Cillso H97
Advanced Bluetooth 5.4 delivers 30% lower power consumption and 35% better signal stability, while 13mm dynamic drivers push deep 20Hz bass, all backed by a 40-hour case with LED display and IPX7 waterproofing. ENC noise cancellation cuts 85% of background noise for calls, and the 3.5g semi-in-ear design with medical-grade tips ensures all-day comfort. Ideal for budget-minded commuters and fitness enthusiasts needing durable, long-play earbuds for music, workouts, and clear calls.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong anc (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong sound (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202658/100
Buyers praise value and sound quality but report reliability issues: earbuds stop pairing, fail to charge, or die within months. Mixed durability despite low price.
- Good value for the price, comfortable, decent sound clarity.
- Stop pairing or working within around 7 months; clicking noise and no audio.
- Left earbud loses charge quickly; device powers off after minutes of use.
- Occasional connection drops and volume fluctuations, especially with Samsung TV.
- Q2 202593/100
Buyers praise lightweight, secure fit, great sound, instant pairing, and strong value versus premium brands, but note short battery life of about 1.5–4.5 hours.
- Comfortable, lightweight fit that stays in ears without falling out.
- Great sound quality and microphone performance for calls.
- Battery life is short (1.5–4.5 hours); adequate, but could be better.
- Instant pairing and seamless connectivity with devices via case.
Based on 15 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 | semi-in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | ENC |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | Type-C fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 40 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Cillso H97 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Nothing Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 13.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 54 | 56 | 28 | 35 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cillso H97 | 82.1 | 91.2 | 34.6 | 81.4 | 87.9 | 28.2 | 31.6 | 74.3 | 65.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 78.9 | 95.7 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 49.9 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 70.6 | 96.5 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 88 | 80.3 |
Price
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