Soundpeats H3

Back Story: As I am going through my initial discovery stage regarding headphones and In Ear Monitors (IEM’s), I wanted to experience both wired and wireless and at the same time I bought the Soundpeats H3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds I also purchased a Linsoul IEM setup (IEM, IEM cable and IEM DAC), (one of my recent reviews). Some Tech Stuff: Specifications:

Soundpeats H3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds (About this item (from Amazon)):

• CNET "Best Of" Award Winner—"SoundPEATS H3 wireless earbuds deliver standout Hi-Fi sound that punches above their weight—crisp highs, rich mids, tight bass—for an impressive, detail-packed audio experience at its price."

• 【Dual BA + 12mm Dynamic Hybrid Drivers for Hi-Fi Sound】 Engineered with a triple-driver system (Dual Balanced Armatures + 12mm dynamic driver), SOUNDPEATS H3 wireless earbuds deliver powerful bass, crystal-clear mids, and brilliant highs. The custom PU + wool composite diaphragm produces natural, rich low frequencies, while BA drivers reproduce fine details and vocals with precision. Certified Hi-Res and tunable via the PeatsAudio App EQ, these in ear headphones offer a next-generation Hi-Fi wireless audio experience.

• 【Multi-Authoritative Certifications for Lossless Audio Excellence】 Soundpeats H3 is dual-certified with Hi-Res Audio and Snapdragon Sound, supporting aptX Lossless, LDAC, and aptX Adaptive for pristine sound. Hi-Res captures fine details beyond CD quality, while Snapdragon Sound ensures end-to-end HD transmission, customizable via the “PeatsAudio” app. Enjoy CD-level lossless playback with aptX Lossless, immersive 24bit/96kHz audio with LDAC, and intelligent bitrate adaptation in varying environments with aptX Adaptive. ※Compatible devices required for each codec.

• 【Industry-Leading 55dB Noise Cancelling Earbuds】 H3 Bluetooth headphones feature hybrid ANC that suppresses up to 55dB of noise, eliminating airplane engine rumble, busy streets, and office hum with ease. With AI adaptive noise control and advanced microphones, these earphones effectively reduce high-frequency noise around 4000Hz, giving you a personal “quiet zone” whether on the subway, in a café, at work, or at home.

• 【6 Mics with AI Call Noise Reduction & Transparency Mode】 Each earbud is equipped with 3 microphones (6 total), enhanced by AI algorithms and cVc 8.0 noise cancellation for crystal-clear calls. They isolate your voice from background noise, ensuring clarity in crowded or windy environments. The voice-focused transparency mode amplifies human voices so you can talk naturally without removing your earphones.

• 【Premium Craftsmanship & Comfortable Fit】 Designed with over 16 processes and 6 premium materials, these Bluetooth earphones combine elegance and durability. The metal mesh + anodized aluminum nozzle reduces interference for extended treble and spacious soundstage. Ergonomic in ear design ensures a secure and comfortable fit for all-day wear. The crystal-clear housing reveals precision craftsmanship, making SOUNDPEATS H3 more than just headphones—an audio masterpiece.

• 【Extended Battery Life & Fast Charging】 Enjoy up to 37 hours of total playtime (7 hours per charge, plus 30 hours with the charging case). A quick 10-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of use—perfect for busy mornings or last-minute trips. Whether commuting, studying, traveling, or relaxing, these noise cancelling in ear headphones power your day with music. Note: Tested under AAC codec, 60% volume, ANC off. Actual results may vary. Approx. 4 hours per charge with ANC on.

Setting up the Soundpeats H3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds:

The purpose of getting this Soundpeats H3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds, was to use it as an allrounder for my smartphone, a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra; for walking the dogs, taking the train to work, gardening and house jobs.

The case for the earbuds is quite large, compared to my Sony WH-1000MX3 earbuds, which I have used for the past 3 years.

The Soundpeats H3 case is somewhat fancy with a black plastic base, a gold band or stripe across the middle and a smoked plastic lid. There is a signature type font expression inside of the front of the case, ‘Hear the difference’. It really is an experience, compared to buying, say, a flagship Sony, where Soundpeats are pulling out ‘all of the stops’.

The Soundpeats H3 are quite large for earbuds, more like IEM’s. They are beautiful to look at, with a gold coloured ‘S’ letter on the end of the earbuds, on a translucent gold base.

The Soundpeats H3 inner workings are on display and encased in a clear plastic or resin case.

There are plenty of earbud tips to choose from in the kit. I found one that suits me and the ear-seal is great, assisting immensely with the ANC.

The Soundpeats H3 earbuds clip in solid to the magnetic connectors in the case, which is very satisfying, making them feel more premium.

Charging of the case is by a USB C port at the bottom of the case

Soundpeats H3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds functionality:

The Soundpeats H3 are setup via the proprietary Peats Audio smartphone app, which you can download via your phone’s app catalogue.

The app is very easy to use, with the ability to change the touch functionality on both earbuds, which I did to my liking. It was very easy to do.

You can change the level of ANC to Noise Cancelling, Normal or Transparent as well but I just leave mine on the Noise Cancelling Traffic Mode for maximum outside noise suppression.

This, combined with the silicon earbuds, works really well and is comparable with my Sony earbuds.

Connectivity is very good via Bluetooth 5.4, supporting the Snapdragon Sound and the aptX Adaptive codec. It also uses LDAC.

Soundpeats H3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds Sound:

There are a set of pre-made sound signatures on the app as well as the ability to create your own, which is what I did.

These earbuds are nothing short of fantastic, with a clean, clear, rich sound. The music across genres is full sounding but with a lot of detail.

The bass is a real standout, getting nice and low. It is a tight, precise bass that just helps songs bloom with the fuller frequency range.

Final Thoughts:

The Soundpeats H3 are not studio in ear monitors, unless you EQ them that way. And that is one of the beauties of these earbuds; you can actively change their sound signature to your taste.

These are the type of earbuds that you can live with for a while, like I have done with the Sony’s.

The fact that these are not mainstream earbuds, allows you to intuitively make them your own, to adjust the earbuds, the EQ, the ANC, to workout what really works for you and this in turn makes them more about you, and what you really like and how you really want to hear your music.

This is not a mainstream player, where you blindly accept what is being offered and feel grateful in doing so.

No, it is the beginning of wisdom, where you truly work out what is right.

This type of earbuds just makes you want to listen more and springboard off with the experience into more of what personalised earbuds and IEMs can do for you, like getting your ear canals mapped and having them made just for your own physical strengths and weaknesses.

It is all an experience, just waiting for you to apply your own personality to it.

What more could you ask for, right?

Earbuds like the Soundpeats H3 are a blessing for what they bring and what they give you and for that I could only score them 100 out of 100.

To find fault with earbuds like these, would be to find fault with yourself. All you need to do is go with what you feel from what they give you and you can’t go wrong.

4/12/2025 - Update:

Today I used the Soundpeats H3 when I was walking the dogs. I then spent a couple more hours cleaning the windows at home and by the end the right earbud was telling me it was running out of power.

These earbuds should get 4 hours per charge with ANC on.

If the right earbud keeps running out of power after a couple of hours; it will be a return for a new set I think, so more shortly.

5/12/2025 - Update

Today I walked the dogs then cleaned the house and wore the Soundpeats H3. I began running the earbuds at 12.29 p.m. The right earbud power failed after 2 hours and 45 minutes. The left earbud failed after 3 hours and 45 minutes. During this time the ANC was off so the earbuds should have run between 4 hours and 7 hours.

Apart from getting a minimum of 4 hours power on ANC, one earbud should not have such a vast difference and die on you an hour before the other one, right?

I have already booked a refund with Amazon and will be dropping it off at the post office tomorrow, much to my dismay.

The sound from these earbuds is so good for the $107.00 price. Even when the bass was loud, it was still clear. When I walked the dogs, I had one notch higher than when the sound level is in the black on my Samsung S25 ultra, so just in the 'red zone'. However, I turned it down back to the 'black zone' when I got home, as there was no traffic noise, only the vacuum and the floor hard floor cleaner.

I am genuinely sad to see them go.

I am considering waiting for them to go on sale again and buy them again, hoping I get a set with a better battery, but I'm probably wishful thinking ... we shall see.

I just so wish companies would really do a better job with their quality control.

The irony is, now I am left with the Linsoul wired earbuds set, which sound amazing, as the 'last set standing'. I will give them a run tomorrow, as I love what they do. (checkout my other review regarding the Linsoul wired earbuds, Linsoul DAC and upgraded Linsoul cable).

At least with this set, you are reliant on the phone running out of juice or the amplifier, which is very unlikely.

6/12/2025 - Update:

I had a listen to my Sony WF-1000XM3's and I can say that the quality of sound simply pales in comparison to the Soundpeats H3's.

Using the Sony app didn't really help much. I EQ'd the Sony's but they simply lacked the bass, soundstage and clarity of the H3's.

So, I did something I never do: I bought them again! I am hoping the battery in the set coming on Sunday will last longer. The price was the same, at $107.00.

And the good thing is; it is easy to do returns with Amazon, you just fill out a few things via the Amazon app and you get a QR code that you take to the post office and they print out the postage stickers and stick them on the box.

I always keep the boxes of electronic items in case of return but also in case I sell them, as it is always nice to have the original packaging, when you are buying something used.

My next update will be whether the next set of H3's battery lasts the distance.

This review is going to end up as more of a journey or a log than a simple review, but you learn a lot during that journey, right?

7/12/2025 - Update:

Received the second Soundpeats H3 in the post from Amazon today and were fully charged and ready for testing from 4.06 p.m.

I started with playing a Tidal playlist and then went onto playing a playlist from Spotify. I played on adaptive ANC with only moderate sound level.

By 7.28 p.m. the right sound bud had already died and at this time the left soundbud died. This giving a total of 3 hours and 22 minutes with adaptive ANC on and playing at medium or moderate sound levels, one below red on my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

I will test it again tomorrow, to see if there is any change. If not, they are going back to Amazon as a battery failure again.

8/12/2025 - Update:

Today I set the Soundpeats H3 (second set) to Noise Cancelling: Adaptive Noise Cancelling.

I took the dogs for a walk and then came back and did some house repairs, leaving them running with my phone, playing Spotify lossless.

I started at 11.32 a.m. and by 2.32 p.m. the right earbud was down to 25% and the left earbud was down to 50%.

By 2.54 p.m., the right earbud battery expired (always seems to be the right earbud first?).

By 3.06 p.m. the left earbud battery expired.

So, the right earbud got 3 hours and 22 minutes and the left earbud got 3 hours and 34 minutes.

A lot of reviewers don't put up with anything less than 5 hours.

Tomorrow, I am going to test what the Soundpeats H3 are like with ANC off, both in sound quality and battery life and then make a decision.

9/12/2025 - Final Update:

Today I tested the Soundpeats H3 (second set) in 'Normal' mode, without ANC, walking the dogs and doing tasks inside and outside the house, starting a 11.17 a.m. The seal with the silicon tips are good enough to cancel most traffic noise, as vehicles drive past you.

The right earbud expired at 4.11 p.m. and the left earbud expired at 4.47 p.m. That gives nearly 5 hours for the right earbud and 5.5 hours with the left earbud.

What struck me the most was the sound quality of these earbuds throughout the test. Obviously better indoors, but walking outside past traffic, you still got a really good rendering of music through the lows to the highs, with such clarity.

Therefore, I have made a decision to keep them, mainly for their sound quality but also as a benchmark to compare to the next earbuds.

I know their shortcomings now, so I will have a spare set of earbuds with me when I travel, if the Soundpeats H3 run out of power.

If the quality of sound is as good or better and the battery life with full ANC and no ANC is better than the Soundpeats H3, than the next set will be something to write about (And I will!).

This has been another Ant review (albeit a longer one). I hope you have enjoyed reading it, as much as I have had compiling it.

Sharing My Thoughts with Soundpeats:

On 10/12/2025 I emailed Soundpeats, telling them about my experience with the H3s. I told them the reason for doing so, was to encourage them to improve things like the battery life; to make a fantastic product and not just a good product.

Mira and David from Soundpeats got back to me and were very informative about the product:

'We understand that the battery life issue may affect your experience, so we will resolve this issue for you as soon as possible. May we know which codec (AAC,SBC,APTX,LDAC) you use when testing the battery life?

Please kindly note that the H3 using AAC codec can play the music for about 7 hours at 60% volume without ANC on.

We recommend that you try the following steps to see if the battery life of the earphones can be improved:

- Clean the charging port of the earphones and make sure the earphones are fully charged. - Adjust the volume to a moderate level. Excessive volume may shorten the battery life and affect hearing health. - Make sure your device is fully compatible with the earphones and update to the latest firmware, or change another device to test the battery life. - Avoid using the earphones for a long time in extreme temperatures, which may affect battery performance. - Discharge the earphones completely and then fully charge them, reset the earphones to factory settings, and then pair them again.

How to reset H3?

With the earbuds inside the charging case and the case lid open: 1.Restore Factory Settings: Press and hold the charging case button for 10 seconds until the charging case indicator light flashes red and white alternately twice to indicate a successful reset. 2.Manual Pairing Mode: Press and hold the charging case button for 3 seconds, and the indicator light will flash white quickly until the earbuds successfully pair.

If the above methods do not help, please contact customer service again. Please be assured that we will respond in good faith to the end. Thank you again for your support and feedback!'

They also refunded $30.00 back via Amazon. I told them the review and me contacting them was not about the money, it was about a belief in a product and that it could be better, which is why I kept the second set.

David told me he understood that and that it was a small gesture of their gratitude, about honoring the trust I placed in Soundpeats.

On 16/12/2025 Icy, the Public Relations Specialist from Soundpeats emailed me and asked if I would be interested in trying their Air5 Pro+ earbuds. I told Icy I would love to post an honest review, here on Product Review about them.

They arrived on 20/12/2025, so look forward to my next review of the Air5 Pro+.

I have not used an 'open stem' design of earbuds (as Icy called it), like the Apple and Samsung earbuds (with the small stick outside the ear) so I have no preconceptions of how it should or should not function or sound, so it will be an honest review of discovery.

Update: 2-Feb-2026:

Today I received a message from Product Review regarding several aspects of Soundpeats earbuds, including Call sound outdoors.

I decided to create call sound matrix, a table in a Word document for all the earbuds and headphones I am going to test, as there will be several more to come soon.

For the Soundpeats Cove Pro, to my surprise, they came out best when compared to the Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones, Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, and Soundpeats H3 and Air5 Pro earbuds.

I called my own phone number and left test messages in my call message bank.

Here are my comments regarding call testing in different settings for the Soundpeats Air5 Pro+:

- Caller's Voice: Useable. A bit fuzzy. - In Office: Good. Good. Very useable. Nil background noise. - Fan-wind test (level 3 fan speed): Very slight wind noise. - Outside traffic ambient sounds: Slight whooshing sound of cars passing by. - Computer plane tone (YouTube video): Nil noise. - Computer Restaurant ambient sound (YouTube video): Can hear a lot of noise

Here is the reply from Icy, Soundpeats Public Relation Specialist, with regards to the Air5 Pro+:

SOUNDPEATS H3

Sweat Resistance: IPX5

Wireless Charging: Not supported. Fast USB-C wired charging — 10 minutes charge provides approximately 2 hours of playback.

Outdoor Call Quality: Equipped with cVc 8.0 noise reduction for clearer calls.

Additional Noise Control Features: · Advanced Adaptive Hybrid ANC (Up to 55dB Reduction) – optimized for indoor and commuting use. · 4 ANC Modes via App – Adaptive / Indoor / Outdoor / Traffic modes available in the PeatsAudio App. · Passive Noise Isolation – ergonomic in-ear seal enhances physical noise blocking. · Natural Transparency Mode – lets ambient sound in naturally without removing the earbuds.

Back to me:

If you have any other questions or tests you would like conducted (within normal and reasonable use) please contact Product Review and I can see what I can do.