SoundPEATS Q40 HD
SoundPEATS
63 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SoundPEATS Q40 HD | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | multiple sizes of ear tips and wings | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | AI ENC | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours | 5 |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | SOUNDPEATS app | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
SoundPEATS Q40 HD1.842score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.896score per dollar
SoundPEATS Q40 HD offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
