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The Astell&Kern AK UW100 MKII Wireless Earphones offer exceptional audio quality with a high-performance 32-bit DAC, Knowles BA Driver, and aptX™ adaptive technology for top-notch wireless audio. Featuring passive noise isolation, ambient mode with 4 settings, and premium QCC5141 chipset with Bluetooth 5.2, they provide immersive sound and seamless connectivity. With 29 hours of playback, multipoint support, and wireless fast charging, these earphones deliver a superior and convenient listening experience.
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On Sale Price £199.00
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Unprecedented Wireless Hi-Fi Sound Quality
Introducing the AK UW100MKII, Astell&Kern's premium True Wireless Earphones, epitomizing our commitment to authentic sound. Equipped with a rare 32-bit DAC and full-range Balanced Armature driver, these earphones deliver impeccable Hi-Fi sound wirelessly.
Enhanced with best-in-class Passive Noise Isolation and aptX™ Adaptive, they ensure superior audio quality. The internal circuit design has been optimized for reduced noise and stable connectivity, surpassing its predecessor.
The BA driver's position and acoustic chamber have been fine-tuned for extended playback, offering up to 9.5 hours of continuous use and a total of 29 hours. Experience the pinnacle of True Wireless Sound with the AK UW100MKII, designed for ultimate convenience and unparalleled audio excellence.
Advances for more complete wireless sound
Astell&Kern's long-standing, fundamental principle is the reproduction of sound as true to the original source as possible.
The AK UW100MKII, a true wireless earphone, based on our proprietary audio technology,provides uncompromising wireless Hi-Fi sound with no cables required.
A rarity for True Wireless Stereo (TWS*), the AK UW100MKII has a separate embedded high-performance 32-bit DAC as well as a Balanced Armature driver for accurately reproducing sound, allowing the delivery of precise,
high-quality audio with no loss of detail.
aptX-Adaptive audio codec support for exceptional audio quality is the final flourish,
ensuring the AK UW100MKII is ready for wireless Hi-Fi sound.
Combining all these features with ergonomic design and best-in-class Passive Noise Isolation (PNI), the AK UW100MKII takes your listening experience to a dimension where only you and the artist exist.
A New Design for Enhanced Perfection
Astell&Kern has further improved on the highly regarded TWS design of the AK UW100 to provide an even more perfect solution. AK UW100MKII offers the ultimate Hi-Fi sound—the pinnacle of Astell&Kern's technology and expertise.
The position of the BA driver has been moved towards the inside of the ear to better deliver the finer audio details more directly, and the acoustic chamber structure and mesh size have been re-designed multiple times in accordance with the new BA driver position to deliver the optimal sound output.
The new design took numerous attempts to minimize sound diffusion to provide a more delicate and dynamic performance and a richer high-frequency expression.
AK UW100MKII are a completely wireless earphones with unrivaled 32-bit DAC technology, and the AMP and circuit technology of Astell&Kern enables separation of the digital parts and analog circuits of the wireless earphone. This new design allows for further reduced noise than the previous model, offering clearer sounds with higher separation levels.
The Best Choice for Pure Sound
AK UW100, the previous model, is equipped with highest-level PNI (Passive Noise Isolation), and has been recognized as a true Hi-Fi TWS that fundamentally eliminates noise that may be caused by ANC and sound distortions, together with its outstanding noise-canceling performance. The AK UW100MKII allows users to enjoy complete musical immersion with its excellent sound technology and highest-level PNI technology.
ANC is not essential to achieve both reduced ambient noise and increased musical focus. When combined with the thoroughly tried-and-tested ergonomic design of the AK UW100MKII, PNI is sufficient to reduce noise physically.
Notably, AK UW100MKII’s noise cancelling capability is comparable to that of ANC, even for low frequencies. Another significant feature is that sound quality is retained, since noise is attenuated by the structure of the earbuds rather than by software. Developed with the help of countless simulations, the AK UW100MKII's best-in-class PNI capability allows you to escape annoying ambient noise and to immerse yourself in an experience where only you and the artist exist.
Continue the Joy of Music
We completely redesigned the power system to increase the playback time significantly, which is one of the important performance factors in TWS, while not compromising on the most important sound quality. Through new internal design and current optimization, we were able to maintain the earbud size while dramatically reducing the cradle size and significantly increasing the playback time.
Now, you can enjoy the AK UW100MKII all day without worrying about recharging, with AK UW100MKII.
Approximately 9.5hours of continuous playback, and up to 29 hours of total playback, never miss a beat with the AK UW100MKII.
Alongside the convenience of wireless charging, AK UW100MKII also supports fast charging, so you can charge for 10 minutes to play for an hour.
Premium Bluetooth, Ideal for Hi-Fi Sound Quality
AK UW100MKII features powerful wireless performance enabled by Premium Tier QCC5141, support for aptX™ Adaptive, Qualcomm's next-generation high-quality codec for wireless 24-bit sound quality and Bluetooth 5.2 support, for better connectivity than previous models.
In particular, through aptX™ Adaptive support, latency — the downside of Bluetooth audio — has been significantly improved. It also provides a feature that adjusts the bit rate according to the content or wireless environment, and supports 24 bit through a bit rate of up to 420 kbps.
In addition, Qualcomm True Wireless Stereo Plus* mode minimizes transmission delay by transmitting independent signals to each earbud. We hope you’ll enjoy the AK UW100MKII’s benefits of premium Bluetooth technology combined with next-gen high-quality wireless codecs.
Multi-Point and Multi-Pairing Support
AK UW100MKII supports Multi-Pairing and Multi-Point functions.
Pair your earbuds on multiple mobile devices at the same time. Not only can you easily switch connections to another mobile device, but you can also listen to songs played on your tablet PC while actively allowing phone notifications and calls from your smartphone.
*The Multi-Point function supports a connection of up to two devices.
Google Fast Pair. Make Pairing easier and faster
The AK UW100MKII supports Google's Fast Pair Service, allowing for easier and faster connection with Android devices. Fast Pair Service utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy technology to automatically recognize and pair devices.
By simply opening the cradle of the product near an Android device, it enters pairing mode, eliminating the hassle of opening Bluetooth settings and providing a simple and convenient way to pair the device.
Easy, Full-Touch Control
Precise full-touch control is enabled so you can simply tap to switch between functions: Play Music, answer calls, adjust the ambient level and volume, and more.
Voice Assistant Support
Tap the left earbud three times to activate your smartphone's Voice Assistant function. Control music playback, make phone calls and more powerful smartphone functions with your voice.
*The supported Voice Assistant function may vary depending on the specifications of each mobile device manufacturer.
Easy Configuration with Our Proprietary App
Install the exclusive app to use various functions and enjoy easy setup.
The AK TWS app is equipped with various newly developed user functions for the AK UW100MKII.
Users now can conveniently control basic battery information, User EQ setup, touch-key arrangement, ambient stage control, etc.
DESIGN
The AK UW100MKII stands as Astell&Kern's inaugural Hi-Fi True Wireless earphones, delivering pristine, distortion-free sound, preserving the essence of music wirelessly.
Just as Astell means "star" in Greek and Kern means "center" in German, so too Astell&Kern symbolizes the company’s core identity of representing the center of music. This identity also shapes the design philosophy of the AK UW100MKII : the beauty of music is symbolized by a single star (Astell), embodying the twinkling and scattering of starlight.
These earbuds are ergonomically designed to fit snugly, transitioning from a pentagon to a circle, mirroring how sound is gathered and refined for crystal-clear reproduction. The cradle, housing two pentagon-shaped earbuds, symbolizes the interplay of light and shade, upholding Astell&Kern's identity. The AK UW100MKII refines this design, enhancing portability while staying true to the brand's essence.
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How will you send my item?
We ship to addresses within the UK using Royal Mail and DPD couriers.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard 2-3 working day delivery is FREE on all orders to mainland UK. Next working day courier service is available on all orders for a small fee of £4.99. On some items this is provided for FREE.
For orders to UK Non-mainland and International destinations, there will be an additional charge at checkout. Please see below for more information.
How long does delivery take?
Depending on the delivery service you choose, delivery usually takes between 1-3 working days to mainland UK from the moment we despatch your order. Orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations can take longer.
When will you despatch my order?
Orders placed before 3pm are processed and despatched the same day (excluding bank holidays and weekends). Orders placed on weekends will be processed and despatched the following working day.
*Please note that international orders may require extra checks before we are able to despatch your order so timescales may vary.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes - Order tracking is offered as standard on all items, whether they are shipped via DPD or Royal Mail. You will receive your tracking information via email once we have despatched your order.
UK Non-mainland and International destinations.
Due to the UK leaving the EU, some of our delivery partners have changed the way we ship to international and offshore destinations. This means that for the time being we are unable to ship items to these locations.
We are still accepting orders to these destinations however delivery times and prices are not final. We will confirm via email once we know more from our delivery partner.
Shipping for all items to UK Non-Mainland and International destinations will incur a charge at checkout. This charge is not final and we may need to charge for additional postage if required.
Shipping to international destinations may require further security checks and I.D. may need to be provided by the cardholder. We reserve the right to cancel any orders where you are do not pass our security checks or do not pay for appropriate postage.
Please note that we are unable to ship some items outside the UK. To avoid any disapointment please contact us before making your order.
What do you class as UK Non-mainland?
Rep. Ireland, N. Ireland, Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Scottish Highlands. If you are unsure whether your address is classed as UK Non-mainland please feel free to contact us and an advisor will be happy to help.
For any further enquiries with regards to your delivery please contact us on 020 8813 7666 and one of our adviser's will be happy to help.
If you're not happy with your item or you've changed your mind.
Even though we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase, it's important that you are aware of how we deal with returns in the event that you need to send something back.
We understand how inconvenient it can be when you buy a product and aren't 100% satisfied with it. For this reason we have designed our returns policy to prevent any further inconvenience to you in these instances.
Under 30 days
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You can return your goods for a full refund or exchange as long as you inform us of your intention to return the goods within 30 days of receipt, starting from the day after you receive your goods (Exclusions apply, see below.)
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All return costs are down to the buyer and it is recommended that you return your items using a trackable method with appropriate insurance (if required).
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Once we have confirmed your return, please ensure that you return the item within 14 days.
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If a returns number is provided then please ensure that the parcel has this clearly marked.
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Items need to be returned in "as new" condition in their original packaging. We don't mind if you open the product to check it, however any used or damaged products will be subject to a 25% handling fee so please take care when opening your items.
After 30 days
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We will not offer a refund after 30 days of you receiving your delivery unless your product is faulty.
Exclusions from our returns policy
As we're sure you'll understand, there are some products that we can't offer returns on due to their nature. These include:
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Special order items and cables cut from a reel (priced per metre). These items will be clearly identifiable.
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In-Ear headphones due to health and hygiene reasons.
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Products that include software which require activation.
Please note that these exclusions do not apply to items that become faulty.
If your product becomes faulty
We endeavour to get your items to you in fully working order, however in the event that your items do become faulty, please read below on what you should do next.
In a lot of cases with some products, faults can be fixed by performing some basic troubleshooting, so to prevent any further inconvenience to you we advise that you contact our Customer Service team who can guide you through some basic troubleshooting before sending items back.
Under 30 days
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If your items become faulty within 30 days of delivery you are entitled to a full refund or exchange. Please contact our customer service centre who will provide necessary returns details.
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Please send the items back with a cover note including a description of the fault and your original order number.
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Once we have fully tested the item and confirmed the fault, we will process the refund or exchange including cost of carriage back to us (within reason).
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If during our testing we cannot find a fault, no refund will be given and you will be charged for delivery of the item back to you.
After 30 days
- After 30 days you will still be able to get your faulty items repaired or replaced within the manufacturers warranty and we will be happy to assist you with this. Please contact our customer service team to find out the best way to get your items repaired or replaced. Please be aware that after 30 days we will not cover you for any carriage costs.