SoundPEATS H2 Hybrid Dual Armature Driver AptX-Adaptive QCC3040 TWS
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Model: SoundPEATS H2
Price: MSRP Approx $69.99
Website: SoundPEATS
Review Reference: RC064
Manufacturer Specification:
1 x Pair Wireless Earbuds
1 x USB Type-C Charge Case
1 x USB Type-C Charge Cable
1 x User manual, English, French, Chinese, Japanese
2 x Pairs Eartips
1 x Warranty Card
Real Life Experience
Welcome to the @regancipher review of the eagerly-awaited follow-up to the H1, the SoundPEATS H2.
It is worth pointing out at this point once again that the H2 is not the follow-up to the H1 - it represents the high quality audio option of the stem-based form factor range within their broadening, but improving, portfolio.
The H2 offers hybrid drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 & AptX adaptive support through the Qualcomm QCC3040 chip. After the success of the H1, I was expecting great things - and I wasn't disappointed, albeit with some caveats.
The above demonstrates SoundPEATS market strategy - firstly, phase out all old Bluetooth 5.0 Realtek-chip buds, next consolidate a full portfolio, then add their H (for high end, I guess) options, then bring app support. The app works with the Air3 and H1 currently, with more being rolled out over time.
Unboxing - 7/10
It's the usual fare with SoundPEATS here - an image of a random girl wearing the buds on one side, and on the other the a close-up, artist impression of the buds with their three key features - QCC3040, Hybrid Dual Drivers and AptX adaptive support.
On the side you get some further details about SoundPEATS, with their slogan 'Hear Your Imagination' accompanying a full-sized preview of the buds appearance.
Once you remove the case, you can sense an immediate improvement in quality in this respect. The enclosed tips are also very high quality for low-to-mid-tier TWS. The manual is, as always, clear and succinct, in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese and Japanese.
The Case - 8/10
The case is, as with the rest of the H2 offering, based on the colour-scheme of the original sonic release - metallic-grey and rose gold. The lid, on this occasion, is a deviation from their usual design, with a clamshell style outer case made from high-quality ABS plastic. It certainly feels far more premium than their previous releases, with a glossy finish replacing the typical matte. As you can see, there is a small lip on the front, which makes operation pretty straightforward, and the lid, whilst magnetic, can stand semi-open without a sharp snap. This is nice - nothing I hate worse than lids that snap shut without you being able to complete the action of removing the buds.
The rounded edges of the case mean the dimensions (64x46x32mm) belie their compact feel - similar to the Monster Clarity and Huawei Freebuds Pro. The logo, far more prominent here, is well-finished, and the three lights denoting the remaining full charges (the case recharges the buds three additional times) is useful, although I'd have preferred a red, amber, green for the sake of simplicity.
The cockpit is not altogether dissimilar to the Haylou W1, with the buds resting tip-down in a compact, off-white inset. Removing the buds is nice and easy - no accidental control touches, as was the case with the Air3. Whilst not completely visible, the SoundPEATS worded logo is embossed into the ceiling of the lid. It just feels nice and well-thought out.
The case has one drawback, which is a pretty flimsy hinge. I'd have liked to have seen a 1More-style reinforcement to the back of the hinge, but we can't have it all I guess. Unlike the T3, there is no information regarding the capacity etc. SoundPEATS have been a bit skinny on detail with this release.
It weighs just under 55g - about average these days - with the buds inside the case. Whilst the footprint makes it suitable for the daily commute, as far as I can tell, there is no support for quick-charge or wireless charging functions. This is a bit of a shame at this price point, and a regression compared with the H1.
Ergonomics - 9/10
Fit and comfort is rarely a problem for SoundPEATS in stem-based designs. The buds rest very nicely in your ears with minimal discomfort, and they look rather unique and extremely high quality, with the SoundPEATS logo representing the touch area, as with the Air3 and TrueAir2.
The mistake they make with their button-style designs is an invasive nozzle that puts pressure on the ear-canal, but strangely they always manage to avoid this when it comes to stem designs. The H2 are no exception. They aren't quite as comfortable as the T3 for prolonged use as SoundPEATS have used a higher-quality tip, which provides superb isolation, but can become a little fatiguing over time. Nevertheless, the leap in build quality is clear as daylight.
SoundPEATS have followed Tronsmart, FIIL, Haylou and Huawei's lead and opted for an oval-shaped nozzle with a matching rose-gold mesh surrounding the dual-armature driver array. The tips are visibly reinforced in the middle ring in order to minimise pressure on the concha. On the bottom inside of the stem, there is a notch, which I assumed would be for controls but instead it adds a layer of space between the battery connectors and your skin, giving a little protection for those with nickel allergies.
Close to the speaker there is a pressure-relief chamber, and an ambient mic combining with the cVc 8.0 noise reduction to nullify outside sound. The voice mic is situated in the bottom of the stem.
The finish becomes more apparent close-up. LED's accompany the logo, and flash when nothing is playing. They also come in handy when the buds are pairing or connecting.
A comparison with some peers reveals the design brief. The top of the bud protrudes upwards, like the Tronsmart Onyx Apex, QCY T13 and Elevoc Clear. However, unlike the QCY and and Tronsmart models, there is no obvious large touch control area, and whilst, like the Elevoc, this makes for a far more elegant look, it can make them a little difficult to initiate the controls. Stem length is around 35mm in total, but due to the upward protrusion, it feels more like 33mm.
They are slightly bulkier than some of their peers, as is clear from the comparison image, but weight displacement is well engineered, coming in at just 4.71g per bud. This combines with the overall ergonomic design to ensure that for the majority of users with average sized ear canals, the fit and comfort will work well.
Audio & Sound Signature- 9/10 (for the price paid), 8/10 (raw score)
Like the H1, audio is where the H2 really shine. Despite no hi-res codec support, the dual-armature driver configuration is implemented superbly. The instrument is more than adequate, and the tightened up lower and higher frequencies can make the airy soundstage of the H1 sound even better, as basslines come through tighter and faster, and whispers, synths and strings are crystal clear.
A prime example of this is Seal's Crazy, played on Tidal Masters. This track has a very complex technical arrangement synonymous with Trevor Horn's productions. The lyrics guide the atmospheric experience, with an arpeggio organ and ostinato orchestral clash really setting the tone in the first thirty seconds before staccato synth chords bounce around on one side, Kenji Suzuki's wah guitar floating on the other, and Seal's heavily reverbed vocals at the front, panning left and right surrounded by howls and pads based around the Em 7, which sounds completely flat on a bad set of earbuds, and immense on great cans. Thankfully, the H2 unleashes the potential of this track within the confines of Bluetooth, and makes it an absolute joy to listen to - even better than the H1.
On some tracks the overbaked bass that was so prominent on the H1 is clear again on the H2. It isn't quite as prominent, and doesn't detract from the clarity of the lower frequencies, but it needs a little taming.
It is a case of SoundPEATS eeking everything they can out of the hardware, again. The resolution, like with most SoundPEATS releases, leaves a little to be desired, but the imaging and default sound profile will satisfy the average user, especially at this price.
In the battle of the budget dual-armature driver buds, like Tronsmart and their Onyx Prime, they have delivered a really fine effort, lacking some of the Prime's dynamism, but more than making up for it with improved clarity and presence.
Had I tested these last year, the score would have been close to 10, but the upping of the ante across the industry means 8 is absolutely no mean feat - the H2 are excellent sounding budget buds.
A point of note is the volume. I've seen reviews claiming they are too quiet - I didn't experience this, and I suspect it is an issue with their phones. On the older OnePlus 8T I had to switch 'disable absolute volume' - as soon as you do this, both in developers options and in audio options, they blast through. You do NOT need them to be on a high volume, I have them on around 50% volume most of the time.
Call Quality - Indoors - 7/10, Outdoors - 7/10
Like the T3 and H1, calls feel like an afterthought. Sure, you can make and take calls, but there's nothing revolutionary going on here. Indoors you sound reasonably clear and legible, although you can come across boomy and sometimes a little distorted, and whilst it is easily possible to use them for a quick chat or a Zoom/Teams call, where they benefit from the naturalness and body the absence of any great noise reduction permeates, any minor sounds around you are far more evident than the likes of the Tronsmart Apollo Air, Edifier Neobuds Pro and Elevoc Clear.
Outdoors is a similar story, with wooshes of traffic and wind a little too evident for my liking.
They featured on my 2022 call quality test on YouTube here:
Connectivity, Controls and Other Features - 7/10
Connectivity is seemingly fine. I've been road-testing them for around two weeks now, with no dropouts. Bluetooth 5.2 on older devices can play havoc at times, but on both iPhone XR and OnePlus 8T I've had no disconnections.
Controls are the usual Soundpeats scheme (see previous reviews) and this is definitely a good thing - as always, you can control volume. App support is coming - it exists on the H1 and Air3 - but the H2 were not supported when I tested on 21.01.22 and it doesn't look like mapping touch controls will be included in that. Controls are not always easy to initiate due to the shape, as we covered in the ergonomics. Latency is good, and gaming mode is supported.
The absence of ANC is something SoundPEATS should look to address with future iterations - combining ANC with dual armature drivers would be a dream product, rather than choosing between the two. Codecs-wise, as well as AAC and SBC, they do support the aptx-adaptive codec, but there's no support for LDAC or LHDC.
Battery Life - 6/10
Similar to the T3, it's a disappointing outcome again. I got a paltry 3 hours 45 minutes first time around before a warning told me the buds were going to run out soon, with continuous music and several calls, at around 60% volume. Over the course of the two week testing period I was hitting closer to 4 hours, and whilst this is in touching distance of many others in my review bank, they all have ANC. SoundPEATS seem to have dropped the ball here, because like the Air3 and T3, the overall charge capacity including the case is much lower than the average 6.5/24 hours - closer to 4/16.
The absence of quick charge is particularly annoying and really necessary, as low overall capacity aside, the buds and case can take up to 3 hours to fully charge, rendering them a weak choice as commuter buds.
Summary
SoundPEATS have set themselves an impossibly high bar to maintain now, but it is very clear that their H range have a key USP - audio delivery - and that is something they've managed to really set the tone with in two releases now.
The comfort, fit, build quality and sound will be enough to tempt many - and so it should. Despite their lofty MSRP, they can be picked up for around £45 on Aliexpress, which is a steal considering the audio, for dual-armature Knowles buds. They've got the positioning spot-on, unlike Anker, who seem to make the same mistake every dual-armature release (although the SL3P seems to have rectified this).
The next evolution for SoundPEATS should be to add in some of those features which are no longer 'nice to have's' - ANC and solid app support are a minimum now at this price point, and more care should have been taken over the mic arrays, rather than simply relying on Qualcomm's cVc, which is notoriously inconsistent and heavily reliant on the mic implementation.
Even so, there is so much right about this release it is impossible to be too hard on SoundPEATS, especially while you're dancing around the living room trying to finish a review!
Price Weighted Score: 87%
Raw Score: 84%
SoundPEATS Review Inventory:
H2
T3
Mini
Air3
TrueAir2+
TrueAir 2
H1
T2
Sonic
About SoundPEATS:
SoundPEATS seem to have become an overnight sensation, wiping up a large portion of budget TWS earbud market share with a business model that has served them (and Anker before them) exceptionally well - good distribution channels (via Amazon), good support, a catchy name and product that performs well at a very competitive price point. In reality, they have been around a long time - whilst Shenzhen SoundSOUL IT Co LTD is a different trading name to Ginto E-Commerce, they share the same business address (including room number) as them - you may know their brand name better as Dudios. With Dudios not sounding quite so cool as Soundpeats, maybe the brand transition has been instrumental in their success, but having been around since 2010 and patents in Bluetooth tech stretching back to 2015, they are not the plucky upstarts that some may think - they know their stuff, have a great network of contacts, and now a very solid brand in Europe, and deservedly so.
The thing that sets SoundPEATS apart from other vendors, and makes them my favourite budget earbud vendor, is that they are completely transparent over their components. Whether they use Realtek, Qualcomm or Airoha chips in their buds, they are totally open about it, and as a reviewer this really helps, because whilst I have, and do, dismantle buds to check the way that certain things have been implemented (such as the power management, mems mics, etc) and I really don't like having to do it with every set of earbuds, because they then become unusable.
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Model: SoundPEATS H2
Price: MSRP Approx $69.99
Website: SoundPEATS
Review Reference: RC064
Manufacturer Specification:
- Brand: SoundPEATS
- Model: H2
- Driver: 8.6mm dynamic driver, Knowles Balanced Armature driver
- Chipset: Qualcomm QCC3040
- Mic: 4, cVc 8.0
- ANC: No
- Volume Control: Yes
- Codecs: Aptx, Aptx-adaptive, AAC, SBC
- Earbud Weight: 4.71g
- Earbud Dimensions: 35.3mm stem length, 21.2mm depth with nozzle
- Gross Case & Buds Weight: 54.64g
- Case Dimensions: 64.6mm width, 45.3mm depth, 32.5mm height
- Full Charge Time: 120 minutes
- Quick Charge: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Input: 5V 400mA (unconfirmed)
- Single Use Playtime: Up to 5 hours
- Playtime with Charge Case: Up to 20 hours
- App Support: Not yet
- Bluetooth Range: 10m advertised
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 5.2
- Bluetooth Protocols: BLE / HFP 1.7/ A2DP 1.3/ AVRCP 1.5
- Water Resistance: IPX4 (unconfirmed)
1 x Pair Wireless Earbuds
1 x USB Type-C Charge Case
1 x USB Type-C Charge Cable
1 x User manual, English, French, Chinese, Japanese
2 x Pairs Eartips
1 x Warranty Card
Real Life Experience
Welcome to the @regancipher review of the eagerly-awaited follow-up to the H1, the SoundPEATS H2.
It is worth pointing out at this point once again that the H2 is not the follow-up to the H1 - it represents the high quality audio option of the stem-based form factor range within their broadening, but improving, portfolio.
The H2 offers hybrid drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 & AptX adaptive support through the Qualcomm QCC3040 chip. After the success of the H1, I was expecting great things - and I wasn't disappointed, albeit with some caveats.
The above demonstrates SoundPEATS market strategy - firstly, phase out all old Bluetooth 5.0 Realtek-chip buds, next consolidate a full portfolio, then add their H (for high end, I guess) options, then bring app support. The app works with the Air3 and H1 currently, with more being rolled out over time.
Unboxing - 7/10
It's the usual fare with SoundPEATS here - an image of a random girl wearing the buds on one side, and on the other the a close-up, artist impression of the buds with their three key features - QCC3040, Hybrid Dual Drivers and AptX adaptive support.
On the side you get some further details about SoundPEATS, with their slogan 'Hear Your Imagination' accompanying a full-sized preview of the buds appearance.
Once you remove the case, you can sense an immediate improvement in quality in this respect. The enclosed tips are also very high quality for low-to-mid-tier TWS. The manual is, as always, clear and succinct, in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese and Japanese.
The Case - 8/10
The case is, as with the rest of the H2 offering, based on the colour-scheme of the original sonic release - metallic-grey and rose gold. The lid, on this occasion, is a deviation from their usual design, with a clamshell style outer case made from high-quality ABS plastic. It certainly feels far more premium than their previous releases, with a glossy finish replacing the typical matte. As you can see, there is a small lip on the front, which makes operation pretty straightforward, and the lid, whilst magnetic, can stand semi-open without a sharp snap. This is nice - nothing I hate worse than lids that snap shut without you being able to complete the action of removing the buds.
The rounded edges of the case mean the dimensions (64x46x32mm) belie their compact feel - similar to the Monster Clarity and Huawei Freebuds Pro. The logo, far more prominent here, is well-finished, and the three lights denoting the remaining full charges (the case recharges the buds three additional times) is useful, although I'd have preferred a red, amber, green for the sake of simplicity.
The cockpit is not altogether dissimilar to the Haylou W1, with the buds resting tip-down in a compact, off-white inset. Removing the buds is nice and easy - no accidental control touches, as was the case with the Air3. Whilst not completely visible, the SoundPEATS worded logo is embossed into the ceiling of the lid. It just feels nice and well-thought out.
The case has one drawback, which is a pretty flimsy hinge. I'd have liked to have seen a 1More-style reinforcement to the back of the hinge, but we can't have it all I guess. Unlike the T3, there is no information regarding the capacity etc. SoundPEATS have been a bit skinny on detail with this release.
It weighs just under 55g - about average these days - with the buds inside the case. Whilst the footprint makes it suitable for the daily commute, as far as I can tell, there is no support for quick-charge or wireless charging functions. This is a bit of a shame at this price point, and a regression compared with the H1.
Ergonomics - 9/10
Fit and comfort is rarely a problem for SoundPEATS in stem-based designs. The buds rest very nicely in your ears with minimal discomfort, and they look rather unique and extremely high quality, with the SoundPEATS logo representing the touch area, as with the Air3 and TrueAir2.
The mistake they make with their button-style designs is an invasive nozzle that puts pressure on the ear-canal, but strangely they always manage to avoid this when it comes to stem designs. The H2 are no exception. They aren't quite as comfortable as the T3 for prolonged use as SoundPEATS have used a higher-quality tip, which provides superb isolation, but can become a little fatiguing over time. Nevertheless, the leap in build quality is clear as daylight.
SoundPEATS have followed Tronsmart, FIIL, Haylou and Huawei's lead and opted for an oval-shaped nozzle with a matching rose-gold mesh surrounding the dual-armature driver array. The tips are visibly reinforced in the middle ring in order to minimise pressure on the concha. On the bottom inside of the stem, there is a notch, which I assumed would be for controls but instead it adds a layer of space between the battery connectors and your skin, giving a little protection for those with nickel allergies.
Close to the speaker there is a pressure-relief chamber, and an ambient mic combining with the cVc 8.0 noise reduction to nullify outside sound. The voice mic is situated in the bottom of the stem.
The finish becomes more apparent close-up. LED's accompany the logo, and flash when nothing is playing. They also come in handy when the buds are pairing or connecting.
A comparison with some peers reveals the design brief. The top of the bud protrudes upwards, like the Tronsmart Onyx Apex, QCY T13 and Elevoc Clear. However, unlike the QCY and and Tronsmart models, there is no obvious large touch control area, and whilst, like the Elevoc, this makes for a far more elegant look, it can make them a little difficult to initiate the controls. Stem length is around 35mm in total, but due to the upward protrusion, it feels more like 33mm.
They are slightly bulkier than some of their peers, as is clear from the comparison image, but weight displacement is well engineered, coming in at just 4.71g per bud. This combines with the overall ergonomic design to ensure that for the majority of users with average sized ear canals, the fit and comfort will work well.
Audio & Sound Signature- 9/10 (for the price paid), 8/10 (raw score)
Like the H1, audio is where the H2 really shine. Despite no hi-res codec support, the dual-armature driver configuration is implemented superbly. The instrument is more than adequate, and the tightened up lower and higher frequencies can make the airy soundstage of the H1 sound even better, as basslines come through tighter and faster, and whispers, synths and strings are crystal clear.
A prime example of this is Seal's Crazy, played on Tidal Masters. This track has a very complex technical arrangement synonymous with Trevor Horn's productions. The lyrics guide the atmospheric experience, with an arpeggio organ and ostinato orchestral clash really setting the tone in the first thirty seconds before staccato synth chords bounce around on one side, Kenji Suzuki's wah guitar floating on the other, and Seal's heavily reverbed vocals at the front, panning left and right surrounded by howls and pads based around the Em 7, which sounds completely flat on a bad set of earbuds, and immense on great cans. Thankfully, the H2 unleashes the potential of this track within the confines of Bluetooth, and makes it an absolute joy to listen to - even better than the H1.
On some tracks the overbaked bass that was so prominent on the H1 is clear again on the H2. It isn't quite as prominent, and doesn't detract from the clarity of the lower frequencies, but it needs a little taming.
It is a case of SoundPEATS eeking everything they can out of the hardware, again. The resolution, like with most SoundPEATS releases, leaves a little to be desired, but the imaging and default sound profile will satisfy the average user, especially at this price.
In the battle of the budget dual-armature driver buds, like Tronsmart and their Onyx Prime, they have delivered a really fine effort, lacking some of the Prime's dynamism, but more than making up for it with improved clarity and presence.
Had I tested these last year, the score would have been close to 10, but the upping of the ante across the industry means 8 is absolutely no mean feat - the H2 are excellent sounding budget buds.
A point of note is the volume. I've seen reviews claiming they are too quiet - I didn't experience this, and I suspect it is an issue with their phones. On the older OnePlus 8T I had to switch 'disable absolute volume' - as soon as you do this, both in developers options and in audio options, they blast through. You do NOT need them to be on a high volume, I have them on around 50% volume most of the time.
Call Quality - Indoors - 7/10, Outdoors - 7/10
Like the T3 and H1, calls feel like an afterthought. Sure, you can make and take calls, but there's nothing revolutionary going on here. Indoors you sound reasonably clear and legible, although you can come across boomy and sometimes a little distorted, and whilst it is easily possible to use them for a quick chat or a Zoom/Teams call, where they benefit from the naturalness and body the absence of any great noise reduction permeates, any minor sounds around you are far more evident than the likes of the Tronsmart Apollo Air, Edifier Neobuds Pro and Elevoc Clear.
Outdoors is a similar story, with wooshes of traffic and wind a little too evident for my liking.
They featured on my 2022 call quality test on YouTube here:
Connectivity, Controls and Other Features - 7/10
Connectivity is seemingly fine. I've been road-testing them for around two weeks now, with no dropouts. Bluetooth 5.2 on older devices can play havoc at times, but on both iPhone XR and OnePlus 8T I've had no disconnections.
Controls are the usual Soundpeats scheme (see previous reviews) and this is definitely a good thing - as always, you can control volume. App support is coming - it exists on the H1 and Air3 - but the H2 were not supported when I tested on 21.01.22 and it doesn't look like mapping touch controls will be included in that. Controls are not always easy to initiate due to the shape, as we covered in the ergonomics. Latency is good, and gaming mode is supported.
The absence of ANC is something SoundPEATS should look to address with future iterations - combining ANC with dual armature drivers would be a dream product, rather than choosing between the two. Codecs-wise, as well as AAC and SBC, they do support the aptx-adaptive codec, but there's no support for LDAC or LHDC.
Battery Life - 6/10
Similar to the T3, it's a disappointing outcome again. I got a paltry 3 hours 45 minutes first time around before a warning told me the buds were going to run out soon, with continuous music and several calls, at around 60% volume. Over the course of the two week testing period I was hitting closer to 4 hours, and whilst this is in touching distance of many others in my review bank, they all have ANC. SoundPEATS seem to have dropped the ball here, because like the Air3 and T3, the overall charge capacity including the case is much lower than the average 6.5/24 hours - closer to 4/16.
The absence of quick charge is particularly annoying and really necessary, as low overall capacity aside, the buds and case can take up to 3 hours to fully charge, rendering them a weak choice as commuter buds.
Summary
SoundPEATS have set themselves an impossibly high bar to maintain now, but it is very clear that their H range have a key USP - audio delivery - and that is something they've managed to really set the tone with in two releases now.
The comfort, fit, build quality and sound will be enough to tempt many - and so it should. Despite their lofty MSRP, they can be picked up for around £45 on Aliexpress, which is a steal considering the audio, for dual-armature Knowles buds. They've got the positioning spot-on, unlike Anker, who seem to make the same mistake every dual-armature release (although the SL3P seems to have rectified this).
The next evolution for SoundPEATS should be to add in some of those features which are no longer 'nice to have's' - ANC and solid app support are a minimum now at this price point, and more care should have been taken over the mic arrays, rather than simply relying on Qualcomm's cVc, which is notoriously inconsistent and heavily reliant on the mic implementation.
Even so, there is so much right about this release it is impossible to be too hard on SoundPEATS, especially while you're dancing around the living room trying to finish a review!
Price Weighted Score: 87%
Raw Score: 84%
SoundPEATS Review Inventory:
H2
T3
Mini
Air3
TrueAir2+
TrueAir 2
H1
T2
Sonic
About SoundPEATS:
SoundPEATS seem to have become an overnight sensation, wiping up a large portion of budget TWS earbud market share with a business model that has served them (and Anker before them) exceptionally well - good distribution channels (via Amazon), good support, a catchy name and product that performs well at a very competitive price point. In reality, they have been around a long time - whilst Shenzhen SoundSOUL IT Co LTD is a different trading name to Ginto E-Commerce, they share the same business address (including room number) as them - you may know their brand name better as Dudios. With Dudios not sounding quite so cool as Soundpeats, maybe the brand transition has been instrumental in their success, but having been around since 2010 and patents in Bluetooth tech stretching back to 2015, they are not the plucky upstarts that some may think - they know their stuff, have a great network of contacts, and now a very solid brand in Europe, and deservedly so.
The thing that sets SoundPEATS apart from other vendors, and makes them my favourite budget earbud vendor, is that they are completely transparent over their components. Whether they use Realtek, Qualcomm or Airoha chips in their buds, they are totally open about it, and as a reviewer this really helps, because whilst I have, and do, dismantle buds to check the way that certain things have been implemented (such as the power management, mems mics, etc) and I really don't like having to do it with every set of earbuds, because they then become unusable.
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Can a single bud be used?
Also Can we make calls on both the earbuds?
Are the each of the buds connected separately to the device?