Hikapa X9 bitine-002
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Hikapa X9 bitine-002
These budget wireless earbuds have won over most users with their impressive noise cancellation, secure fit during exercise, and long battery life. The sound quality is praised as smooth and clear once a good ear tip seal is achieved. The main drawback is the poor microphone quality, which makes them unsuitable for phone calls. Overall, they are considered excellent value for the price, especially with attentive seller support.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Secure fit during exercise
- Long battery life
- Smooth and clear sound
- Great value for money
Cons
- Poor microphone for calls
- Stock ear tips may not fit large ears
- Touch controls easily activated accidentally
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
| Hikapa X9 bitine-002 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | round soft silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | X9 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Waterproof Stereo Earphones in Ear Touch Control with Microphone Headset with Deep Bass for Sport, Gaming and Running(White) | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | ENC | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Type C fast charging | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Hikapa X9 bitine-002
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd 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
Hikapa X9 bitine-002 offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
