JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
The JVC Gumy earbuds are widely praised for their comfort, secure fit during activity, and good sound quality for the price. Many long-term users love them and buy multiple pairs, though some report durability issues like breaking after a couple of years or one side failing. A few users find the fit too large or the wire cheap, and there are requests for a USB-C version.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable fit
- Secure during exercise
- Good sound quality for the price
- Durable and long-lasting
- Great value for money
Cons
- Breaks after a couple of years
- One side may stop working
- Fit too large for some ears
- Cheap-feeling wire
- No volume control buttons
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| JVC Gumy HA-F160-A | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JVC Basic Gumy Earbuds Blue, Model Number: HA-F160-A, 3 | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | proprietary | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 37 hrs★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | iOS | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
JVC Gumy HA-F160-A offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
