Apple V120
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Apple V120
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their comfort, sound quality, and value for the price. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious durability issues, including one side stopping working within a week and a defective replacement. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by concerns about long-term reliability.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Excellent bass
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Durability issues
- Left side stops working
- Defective replacement units
- Poor customer service
- Difficult return process
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
| Apple V120 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 size ear gels | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Lighting Earbuds, MFI Certified, Noise Isolation, Volume Control, Water Resistant | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Lightning | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | Lightning★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | Lightning★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Apple V120
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd 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
Apple V120
No current pricing available
SoundPEATS H3
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.
