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Picture headphones that do more than just play music—imagine a device that combines audio quality with the novelty of a built-in, wearable touchscreen. That’s the kind of fever dream Miniso seems to have embraced with the G90 headphones. Let’s not mince words—this is the sort of concept that Apple fanboys have been daydreaming about for years. A mini iPod embedded right onto your ears? It’s like someone raided a tech nerd’s wishlist and decided to manufacture it.

So, what exactly makes these headphones a headline grabber? First off, yes, there’s a touchscreen on the headphones. No charging case sleight of hand here—the control panel is boldly slapped onto the earcups, where you can swipe and tap your way through playlists, calls, and noise-canceling modes. And get this—it’s removable. Why? Probably to flex on the concept of versatility, or maybe just to mess with you when you inevitably misplace it. Practicality might take a backseat, but the sheer audacity is worth a nod.

Designer: Miniso

The G90’s design offers a mix of practicality and flair for a Miniso-worthy price tag of under $70. Its foldable construction ensures easy portability, while plush memory foam ear pads promise long-lasting comfort, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite series or enduring a red-eye flight. With a solid 10-hour battery life, these headphones can keep up with most daily routines. The built-in mic provides reliable call quality, but the star of the show is that screen – which somehow simultaneously excites and baffles the mind.

The detachable touchscreen is equal parts audacious and perplexing. We’ve seen multiple companies add displays to the charging cases of TWS earbuds, but this particular one feels like one of those wild Behance design concepts come to life. The touchscreen displays presumably album art, along with meaningful information like a clock as well as song/artist/album details – probably for someone on the subway to peer at because the screen isn’t really visible to you while docked. You can, however, un-dock it but then again you could also just use your phone. Plus, the screen is also accompanied by buttons that perform more core activities like playing/pausing, volume control, and ANC activation. Don’t expect cutting-edge consumer-driven innovation from Miniso, but if you’re craving a bit of novelty, then sure, the G90 is a fun buy.

As far as the headphone’s actual function goes, the G90’s hybrid active noise-canceling holds its own, capable of muting background chaos from roaring engines to bustling cafés. Paired with aptX Adaptive Sound, it adjusts audio delivery to suit various tracks, while multiple EQ presets let you adjust output based on what kind of audio you’re listening to. Meanwhile, the G90 also surprisingly packs Bluetooth 5.4, staying well ahead of the Bluetooth headset curve.

Here’s the kicker: the price. At $66.78 on Aliexpress, the G90 is punching way above its weight. It doesn’t pretend to be a luxury statement but positions itself as an affordable, feature-packed alternative that makes you wonder why you’d spend more. It’s not so much a “do I need this?” purchase as a “why not?” decision—a sentiment Miniso clearly thrives on. And yes, I’ll be waiting to see someone hack the G90 and play Doom on it.

Still, let’s address the elephant in the room: is the touchscreen actually useful? If swiping on your headphones sounds like the pinnacle of convenience, then sure, it’s revolutionary. For everyone else, it’s a quirky addition that’ll likely lose its charm after a few weeks. However, it does make for a pretty good stocking stuffer for that price tag!

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