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In this article, I’m going to share my HONEST SoundPEATS H3 review for those who are wondering whether they are WORTH IT. I’ll also be comparing the SoundPEATS H3 vs AirPods Pro 3, Status Pro X, Technics AZ100, Sony WF-1000XM5, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, Denon PerL Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen, and more!
I’m going to do my best to share whether these wireless earbuds are worth it, and ideally who these are perfect for. I’ve owned these for a while now and have quite a few thoughts.
I’ll be sharing my critical opinion with 10 years of experience as a professional music producer, audio engineer, and tech journalist.
Let’s dive right in!
Disclosure: SoundPEATS sent this complimentary pair of the H3 to showcase in an unrelated YouTube video (Black Friday Deals 2025). We were planning to buy this product anyways as it was highly-requested in the YouTube comments, but SoundPEATS reached out to us first. We were not paid to influence our opinions or to even make this review.
SoundPEATS H3 Review in Short
The SoundPEATS H3 has sound quality rivaling earbuds costing 2x to 4x as much, with above average noise cancelling performance and mic quality to boot. It’s our current #1 Ranked for “Value” in the wireless earbud category. Competes in the wireless noise cancelling earbuds class with the likes of Status Pro X, Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation, Technics EAH-AZ100, Sony WF-1000XM5, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, Denon PerL Pro, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.
Pros and Cons
- #1 wireless earbud for sound quality
- LDAC and aptX Adaptive support
- Beautiful design and premium materials
- Average noise cancelling performance
- Average microphone quality
- No water-resistance rating
- A little bulky
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Comfort + Features
Comfort
The SoundPEATS H3 comes with 5 pairs of silicone eartips to find the perfect fit for you.
I really like the design of the H3, which resembles higher-end IEMs, but feels lightweight compared to a “real” wireless IEM like the Noble FoKus Rex5.
I find the H3 to be pretty comfortable and don’t have an issue getting a nice physical seal with one of the 5 stock eartip sizes.
If for whatever reason the stock eartips aren’t to your liking, I’ve really enjoyed using these aftermarket ones I tested from SpinFit (note that this entire review is using the stock eartips):
The wireless earbuds that I find more comfortable and secure-fitting include:
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd and 1st Gen
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Features
The SoundPEATS H3 was originally released in November 2025, so it has many modern wireless earbud features:
- IPX5 water resistance rating (sweat and heavy rain)
- LDAC, aptX Lossless, and aptX Adaptive high-res codec support
- Built-in microphones for taking calls
- USB-C charging case
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Multi-point connection
- Adaptive Noise Cancelling
- Transparency Mode
- iOS and Android app support
The most notable feature for audiophiles is the LDAC and aptX Adaptive high-res codec support, which is only the second one I’m aware of for this class of wireless earbuds (the other being Noble FoKus Rex5), as most typically only support one or the other.
Also, it’s nice that there is a native app offered for both iOS and Android users alike.
Microphone Quality
The SoundPEATS H3 features “6 AI Microphones” and I find its microphone to be above average for the class.
That said, there is some stiff competition here from the top-tier elite options like AirPods Pro 3, Sony WF-1000XM5, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen.
If you need the absolute best mic quality, those would be my preferred choices.
I’d put the H3 in the same tier as earbuds like Technics AZ100 and Status Pro X, which have surprisingly good mic quality for being “audiophile” earbuds.
Battery Life
- With ANC on: 5 hours of battery life on a single charge / 35 hours total with charging case
- With ANC off: 7 hours on a single charge / 37 hours total with charging case
- Fast Charge: 10 minutes = 2 hours of playback
This battery life is slightly below average for the class, as most competitors are 6-8 hours on a single charge, and 24-30 hours with the charging case.
Comfort + Features Score: 9.0 out of 10
SoundPEATS H3 Noise Cancelling Performance
SoundPEATS claims a very impressive “55dB” of active noise cancelling, and I find that claim to be believable.
The SoundPEATS H3 is clearly in the upper tier of noise cancelling, and is certainly above average.
Similar to microphone quality, I put the H3 in the same tier as the Technics AZ100 and Status Pro X, which are very solid for the class.
That said, if you’re seeking the best options for ANC, there is slightly better elite options like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen, AirPods Pro 3, and Sony WF-1000XM5.
Noise Cancelling Score: 8.5 out of 10
Sound Quality
Prior to testing the SoundPEATS H3, I was recommended them by several commenters on YouTube, one of which even compared them favorably to $1,000+ wired IEMs.
Call me skeptical, but nevertheless my curiosity was piqued.
Typically, if there’s a lower-priced option that is even halfway decent, the internet has a tendency to hyperbole… to say the least.
To add a little more pressure, I had already tested over 20+ pairs of wireless earbuds at this point as well.
So how does the SoundPEATS H3 stack up against competition costing up to 4x as much?
Let’s start with the high-res codecs of LDAC and aptX Lossless/Adaptive support, which is only the 2nd earbuds I’ve tested that supports both (the other being the $449 Noble FoKus Rex5). Typically, it’s only one or the other.
To conduct this test, I used my Questyle QCC Dongle Pro to unlock LDAC and aptX Adaptive support:
![Questyle QCC Dongle Pro [MFi Certified] USB-C Bluetooth Audio Adapter with LDAC,aptX Lossless&aptX-Adaptive,Low Latency Bluetooth 5.4 Dongle for PS5,Wireless Lossless Transmitter for PC/Headphones](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jT-Cm5ZVL._SL500_.jpg)
If you’re an iPhone user, or if your phone doesn’t support aptX codecs, then I highly recommend you pick up the dongle above which will cover both LDAC and aptX Adaptive high-res codecs. It’s the only one of its kind that supports both, to my knowledge.
Upon my first listening impression, I immediately gravitated towards the stock sound profile which is exciting, dynamic, and quite open-sounding.
The bass is present, the treble is detailed and forward, with the mids just slightly recessed to push forward more airy treble detail instead.
This sound profile does lean slightly consumer-friendly, but I think the audiophile-level of resolution thanks to LDAC, along with just high fidelity and clarity really makes this sound profile work.
Now, this sound profile doesn’t excel for everything (male vocal rock for example), but it certainly makes everything sound detailed and exciting at the least.
The more modern music of Pop and Hip Hop does seem to be where the H3 shines the best.
Looking at the budget-friendly price, I tried pretty hard to find the difference in sound quality against the more premium audiophile earbuds in the class. Unfortunately for the competition, I couldn’t find much to nitpick. It’s all there, from the open soundstage, to LDAC-powered resolution, clean bass, and detailed airy treble.
If I was really splitting hairs, I’d say there is more realistic timbre and slightly better separation and layering in some other earbuds. But I’m having so much fun listening to these I don’t really care.
I put these firmly in the same sound quality tier as the Technics AZ100, Denon PerL Pro, Status Pro X, and Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 – all of which are some of the best wireless earbud listening experiences as well.
I’d say the much more expensive Noble FoKus Rex5 is still slightly higher in pure technical sound quality, but the difference is uncomfortably slimmer than the massive price difference suggests.
Lastly, the H3 is in a clear tier above the popular earbuds like AirPods Pro 3, Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen, and Sennheiser Momentrum True Wireless 4.
Sound Quality Score: 8.6 out of 10
Value
The SoundPEATS H3 retails at just $129.99, but can be found on sale closer to $104 at the time of this writing.
Simply put, this heavily undercuts most of the premium wireless earbuds that start around $200 typically, and is just a fraction of the cost of the high-end options.
The Technics EAH-AZ100 and Denon PerL Pro is around $249 on sale, which is also in line with the mainstream brands like AirPods Pro 3, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen, and Sony WF-1000XM5.
Looking at the high-end options like the Noble FoKus Rex5 which retails at $449 USD, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 at $400, and Devialet Gemini II at $499.
For its elite sound quality alone, I’d put the value score as one of the highest ever tested. But factor in above average noise cancelling performance and mic quality, for 1/2th to 1/4th the price of the wireless earbuds it competes with, then this is a no-brainer. The SoundPEATS H3 receives a very rare perfect Value score.
Value Score: 10 out of 10
Overall Scoring Breakdown
Comfort + Features (15% of score): 9.0 / 10
Noise Cancelling (25% of score): 8.5 / 10
Sound Quality (50% of score): 8.6 / 10
Value (10% of score): 10 / 10
Total: 8.8 out of 10
Is the SoundPEATS H3 Worth it?
Didn’t you see the perfect Value score?
The SoundPEATS H3 is objectively the most “worth it” product we’ve tested to date in the wireless noise cancelling earbud category.
There’s not much to critique here, with the H3 having sound quality that is 2-4x its price, and having above average noise cancelling performance and mic quality.
The only cases where I would steer you away is if you are looking for the absolute best in noise cancelling and mic quality, which there is a few options that are superior there.
And there is some slightly better sound quality overall, but expect to pay a premium for what is going to be diminishing returns. But then again, what’s new in the world of audiophile?
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We currently purchase the products we test with our own money, and are not paid by any company or manufacturer to influence our opinions or decisions.
After purchasing the product, we conduct up to hundreds of hours of detailed hands-on testing in a controlled, acoustically-treated environment.
ODi Productions is our resident expert and author of this article, with 10 years of experience as a professional music producer, tech journalist, and audiophile.
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