ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and good sound quality for the price, with several noting they stay in place during activity. However, some find them too large or uncomfortable, and there are complaints about cheap plastic build, connectivity issues, and poor noise cancellation. The ear wings are considered too soft to be effective, and the glossy case scratches easily.
Pros
- Secure fit during activity
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable for small ears
- USB-C charging cable included
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Connectivity dropouts on one side
- Poor noise cancellation
- Ear wings too soft to be effective
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
| ICESOMNUS X12 PRO | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | semi-in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | semi-in-ear | true wireless |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 14.199999809265137 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sabbat X12 PRO Semi in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 TWS Headphones with Comfortable Open-Fit Design, Clear Calls, Button Siri Control, 30H Long Battery Life,IPX5 Waterproof(Flames) | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Android Voice Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th 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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
