Shure SE425-CL-EFS
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Shure SE425-CL-EFS
The Shure SE425 earphones receive high praise for their balanced sound signature, excellent noise isolation, and build quality. Users upgrading from lower-tier models like the SE215 or E3C notice a significant improvement in clarity, bass tightness, and instrument separation. A few minor complaints include difficulty removing the foam sleeves and a bass response that may not satisfy bass-heads, but overall the SE425 is considered a great value for its price range.
Pros
- Balanced sound signature
- Excellent noise isolation
- Good build quality
- Replaceable cable
- Comfortable for long sessions
Cons
- Difficult to remove foam tips
- Bass may not satisfy bass-heads
- Not easy to fit initially
- Foam tips deform easily
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
| Shure SE425-CL-EFS | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 19 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 22 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Shure SE425 PRO Wired Earbuds - Professional Sound Isolating Earphones with Detailed Sound, Dual-Driver Hybrid, Secure in-Ear Fit, Detachable Cable, Durable Quality, Clear | 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 | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Shure SE425-CL-EFS
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- 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
SoundPEATS H3 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
