Our Verdict
Average for neutral listening. The SoundPEATS True Wireless have deep and powerful bass, a great and even mid-range, but a mediocre treble range. Their bass is thumpy and ever-so-slightly muddy, their mid-range is a bit recessed, nudging vocals and other instruments towards the back of the mix, and their treble lacks some detail and is a little uneven on S and T sounds. These headphones are better suited for bass-heavy music. Unfortunately, they don’t have any app to EQ the sound to your liking, and the in-ear fit isn't comfortable enough for long listening sessions.
- Great price to performance ratio.
- Good isolation performance.
- Excellent wireless range.
- Inconsistent pairing procedure.
- Sub-par microphone for calls.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
Above-average for commuting and traveling. They're very portable headphones and are easy to carry around, but the in-ear fit might not be ideal for long flights. However, you shouldn’t have any problem during short subway or bus rides. They have short battery life on a single charge, but their case gives you about 12 hours of additional charges, which is nice if you don’t mind taking breaks to charge the headphones.
- Great price to performance ratio.
- Good isolation performance.
- Excellent wireless range.
- Inconsistent pairing procedure.
- Sub-par microphone for calls.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
Great for sports. Their small design is great for active people who don’t want big and bulky headphones. They don’t trap heat inside your ears, and they won’t pop out during physical activity. Some may also find their sound profile great for sports thanks to the extra thump and rumble of the bass.
- Great price to performance ratio.
- Good isolation performance.
- Excellent wireless range.
- Inconsistent pairing procedure.
- Sub-par microphone for calls.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
Above-average for the office. The SoundPEATS True Wireless isolate a good amount of ambient chatter and will let you concentrate on your music and tasks. You also won’t bother colleagues around since they barely leak. However, their battery life is too short for a whole work day so you will need to take breaks to recharge them a few times during your shift. Also, the in-ear fit might not be comfortable enough to wear for several hours.
- Great price to performance ratio.
- Good isolation performance.
- Excellent wireless range.
- Inconsistent pairing procedure.
- Sub-par microphone for calls.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
Bad for gaming. These headphones have way too high latency to be used for video games, and their microphone is sub-par for online gaming. You shouldn’t consider these even if you are not looking for a headset with a mic.
- Great price to performance ratio.
- Good isolation performance.
- Excellent wireless range.
- Inconsistent pairing procedure.
- Sub-par microphone for calls.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 11, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Feb 06, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
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The SoundPEATS TrueFree are truly wireless closed-back in-ears with impressive performance for their very low price point. They have an average sound quality with powerful bass, but veiled treble, which isn’t that impactful. They create a nice seal and offer good noise isolation for commuting. However, their case doesn’t protect the earbuds, they have shorter battery life than most headphones, and their one-button control scheme is quite limited. See our recommendations for the best cheap wireless earbuds, the best earbuds under $50, the best wireless headphones under $100, and the best cheap earbuds.
The SoundPeats TrueFree/True Wireless are better headphones than the Apple AirPods (1st generation). The SoundPeats closed-back design allows them to block more ambient noise and be more versatile for everyday casual use. The SoundPeats are also more stable for sports, and their sound signature packs more bass. On the other hand, the Apple have a way longer total battery life and are a better-built pair of headphones. The Apple case also completely protects the headphones, and they are more comfortable for long listening sessions. They are also open-back headphones, so they can be better for monitoring your surroundings during outside runs.
The AUKEY Latitude are better headphones than the SoundPeats TrueFree/True Wireless. The AUKEY sound is more accurate, their isolation performance is better, and they can connect to two devices simultaneously, which is convenient. The AUKEY also support lower latency codecs. However, the SoundPeats are more lightweight and more comfortable inside the ear. Some may also prefer the truly wireless design of the SoundPeats and their charging case, which makes it convenient to charge the headphones anywhere.
The Anker SoundBuds Curve 2017 and the SoundPeats TrueFree/True Wireless perform similarly for mixed usage, but overall, the Anker have better sound quality and are more comfortable, making them better headphones. However, the SoundPeats create a better seal inside the ear and isolate more background noise, which means they might be better for bus and subway rides. These two budget headphones have a great price-to-performance ratio. The Anker might be better for sports, thanks to the ear-hook design and better sound quality, while the SoundPeats are better for commuting and traveling.
The SoundPeats TrueFree/True Wireless and Skullcandy Push Truly Wireless are two truly wireless headphones that perform similarly, so the low price tag of the SoundPeats make them a better choice for most users. They even feel better made than the Skullcandy and have better isolation performance, which is useful for commuting and using at the office. They also have a more low-profile and compact design. Some may prefer having volume control directly on the headphones and a longer battery life, which would then make the Push a better choice.
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