APETOO APETOO-196
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
APETOO APETOO-196
Users generally praise these earbuds for their great sound quality, comfortable fit, and good value for the price. However, several reviews mention issues with the build feeling cheap, misleading noise cancelling claims, poor call quality, and one instance of failure after a month. Overall, they are seen as decent for casual listening but not without flaws.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good value for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Good bass
Cons
- Cheap build quality
- Misleading noise cancelling claims
- Poor call quality
- False LDAC/HiRes codec claims
- One side stopped working after a month
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
| APETOO APETOO-196 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, L | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, SPP, SMP, SDP, ATT, GAP, GATT, RFCOMM, 12CAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
APETOO APETOO-196
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
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
APETOO APETOO-196 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.
