Promise A12
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Promise A12
The product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise the battery life, dual charging options, and comfort, but a significant number report issues like a recurring Bluetooth disconnect loop, lack of a microphone, and one unit failing completely within a month. Customer support is also criticized as inaccessible.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Dual charging options
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Easy to connect and pair
Cons
- Recurring Bluetooth disconnect loop
- No microphone (playback only)
- Unit failed completely within a month
- Inaccessible customer support
- Earbuds not retractable as expected
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
| Promise A12 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Promise A12 Neckband Bluetooth 5.4 Earbuds – Wireless Headphones with Built-in Type-C OTG Connector, 60H Playtime, Fast Charging, Noise Cancelling, Magnetic & Lightweight Around-The-Neck Fit (Gold) | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 60 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Promise A12
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (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
Promise A12 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
