BASN SPM-Brown
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
BASN SPM-Brown
The BASN in-ear monitors receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional value at a low price point. Users praise the comfortable fit, clear sound with good bass, and suitability for musicians and church use. A few negative reviews mention issues with sound quality and durability, but the majority find them a worthy alternative to more expensive brands.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Clear sound with good bass
- Great for musicians and church use
- Good alternative to expensive brands
Cons
- Left side stopped working for one user
- Sound quality not audiophile grade
- Heavy in ear for some
- White silicone tips not preferred
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
| BASN SPM-Brown | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded tips | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | HiFi Stereo, Noise Cancellation | 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 | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
BASN SPM-Brown
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st 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
BASN SPM-Brown offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
