KZ Gale
KZ
40 Overall Score
vs
SoundPEATS H3
SoundPEATS
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| KZ Gale | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 different silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | — | 0.20 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | KZ Gale Wired Earbuds with Microphone, HiFi Deep Bass Comfort-Fit Ear Buds for Gaming, Super-Linear Driver IEM for Gaming, Compatible for PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Steam Deck (Mic) | 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 playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
KZ Gale
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SoundPEATS H3
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.