Promise A12
The built-in Type-C OTG connector allows direct charging from your phone, eliminating cable dependency, while Bluetooth 5.4 and 60-hour battery life ensure week-long endurance. The lightweight, memory-metal neckband design stays tangle-free and comfortable for all-day wear, with ENC microphones delivering clear call quality. These earbuds are best for commuters and office workers who prioritize uninterrupted battery life and a hassle-free, always-available fit over critical music listening.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
case battery hours 60
34 Overall Score
Price $37
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
60/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
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) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Earbud Battery
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 60 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Promise A12 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Soundcore P31i | Nothing Ear (3) | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 60 | 26 | 15 | 50 | 19 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise A12 | 31.8 | 71 | 35 | 31.1 | 82 | 73.8 | 9.1 | 62.6 | 57 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 82.9 | 82 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 89.9 | 73.1 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 73.3 | 93.8 | 77.8 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 100 | 81.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 96 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 99.4 | 90.3 |
Price
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