Parrot Zik

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and reliability. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the usability. Some have doubts about the portability and value for money.

sound, comfort, design, reliability, build quality

value for money, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Parrot Zik is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Parrot Zik

 

The Parrot Zik seems to do everything. Wireless Bluetooth audio? Check. Active noise cancellation? Yep. Integrated NFC and touch sensitive controls that auto-pause your music when you remove the headphones? Of course. There's even a free app from...

Solid audio performance with no distortion on deep bass at top volumes. Active noise cancellation. Innovative touch sensitive panel and NFC integration. Excellent app includes customized EQ. Supports wired and wireless listening

Highly sculpted frequency response not for everyone. Headband is slightly uncomfortable. Expensive. Significant sound leakage

The Parrot Zik is a masterfully designed, wireless headphone pair, but you'll need to seriously tweak its customizable EQ to get the audio performance up to the same level.

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Parrot Zik

 

The Parrot Zik headphones have excellent sound quality when making phone calls or just listening to music. You can use the accompanying mobile app to access a seven-band equalizer by using the presets or a custom setting. These headphones are extremely...

The earcup has touch-sensitive controls instead of buttons. The headphones also have an accompanying mobile app that lets you adjust the EQ, check battery life and more

Battery life only lasts about nine hours, even with all the extra features turned off

The added features like the jawbone sensor and touch controls, plus the pristine comfort, make the Parrot Zik headphones the best Bluetooth headphones you can buy.

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Best of the Best

 

I purchased just before Christmas and they have quickly become my best travel friend, just make sure the battery is fully charged. 5 hours is all you will get in bluetooth connection with noise canceling on. They work great with my MacBook Pro over...

Incredible Sound, Wireless, On Ear Controls, Phone, etc

not good out of the box

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Great Headphones, for everyday use

 

Love sound, and I have used the Beats by Dre, Bose QC15 and I have to say these Parrot by Starck are wonderful! Sound Quality and the noise cancelation are top notch!This product has... Perfect fit, Stylish

Bluetooth, Comfortable, Durable, Sound Quality

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Parrot Zik Headphone Reviews

 

The Parrot Zik had several problems in my evaluation that made it a marginal listen at best and not a good deal for $400. The huge peak at 6 khz or so made voices very grating at times. The default exaggeration of echoes made many tracks unlistenable....

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Parrot Zik review

 

The Parrot Zik headphones are not only designed by Philippe Starck, they also sport touch control, noise cancelling tech and their very own app

Touch control ; Great audio & noise cancelling ; Swift and reliable pairing

Price ; Battery life isn't brilliant ; Heavy cans mean loose fit

The Parrot Ziks are certainly impressive and undoubtedly the best Bluetooth headphones we've seen yet. Along with the reliable wireless performance, the touch operation is superb, the cans are comfortable and the audio is excellent.

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Parrot Zik review

 

Parrot's Zik headphones are packed full of tech, but do they provide great sound quality? Read our review to find out.

The Parrot Zik headphones are the best wireless Bluetooth headphones your money can buy, combining a great looking design with some excellent features like intuitive, touch sensitive controls. However, the high price tag doesn't match the audio...

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Parrot Zik review

 

Parrot's latest is as slick, stylish – and expensive – as ever

impressive sound quality, noise-cancellation option, useful iOS app

expensive, battery life could be better

The price and noise-cancellation features obviously mean that the Zik headphones are primarily aimed at well-heeled executives who travel a lot. You’ll certainly enjoy the sound quality as you recline in the first-class cabin – though the battery may...

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