The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are budget-friendly truly wireless headphones. They're sturdily built and fairly comfortable, with a stable in-ear fit that should stay in place even during intense workouts. Their bass-heavy sound profile is best-suited for genres like EDM or hip-hop, but it shouldn't overwhelm more delicate mixes. Unfortunately, they have very short battery life and do a middling job of reducing background noise. They also don't have any sort of sound customization options. Still, they're a good option if you're looking for basic truly wireless headphones that can be worn day-to-day or to the gym.
Our Verdict
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are alright for neutral sound. They deliver audio very consistently and have a slightly overemphasized bass response that adds warmth and body to some mixes without completely muddying vocals or lead instruments. Their decently well-balanced treble range should yield clear and detailed vocals and lead instruments, but some listeners may find sibilants to be alternatively dull and piercing. Unfortunately, they don't have any customization features to adjust their sound profile and have a very closed-off soundstage.
- Consistent audio delivery.
- No sound customization options.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are a decent choice for commuting and traveling. They're small enough to be tossed in a pocket or a bag, and they have decently low latency on mobile devices if you want to stream videos on your way into the office or to class. That said, they do a terrible job of filtering out sounds like the rumble of bus or plane engines, and you may need to put them back in their case to recharge during longer trips.
- Sturdy, lightweight design.
- Fairly low latency on mobile devices.
- Short continuous battery life.
- Barely reduce bass-range ambient noise.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are a great option for sports and fitness. They have a sturdy, lightweight design that should stay in place even during intense workouts as well as a fairly complete control scheme that should let you make a myriad of adjustments while you're on the go. They're even rated IPX7 for water resistance, though we don't currently test this.
- Stable fit.
- Sturdy, lightweight design.
- Short continuous battery life.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are passable for office use. Their in-ear fit is decently comfortable and allows very little audio to escape, so you can listen to your music at high volumes without fear of disrupting nearby coworkers. Despite their poor noise isolation performance in the bass range, they do a decent job of filtering out background chatter from people nearby. Unfortunately, their continuous battery life of under four hours may not last you throughout a day at work without a recharge in their case.
- Fairly low latency on mobile devices.
- Short continuous battery life.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 aren't suitable for wireless gaming due to their high audio latency with Bluetooth-enabled PCs and incompatibility with Xbox One or PS4 consoles.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are Bluetooth-only headphones that can't be used wired.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are mediocre for phone calls. Their integrated microphone makes your voice sound thin and muffled. It also struggles to isolate speech from moderate background noise, so people on the other end of the line may struggle to understand what you're saying if you're in a crowded spot. Their sub-par noise isolation capability, particularly in the bass range, may also result in you being unable to follow what's being said if you're on a bus or passing by a construction zone.
- Sturdy, lightweight design.
- Consistent audio delivery.
- Barely reduce bass-range ambient noise.
- Disappointing mic recording quality.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 15, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Nov 26, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Nov 19, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated Nov 13, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are only available in one color scheme: 'Black'. You can see its label here.
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The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 are the updated version of the SoundPeats TrueFree/True Wireless, with a similarly compact, sturdy design and bass-heavy sound profile. They improve on their predecessor with a better control scheme and lower audio latency on mobile devices, but they don't block out as much ambient noise as the older model. Unfortunately, they also have a very short battery life, and their integrated microphone is middling overall. If you're looking for alternatives, take a look at our recommendations of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $50, the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $100, and the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
The Mpow M30 Truly Wireless are better overall than the SoundPeats TrueFree 2 Wireless. The Mpow have a more comfortable fit, more consistent audio delivery, superior noise isolation capability, and their mic has a better noise handling performance. They also last a little longer off of a single charge. Meanwhile, the SoundPeats have lower wireless latency on mobile devices and are equipped with a standby mode to prolong their battery life when not in use.
The ENACFIRE E60 Truly Wireless are more versatile than the SoundPeats TrueFree 2 Wireless. The ENACFIRE have a comfier fit, an easier-to-use control scheme, and block out far more ambient noise. They have much longer continuous battery life and come with a case that supplies a total of roughly 40 hours of playback time. However, unlike the SoundPeats, they don't have a standby mode. The SoundPeats also have a slightly more stable fit.
The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79 Truly Wireless are slightly more versatile overall than the SoundPeats TrueFree 2 Wireless. The TaoTronics block out more ambient noise, have substantially better microphone recording quality, and last much longer off of a single charge. Their sound profile is also a little better-balanced. However, the SoundPeats have a sturdier-feeling charging case and leak less audio.
The SoundPeats TrueFree 2 Wireless are slightly more versatile than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation). The SoundPeats have a more stable fit, a better control scheme, and a more consistently delivered, better-balanced sound profile. They also block out more ambient noise and leak less audio. Meanwhile, the Apple's open-back enclosure generates a more immersive, expansive soundstage, and they're also more comfortable and better built. They also last a little longer on a single charge and have a superior integrated microphone.
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