SOUNDPEATS AIR5 PRO+ REVIEW

>>I am brazilian and I speak portuguese, so forgive my english, I’ll use translation tools to help<<

INTRO:

When I reviewed the SOUNDPEATS H3, it was a pleasant surprise to learn that the earphones were a hybrid, meaning they were composed of Dynamic Drivers (DD) and Balanced Armatures (BAs). Now, the company brings a new type of speaker to the AIR5 PRO+: the xMEMS micro driver. This type of driver has started appearing in wired earphones, but until now, I had never heard of it being used in wireless earphones (TWS). Well, here it is.

Price: $129.99 USD
Colors: Black

SOUNDPEATS REVIEWS: H3

SOUNDPEATS LINKS:

https://amzn.to/4v5n6qT (US)

https://amzn.to/49hALCR (UK)

https://amzn.to/4wDqSt8 (DE)

https://amzn.to/3PLBzsW (FR)

https://amzn.to/4tSNymE (JP)

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ecvVlR (PC)

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3KF0Rxx (APP)

SPECIFICATIONS:

Hybrid: DD + xMEMS

• (1) 10mm Dynamic Driver
• (1) xMEMS micro speaker

– Chipset: Qualcomm® QCC3091 com Snapdragon Sound™
– IC-AMP: XAA-2000 Aptos Class-H amplifier
– Frequency: 20Hz – 40kHz
– Effective frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz
– Touch Controls
– Bluetooth 5.4
– Profile: HSP/ HFP/ A2DP/ AVRCP
– Codecs: SBC/AAC/LC3/LDAC/aptX/aptX Adaptive/aptX Lossless
– BT signal range: 10 meters
– Waterproof Rating: IPX5
– ANC – Noise Canceling up to 55dB
– PeatsAudio APP – EQ presets & customization
– Low Latency 60ms (Game Mode)
– 6 Mics AI ENC for calls
– Dual-device connectivity
– Play time: 6h
– Battery life of earphone: 30h
– Charging time: 1h (earphones) 2h (charging case)
– Fast Charging: 10min = 2h
– Earphones battery: 35mAh
– Charging case battery: 520mAh
– Input: 5V-1A
– Charging by USB-C port
– Earphones material: plastic
– Case material: plastic
– Case size: 6.5cm [H] × 4.7cm [W] × 2.5cm [D]
– Weight: 4.7g (one side)(without tips)
– Case weight: 44.6g (without earphones)
– Total weight (box, earphones, etc): 205.7g
– Packaging size 12.7cm [H] x 12.5cm [W] x 5.6cm [D]

UNBOXING:

PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

Construction:

• Shell – body – made of plastic.
• Good build quality (earphones and case).
• Earphones in “piano black” appear to be of lower quality (subjective).
• More discreet than the H3 (I prefer minimalism).
• Earphones with oval nozzle (I think a round nozzle is better).
• IPX5: Resistant to low-pressure water jets.
• Good battery life.
• Sources used: Samsung A36, Samsung S22 Ultra.

Charging case:

• LED charging indicator on the front of the case.
• Compact and lightweight charging case.
• The earphones won’t fall out of the case with the lid open (strong magnetism).
• The case lid makes a noise when closing (that “clack” sound of the plastic).

Eartips:

• Only 1 type of eartips available.
• 3 pairs included: S/M/L.
• I liked the eartips: soft and comfortable.
• They have a size indication (on the inside of the part).
• The only problem is that they follow the shape of the nozzle (oval).
• Standard size, if you wear M, then it’s M.
• I don’t see the need to upgrade the eartips (subjective).
• I did the sound review with size M.

Connectivity:

• Pairing when opening the case lid.
• Great range (reaches the indicated 10m).
• Great signal stability.
• No latency. Perfect synch between image and sound.
• Responsive gestural touches.
• The touch area is easy to give commands.
• Commands are confirmed by a female voice assistant.
• Multipoint connection works perfectly (enable in the App).
• It is not possible to enable multipoint connection and LDAC at the same time.
• Game Mode is also not available when LDAC is enabled.
• Only one side can be used at a time (mono).
• It doesn’t have Auto-Pause & Resume.

APP:

• PeatsAudio APP: Download from the Google Play Store.
• The app layout is simple, but everything is easy to understand.
• It doesn’t show the battery life indicator (in %) (it could).
• The preset is saved even if paired with another smartphone.
• 10-band parametric equalizer available.
• The adaptive EQ is confusing to use. I couldn’t explore this function.

ANC and Transparent mode:

• ANC: The noise cancellation is good; you can get some sound reduction.
• Transparent mode: Works well, it manages to pick up surrounding sounds.
• It’s possible to switch between modes directly from the TWS.
• Switching between modes doesn’t interrupt music playback.
• The music lowers and the voice assistant informs you which mode is in.
• The combination of passive and active noise cancellation is very interesting.

Microphone:

• In a quiet environment, the mic quality was excellent. One of the best I’ve tested.
• With a fan on, the quality drops, but it’s still possible to hear the voice with great clarity.
• I liked it a lot. The quality is medium to high. A very positive point.

Fit and comfort:

• Good fit. Stable in my ears.
• Recommended for casual or office use.
• Comfortable, good ergonomics.
• Good for long listening sessions.
• Medium insertion.
• Good isolation.
• I consider it to be quite lightweight.
• Not so good for intense physical exercise (subjective).

Earphone kit (accessories):

• SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Wireless Earbuds
• Charging Case
• Ear Tips (S/M/L) *3 Pairs
• Type-C Charging Cable
• User Manual
• SOUNDPEATS Stickers *1

SOUND ASPECTS:

Sound:

• I did the review using the “Electronic” preset.
• For me, it was the preset that generated the best performance (subjective).
• It is very similar to the factory preset (default).
• V-Shape: Emphasized bass, recessed mids, and slightly emphasized treble.
• Aimed at a “commercial” sound, to appeal to a wider audience.
• It combines well with popular genres: EDM, Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, Reggae, etc.
• In my opinion, the presets don’t produce better results (subjective).
• Sound very similar to the H3, but with fewer technicalities.

Bass:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate to high frequencies.
• It may be suitable for bass enthusiasts.
• Focus on sub-bass.
• Sub-bass slightly more prominent than mid-bass.
• Bass is the most prominent frequency in these earphones.

– Qualitative:

• These are strong, authoritative, impactful, weighty, and massive.
• Excellent definition and extension.
• Great physicality without sounding boomy.
• Excellent texture and warmth.
• They don’t invade the midrange.
• They aren’t bloated or muddy.
• Good for musical genres that prioritize bass.
• The bass drum and double bass have strength and prominence.

Mids:

– Quantitative and qualitative:

• The mids are recessed.
• They are soft, warm, and velvety mids.
• They don’t generate fatigue or aggressiveness.
• The definition and transparency are good.
• The detail and airiness are good/OK.
• Not the best for those seeking technical/forward mids.
• Good for those who want to avoid shouty upper-mids.
• Guitar riffs become more “warm” and textured (visceral).
• The tone leans more towards musical than analytical.

Voices:

• Best for deep/male voices.
• Male voices gain more imposing presence and texture.
• Growling and raspy sounds are intensified with these earphones.
• I didn’t find them to be the best for high-pitched voices (female voice library).

Treble:

– Quantitative:

• From moderate to moderately high.
• They stand out in the presentation as the 2nd highest frequency.
• Not for trebleheads.
• The factory preset (default) has even less treble.

– Qualitative:

• Good energy, vitality, speed, and good extension.
• Slightly accentuated brightness.
• The detail is good/OK. The H3 was a little better.
• They are not shrill, not sharp, not harsh.
• I didn’t heard sibilance, peaks, or coloration.
• It loses a little resolution in songs with a lot of activity in the treble.
• Example: Extreme Metal – songs with a lot of speed on the hi-hats.

Soundstage:

• I found the soundstage to be very good.
• It’s good in all 3 dimensions: height, width, and depth.
• V-shaped headphones achieve better spatiality (this isn’t a rule).
• A very positive point of the headphones.

Imaging:

• I found the instrumental separation to be average.
• It’s standard for TWS earbuds. The H3 was a little better.
• Wired earphones have a greater advantage in separation.

Driver flex test:

• The Air5 Pro+ didn’t feature driver flex sound.

Amplification (or volume in TWS):

• Just to comment about the volume<
• I consider it to be a very loud TWS.
• The last 3 volume levels were quite loud (for my ears).
• Certainly one of the loudest TWS I’ve ever tested.

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