UFQ A28 ANR Aviation Headset Active Noise Reduction-Comes with Great ANR Performance,Clear Communication,Also with bxxx Grade Hi-Fi Sound for Music and Free with a Headset Bag,Comfortable,Durable

The media could not be loaded. I considered several headsets before I made my purchase. The low cost of the UFQ A28 made it seem like a good choice, but I was a little nervous about an unknown brand with very few reviews. I took a chance and I'm very happy with my purchase.I've had the headset for several months now and I have used them on several flights. I'm still on the original set of AA batteries (which I don't think were included with my purchase - if they were, I just put in some Energizers instead of whatever came with the headset).The Active Noise Reduction (ANR) works surprisingly well for a headset in this price range. My flying club has a Bose Aviation X ANR headset that I used to use routinely, but my A28 works almost just as well, so I don't use the club's headset anymore.It came with a nice bag. It smelled a little funny for the first few days, but it's odorless now.I post a lot of aviation videos to YouTube under the username dan_der_flieger. You can get a good sense of how well the headset works by listening to the audio in several of my most recent videos. I've also added a short video to this review. You can't hear the ANR in the video (that magic happens in the ear cups and I get the audio into my camera through a cable before the ANR does anything with it). But you DO get a feel for how well the microphone works compared to the cheap headset my son is using. The mic is just as important as the ANR, in my opinion.

I did no small amount of research before purchasing these headphones. I can afford the Bose A20s but I had reservations about Bose customer service. I had physically tried a LightSPEED Zulu 3 and a Sierra. (Note: the Zulu 3 looks more rugged - more metal than plastic - than the Sierra) However, I knew from a LightSPEED owner they had problems with the Bluetooth. There is a delay that makes the Bluetooth almost unusable. Each party must delay response about 3 seconds to be heard. I don’t know if LightSPEED has fixed this issue. The LightSPEED is very comfortable. I evaluated the noise cancelling charts and the UFQ A28 ANR surpassed the Bose A20 (note I don’t use the ANR). I also looked at the UFQs company service ratings and the serviceability of the A28. Both were excellent. Since purchasing the UFQ I had a chance to compare with the Bose A20. I found no difference in the ANR. I do think the A20 is a very little bit more comfortable (slightly less squeeze pressure) but I’ve spent a lot of continuous hours under the UFQ and am very happy. The UFQ is definitely more rugged then the A20. The UFQ has the 3.5 jack for cellphone cable link that lets you use your mobile and communication together – I don’t think anyone else has this. The UFQ does not have Bluetooth. When I need that I plan on getting a Pilot Blulink. That will still keep my total purchase less than the Zulu or A20. Note I like having individual components so one failure does not take out the whole system. Finally the UFQ boom works very well. I think the A20 is a bit too short – I couldn’t get it right in front of my mouth. And I like the carry bag that comes with the UFQ.

I did not expect a Bose, but expected it to work... well it did the first few hours... I thought it was great and I’d really “beat the system” getting it for so little. But then it started not catching first word of my call, no matter how I adjusted mic and squelch. Then periodic noise of its own would come through, kinda high pitched buzz. I found them tighter on my ears regardless of adjustment, compared with my PNR cheap Kore’s that I love. I finished the 40 hour trip with my Kore’s that I brought just in case, glad I did... maybe a bum pair, idk... but I returned them and going to stick with the old PNRs for now.

Like others, I bought this set as it is the cheapest ANR headset, other big name PNR sets are about the same price, and I wanted ANR without spending $700-1000. I am a student pilot and have had 4 flights with these so far in Pipers and Cessnas and they do the job. No problems hearing my instructor or ATC, and they hear me loud and clear. With squelch adjustment sorted and adjusting volume individually on each ear piece, you can fine tune your volume. Only noticeable downside is it seems the earpieces sit low, (I have a medium head) and I can’t really adjust them high enough because the leather for the top pad is too wide. I may just cut the top pad to make it work. They are much lighter than they look. Best $300 new ANR headset you can buy, since it is also the only $300 new ANR headset. I would say these are right in the middle of the road, maybe a little above average considering they are the lowest priced new ANR headsets you can get.

Although tis is a bit bulky compared to other headsets, it is worth the price. I fly occasionally as a passenger and wanted my own headset. For me it was a little tight to begin with so I made some forced adjustments that helped a lot. Noise cancellation reduces engine noise to where it is hardly noticeable. Also appears thst you can buy a lot if replacement parts. I think it is perfect for my use, although if you fly a lot they also make a more modern streamlined one for not a lot more.

I can't really compare them to much since I am just learning to fly, but compared to the older David Clark set that I was supplied with by school for my first few weeks, these are fantastic! Lighter, more comfortable, and I could hear everything! The first day I had them on I was quite impressed with how much clearer everything was and when I was done with my lesson I found that I had forgotten to turn the noise cancelling on! Ha! Once turned on, I was stunned! I was thinking how I should wear these to bed at night to ensure a peaceful sleep! I had originally been thinking this would be a starter pair that I would later upgrade and keep these for eventual passengers, but I now know, when it comes time to buy a second pair for that purpose, I will just buy another set of these.