Panasonic RZ-S500W
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Panasonic RZ-S500W
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising the excellent noise cancelling, sound quality, and battery life. However, a significant issue is that they tend to fall out of ears during movement or talking, which is a major drawback for some. The value for money is highlighted as exceptional, with features like touch controls and multiple ear tip sizes being appreciated.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Multiple ear tip sizes
- Intuitive touch controls
Cons
- Earbuds fall out of ears
- Bulky design
- Large charging case
- Uncomfortable for some
- Sound quality not impressive for some
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
| Panasonic RZ-S500W | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | dual hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 70 min playback | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19.5 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Panasonic Audio Connect | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic RZ-S500W
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- 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
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
