet environments, like at home or in a quiet park, the microphone is very clear and picks up my voice well. The odd background sound is still picked up, but it doesn’t overshadow my voice. In moderately noisy environments, such as at coffee shops and while walking down the street, my voice was clear, but the background noise could be heard alongside me talking. Wind is not a friend to these microphones, they don’t do a great job isolating my voice during windy weather. Overall, it does well for the price.

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All observations regarding sound quality are with the HiFi EQ preset unless otherwise specified.

The Roseselsa EarFree i5’s HiFi preset has a mild V-shaped sound signature that emphasizes both bass and treble without completely sacrificing the midrange, a tuning that’s honestly become the safe choice for budget TWS options. It also happens to be my preference for ANC earbuds and headphones. I’ve found they deliver surprisingly refined audio that goes beyond what you’d typically expect at this price point, and better even than some more expensive TWS earbuds, like Sennheiser’s Accentum True Wireless.

Bass

The bass response has a noticeable mid-bass emphasis that adds energy and punch to tracks without veering into muddy territory. Metal, rock, and pop tracks sound lively and engaging. These aren’t basshead earbuds, though, since there’s a slight roll-off in the sub-bass that becomes apparent when watching action movies or listening to electronic music that typically demands those lowest frequencies. Listening to bands like Massive Attack and Tool, you’ll hear clean, controlled bass response, with just a hint of rumble.

Midrange

The midrange sits slightly recessed in the overall mix, which is expected given the V-shaped tuning. Despite this, vocals maintain good clarity and warmth throughout most genres. Male vocals generally sound natural with appropriate body and texture, though I noticed female voices occasionally come across as slightly flat or lacking fullness. Vocal intelligibility remains solid across most music genres, with only occasional thinness creeping into certain male vocal performances.

Treble

What surprised me most was the treble performance, which is remarkably clean and detailed for TWS earbuds in this price bracket. The high frequencies add that desirable sparkle and air to recordings without becoming harsh or fatiguing during longer listening sessions. Cymbal hits and background elements have proper presence without the piercing quality that often plagues budget wireless options.

Soundstage and Imaging

If you’re coming from more expensive earbuds, you might be surprised by the spatial presentation of the EarFree i5. While the soundstage isn’t extraordinarily wide, these provide adequate space around instruments rather than compressing everything together. Height perception is handled surprisingly well, giving music a more three-dimensional feel than I expected to find. The imaging precision allows for easy instrument placement, contributing to a more holographic listening experience.

Real-World Listening Impressions

In daily use, the EarFree i5 excels with electronic music and rock genres thanks to its engaging tuning. I found myself reaching for the HiFi EQ preset most often, as it provides the most balanced experience with controlled bass and a clean midrange. Rock and metal tracks benefit nicely from the punchy mid-bass and articulate treble, while classical pieces showcase the earbuds’ ability to separate instruments effectively.

The sound quality of the EarFree i5 punches above its weight class. Not in a way that will have audiophiles selling their high-end gear, but certainly in a way that makes the $60 price tag feel like quite a bargain. These are the ideal travelling and commuting earbuds, in my opinion.

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After living with the Roseselsa EarFree i5 for a month, I can say these earbuds deliver surprising value at their $60 USD price point. While not perfect, they manage to include features and performance that typically cost significantly more.

The sound quality is honestly the main reason you’d want to pick these up. The mild V-shaped tuning of the HiFi preset strikes a nice balance for most music genres. The LDAC codec support is somewhat of a unicorn at this price point and makes these future-proof for listeners who care about high-resolution audio sources.

Battery life is another genuine highlight. That 50-hour total runtime (with the charging case) isn’t just marketing speak, and consistently getting 7-9 hours from the earbuds themselves, depending on ANC and codec usage, means I don’t have to worry about charging them so much.

On top of all that, the comfort, design, and build quality are all excellent and make you feel like you have a more expensive product in your hands. Comfort is great, with a solid, secure seal.

There are compromises if you look for them. The companion app works well enough but lacks a graphic or parametric EQ, limiting you to the four included presets. The ANC is good for the price, but won’t compete with flagship models from Sony or Apple. And while the plastic construction keeps the earbuds light and comfortable, they don’t feel quite as premium as the case. There’s also a matter of the sometimes inconsistent ear-detection feature, and the issues I had enabling game mode using the button taps.

If you’re shopping for TWS earbuds with effective noise cancellation, impressive battery life, and sound quality that should satisfy both casual listeners and budget-conscious audiophiles, the Roseselsa EarFree i5 makes a compelling case for itself. These earbuds are a solid reminder that you don’t need to spend flagship money to get a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.

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