SimplyAmplifying score: 8.9/10 · Confidence: Medium · Based on 2 in-depth review(s) from 2 outlets, and 2 article(s) read in full
Launch price: $899 · Source: trustedreviews.com
First published 12 October 2026 · Last updated 12 October 2026 · Updated 1 time as new reviews came in
Reviewers’ own scores: TechRadar 4.5/5 · Trusted Reviews 4.5/5
The verdict
The two reviews we read, from TechRadar and Trusted Reviews, are both positive and gave the same 4.5/5. They praise the sound, spacious soundstage, comfort and long battery life, but disagree on how strong the noise cancelling is. TechRadar also calls the price steep. With only two outlets, treat this as a solid but not final picture. It suits listeners who put sound first.
Best for: Listeners who put sound quality and a wide soundstage first and want a replaceable battery.
Skip it if: You want the strongest noise cancelling for planes and traffic, or you want the lowest price.
Scores by category
| Category | Score | Confidence | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound quality | 9.3/10 | Medium | 2 |
| Noise cancelling | 7.0/10 | Medium | 2 |
| Comfort & fit | 9.6/10 | Medium | 2 |
| Battery life | 8.3/10 | Medium | 2 |
| Call quality | 9.8/10 | Low | 1 |
| App & connectivity | 8.8/10 | Medium | 2 |
| Value | – | Too little evidence | 1 |
What reviewers liked
- Both outlets praise the sound: strong bass, clear mids and highs, and a wide, spacious soundstage
- Comfortable enough for long days of wear, according to both outlets
- Battery is rated at 55 hours without ANC and 35 hours with it, and can be replaced by the user
- Wide codec support, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, plus Bluetooth 6.0
- Well-finished machined aluminium build, per Trusted Reviews
What they didn’t
- Noise cancelling is judged decent but not best-in-class by TechRadar, which found plane engines and traffic still came through
- Expensive: TechRadar quotes $899 / £799 and says similar alternatives cost less
- Battery life is shorter than the earlier Apollo model, and the headphones weigh 324g
- Spatial audio modes were underwhelming in TechRadar’s testing
In detail
Sound quality: 9.3/10
Sound is the clearest strength. TechRadar tested the triple-driver design and found bass with real impact that doesn’t cover vocals or the top end, along with nuanced mids and precise highs. It also singled out the soundstage, describing a large sense of space and scale. Trusted Reviews agrees on the balanced tuning and spacious soundstage, which it says is uncommon in noise-cancelling headphones. It also liked the midrange, with intimate vocals and layered harmonies. TechRadar adds that aptX Lossless, LDAC and USB-C audio are supported for higher-resolution listening, though it did not test those.
Noise cancelling: 7.0/10
The outlets disagree here. TechRadar tested the noise cancelling and found it decent but not best-in-class: it removes typing and light chatter, but plane engines and traffic noise get through fairly easily. It links this partly to a looser fit and relaxed clamping. Trusted Reviews, which did not test it in the same way, says the six-mic hybrid system handles highway traffic and roadworks well and places it among the front-runners, a step up from the earlier Apollo model. The app offers strong, medium and weak ANC plus ambient and transparency modes. Expect good, not class-leading, isolation.
Comfort & fit: 9.6/10
Both outlets are positive. TechRadar found the headphones extremely well-fitting and comfortable through a whole day of wear. Trusted Reviews notes they weigh 324g, which is heavier than the Sony WH-1000XM6, but says they still sit comfortably over a full working day or a long journey. The one caveat comes from TechRadar’s noise cancelling testing: the relaxed clamping and looser fit let more outside sound in. So comfort is a strong point, with a small trade-off in isolation.
Battery life: 8.3/10
Both outlets give the same rating: 55 hours with ANC off and 35 hours with it on. TechRadar says that is slightly above the 30-hour benchmark for premium models. Trusted Reviews points out it is a step down from the earlier Apollo, which was rated at 80 hours without ANC and 60 with it, and puts that down to the third driver. Both outlets also like that the battery can be replaced by the user, which helps with long-term ownership. Trusted Reviews lists it as a 600mAh battery.
Call quality: 9.8/10
Evidence is thin here, since only TechRadar covered calls. It tested the seven-microphone array and found calls came across clearly. Trusted Reviews did not comment on call quality in the reviews we read. This is a positive early signal, but one outlet isn’t enough to be confident. If calls matter a lot to you, look for further reviews before buying.
App & connectivity: 8.8/10
TechRadar found the companion app easy to use and well laid out, and it worked perfectly on Android. The physical buttons are responsive, and wear detection was accurate. Its personalised EQ takes hearing loss into account, though TechRadar did not test this. The spatial audio modes were a weak point: functional, but tracks sounded less clear when they were on. Trusted Reviews lists LDAC, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless on Android and AAC on iPhone. It adds that Bluetooth 6.0 gave a steady connection in busy places.
Value: too little evidence to score
There is too little evidence to judge value properly, as only TechRadar addressed price. It calls the price of $899 / £799 undoubtedly steep, and notes that comparable alternatives such as the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 cost $100 / £170 less. Trusted Reviews’ view on price isn’t in the reviews we read. The replaceable battery and strong sound may justify some of the cost for some buyers, but compare local prices and alternatives before buying.
Sources
- TechRadar: Noble Audio FoKus Artemis review: the most hypnotic-sounding pair of headphones I’ve tested · Full review
- Trusted Reviews: Noble Audio FoKus Artemis Review – Trusted Reviews · Full review
- Trusted Reviews: Noble Audio FoKus Artemis headphone is go for launch · Launch news
How we put this together
We read the reviews and articles listed above and weigh each by how much it should count: in-depth, hands-on testing with measurements counts most; launch news and press-release rewrites count least; sponsored content is penalised. Category scores are our trust-weighted summary of what those sources found, set to the same 10-point scale reviewers use; the reviewers’ own scores, where published, are listed above. This page was compiled with AI assistance and checked against the source notes. All findings belong to the outlets credited above; follow the links to read their full reviews. How we score.
Header image: AI illustration by SimplyAmplifying, drawn with reference photos of the product as a guide (not a copy of any one photo); scores drawn from this page’s data.
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